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Ti Tou Gorge & Trafalgar Falls

Tour # 1

Drive through the capital city of Roseau to the Botanic Gardens and up the lush and verdant Roseau Valley. There will be stops at scenic locations until we reach the tiny village of Laudat. From Laudat we take a 15 minutes’ walk to the Ti Tou Gorge which is one of the most unique places to visit on the island. The name Ti Tou Gorge is Creole and means “Little Throat Hole”.

Literally, we will swim up the “throat” of a mountain to a waterfall located inside this gorge. This gorge was formed many thousands of years ago and is fed by the waters of the Fresh Water Lake. The formation of the rock walls on either side of the gorge, through which you would swim are intricate and breathtaking, this place is truly one of the wonder of Dominica. “Pirates of the Caribbean” also included this Gorge in one of their scenes.

After the Gorge, you would proceed to your second location. The spectacular “Twin Falls of Trafalgar” it’s a 15 minute walk from where the vehicle stops to the viewing area of these Falls. Under the supervision of the guide you can scramble over the boulders to the base of one of the falls where there is a great pool for more swimming, in both types of water temperature. You can soak in a basin at the foot of these falls in a hot sulphur pool or climb a little higher to the cool water.

NOTE: Recommended footwear – Shoes that can get wet and have a good grip.

Bathing suits should be worn, shorts & T-shirts are appropriate.

EMERALD POOL & CARIB INDIAN VILLAGE

Tour # 2

Drive through the capital Roseau and along the west Caribbean coast. This west coast is the driest area on Dominica. Along this coast you would encounter sea views. Turning inland up to the tiny village of Jimmitt, where you would slowly climb a hill giving you views of the capital Roseau. The road continues on to Warner, where you would have the most dramatic views of Morne Diablotin, the highest mountain in Dominica, you would also encounter banana and vegetable plantations, an absolutely 360 view from Roseau to Scott’s Head. Continuing on this ride, you would be seeing lots of natural untouched forest areas, the Layou Valley Ridge. All along, dramatic necking breaking views.

Emerald pool, one of the island’s beautiful waterfalls is within the rainforest of the Morne Trois Piton National Park. It is about a 15 minute walk through the rainforest to the Emerald Pool which is so called because it reflects the greenery of the surrounding vegetation. The guides will explain about the rainforest and the wildlife within. Be adventurous and take a plunge in this pool, at the base of the falls, you surely would feel that you are the star of a movie production.

After the Emerald pool the tour continues to the east Atlantic coast and to the Carib Indian Village. Dominica is the only island where the indigenous Caribs have survived and live together as a group in their own community. Guides will explain about the life of the Caribs in their village, there will be stops to give the clients an opportunity to purchase or look at hand crafted souvenir items made by the Carib people.

After the Carib village the tour through the concord valley, the central forest reserve and then heads back to the hotel.

SPANNY FALLS & LAYOU RIVER TOUR

Tour #3

These waterfalls are relatively new to the general Public as it is located in a private estate of Spanny. Spanny is a well known farmer than also operates a local pit stop bar, most local people visit this bar for bush rum. Local bush like Anise, Cinnamon Spice and Lemon Grass are all soaked for ages in a cask rum flavoring the rum. Locals take a quick shot of these rums to start or end their day.

Recommended: 1 shot of bush rum after soaking in the waterfalls to get your blood pumping again.

Spanny Falls are two really spectacular waterfalls in Dominica’s forested interior. The walk starts off through agricultural lands and then descends into a river course and suddenly out of the blue (unexpected) you are encountering the sound of water. Around a quick bend this magnificent waterfalls surprises you, as it’s least expected to be in this area. There is a very large pool at the base of this falls, perfect for a quick swim as this water is extremely invigorating and the power from the height of the falls are a quick way to have a free massage.

