Grenada Tours
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Please contact us at info@wiit.net for all prices. We guarantee a speedy reply. ISLAND TREASURES Duration: Approximately 6 Hours Includes: Refreshments, entrance fees and lunch Transportation: Air-conditioned bus Pick-up time: 8:30  Experience the treasures of the isle of Grenada. Learn of the rich history and culture of our island. A drive through the busy capital of St. Georges takes you to the Concord waterfalls. The next stop is Douglaston Spice Estate and the Nutmeg Processing Station. Engage in a game of ‘scratch and sniff’ in an attempt to guess the myriad of spices grown and refined here. Visit Caribs’ Leap (Le Mourne de Sauteurs) the scene of the early natives’ demise. A distinctly Grenadian, buffet style lunch awaits at Morne Fendue Plantation House. The next stop is the heart of the island, Grand Etang National Park, where a once active volcano subsided creating a dazzling crater lake amidst a lush sub-tropical rainforest and home to diverse species of exotic flora and fauna. The tour concludes with a visit to River Antoine Rum Distillery where you can follow the process of rum distillation in a manner that remained unchanged for generations. Saturday Market and Historic Tour Duration: Approximately 4 Hours Includes: Transfers and entrance fees Transportation: Air-conditioned bus Pick-up time: 8:30  Experience the sights and sounds of a typical West Indian market as our guide introduces you to the spectacle of Saturday Market. Bursting with colour, exotic blends and almost everything distinctly Grenadian, the market is surely an experience you don’t want to miss. From the hustle and bustle of the market take a ride to serene Fort George. Built in the early 18th Century, the old fort offers a panoramic vista of the capital, St. Georges and the harbour. The original structure is one of the finest remaining examples of Vauban-style masonry in the world. The final leg of the tour takes you to the heartbeat of Grenada. A devoutly religious people, churches are an integral part of the average Grenadian lifestyle. Visit some of the traditional churches that influenced the development of a nation and its people. SEVEN SISTERS WATERFALL HIKE Duration: Approximately 4 Hours Includes: Transfers, entrance fees and refreshments Transportation: Air-conditioned bus Pick-up time: 8:30  Are you a fan of the great outdoors? Not afraid to get a little mud on your shoes? Then this tour is just for you! If you’re a hike enthusiast or maybe a nature lover then you’re trip to Grenada would not be complete without a hike to Seven Sister’s Waterfall. The hike takes you through a private plantation where you can see how cocoa, nutmeg and banana are grown. The hike to the falls is about 45 minutes and not very difficult. The natural beauty you’ll witness on the way there is well worth the walk. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as the track can get a little muddy at times. But no worries, you’ll get a chance to wash away some of the mud in one of the cool pools at the foot of the cascading waterfall. From there it’s over to Grand Etang Crater Lake, where a once active volcano collapsed, leaving in it’s wake a spectacular sub-tropical crater lake surrounded by vast mountains blanketed in lush vegetation. This melting pot of tropical flora and fauna is sure to leave you enchanted! SPICE SPLASH Duration: Approximately 4 Hours Includes: Transfers, entrance fees Transportation: Air-conditioned bus Minimum: 4 persons  Experience the treasures of the beautiful island of Grenada. From country to town learn of the rich history and culture of our island paradise. A drive through the busy capital of St. Georges takes you to Concord waterfalls. The cascading waters and clear pools are ideal for a cooling dip. The next stop is Douglaston Spice Estate and the Nutmeg Processing Station. Learn the wonders of spice and cocoa as the unique aromas permeate the air and witness a demonstration of spices being prepared for market. Drive through the historic Belvedere Estate, the islands original nutmeg plantation, first owned by the rebel leader Julien Fedon in the 18th century. The final stop takes you to the Grand Etang Crater Lake deep in the heart of a tropical rainforest. The subterranean waters, surrounded by lush vegetation, create a diverse habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. THE SOUTHERN TOUR Duration: Approximately 4 Hours Includes: Transfers and entrance fees Transportation: Air-conditioned bus Pick-up time: 8:30  Experience the beauty and wonder of the South of Grenada. Ideal for nature lovers, this scenic route takes you to tropical estate, a sultry flower plantation, with an abundance of exotic blooms and, of course, spices. Drive through Mt. Parnassus and Westerhall Point, upscale residential areas, with spectacular views of St. Georges and the Southern Coastline. La Sagesse Nature Centre is the perfect recreational stop. Blending the elegance and charm of an English country house with a quiet mangrove estuary and pristine beaches, La Sagesse offers an opportunity for recreation, relaxation and nature appreciation. A local rum distillery is the final stop on this leisurely tour. Learn the history and production process behind Grenada’s exotic brews. Sample the finished product and purchase your preferences as a nifty souvenir, reminiscent of your holiday in the Spice Isle. |
