Tour Ultimate Dominica - Adventure Travel At Its Best

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.

Hygieneprotocol

We follow Dominica’s Health Department and the CDC’s Covid-19 hygiene protocols.

Others

COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES Pre-trip planning help with travel recommendations Pre-trip adventure travel planning with owners 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

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. 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

Guide

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

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 we’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: Ten (10) house breakfasts Three (3) picnic lunches Three (3) house dinners Daily house drink

Not included:

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

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.

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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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, you’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 you’ll meet your fellow travelers.
Day 2 Day 2: Explore The South Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore The South Region

Today we start with a sight-seeing tour of the West coast of Dominica. You’ll get acquainted with the majestic Caribbean side of the island as you learn about its history. Our trip takes us through Roseau, the capital of Dominica, on the way to our first destination.

Here, we snorkel in the rim of a sunken volcano and enjoy the warm bubbles produced by underground volcanic activity. Follow your tour guide to explore pristine reefs rarely seen by visitors. After our water activity, we stop for lunch at a local eatery for authentic street food.

Our sight-seeing tour continues as we head up the majestic Trafalgar Valley where we will embark on a 45-minute (each way) jungle hike to a magnificent waterfall. Here, we’ll go for a refreshing swim. On our way out, we will stop briefly at a local market for those that wish to buy souvenirs. A delicious dinner will be awaiting at the hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Explore Calibishie
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: 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 you’ll learn about the confectionary process, and maybe buy some to take back home. We’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 4 Day 4: Explore The East Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Explore The East Region

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 Dominica’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: Explore The West Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Explore The West Region

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. We’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, you’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 6 Day 6: Explore The Central Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Explore The Central Region

Our Central region tour takes us into the Central Mountain range to explore Dominica’s highlands. Here we hike to the highest alpine lakes on the island. Stunning views provide panoramic pictures to prove your accomplishments. If you dare, swim in the cool waters surrounded by elfin forest in this high-altitude tropical paradise. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the rocks as you warm up from your refreshing swim. Our next stop is a fascinating swim up a river gorge in a stunning slot canyon (also features in a Disney’s "Pirates of the Caribbean" film). Our third destination is a stop at a relaxing hot sulfur pool to relax those tired muscles. On our way back, we stop at a local restaurant for dinner.
Day 7 Day 7: Boiling Lake Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: 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. After your hike, you’ll travel to a nearby village and soak those tired muscles in natural sulfur hot water pools before your return trip.

An alternative group activity will be offered for guests that do not wish to tackle this demanding hike.
Day 8 Day 8: River Hike And Beach Swim
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: 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 enjoy fresh fish served on a banana leaf as you enjoy a crescent shaped beach lined with palm trees and no crowds.
Day 9 Day 9: Tour Of Your Choice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Tour Of Your Choice

Guests get to pick their favorite tour with this unique option. Tour options include:

Scuba Diving

Whale Watching

Waitukubuli Trail Hike

Bird Watching

Horseback Riding

Canyoning is also available with a surcharge
Day 10 Day 10: Travel Back Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Travel Back Home

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

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Ultimate Dominica - Adventure Travel At Its Best

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Dominica - Adventure Travel At Its Best

Day 1: Welcome To Dominica - The Nature Island

Day 2: Explore The South Region

Day 3: Explore Calibishie

Day 4: Explore The East Region

Day 5: Explore The West Region

Day 6: Explore The Central Region

Day 7: Boiling Lake Hike

Day 8: River Hike And Beach Swim

Day 9: Tour Of Your Choice

Day 10: Travel Back Home

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