The second fall is reached by continuing up a steep incline, on the opposite side of this fall, here you have to propel yourself with the help of a rope, as due to the spray of the waterfall the ground is wet and well soaked and the incline caused you to lean backwards, you then would climb for a good 10 -14 minutes descending into another river course towards the 2nd waterfall. The second waterfall is a lot more lightsome due to the opening in the hill, so the water seems to be less cold. Both of these falls have beautiful pools at their bases, a refreshing swim in one or both would certainly rejuvenate you.

LAYOU RIVER EXPERIENCE

After your swim at Spanny and a quick shot of rum, climb back into your tour bus to encounter the exciting Layou Valley drive. You would be passing along fields of bananas, pineapples, oranges, grapefruits, ferns (all types - very large tree ferns), gingers (pink and red lilies) and Mountain ridges. The air here has a different feel, as sulphur is also mixed in with all the fresh breezes. The driver will also be pointing you to the long river that winds itself downwards towards the sea. You would then come to a clearing, near a bridge where the river flows under. Here you would then be taken through banana fields downwards to this river, where it has formed a little beach with sand. Normally, if it has not been raining you can clearly see some river fish, jump with joy at the first sights of sunlight. You can take a swim across this river to it’s natural hot underground sulphur water. It keeps you young to go from cold to hot and then cold again.

Your drive back home will pass through tiny villages built on the street of Mahaut and Massacre.

Middleham Falls Hike

Tour # 4

Pick up at the Castle Comfort Lodge by your tour bus and drive through the
sleepy Newtown village pass the island’s Radio Station, “Dominica
Broadcasting Station” and then drive into the Botanical Gardens, up the lush
and verdant Roseau Valley, where the color green is the name of the game,
this lush area has so many different shades of green that it’s mind bogging.
You see the hills in the far distance covered over with white clouds,
sometimes moving so quickly in the sunlight.
Banana trees and grapefruit trees bend towards your tour bus, you would also
be given a short description on our nutmeg, limes and coconuts as this
island was once famous in the agriculture arena. Dasheen and Tania plants
will be pointed out and sometimes dinner comprises of all these goodies.
The trail to Middleham Falls passes through a 950 acre oceanic rainforest
within the Morne Trois Piton National park, your tour begins here. Enroute
the knowledgeable guides will explain the rainforest trees and the wildlife.
On this hike, you will be enchanted by the whistle of the Soufle Moutayn
(Mountain Whistler). Birds that are common to this area are Mangrove
Cuckoo, Scaly-breasted Thrasher, hummingbirds in several different colors.

FRESHWATER LAKE & BOERI LAKE HIKE

Tour # 5

Freshwater Lake hike, you would feel that you are very near to what your
idea of heaven is, as this lake seems to be in the sky.
These are two crater lakes located within the Morne Trois Piton National
Park.
The Freshwater Lake is located under the shadows of Morne Micotrin, the
4thhighest Mountain on Dominica. The lake is approximately 10 acres in size
and over 80 feet deep; it is the main source of water for our island’s 4
hydroelectric plants.
Here you have a choice: Either to hike to the second crater Lake “Boeri
Lake” which is over 1 ½ hours hike). This is a semi arduous hike, crossing
over little streams, views of Dominica southern mountains
Or you can hike around the Freshwater Lake, some days due to the shadow of
the sunlight you can envision that it can be the home to “Loch Ness
Monster”. This hike is medium hike of one hour.

HISTORIC JACKO STEPS

Tour #6

this hike begins in the village of Belles, which is fed by the Layou River. The maroons cut high steps out of the side of the cliff to give them security and control. Your day’s work is too scale these cliffs to the camp site of Jacko. It is a 5 hour hike.

Conditions:

- At least one member of triple occupancy must be on the dive package. The package is not available for single occupancy.

- Both the Adventure Diver and the Adventure Vacationer must select to participate in the same tour on the same day.

- Additional days of diving can be added for an additional charge as stated above.

- Additional tours may also be added for an additional charge as stated above provided both the Adventure Diver and the Adventure Vacationer participate.

- We do recommend most tours take place in the morning. Adventure Divers should take this into consideration before purchasing add on tours or add on diving.

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