St. Vincent

The multi-island country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a land of many contrasts. Comprising 32 enchanting islands and cay, St Vincent, referred to as “the mainland”, is mountainous and lush, with tumbling waterfalls, verdant rainforest, magnificent coral reefs….and active volcano. Abounding in natural beauty, steeped in history and rich in cultural herniate, St. Vincent is still relatively untouched by mass tourism and reminds a wonderful place to “get away from it all” and soak up some true Caribbean culture.

St. Vincent is blessed with verdant mountain landscapes, volcanic rich soil with unspoiled backdrops of brilliant flora and alluring crystal clear water which beckon diving enthusiasts from around the world. Add to this easy accessibility of the idyllic islands and deserted cays of the Grenadines, and the entire country emerges as a prime eco-playground.

There’s something here for one and all- from sailing and dolphin watching, to hiking the nature trails and swimming in Mountain Rivers and waterfalls. You can climb to the top of a volcano, or explore the fascinating underwater garden surrounding this pristine archipelago- driving sites abound in the turquoise waters surrounding these volcanic islands.

Abundant reef-life, normally found at 80-ft in most dive destination around the world, flourishes her at depths of only 25-ft. With an extraordinary variety of critters and tropical reef fish such as angelfish, sergeant majors and peacock flounder. It is little wonder that St. Vincent was voted the top small animal destination in the Atlantic and Caribbean by Rodale’s Scuba Diving Magazine in 2004.

Dive St. Vincent, Indigo Dive and Fantasea Tours specialize in creating tailor-made dives from the beginner and experienced diver alike, as they know where all the best dive sites are located. The shallow water reefs surrounding almost every island also make snorkelling and exciting adventure.

If land activities are more to your liking, contact HazECO Tours or Sam’s Taxi and Tours – their exciting and informative tours are perfect way to get “off the beaten track” and discover the “real” St. Vincent, HazEco can also provide guides for various hiking excursions, including Trinity Falls, the Vermont Nature Trail and the La Soufriere volcano.

Eco Adventures

Feed your taste for Adventure!

Immerse yourself in the beauty of St. Vincent and the Grenadines while leaving nature as it is …un-spoilt. The natural wonders of St. Vincent and the Grenadines make us an exciting getaway for adventure.

Escape to verdant tropical rain forest. Explore rich greens valleys. Hike through fertile mountain slopes. Enjoy our picturesque rivers and streams. View our cascading waterfall. Climb cloud-shrouded volcanic peaks. Refresh with dip natural pools enclosed by lava peaks and ridges. Observe birds, spices of wildlife and plants in their natural habitat. Retrace with your fingers, petroglyphs carved into rocks. Our magnificent unspoiled nature trails are a hiker’s and naturalist’s paradise.

La Soufriere Volcano

Challenge yourself with a 32 adventure hike to La Soufriere volcano which is 4048 feet above sea level and last erupted in 1979.

For the best view of flora and fauna, hire and experience guide and trek and windward side of the crater across the leeward coast. On your way to the summit hike through a lowland forest with patches of cultivation. Enter a tropical rain forest with profusion of tree ferns and moist shade dappled with sunlight. Walk into a vegetation zone which is stunted by altitude, breeze and frequent cloud cover. Continue to an alpine-like zone before emerging up the last stretch of a rocky lava field to the crater itself. The round trip takes approximately three to four hours. For the energetic person thrill yourself with further and venture by descending into the crater and entering the mineral mud bath in the new crater.

Owia Salt Pond

Enjoy a swim or snorkel at Owia Salt Pond. The breath taking view of this unusual gift of nature consists of a huge bathing pool enclosed by lava peaks and ridges. The pounding waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash into the pool. A small garden and picnic area overlook these tidal pools with thundering surf, sheltered by rugged volcanic formations. Be sure to visit this slice of paradise.

Falls of Baleine

Take a boat ride to the spectacular Falls Baleine. Its sparkling waters plunge about sixty feet into a rock-enclosed pool formed by the falls. Treat yourself to visit at one of St. Vincent’s finest natural wonders with a cool swim in this enticing fresh water pool.