St Vincent & the Grenadines
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Welcome to St Vincent & the Grenadines
Just the name St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) evokes visions of exotic, idyllic island life. Imagine an island chain in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, uncluttered by tourist exploitation, with white-sand beaches on deserted islands, sky-blue water gently lapping the shores and barely a soul around.
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La Soufriere Volcano Hike
Your trip is certainly a journey unlike any other, and you will find yourself surrounded by breathtaking views even before you are halfway up the mountain. The hike itself can be a bit strenuous, but the incredible views and the beauty of the area are more than enough to motivate you to get to the top. There is truly nothing quite like hiking the La Soufriere Volcano, and the halfway point and rest stop will come before you even know it. Your hike is certainly an achievable feat, you will find that it is difficult enough to give you a real sense of accomplishment. You will find yourself climbing stairs made of Bamboo and trees, and there are areas where you will want to use your hands or a walking stick for extra support. With that said, however, your guide will ensure that you make it safely to the top.
Vincentian Cooking Lesson - Pelau
We will pick you up from where you're staying and take you to the restaurant from where you'd be learning. It's typically a 1hr ride from Calliaqua to Mt. Wynne (where the restaurant is located) You would get to personally meet the manager of the establishment and the opportunity to ask any questions you please before and after you've prepared your dish. You would learn how to make pealou (browned rice, peas and chicken) the way most locals do. Pealou is a very common dish within St. Vincent & the Grenadines and can be considered the hallmark of Vincentian cooking.
Vincentian Cooking Lesson - Callaloo
We will pick you up from where you're staying and take you to the restaurant from where you'd be learning. It's typically a 1hr ride from Calliaqua to Mt. Wynne (where the restaurant is located) You would get to personally meet the manager of the establishment and the opportunity to ask any questions you please before and after you've prepared your dish. You would learn how to make callaloo (along with any addition/side dish chosen for the day) the way most locals do. Callaloo is a very common dish within St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Usually this meat is served with breadfruit or ground provision. Details would be communicated to you on booking.
Bambareaux Beach Trip
Get picked up from wherever you're staying and the journey will begin to this beach.This beach is completely off of the main road - but it's still accessible by vehicle. However! It's a an amazing 10 minute walk from the main access road to this beach, and we highly recommend taking the walk. The choice would ultimately be yours however.You would enjoy amazing views on the path to this hidden gem. The way there is green filled (according to the time of the year) with only a few houses and buildings. The beach is lined with coconut and mango trees.
The Pirates Package
We will take you through our capital city Kingstown. As we drive through you will be shown and given information about some of the most historical buildings as well as our Cenotaph.Then we will journey on to Fort Charlotte. Fort Charlotte is a British-colonial era fort, built on a hill over-looking the harbour and enjoys a panoramic view of the Leeward side of the island, including Kingstown, Young Island, Bequia and also the famous island Mustique.Continuing our journey we will be driving through two fishing villages, Layou and Barrouallie. Here we will be making quick stops for photos.Our Next stop will be the Wallilabou Bay where the opening scenes of the first movie of The Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of The Black Pearl were filmed. It is one of the most visited site for cruise ship passengers.Just a stone throw away is Wallilabou Falls which will be our next stop. It is a small waterfall. Large Samaan trees cover the pool and its adjacent areas, creating a relatively cool micro-climate for the core area of the park. These and other plants create a habitat for several species of birds.Then on to our Final site is on the windward side of St. Vincent and will be the beautiful picturesque Villa beach.It also has an amazing view of the Young Island Resort where Johnny Depp and some of his crew members stayed while they were filming The Pirates of the Caribbean. Villa beach also has nice bars and restaurants and good toilet facilities. We will stay here until we are ready to make our way back to the ship.
Dark View Falls Tour
We will take you through our capital city Kingstown. As we drive through you will be shown and given information about some of the most historical buildings as well as our Cenotaph.Then we will journey on through two fishing villages, Layou and Barrouallie. Here we will be making quick stops for photos.Our Next stop will be the Wallilabou Bay where the opening scenes of the first movie of The Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of The Black Pearl were filmed. It is one of the most visited site for cruise ship passengers.Our next and final stop is Dark View Falls. Dark View Falls are two spectacular waterfalls, one above the other, cascading down high cliff faces and plunging into natural pools. The waterfalls flow all year from a tributary of the Richmond River on the Leeward section of the island, with an elevation of 110 feet and 229 feet above sea level respectively. There is a short and easy hike from the parking area to the falls through rain forest. You will across the Richmond River via either a bamboo bridge or conventional bridge.After crossing the river you will be passing through a clearing in the middle of a pretty bamboo grove before reaching the first tall waterfall. At the falls there are gazebos, a change room, picnic area and a viewing platform, as well as the bathing pools.Another short, but more difficult walk will take you up to the second waterfall, directly above the first.