Scenic Dominica
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Port
Roseau, Dominica
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$70
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Welcome to the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Enjoy a leisurely panoramic drive by air-conditioned coach through Dominica's beautiful forests and plantations -- a landscape of majestic mountain peaks carpeted in dense rainforest.
From an elevation of 400 feet, the viewpoint on Morne Bruce offers a panoramic view of the city of Roseau and its environs -- an ideal photo opportunity. The hill (morne) was named after British Royal Engineer, James Bruce, designer of all the fortifications on the island. With its steep slopes on three sides, Morne Bruce provided a natural sentry post for the protection of Roseau at a time when the city was a British garrison defending Dominica against the French.
Continue your adventure through the beautiful Botanic Gardens of Roseau. Established in 1890, this 20-acre oasis is an important greenspace in the heart of the city. Hurricane Maria revised the gardens' vegetation plan, and it's not hard to spot Hurricane David's signature -- the twisted remains of a large bus crushed beneath a massive baobab tree. Despite the handiwork of hurricanes, the gardens are steadily recovering, and the Dominican people greatly appreciate your patronage.
Pause in the town of Pond Casse for refreshments, and relax for a scenic panoramic drive down the Layou Valley, named after Dominica's longest and largest river. This picturesque route, surrounded by undulating hills and adorned with vibrant flora, follows the meandering Layou River. You'll pass through some of the island's citrus and banana plantations, see beautiful coastline, and spot the coastal fishing villages of Mahaut and Massacre. A drive through Canefield Estate returns you to the ship in Roseau.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. The route is winding. Guests who are prone to motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication.