Things to do in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Tour the restored house where Napoleon Bonaparte lived in exile from 1815 until his death in 1821.

Walk the 699-step Jacob's Ladder up the steep volcanic cliff, then stroll through the charming Georgian streets of the world's smallest capital city, visiting the castle and cathedral.

Trek through the lush cloud forest of the central ridge to reach the island's summit at 823 meters, offering panoramic views and spotting endemic flora like the Saint Helena ebony.

Scuba dive on the artificial reef created by the sinking of the RMS St. Helena, the island's former supply ship.

See this iconic natural formation where water cascades over a volcanic dyke into a perfect heart shape, best viewed after heavy rains.

Visit one of the world's most remote coffee plantations, tour the terraced fields on volcanic slopes, and taste the distinctively floral, citrusy beans prized by connoisseurs.

Visit the protected habitat of the critically endangered Saint Helena Plover, the island's national bird, at this high-altitude park.

Stroll through these formal, terraced gardens in Jamestown, featuring tropical plants, a canon battery, and the historic castle.

See the small pavilion where Napoleon lived for the first few months of his exile on Saint Helena.

Hike through a unique 'cloud forest' that was artificially created in the 19th century on this barren volcanic peak, now a lush green oasis with walking trails and stunning views.

Witness one of the Atlantic's largest populations of green sea turtles hauling ashore at night to lay eggs on this pristine, remote beach between January and May.

Explore the historical site of the former Apollo-era NASA tracking station, a key facility during the space race.

Tee off at the Ascension Island Golf Club, a nine-hole course with fairways of crushed volcanic rock and greens of oiled sand, offering a truly unique and challenging round.

Scuba dive or snorkel around this dramatic sea stack, home to a massive colony of sooty terns and offering underwater cliffs, caves, and encounters with large pelagic fish.

Descend into the fascinating volcanic geology of Ascension by exploring these accessible lava tubes, remnants of past eruptions that formed the island's unique landscape.

Learn about Ascension's unique natural history, military past, and role in the slave trade and scientific expeditions at this small but informative museum in the island's capital.

Tackle the challenging, often cloud-shrouded ascent to the 2062-meter summit of this active volcano, the central and most iconic peak of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago.

Experience life in the planet's most isolated permanent community, exploring its single road, the post office, the church, and chatting with the friendly, close-knit islanders.

Observe large breeding colonies of Northern Rockhopper Penguins on the steep, grassy slopes of the main island and surrounding islets, one of the world's most important sites for this species.

Visit this combined institution to see exhibits on the 1961 volcanic eruption, island heritage, and maritime history, then send a postcard with the famous Tristan da Cunha postmark.

Savor the sweet, succulent meat of the Tristan rock lobster, the island's main export and culinary pride, typically prepared simply grilled or boiled and served at a community gathering.

Journey by longboat to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a pristine, uninhabited island sanctuary for vast seabird colonies and the world's smallest flightless bird, the Inaccessible Island rail.

See the dramatic basalt sea stack known as Cathedral Rock and the adjacent, often windswept Big Beach, a key breeding site for sub-Antarctic fur seals and a striking coastal landscape.

Experience a part of the island's spiritual and social life by attending a service at this Anglican church, the community's central gathering place, built after the 1961 eruption.

Walk around the area near the settlement that was evacuated during the 1961 volcanic eruption.