St. Thomas' highest point sets the tone for this scenic half-day outing. A short drive reaches Mountain Top, 1,500 feet above Magens Bay, where the observation deck opens to sweeping views of St. John, the British Virgin Islands, and the harbor below. The tour continues to Villa Botanica, tucked near the ruins of Plantation Crown & Hawk, an 18th-century estate transformed into a lush tropical garden. Walk small bridges and winding trails past bougainvillea, orchids, palms, frangipani, and birds of paradise, with fountains, peaceful surroundings, and the occasional resident peacock making for a quieter close to the day. By the time you leave, the morning's mountaintop vistas have given way to a quieter side of St. Thomas.