Tours packages for cruise passengers in Dominica.

Package #1: The three most exotics waterfalls.  

Titou Gorge and Trafalgar falls Tours

 On the road to the Village of Laudat, 30 minutes from the capital Roseau, there is a narrow lava-formed canyon called Titou Gorge (in English "Small Throat") that leads us to a waterfall hidden in its interior. Experience with friends and family the hot and cold waters of this fantastic place. A very brief scene was filmed here for the popular and successful movie "Pirates of the Caribbean III: At World’s End". 

 We will continue by bus to the twin waterfalls of Trafalgar, located a mere 15 minutes from  Titou Gorge. Without a doubt the most popular and most visited waterfalls in Dominica. Climb to the base of the Mother fall or discover the thermal waters of the Father fall and allow yourself to be encircled by its rainbow. This area is surrounded by lush vegetation.    

• Time: 4 hours.

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 Package #2: Discovering the “Kalinagos”

Carib Territory and Emerald Pool.

 Dominica is the island in the Caribbean with the largest population of Carib Indians; approximately 3000 descendants of the "Kalinagos" as they call themselves.  They live on the east coast of the island, in the Carib Territory, 60 minutes from the city of Roseau.  We will visit the village Barana Aute, where we will learn about and appreciate many aspects of their history and culture, including their dances, songs, language and beautiful and unique crafts.  Stop to admire and to discover how they built their dwellings, their canoes - so important for their migrations and fishing, and their elaborate hand-woven baskets, crafted using local materials. 

 After this marvelous experience, we will travel 30 minutes by bus through the rain forest of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, to the entrance of the Emerald Pool. After a 10 minute walk we will arrive at an exotic place in the heart of the forest where a waterfall cascades into an emerald colored pool.  Do not hesitate to take a wonderful, refreshing swim in its cold waters. Without a doubt, this is an unforgettable site. 

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• Time: 5 hours.

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Package # 3: Visit to the Soufriere Volcano.

For this interesting and diverse excursion, we will go by bus to the outskirts of the village of Soufriere (Translated to English "Sulfur") in the extreme south of Dominica, about 20 minutes from Roseau. We will travel through diverse and picturesque villages, along the western coast, among them Loubiere and Pointe Mitchel. 

 Once we arrive to the entrance of this unequalled tourist site, Soufriere Sulphur Spring, let the path to adventure lead your footsteps for 20 minutes in a small walk along the youngest volcano in Dominica "The Soufriere Volcano".  The two epochs identified in the deposits of this volcano suggest that its greatest activity occurred about 10 000 to 12 000 years ago.  Watch and admire the sulfurous gas leaks from the belly of the earth and feel the heat emanating from the ground beneath your feet which in turn elevates the temperature of the water that runs in small springs, located in the area. 

 Returning from this fantastic walk we’ll visit Scotts Head, only 10 minutes driving distance.  A marvelous place for divers and snorkelers and also to enjoy the cool trade winds. There you can literally walk in between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The English named the area Scotts Head, after their hero Captain Scott, when they captured the island from the French in 1761. From there, we’ll continue to Soufriere Village, where you can slip into the sea and be pleasantly surprised when you move into the soothing waters, heated by vents of underwater gases that are found along the coast. 

• Time: 4 hours.

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Package #4: Roseau Valley Tour.

Trafalgar falls, Botanical Gardens, Morne Bruce Panoramic View and Wotten Waven Sulphur Spring Waters

 On the trail to the Village of Laudat 25 minutes from Roseau the capital city of Dominica, discover the twin waterfalls of Trafalgar, without a doubt the most popular and most visited on the island, in which you can swim and climb until arriving at the natural pools at the base of the falls where its rainbow will encircle you!  In this exotic place, you can enjoy an energizing bath in the revitalizing water of both waterfalls and also to relax in the thermal water of the sulfurous spring, with rejuvenating and curative properties. 

 At 15 minutes from this awe-inspiring place, we will visit the village of Wotton Waven, where you can observe evidences of volcanic activity.  This small village is a scenic area with several fascinating attractions as fumaroles, bubbly springs of hot water and rivers. 

 Continuing the excursion, after 20 minutes, we will arrive at the Botanical Gardens which is found to the east of the city of Roseau. There you can find more than 500 exotic and endemic species of trees and shrubs. You will also be able to appreciate more than 160 varieties of plant species from all the continents and see our national bird, a beautiful parrot (Amazona imperalis) locally called "Sisserou"

 Our next destination will be the heights of Morne Bruce, 10 minutes from the Botanical Gardens and 500 meters above sea level. In the 18th century the main British garrison was located there in order to defend Dominica against invading empires of the epoch.  This area offers one the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the capital city Roseau and the Caribbean Sea. 

