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Roseau, Dominica

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  • 4 1/2 Hours
  • Moderate Activity
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    DOM-001

Highlights

  • Enjoy a magnificent view of Roseau from a 400-foot-high lookout.
  • See firsthand why Dominica is called the Nature Isle of the Caribbean.
  • Stroll through a botanical garden that is home to parrots only found on Dominica.
  • Behold waterfalls cascading over steep cliffs in the dense rainforest.
  • Hike through Dominica’s first national park, a rugged land of volcanoes and hot springs.

Description

Travel to the most popular, must-see attractions in and around Roseau for a remarkably comprehensive look into island life. The journey begins with a scenic drive up Morne Bruce to take in the spectacular views from the lookout, which is named for an 18th-century engineer who designed forts on Dominica. At the botanical garden at the bottom of the hill, you will see exotic trees and imperial amazons, a parrot endemic to the island. More natural beauty awaits you at the twin waterfalls near the village of Trafalgar and later within Trois Pitons, the first national park on Dominica. The park has earned UNESCO World Heritage recognition for its smoking fumaroles, hot springs, volcanoes and extraordinary biodiversity. You will follow a naturalist guide on a short hike through the park’s rainforest, which will end at the Emerald Pool. A narrow, 40-foot-high waterfall plunges into the pool, making the jungle scenery all the more spectacular.

Helpful Hints

  • ess in weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.