Private Tour The Cascading Dark View Falls and Beach Experience
Overview
Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you!
Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of The Cascading Dark View Falls and Beach.
Discover the awe-inspiring allure of the Temple of Buccament Bay, marvel at the grandeur of Layou Village, and capture iconic moments at Barrouallie, Wallilabou, Dark View Falls, and many more.
Our excursions are meticulously designed schedule.
We'll greet you directly at the hotel and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.
Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel
- 2 hours of free time for relax
- Modern, air-conditioned private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional local tour guide
✗ Not Included
- Entrance fees of 2US dollars at Dark View Falls
Itinerary
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Stop 1
This captivating Kingstown excursion commences at the hotel. A warm welcome awaits you from our friendly driver just out in the hotel hall. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle, embarking on a 30 minutes journey through the scenic beauty of Kingstown.
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Stop 2
We will take you through our capital city Kingstown. As we drive through you will be shown and given information about some of the most historical buildings such as The Central Police Station, The Financial Complex, The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and also our Cenotaph.
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Stop 3
We will be driving through our bustling market square where a lot of vendors and farmers selling their local produces.
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Stop 4
As we continue on through our capital city Kingstown, we will be driving on the street of the church or "back street" as it is locally called. Here you will be shown and given a brief history about the Methodist church as well as the Anglican and the Roman Catholic church.
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Stop 5
We will then join the Leeward high, which has been renamed to the Nelson Mandela Highway. In passing you will get to see The Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, The Victoria Park - a small stadium which is also referred to as Carnival City during the Carnival season, The Botanical Gardens which is the oldest garden of it's kind in the western hemisphere, Our industrial area Campden park and then on to the picturesque Buccament Bay. We will be making a quick stop here for photos.
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Stop 6
A short distance to the north of buccament bay is the settlement of Layou. Layou was one of the first areas of settlement by the French, who were the first Europeans to settle in St. Vincent and The Grenadines in the early part of the eighteenth century. Even before then the Caribs used it as one of their settlements, as it is evident from the petroglyphs which are found in the area. We will be making a stop here in Layou for photos
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Stop 7
Barrouallie is a town located on the island of Saint Vincent. Barrouallie was established by French settlers in 1719, the first European colony on St. Vincent. Once it was the capital of St.Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Stop 8
Our Next stop will be the Wallilabou Bay where the opening scenes of the first movie of The Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of The Black Pearl were filmed. It is one of the most visited site for cruise ship passengers.
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Stop 9
The Cumberland Power Development is the most recent addition to the St. Vincent hydraulic system. The development comprises a cascade of three generating stations which are served by a series of diversion weirs and pipelines.
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Stop 10
A little distance after passing the Troumaca Primary School we will be making a photo stop. This gives you a chance to take photos The La Soufrière Volcano which is 4049ft above sea level. Also on a day with good visibility you will be able to see St. Lucia in a distance.
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Stop 11
Chateaubelair is a large fishing village on the Leeward (west) coast of Saint Vincent, the main island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located just south of the volcano La Soufrière. Commonly referred to as just "Chateau", it is the focus and largest community in the North Leeward constituency of St. Vincent, and the fourth largest town in the country. Local attractions include Trinity Falls, Darkview Falls, and rock carvings which are an archaeological find and are believed to have been left by Carib Indians. However, anyone looking to experience true Caribbean culture instead of a manufactured offering, should consider the natural environmental beauty and friendly, genuine people of Chateaubelair.
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Stop 12
Dark View Falls are two spectacular waterfalls, one above the other, cascading down high cliff faces and plunging into natural pools. There is a short and easy hike to the falls through rainforest and across the Richmond River via either a bamboo bridge or conventional bridge. You pass through a clearing in the middle of a pretty bamboo grove before reaching the first tall waterfall. Another short, but more difficult walk will take you up to the second waterfall, directly above the first. The waterfalls flow all year from a tributary of the Richmond River.
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Stop 13
After a fun time at the Dark View Falls we will then make our journey back to Buccament Beach where you will have 1 hour to swim or snorkel.
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Stop 14
After the guided tour, relish in 2 hours of free time. Your guide will drop you off at a convenient location, allowing you to relax.
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Stop 15
After a day filled with delights, our comfortable private vehicle will whisk you back to your hotel, brimming with cherished memories. Trust our decade-long expertise in organizing shore excursions and exploring the shores with utmost comfort and peace of mind. Booking a tour can be daunting, but not with us!
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Good to Know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the tour route and duration in the city are subject to traffic conditions, special events, and other circumstances beyond our control. Regrettably, we cannot provide refunds if the tour duration must be adjusted due to any of the aforementioned factors.
- This tour includes 1 hour at the beach to swim/snorkel. You can walk with your swimming gears