We drive along the West Coast to Portsmouth the island's
second largest town, where we take a rowboat trip up the famous Indian
River, so called after the Carib Indians who lived up river and regularly
used it as a route to the sea. The verdant vegetation along the banks
of the river is dominated by the intricately buttressed Mang tree {Pterocarpus
Officinalis}. Watch out for herons, kingfishers and iguanas. The rowboats
go to an area where the river narrows and visitors can take a walk. or
go to the bush bar for a drink.
The river trip takes 1 - 1 1/2 hours
Next we head into the interior to visit the Milton Falls. A 30 minute
walk through banana fields and back and forth across the river, brings
us to one of Dominica's most beautiful and spectacular waterfalls, nestling
under the canopy of the rainforest. A dip in the pool at the base of the
fall is a wonderful experience.
Next we drive to the Syndicate rainforest, located at the foothills of
Morne Diablotin the highest mountain on the island. This is the area where
you are likely to see the island's two endangered parrots the Sisserou
and the Jacquot. The Syndicate rainforest has well maintained trails which
pass through some of Dominica's most accessible oceanic rainforest. The
forest is abundant with trees like the giant Gommier (Dacryodes Excelsa),
the incredibly buttressed chataignier(Sloanea Carabea) and numerous epiphytes
and stranglers.
Our walk through the forest is accompanied by fascinating facts about
the trees as we head to the best look out points for a glimpse of the
parrots. This is an educational adventure tour combining information on
agriculture, vegetation, rainforest and wildlife
Time 6-7 hours
Cost for 1-4 persons inclusive of boat trip given upon request with an
additonal charge for every additional person.
We reserve the right to cancel pre arranged agreements for these
hikes, due to weather conditions or if the company feels that the clients
are not able to safely do the hike because of various physical conditions.
We reserve the right to cancel pre arranged agreements
for these hikes, due to weather conditions or if the company feels that
the clients are not able to safely do the hike because of various physical
conditions.
