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Tours and Holiday Activities in Dominica
This excursion, in the so-called land of 365 rivers on the Nature Isle of the Caribbean is wet, wild and wonderful from the word go. A 25-30 minute drive brings you to the launch site for the safety briefing after which you will be provided with your life vest, modified inner tube, and paddle before getting into the river. With everyone in the water, your guides will set you loose to begin your journey, gently spinning and swirling in the current, taking in the changing at the same time - if you can. You stop briefly to enjoy a popular Dominican past time - river bathing, where you swim in the crystal clean waters for a few minutes, before continuing down the scenic river until your exit point. The professional guides are only a shout away to ensure your comfort and safety all the way to the end. Back on land again, at the Hillsborough Reception Center, refreshments are served including the famous rum punch and fresh fruit. Departure Point: Tour commences with a pick-up from centrally located hotels or cruise ship pier Departure Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Add some pure adrenaline to your Dominican vacation when you book the Wacky Roller Adventure Park. Travel from tree to tree in your harness via the suspended platforms in the Dominican rainforest. Take the challenge and be rewarded with a refreshing drink served at the riverside bar. Only in Dominica will you experience something as fun and action packed as this. The Wacky Rollers Adventure Park is a survivor-like challenger course set in the natural rainforest in Dominica. Clad with your safety gear, including your helmet, harness and gloves, and after a quick safety briefing, your demonstration will begin. Listen carefully as the professional guides show you how to use the equipment. Travel on the trail, advancing from tree to tree via suspended platforms. You will encounter varied formations - the Indiana Bridge, Monkey Bridge, the Duck Walk and other footbridges and zip lines. There is even a Tarzan jump for the daring and the course ends with a zip across the Layou River and back. Departure Point: Tour commences with a pick-up from centrally located hotels or the cruise ship port Departure Time: 10:30 am and 2 pm
Half Day Jeep Safari A fun-filled 'wacky' adventure awaits you on of the intricately painted, open-air, four wheel drive vehicles. Your experienced tour guides are nature lovers who will escort you on the tour, first through the capital, Roseau and then to Morne Bruce for some of Dominica's history and a picturesque view of the capital. You will make a brief stop at the Botanical Gardens for a close-up encounter with the National Parrot - the Sisserou. Feel the force of Nature as you wind through the mountains to the renowned Wotten Waven Sulphur Springs to view remnants of the island's volcanic activity. Hop back on and enjoy an exciting ride further into the islands rainforest, to the Ti Tou Gorge, situated in the village of Laudat. Here you will discover a crevice in the mountain where hot and cold streams intermingle into a natural plunging rock pool for an exhilarating swim. If you are really adventurous, you can swim between the mountains of the gorge to discover a spectacular view of a crystal clear waterfall - a fitting climax to your rainforest adventure. Complimentary rum punch and fresh fruit will be served before you return refreshed to your ship or hotel.
Site Information: Ti Tou Gorge Departure Point: Tour commences with a pick-up from centrally located hotels or the cruise ship pier Departure Times: 8:45 am and 12:45 pm
If you've done it even once before, try it again on Dominica's largest and longest river, the Layou River. There will be a short kayaking and paddling instruction and demonstration before getting into the water, so even those with little kayaking experience can enjoy this unforgettable river adventure. Experience the thrill of steering yourself while you plunge down the light rapids in your 2-person sit on state-of-the-art kayak. The well trained guides are on hand to lead you through the fun filled adventure. You will pause at times to enjoy the natural scenery while gliding down the scenic river! You have a few minutes to paddle your own way in your own time before your breathtaking entrance to the fishing village of Layou and the warm calm Caribbean Sea. You will see the fishing boats pulled up ashore after the early morning fishing expedition, have an opportunity to swim in the Caribbean Sea where the river meets, truly an unforgettable experience. A short paddle back up will take you to your exit point where a deserved and complimentary local rum punch and fresh fruit is served. Then sample local cuisine prepared for you by the local community. Departure Point: Tour commences with a pick-up from centrally located hotels or the cruise ship port Departure Times: 10:30 am and 2 pm Dominica Hotels
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Formally a Crown Colony of Great Britain, Dominica is now an island nation located south of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique in the Lesser Antilles. This is one of the least developed islands in the Caribbean and is home to the last enclave of Caribs, one of the two original indigenous cultures in the west Indies. Dominica is known for its nature walks, diving and friendly people. It has a boiling lake, rainforests, and rare flora and fauna.
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