• Time: 4 hours.

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Package #5: A challenge for the adventurer

The Boiling lake of Dominica is without a doubt a unique natural attraction, the second largest of its kind in the world, after the lake Rotorua in New Zealand.  It is located at an altitude of 2500 feet above sea level in The Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Patrimony.   To begin this unforgettable adventure, we will take a bus from the city of Roseau, heading in the direction of the interior of the island, more specifically, the village of Laudat, a mere 20 minutes from the city.  The only way to arrive at this impressive and high lake is by walking. 

 The trail begins in the village of Laudat and extends approximately 7 miles.  It is advisable to wear appropriate footwear and light, comfortable clothing. It is common to encounter light showers during the course of this scenic walk. It takes approximately 3 hours from the point of disembarkation from the bus to the arrival at the lake.  During the journey you will travel through and discover unforgettable places such as Titou Gorge (a cave which houses a hidden waterfall), the Breakfast River, and Morne Nichols, a 3000 foot high mountain; the highest point of the journey from which you can have a panoramic view of the Valley of Desolation where vapors emanate and the high temperatures boil the water that rests on the surface of the land through numerous vents or holes.  In the distance you will see the vapors rising from the Boiling Lake. 

 Continuing the journey we will begin a descent with certain difficulty in several areas until arriving at the edge of the lake.  The surface of seething water is found at some 100 feet, from where we will find ourselves watching the powerful and abundant steam that emanates off the lake, creating an immense and infinite cloud which limits ones view of the horizon. 

 In 1880 the Boiling Lake was the origin of the last and greatest volcanic event in Dominica, when a small eruption, sent clouds of ashes rain to the city of Roseau and areas in its outskirts. 

• Time: 8 hours.

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Package #6: Hidden in the rainforest.

Spanny Twin Falls

The Boiling lake of Dominica is without a doubt a unique natural attraction, the second largest of its kind in the world, after the lake Rotorua in New Zealand.  It is located at an altitude of 2500 feet above sea level in The Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Patrimony.   To begin this unforgettable adventure, we will take a bus from the city of Roseau, heading in the direction of the interior of the island, more specifically, the village of Laudat, a mere 20 minutes from the city.  The only way to arrive at this impressive and high lake is by walking. 

 The trail begins in the village of Laudat and extends approximately 7 miles.  It is advisable to wear appropriate footwear and light, comfortable clothing. It is common to encounter light showers during the course of this scenic walk. It takes approximately 3 hours from the point of disembarkation from the bus to the arrival at the lake.  During the journey you will travel through and discover unforgettable places such as Titou Gorge (a cave which houses a hidden waterfall), the Breakfast River, and Morne Nichols, a 3000 foot high mountain; the highest point of the journey from which you can have a panoramic view of the Valley of Desolation where vapors emanate and the high temperatures boil the water that rests on the surface of the land through numerous vents or holes.  In the distance you will see the vapors rising from the Boiling Lake. 

 Continuing the journey we will begin a descent with certain difficulty in several areas until arriving at the edge of the lake.  The surface of seething water is found at some 100 feet, from where we will find ourselves watching the powerful and abundant steam that emanates off the lake, creating an immense and infinite cloud which limits ones view of the horizon. 

 In 1880 the Boiling Lake was the origin of the last and greatest volcanic event in Dominica, when a small eruption, sent clouds of ashes rain to the city of Roseau and areas in its outskirts. 

• Time: 8 hours.

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Package #7: Discover the tallest waterfall in Dominica.

The Middleham Falls is located in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park. We depart from the city, Roseau by bus, and drive for approximately 25 minutes, through the Roseau valley. A one hour hike through the National Park will take you to this magnificent sight. While walking, it is common to see many species of birds that live and breed in this park. Should you not see many of these birds, be assured that you will most certainly hear their calls. Try to identify the call of the Mountain whistle, the Red-necked or Jaco/Jacquot parrot (Amazona arausiaca) and the blue-headed Hummingbird. 

 The lush rain forest is alive with different shades of green and brown, and offers you the opportunity to witness the impressive height of some trees, for instance the Gommier, Mang Blanc, Karapit and many others.  Also the beautiful and colorful Balizier and orchids flowers decorate the forest floor and the trunks of the trees. Our climb begins at about 1600ft, ascends to the ridge at 2,200ft and then descends to the falls themselves.

Open your eyes and heart, and get ready to discover a memorable site, unique not only to Dominica, but the Caribbean as well. Middleham Falls is one of those sites that makes you admire and enjoy the amazing natural beauty of Dominica.

Time: 4 hours.