Mountain Rainforest, Grand Etang Lake & Annandale Falls

Experience the natural beauty of Grenada on this tour that has you visiting historical sights as well as the peaceful rainforest and beautiful waterfalls. A scenic drive through the winding streets of the city to a wonderful panoramic view of the inner harbor from Old Fort and top roundabout; up to the parish of St. David’s, where plantations of cocoa and other spices can be seen as your driver describes the scenes in his lilting island accent. Visit the Laura Herb and Spice Garden. Filled with trees, plants, and green grassy fields, treat your taste buds to a range of herbs and spices in over 6.5 acres (2.6 ha) of garden. Learn about spices, their uses, what they look like in their natural state and about old remedies with your guide. Find cocoa, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, and Tonka beans. Complete your tour by heading to the gift shop, where you can purchase herbs and spices to take home and use in your own cooking. Your next stop will be at Grand Etang, which is Located in the central part of the island, the cobalt blue lake of is a “must see”. This extinct volcano crater lake is situated a breathtaking 1,900 feet above sea level. Enjoy the scenery and a refreshing drink during your stop here.

The descent is through magnificent hanging carpets of green mountain fern through the quaint village of Vendome to Annandale Falls where a short walk brings you to a green paradise of rushing water and hanging ferns. Here, some of Grenada’s 450 species of flowering and medicinal plants and spices can be seen. From Annandale, you will return to the St.George’s Pier via Beaulieu and Marrast Hill.