Excursion Around the isle of spice tour at St. George's Island
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Indulge your senses with the picturesque beauty and enticing aromas of the 'Isle of Spice' during this full-day sightseeing excursion through Grenada.
Concord Waterfall, Diamond Chocolate Factory
Discover the scents and aromas of the "Isle of Spice" on this full day sightseeing tour by motor coach. Your driver will follow the picturesque west coast, rich in history and colour. Your first stop will allow you to discover the natural lovely pool of Concord Fall. There you will observe a very particular type of plantation. Here the nutmeg and cocoa trees grow along the flanks of the hills in the tropical forest that is forever nearby. Your spice discovery will continue at the Diamond Chocolate factory in Victoria which produces the Jouvay chocolate ranked by the national geographic in the top 10 of the best chocolates in the word. You will learn how chocolate (tree to bar) is produced and exported. A delicious chocolate tasting will conclude this enjoyable visit of one of the most amazing sites in the Caribbean.
Sauteurs and Lake Antoine
Next, drive northward for a magnificent view of the Grenadine Islands to the fishing town of Sauteurs located at the Northern point of the Island. You will then arrive at Lake Antoine a shallow crater lake formed by the collapsed cone of a volcano which host a wide variety of wildlife.
Belmont Estate and Grand Etang Lake
Lunch will take place in Belmont Estate. Upon arrival at this plantation house, proceed for a typical Creole lunch accompanied by splendid vistas of the surrounding estate. After lunch, take the rainforest road to Grand Etang for a visit to Grand Etang Lake, which fills the crater of one of the island's extinct volcanoes. The lush rainforest surrounding the lake is home to the Mona monkey, and diverse flora and fauna.
At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the drive back to the pier.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Concord Waterfall, Diamond Chocolate Factory, Sauteurs, Lake Antoine,Belmont Estate and Grand Etang, a volcanic lake.
Note
Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 0.2 miles (about 0.3 kilometers), 51 uneven steps at Concord waterfall. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses from the ship. A minimum number of guests per guide is required for operation of this tour.