8 days tour

Trekking Dominica - Unexplored Hiking Paradise

Trekking Dominica - Unexplored Hiking Paradise

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

We follow Dominicaโ€™s Health Department and the CDCโ€™s Covid-19 hygiene protocols.

Meals

Guest meals are provided at the hotel and at local restaurants around the island. A full breakfast is provided each day before heading out for your adventure. Picnic lunches are provided on days when weโ€™ll be deep in the jungle on longer hikes. On other days, guests purchase lunches at local restaurants near our tour destinations. Included dinners will be provided at the hotel. Additional dinners can be purchased at the hotel or at a local restaurant (transportation is provided). The following meals are included in your package: Eight (8) house breakfasts Two (2) picnic lunches Two (2) house dinners Daily house drink

Others

COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES Pre-trip planning help with travel recommendations Pre-trip adventure travel planning with ownersโ€‹ Pre-trip packing list with adventure gear suggestions Calibishie cultural immersion facilitation such as dinner reservations, transportation and local meetups Pre-arrival food and beverage stocking Kindle with daily international newspapers Selection of board games Adventure equipment (including kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, yoga mats, dry bags and snorkeling/swimming gear) Car reservation - We can make reservation for you and have car delivered to hotel

Guide

Tours are guided personally by the owners or by one of our hand-picked local experts.

Transport

All transportation after check-in and during your stay is included. Round trips to the airport or ferry are not included but we are happy to schedule taxi services for our guests.

Accommodation

Experience oceanfront apartment living combined with top-rated hotel services. Our modern Caribbean style condo-hotel has five (5) distinct and spacious units, all featuring stunning oceanfront views, divine coastal breezes, and indoors/outdoors designs. The property has a private trail to the beach below, organic gardens, a roof bar terrace, and an open dining terrace.โ€‹ Explore the Calibishie Village and its many natural attractions located within walking distance of the hotel. Room features include: Ocean-facing Queen size beds, living room and dining areas, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and oceanfront terraces High-speed wireless internet Wall-mounted TV Home audiovisual system with Netflix streaming service Ceiling fans in every unit and bedroom Louvered windows with screens Top-quality mattresses and linens Hurricane-proof glass Room safe 120-volt US & 220-volt British power outlets Locally made art, hardwood furniture, and finishes

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included in our packages, but we will be glad to assist you in research to help book the best flights to Dominica. American Airlines recently announced direct flights from Miami, FL to Marigot, Dominica (DOM) starting in December, 2021.

Others

Airfare Airport or ferry transfers Travel insurance Park entrances Discretionary expenses Surcharges as applicable to some Tours of Choice Government Hotel Taxes and Resort Fees

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included with our package and is recommended for guests. Check your local insurance provider for details on whether Covid-19 impacts are covered by your policy.

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Itinerary of your trip Trekking Dominica - Unexplored Hiking Paradise

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Dominica - The Nature Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Dominica - The Nature Island

      After your arrival at the airport in the Northeast of the island, youโ€™ll take a 15-minute taxi to Wanderlust Caribbean. Your hosts will greet you with a welcome drink and orientation after check-in.

      Walk down our private trail to the beach for a refreshing swim and snorkel in the bay. Enjoy dinner on your private balcony or at our "family style" communal table where youโ€™ll meet your fellow travelers.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Waitukubuli National Trail (Wnt) - Segment 4
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Waitukubuli National Trail (Wnt) - Segment 4

      This section of the WNT is located in the middle of the island and passes through some of the plantation land used for export crops in the 1700โ€™s & 1800โ€™s.  Youโ€™ll trek and scramble over varied terrain and swim in a spectacular box canyon waterfall pool towards the end of the hike.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Waitukubuli National Trail - Segment 13
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Waitukubuli National Trail - Segment 13

      Today we head to the Portsmouth area where we will hike a beautiful segment of the Waitukubuli National Trail (WNT) overlooking the islands of Guadeloupe and Les Saintes. Weโ€™ll stop halfway to enjoy the views and have a picnic lunch. After the hike, we take a 15-minute drive to one of the most scenic hamlets on the West Coast. Here, youโ€™ll follow your guide and snorkel to stunning pristine reefs that support a wide variety of tropical marine life. 

      We end our day with a sunset dinner by the bay where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Caribbean.  

  • Day 4 Day 4: Waitukubuli National Trail - Segment 6
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Waitukubuli National Trail - Segment 6

      Today we take a scenic driving tour down the wild Atlantic coast of Dominica to the Kalinago territory, the last remaining reservation of Amerindians in the Caribbean. Here, we meet and mingle with the local population as we hike through their farmlands. Halfway through our hike, we stop for lunch at the Kalinago Heritage Center and learn about their history and culture. Our hike finishes with a refreshing swim at a local river. 

      On our way back, we stop for drinks and a relaxing swim at one of Dominicaโ€™s most beautiful beaches.  Guests can buy dinner at the hotel or visit any of the local restaurants in Calibishie. Transportation is included.

  • Day 5 Day 5: River Hike And Beach Swim
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: River Hike And Beach Swim

      Start your day with a river hike to one of the best swimming spots on the island.  This spot is a local favorite and shows off one of the unique geological formations of Dominica. 

       

      Visit the best beach on the island and savor fresh fish served on a banana leaf as you enjoy a crescent shaped beach lined with palm trees and no crowds.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Boiling Lake Hike
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Boiling Lake Hike

      Tackle the iconic hike of Dominica by exploring the second largest boiling lake in the world.  This hike will take you through mountainous terrain covered in tropical rainforest, through the Valley of Desolation and finally to the boiling lake itself.  You will climb and decend several thousand feet of elevation and the hike will last about seven(7) hours.

      An alternative group activity will be offered for guests that do not wish to tackle this demanding hike.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Explore Calibishie
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Explore Calibishie

      Today we start with our signature Atlantic coastal hike as we explore volcanic rock formations, bath in white and black sand beaches, and visit a local chocolate factory where youโ€™ll learn about the confectionary process, and maybe buy some to take back home.  Weโ€™ll continue our hike down to the village of Calibishie for lunch. On the way, we will meet local fisherman and learn about their craft. Our hike finishes with a tour of the village as we hike back to the hotel. 

      Back at the hotel, you can go for a refreshing beach swim, or you can paddleboard, kayak, or snorkel to "Treasure Island" - A Pirates of the Caribbean film site. Mountain bikes are also available. Guests can buy dinner at the hotel or visit any of the local restaurants in Calibishie. Transportation is included.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Breakfast & Travel Back Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Breakfast & Travel Back Home

      Weโ€™re sorry to see you leave, but all good things must end at some point.  After a satisfying breakfast, weโ€™ll arrange for transportation to the airport with plenty of time before your departure.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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