City: Dominica
Top Things to do in Dominica
Top Restaurants in Dominica
What to do and see in Dominica, Dominica: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Welcome to the Nature Island. Remote, affordable and, as yet, unspoiled, Dominica deserves more than a day's visit from your cruise ship. Spend a week (or more) exploring mountains covered by tropical rainforest, endless hiking trails, some 40 dive sites and black-sand beaches. You'll soon be plotting ways to return every year.
Restaurants in Dominica
1. Rainforest Riding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 66 reviews
All our tours are customized to your length of stay and riding ability. Riders will view a mixture of local agriculture and forest, several species of birds and local livestock. We offer five different trails and a beach ride where you can swim with the horses. It's a lot of fun.
2. Trafalgar Falls
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4.5 based on 637 reviews
Two spectacular waterfalls, Mother and Father, which you can climb around and have their rainbow encircle you.
Reviewed By liverdream - London, United Kingdom
We found the tours to Trafalgar falls a bit expensive and as we didn't have cars, we managed to get a public bus up to Trafalgar village (departs from Roseau in front of the Labour house every day btw 7-19) The fare is 5EC/person. From there it's an easy walk up with a little elevation to the falls. They only take cash for entrance ticket. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. Try to visit on non-cruise day as otherwise it will be jammed with tour buses from the cruise.
3. Emerald Pool Nature Trail
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4.5 based on 474 reviews
Waters from the 50-foot Emerald Falls plunge into this swirling, fern-filled basin, giving hikers a cool respite after a leisurely hike to this sight.
Reviewed By Hogs54
We used Shoretrips on a recent Royal Caribbean Cruise. The tour was called: TRAFALGAR FALLS AND EMERALD POOL. We had a group of 14 so we got a private shuttle with a driver named Clem. He was outstanding!! I am not sure of the actual tour company, but if you ever to Dominica, try to look this up and Shoretrips and ask for Clem. Dominica is a very very beautiful country.
4. Indian River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
This mangrove-fringed river flows into the Glanvilla Swamp, which is prime birdwatching territory.
Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States
It's been completely different than what I expected but at the same time I loved it - don't expect action, fast paced entertainment etc. (I think most of us hear about the scene from the move and automatically associate with that). This is a very relaxing boat ride where you get to enjoy the sun, beautiful lush jungle views while listening to some info from time to time from your tour guide; and ours said it best by saying that he will stop talking at times exactly to make people appreciate the silence and peacefulness of this river! I was curious about how to organize this tour but in reality it's pretty straight forward; 1. You park the car either at the bank across the street or simply at the parking lot for the Indian River; this place after all is park of the national parks system in Dominica and the weekly pass is accepted. 2. From here you can use the restroom and organize your tour with many tour guides on the spot, or very likely you will have one already in advance as most people recommend someone (we drove all the way from Marigot/North East and as soon as we arrived our tour called us out by the name of hotel we stayed out - yep there are not that many tourists in Dominica, especially who drive their own cars) - the tour is I believe less than $20 per person and considering your guide will do the physical workout on your behalf be nice and tip accordingly afterwards! 3. The boat ride is serene and peaceful; motors aren't allowed so that makes this experience even more relaxing - you will bump into other boats going back or into the jungle but that's about it, no noise. The water color is very specific too, like a "milky green" at times and the overgrown banks and rich vegetation (in particular old big trees with huge long roots) are astounding! 4. You make it to the Bush Bar for a short stop - the drinks were decent, definitely try the Dynamite for its unique flavor. Pretty cool dock and decor - the barman, as others mentioned here on TripAdvisor already, could cheer up a bit as he made us feel a bit unwelcome.... but that has nothing to do with the tour - I review the tour and our guide experience and not the Bush Bar 5. On the way back you visit the Calypso Hut :) also serene and calm time, don't expect the snakes and voodoo dolls here - it's just an old hut on the river that was used in the move, still super cool! All in all the tour is very easy to organize and I say a must while in Dominica; it's very unique for the island as I don't recall anything like this in any other Caribbean country/islands and we have been to over 15+ already - there are of course river tours but not one like this, and that's exactly what made it so unique and took me by surprise as mentioned at the very beginning. TIP: our hotel recommend James Bond and Lawrence of Arabia (they work together and we met both); James took us on the tour and I would highly recommend him same as others did here already (by the way I was impressed with his multi language skills! and of course his sense of humor and personally add up to the experience!)
