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Dominica - Martinique - St Lucia

Your trip is designed to uncover three varied and beautiful islands in the Caribbean. With magnificent beaches and crystalline water: high mountains, rainforest, good birdlife, boiling lakes, high waterfalls, volcanoes. And time to relax on palm fringed beaches and snorkel over coral reefs.

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Prices from £1895 14 days including flights from UK. Local Pyment USD $400

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St Lucia & the Pitons
A former British colony, St Lucia is renowned for its physical beauty. Translucent water covers beautiful coral, the forest covered Pitons rear out of the sea, volcanic sulphur springs and banana plantations combine to make an unforgettable visit. We combine both the east coast, famous for its Atlantic breakers along with the sleepy town of Soufriere on the Caribbean - here there is plenty of time to enjoy snorkelling, visit the interior or the nearby sulphur springs.

Dominica 'Nature's Island'
Travelling by small plane we journey to the rugged island of Dominica, a mere 29 miles long but almost 5000 feet high. Little visited it offers fabulous scenery, snorkelling and whale watching (seasonal). We then head up into the highlands to Morne Trois Pitons NP and our lodge, the base for the next day 2 days. Here there are walks to waterfalls, boiling volcanic springs and time to bird watch in this remarkably pristine area. We then spend two days in the atmospheric capital of Roseau with the chance to travel by canoe along one of the tropical rivers.

French & Creole culture of Martinique
Reboarding the catamaran style ferry, we cross the Martinique passage to Fort-de-France. The ambience is distinctly different here with a distinct gallic slant with French replacing English and Creole. We have time to explore the ruins of the former capital of Saint Pierre or relax on nearby beaches.

The Trip

An intriguing combination of rainforest, mountains, beaches and Creole culture. Walks are optional and time can be spent beachcombing or relaxing.

Tips

We recommend you bring a sunhat and sunscreen as the sun can be strong and insect repellent. A water bottle is essential. Note that Snorkelling equipment is normally available for rent US$10 or purchase locally. Small umbrella, torch and beach towel. Poles may be useful for some walks. A torch is useful in case of powercuts/ emergencies.

You will have:10nts hotels; good standard throughout, 2nts in rustic yet comfortable jungle lodge at Laudat. Meals included - 7 breakfasts

Transport

Your transport will include: Bus/Plane/Ferry/Taxi/On foot.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly London/St Lucia; drive to Mon Repos.

Day 2 -3 In Mon Repos; visit Atlantic coast; tour to north of island

Day 4 - Fly to Dominica; drive to Laudat by Morne Trois Pitons NP.

Day 5 - In Laudat; optional walk to Boiling Lake.

Day 6 - Optional walk to Middleham Falls; drive Roseau.

Day 7 - In Roseau; optional whalewatching and Indian River canoe trip

Day 8 - Ferry to Martinique; drive to Anse Marette.

Day 9 - 10 In Anse Marette; visit St Anne; optional Saint Pierre

Day 11 - Ferry to St Lucia; drive to Soufriere

Day 12 - Visit Pitons area and hot spings; optional snorkelling or relax on a beach.

Day 13 - Fly London

Day 14 - Arrive London

MON REPOS Atlantic coast.
CARIBBEAN Sea journeys by high
speed Catamaran.
ROSEAU Characterful Caribbean capital.
LAUDAT Mountain retreat.
TROIS MORNE NP Walk to Middleham
Falls in midst of rainforest.
MARTINIQUE White coral beaches and aquamarine water.
FORT DE FRANCE Local markets and French architecture.
LES SALINES Walks along the beach.
SOUFRIERE Traditional fishing community.
PITONS Stunning peaks rising 2500m from the sea.