- Explore 3 varied & beautiful islands in the Caribbean
- Follow jungle trails, bird watch & swim in tropical falls
- Relax on palm-fringed beaches & snorkel over coral reefs

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.

Itinerary:

Day 1/3 Mont Repos (st Lucia) Join the tour in Mon Repos, away from the tourist hotspots, on St Lucia's rugged Atlantic coast. St Lucia is renowned for its physical beauty and we enjoy a variety of nature walks through coast and forest. Days 4/7 Dominica Dominica offers fabulous scenery, snorkelling and whale watching (seasonal). In the highlands we discover Morne Trois Pitons NP where we walk through jungle to waterfalls and hot springs. From the atmospheric capital, Roseau, we travel by canoe along one of the tropical rivers. Days 8/10 Martinique French Martinique offers a contrasting ambience. We have time to explore the ruins of the former capital of Saint Pierre or relax on nearby beaches. Days 11/12 Soufriere (St Lucia) The forest covered Pitons rear out of the sea near Soufriere. On our last days we trek through rainforest, bathe in volcanic sulphur springs and enjoy time on pristine beaches - an unforgettable visit! Day 13 Tour ends in Soufriere.

Accommodation: 10nts hotels; 2nts jungle lodge; 7 breakfasts included.
Transport: Bus/Plane/Ferry/Taxi.
Comment: Walks are optional and time can be spent beachcombing or relaxing.
Group: Approx. 14 to 18.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), boatmen and some Local Guides.
Trip Reference: WI