Hiking
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BOLING LAKE: Level: Advanced Hike. Avg. duration: 6-8hrs.
The trail for this advanced hike starts at Titou Gorge near the village of Laudat. You will be driven there by 8:30am to meet with your guide. This strenuous hike takes you into the Morne Trios Piton World Heritage Site through a tract of secondary forest, then up and over ridges crossing two streams, through virgin rain forests and Elfin Woodlands before entering the Valley of Desolation. A few minutes later will arrive at the brim of the World’s largest Boiling Lake. Includes a packed lunch of sandwiches and fruit juices. |
FRESH WATER & BOERI LAKES: Level: Medium Trek Avg. duration: 4hrs.
Travelling with your guide on a gravel road you will arrive at the Fresh Water Lake at the foot of Morne Macacque where a variety of birds and other endemic flora and fauna can be observed. A 45 minutes trek through hand cut trails brings you to the atmospheric Boeri Lake. Includes fruit juice and rum punch. |
TRAFALGAR FALLS & SULPHUR SPRINGS: Level: Medium Trek Avg. duration:5hrs.
A Drive to Wotten Waven drops you to the starting point of the trek to the Sulphur Springs where hot bubbling mud makes small explosions as it gushes spasmodically from the ground. Continue on with a guided walk through small farms to Trafalgar where a further 45 minutes walk brings you to the famous double Trafalgar Falls. Includes fruit juice, rum punch and lunch in a rainforest restaurant. |
MIDDLE HAMS FALLS: Level: Advanced Hike Avg. Duration: 5 hrs.
You will be driven to the start of the trail near the village of Laudat. A 1 hour and 15 minute guided hike through the virgin rain forest and the enhancement of a profusion of orchids, bromeliads and heliconias will take you to this spectacular waterfall with a large natural pool to bathe in. To return, you can retrace your steps or continue through the forest to the other end of the trail near the village of Cochrane, where you will be picked up by the tour vehicle. Includes a packed lunch of sandwiches and fruit juice and rum punch. |
SOUFRIERE TO TETE MORNE: Level: Medium Hike Avg. Duration: 5hrs.
You are driven to the village of Soufriere where you begin this walk with an area guide. You will be taken through the Sulphur Springs, hot water streaming down the sides of rock face. Continue on to hike toward the east through rocky terrain to end in the village of Tete Morne, (the village at the highest altitude in the heights of Grandbay). From here, you will return across the caldera to your starting point. Includes a packed lunch of sandwiches, fruit juice and rum punch. |
ROSEAU & SURROUNDINGS: Level: Low/Walk Avg: Duration 4.5hrs.
Early on Saturday morning you will be escorted on a casual walk downtown to the market for breakfast. You will have the chance to experience the pace of life there, do some shopping, visit Art Galleries and see the Heritage Architecture. Continue with a tour of the Botanical Gardens and a walk to Bath Estate for a refreshing river bath before returning. Includes fruit juice and rum punch. |
MORNE BRUCE: Level: Low/Walk Avg. Duration: 4hrs.
This guided excursion will leave your hotel on weekends. You will visit Morne Bruce for a spectacular view of Roseau and trek down the ‘Jacks Walk’ to ‘Hundred Steps’ in to the Botanical Gardens. There you will have a picnic lunch, visit the Tourist Office, walk through Roseau and back to the Hotel. Includes fruit juices and punch. |
MORNE ANGLAISE: Level: Advanced Hike Avg. Duration: 7hrs.
This is a demanding climb up Dominica’s third highest peak. Beginning your hike in the village of Giraudel, you will be guided through estates with secondary forest and tropical woodlands to the peak with its spectacular views. Includes sandwiches and fruit juice. |
MORNE TRIOIS PITON: Level: Advanced Hike Avg. Duration 7-8hrs.
This is a very demanding hike/climb up Dominica’s second highest peak in the Morne Trois Pitons World Heritage Site. The trail starts just east of Pont Casse, the center of the island. Experience nature in all her glory, virgin rainforest, woodlands, breathtaking vies, endemic flora and fauna. Includes sandwiches, fruits, fruit juice and water. |
SARI SARI FALLS: Level: Medium Hike Avg.duration:5hrs.
Drive to Laplaine and stop at the Sari Sari River. Hike along a trail across and up the river for about one hour to the huge waterfall (approximately 125 feet), with a spray drifting down the valley of boulders. A natural basin offers a deep natural pool for a refreshing swim. Includes lunch of sandwiches, fruits, fruit juice and water. |
TANTANE TO PENVILLE: Level: Advanced Trek Avg.: duration 7hrs.
Drive up the beautiful West coast for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to the north of the Cabrits. Starting this trek from the village of Savanne Paille, you circle the Northern side of Morne Aux Diable on a rugged track before passing the Cold Sulphur Springs, then pass waterfalls before emerging on the East coast at Delaford Estate in Penville. Drive back to your hotel along the North coast and then the spectacular trans insular interior road. Includes sandwiches, fruits, fruit juice and water. |
