Exploring St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a must particularly for leisurely travel by boat among the islands of the Grenadines. Contact us for information on St. Vincent tours:
Owia Salt Pond, St. Vincent
A tour of the area will include the old Aqueduct that was used to transport water years ago for the factory.
Botanical Gardens, St. Vincent Local tour operators:
Sam Taxi and Tours Ltd.
P.O. Box 92,
Kingstown, St. Vincent
Tel: (784)456.4338
Email: sam-taxi-tours@caribsurf.com
Offers you Yacht Services as well as Private Tours. |
A popular destination for visitors and locals alike, the Botanical Gardens has an abundance of exotic flowers and plants. The Gardens also has an aviary hosting the St. Vincent Parrot, the island‘s national parrot.
Vermont Nature Trail, St. Vincent
This hike takes through a lush evergreen rain forest, and is one of the major habitats of the national bird the St. Vincent Parrot. Attractions include numerous species of flora and fauna, and is a perfect area for hiking and bird watching.
La Soufriere volcano, St. Vincent
A major attraction for visitors, and not for the faint of heart, is the active but dormant La Soufriere volcano. Though a bit of a difficult three mile trek, a must-see is La Soufriere volcano which last erupted in 1979 - it is one of the most studied volcanoes however as seismograph stations continuously monitor the volcano. The hike takes you through a tropical rain forest, and with views of fascinating flora and fauna.
Trinity Falls, St. Vincent
A drive along the west coast through picturesque fishing villages, then a one hour trek through tropical rain forest takes you to the splendour of Trinity Falls. A 40-ft waterfall that descends in three separate plumes of water plummet over rocks into a pool, which in turn plunges ten feet into a whirlpool that massages you as you swim..
Bequia (beck-way)
Bequia, the largest of the Grenadine islands (seven square miles) but with approximately 5,000 residents, is located about one hour by ferry from the island of St. Vincent; when approaching by air into St. Vincent the view of the island of Bequia is beautiful. The ‘Big little island’ is peaceful and extremely quiet during the off-season where you almost feel that you have the island to yourself; take a stroll down to the sea to buy the catch of the day from local fishermen, or relax on stretches of uncrowded white sand beaches. The residents of the island are extremely friendly and always willing to assist you. From December to April the island undergoes a drastic transformation as it is a popular tourist destination; bars and small hotels that were closed during off-season are now open and social activities are more readily available. Take a drive around the island to areas such as Point Hill which is an old Fort on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth. The Fort offers scenic views of Admirality Bay and the southern coast of Bequia. Popular are Mount Pleasant which offers excellent views of the Caribbean sea and neighbouring Grenadine Islands, and Lower Bay area with its beautiful stretch of white sand beach (good for snorkelling but not always ideal for swimming). Getting around the island is easy by minivan or taxi which are readily available.
Mustique (mus-teak)
The privately owned 1,400 acre island is about 90 minutes by boat from the mainland and is a vacation home is some of the rich and famous. The island remains relatively unspoiled however; take in swimming and snorkelling at one of the island‘s many white sand beaches, or enjoy a long stroll on land . Macaroni Bay on the east coast is one of the more popular beaches for swimming.
Canouan (can-o-wan)
The sleepy island is about three hours by boat from the mainland, and has a charm all its own with its beautiful beaches, and untouched scenery. The island is surrounded by coral reefs making it an excellent destination for scuba divers. Popular snorkelling areas are Maho bay and Friendship Bay.
Mayreau (my-roe)
This privately owned island is approximately four hours by boat from the mainland, and is the smallest of the inhabited Grenadine Islands. Just one and a half square miles, the island is almost completely surrounded by pristine white sand beaches. If you want nothing but complete privacy, and a few days breather from the hectic pace of life, Mayreau is the ideal spot – there is no airport, no banks, and stretches of beautiful beaches. Try Saline Bay in the south which is a popular swimming locale.
Union Island
The island, the most southern of the Grenadines, is about four and a half hours by boat from the mainland. Union Island offers some scenic uncrowded beaches, and great areas for hiking. The island has an airport which is serviced by smaller inter-island carriers from islands such as St. Vincent, Grenada, Martinique, and Barbados.
Palm Island
The island, is about four and a half hours by boat from the mainland, and just offshore of Union Island. The island is a private all-inclusive resort for those wanting an idyllic getaway.
Petit St. Vincent
PSV as it is commonly called is a privately owned island about four and a half hours by boat from the mainland, and just offshore of Union Island. The island is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches and contains private cottages with no telephones or televisions; the closest airport is on Union Island. The island is reoughly 113 acres wide and is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches.
St. Vincent is not a shopping mecca, though several small boutique-type stores are located within a few blocks radius where bargains on souvenirs can be found. In addition the town is charming with a mixture of old and new. Kingstown market is a bustling market offering a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as meat and fish. The area of Villa which is within a thirty minute drive from the town has a number of boutiques as well as restaurants and bars. 