A deeper look at Dominica’s wild side
Rivers, Rainforest & Sea
Stay in a private plunge pool villa set above rainforest and sea
Canyoneer through rainforest gorges, sliding and swimming deep into the island
Hike volcanic trails to hot springs and warm river pools near the Boiling Lake corridor
Swim alongside Dominica’s resident sperm whales with expert local guides
Day by Day
The wildest Caribbean
Dominica
Day 1: Arrival on the Nature Island
Arrive in Dominica and follow the coastal road north as rainforest-covered hills rise straight from the sea. Settle into your hotel overlooking the water and spend the afternoon swimming, exploring the shoreline, or taking out a sea kayak or paddleboard close to shore. As night falls, the forest grows loud with frogs and insects, a first hint of the island’s intensity.
Day 2: Swimming with giants
Head offshore with expert local guides for a rare opportunity to swim alongside Dominica’s resident sperm whales, one of the few places on Earth where this encounter is possible. Enter the water quietly, following strict conservation protocols, and experience the scale and presence of these animals in open ocean. Return to shore by early afternoon with time to rest, swim, or sit quietly after a powerful morning.
Day 3: Into the canyon
Travel inland to the headwaters of a rainforest river for a guided canyoning experience. Move through narrow gorges carved by water and time, sliding down smooth rock, swimming clear pools, and climbing beneath dripping vines and ferns. The route follows the river itself, offering an immersive look at Dominica’s interior. Return to the coast in the afternoon with the rest of the day free.
Day 4: Fire beneath the forest
Journey south into Dominica’s volcanic heart, following forest trails toward the Boiling Lake corridor. Walk through misty highlands where steam rises from the ground and the air carries the scent of sulfur. After the hike, soak in natural hot springs and warm river pools before returning to your hotel later in the day. The evening is set aside for a private dinner in a quiet location, with candlelight and the sounds of the forest after dark.
Arrive in Dominica and follow the coastal road north as rainforest-covered hills rise straight from the sea. Settle into your hotel overlooking the water and spend the afternoon swimming, exploring the shoreline, or taking out a sea kayak or paddleboard close to shore. As night falls, the forest grows loud with frogs and insects, a first hint of the island’s intensity.
Day 2: Swimming with giants
Head offshore with expert local guides for a rare opportunity to swim alongside Dominica’s resident sperm whales, one of the few places on Earth where this encounter is possible. Enter the water quietly, following strict conservation protocols, and experience the scale and presence of these animals in open ocean. Return to shore by early afternoon with time to rest, swim, or sit quietly after a powerful morning.
Day 3: Into the canyon
Travel inland to the headwaters of a rainforest river for a guided canyoning experience. Move through narrow gorges carved by water and time, sliding down smooth rock, swimming clear pools, and climbing beneath dripping vines and ferns. The route follows the river itself, offering an immersive look at Dominica’s interior. Return to the coast in the afternoon with the rest of the day free.
Day 4: Fire beneath the forest
Journey south into Dominica’s volcanic heart, following forest trails toward the Boiling Lake corridor. Walk through misty highlands where steam rises from the ground and the air carries the scent of sulfur. After the hike, soak in natural hot springs and warm river pools before returning to your hotel later in the day. The evening is set aside for a private dinner in a quiet location, with candlelight and the sounds of the forest after dark.
Day 5: Reef water and open coast
Head out by boat to snorkel at a quiet reef along Dominica’s coast, chosen for clear water and healthy marine life rather than crowds. Swim among coral heads and tropical fish, then continue along the shoreline, passing river mouths and steep green cliffs. The afternoon is open for swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding near your hotel.
Day 6: Kalinago lands and still water
Travel east to the Kalinago Territory, home to the Caribbean’s last Indigenous community. Learn about traditional lifeways, craftsmanship, and the relationship between land and sea that has shaped this coast for centuries. Later, kayak on a freshwater lake surrounded by forest, where birdlife and still water offer a quieter contrast to the ocean. In the evening, spend time in a local kitchen preparing a simple Dominican meal together using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
Day 7: Sail into the evening
Spend the morning at leisure, swimming or remaining close to your hotel. In the late afternoon, set out on a sunset sail along the coast, watching the island recede into shadow as the sky shifts color. The evening is reserved for a final private dinner, marking the close of the journey in a setting chosen for privacy and atmosphere.
Day 8: Departure
Depart Dominica and return home, carrying the memory of rivers, rainforest, and an island defined by water, scale, and raw beauty.
Head out by boat to snorkel at a quiet reef along Dominica’s coast, chosen for clear water and healthy marine life rather than crowds. Swim among coral heads and tropical fish, then continue along the shoreline, passing river mouths and steep green cliffs. The afternoon is open for swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding near your hotel.
Day 6: Kalinago lands and still water
Travel east to the Kalinago Territory, home to the Caribbean’s last Indigenous community. Learn about traditional lifeways, craftsmanship, and the relationship between land and sea that has shaped this coast for centuries. Later, kayak on a freshwater lake surrounded by forest, where birdlife and still water offer a quieter contrast to the ocean. In the evening, spend time in a local kitchen preparing a simple Dominican meal together using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
Day 7: Sail into the evening
Spend the morning at leisure, swimming or remaining close to your hotel. In the late afternoon, set out on a sunset sail along the coast, watching the island recede into shadow as the sky shifts color. The evening is reserved for a final private dinner, marking the close of the journey in a setting chosen for privacy and atmosphere.
Day 8: Departure
Depart Dominica and return home, carrying the memory of rivers, rainforest, and an island defined by water, scale, and raw beauty.
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