5. Rodney's Wellness Retreat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Rodney's Wellness Retreat is an unspoiled nature sanctuary nestled in the valleys of Kanawa in Soufriere, South Dominica. Rodney’s Wellness Retreat can offer you a tranquil and intimate experience with nature. Our services include: CarRod's Gardens Visit our beautiful botanical garden and enjoy the various plants and fruits trees! Fruit picking is also allowed. Big Banana Pool Come to cool out for the day at our pool and enjoy the mountains and the stars by night. Kanawa Restaurant and Mayan Bar Dine on tasty local Dominican cuisine prepared by our fabulous chef Augustine. Also, make sure to try our famous Kanawa rum punch at the bar. Guided Tours and Hikes Our friendly certified tour guide and a son of the soil will be pleased to take you around for a tour or a hike. Rodney’s Wellness Retreat is only a short hike away from a number of interesting sites. We are just 15 minutes from the end of 1st segment and start of the 2nd segment of the Waitukubuli National Trail. Special Events Come join us at our Full moon Karaoke night, GrownFolks Party or any other event you want to organize (weddings, receptions, conferences, group retreats, etc.). We are here to assist you!
6. Batibou Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By O6023JQelizabethw
The 5$ entry fee is well worth the beautiful beach and to pay for the care the family takes of it. Some snorkeling if you don't mind a bit of rough and tumble. Local family also sells food and drinks. The meal was exquisite, so was the price. 30 a plate US. Well worth the quality and quantity but way above what we were expecting. Safe place, picnic tables in and out of shade. You can bring your own food and drinks.
7. Toucari Beach
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By E7144TMmargaretw - Atlanta, United States
Quiet, clean, lovely beach nestled into a peaceful cove and friendly fishing village. Bars on the beach. Check out Keepin'it Real Restaurant for great food and a fabulous host - ask for Derrick!
8. Bubble Beach Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By lisas844 - Missoula, United States
On sundays the owner cooks up a righteous midday meal - chicken, rice, phenomenal Mac n cheese, salad, etc and serves it right on the beach. When it runs out, it’s gone so get there by 2-ish. The rum punch (limit yourself to two!) is great and soaking in hot water bubbling up from ocean floor in rocked off ‘tubs’ completes the scene it’s a public beach so no entry fee but make sure to hit up donation box!
9. Cabrits National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States
Visiting Fort Shirley was our first attraction during first leg of Dominica vacation. If you stay on the west coast it's an absolutely no brainer but if you are coming from either south/Roseau or east/Marigot you may want to combine this stop with something else; preferably Indian River as you will be lazy on the river and actually have energy for walking around the Cabrits... as there plenty to walk around and/or hike. The fort is beautifully preserved/renovated; the multiple cannons of different kinds are probably the most numerous I have experienced around Caribbeans islands for the fort this size, super nice vista from where the cannons stand with all of them aligned! Also the museum at the entrance is pretty cool with lots of 3D displays - very nice quality for such a modest spot considering everybody passes through it and focuses on the fort and what's up the hill rather than at the entrance. Now there are couple things you can do; roam around the fort or take one of the two hiking trails; a. Yellow Trail = West Cabrit battery is a pretty steep and uneven terrain with a lovely bench to relax about half way through; it's somewhat challenging - the views at the end are nice although don't expect a treasure chest; it's just a cannon and beautiful blue seas as far as you can see... well and maybe the neighboring islands of Guadeloupe in sight :) closed comfy shoes are an absolute must here, I would not dare taking this one with flip flops as it's too easy even in regular shoes to twist your ankle b. Blue Trail = this one much flatter and easier, it can lead you to different places - it's not super accurate on the map so having google maps with gps helped at times making decisions - we made here to the point #26 on the map "view point" and decided we are satisfied (the yellow trail definitely cost us more energy than we thought we would leave at the fort:P) Enjoy the vegetation and nice windy air, there are numerous benches around the grounds and even sitting on them for a while is a super treat considering the views you have in front of you. TIP: part of the national system the park of course is included in your weekly pass TIP: parking lot is before the main gate, from here you have to walk up a bit - I would say flips flops/sandals for the fort itself are generally fine but shoes are better. The hills can be challenging at times so take "your time" and do it on the island time :)
10. Freshwater Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 65 reviews
Youll need to hike up to this lake, the largest in the island, but the trek wont be lonely: hundreds of hummingbirds will keep you humming along.
