Rain Forest Drive, National Park & Emerald Pool
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Port
Roseau, Dominica
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Activity Level
Moderate 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 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Dominica's Morne Trois Pitons National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its active fumaroles and hot springs, volcanic crater lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Join your knowledgeable guide on an air-conditioned motorcoach for a captivating journey through this lush and biodiverse haven. You'll see vibrant flora and fauna, cascading waterfalls, and the enchanting calls of noisy, colorful birds.
Drive through the bustling streets of Roseau to Morne Bruce for a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings from an elevation of 400 feet. Snap some photos here.
Explore the 20-acre Botanic Gardens. You will see Dominica's National Bird (the Sisserou parrot), and some of the island's tallest trees reside here. Hurricane Maria altered the gardens to her liking, and it's not hard to spot Hurricane David's signature -- the twisted remains of a large bus crushed beneath a massive baobab tree. Nonetheless, the gardens are steadily recovering, and the Dominican people greatly appreciate your patronage.
You will travel through Roseau and up the Springfield Valley, with jagged cliffs rearing up beside you. Arrive at Trois Pitons National Park, where a fifteen-minute walk through the rainforest brings you to an enchanting 50-foot waterfall that cascades down to fill the legendary Emerald Pool.
Proceed to the Layou Valley, passing banana and citrus plantations en route to a local restaurant where you'll enjoy a refreshing beverage before returning to the ship.
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.