Dominica

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Things To Know

Dominica is Known for


Being the Nature Isla of the Caribbean. Having the largest density of dormant volcanos, Dominica is known for attraction of nature and adventure travelers.

Language


The official language is English.

Weather


Dominica's climate is mostly sunshine year round with some intermittent rainfall. The average annual temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit. (27 degrees Celsius)

Entry Requirements


A valid, up-to-date passport is required and must be presented to immigration and customs officials, along with your government-issued identification card (such as a driver's license). Be sure to make copies of your passport and I.D., and keep them in a separate location in case your documents are lost or stolen. All visitors will need to show a return ticket.



Average Vacation Package Cost


The vacations we plan start at $2,800 per person based on a 5-night stay, accommodations at a 4-5 star resort, roundtrip flights, roundtrip transfers, and travel protection.

**Pricing is estimated only and will vary****

Popular Areas


Roseau (Capitol city)

The Kalinago Territory

Portsmouth

Our Hotel Picks

Secret Bay
Intercontinental
Jungle bay
Fort Young

Things To Do

Botanical gardens

Visit the botanical gardens in Dominica's capital city of Roseau to learn about the island's unique flora and fauna. With over 50 acres of plants and wildlife, including the Sisserou parrot, Dominica's Nation bird. Visitors can enjoy wandering through the gardens, spotting towering palm trees and delicate orchids. The conservatory features tropical plants from around the world, and the medicinal herb garden is also worth a visit. 

Kalinago 
territory

The Kalinago Indians were one of the original people of Dominica, along with the Arawak's. The Kalinago tribe in Dominica is the last Eastern Caribbean island home to the Kalinago people. Visit the Kalinago territory and learn about their culture, language, food, history and shop their arts and crafts.

Hiking

Dominica is a popular location for hiking, with over 300 miles of trails that vary in difficulty. The Waitukubuli National Trail offers easy hikes suitable for all ages and skill levels, while the Morne Trois Pitons National Park has challenging hikes for experienced hikers. The island's scenery includes rainforests, waterfalls, and volcanic peaks.

Visit the beach

Although Dominica is not a beach destination, it does have beaches with white, black, golden and salt & pepper sands. A popular beach for cruises is Mero beach. The beaches on the Caribbean Sea side are for swimming, and watersports. The beaches on the Atlantic ocean side are for picnics and pics, due to the rough waters.

Whale & turtle watching

 Catch a glimpse of majestic whales such as Sperm Whales on the only country in the world where they reside year long, although sights are more common from Nov-March. Turtle watching is another popular activity in Dominica, where visitors can witness the nesting and hatching of sea turtles such as the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and Green Turtle from May-October.

Chocolate experience

Tour the Pointe Baptise Estate, a 1930 guesthouse, and see how chocolate is made in the chocolate factory. Taste and savor unique chocolate flavors like hot pepper chocolate, tangerine chocolate and more. Even better take a short stroll to 3 beaches nearby.

Water adventures

Dominica has a world of options for water activities. It is world renowned diving location.

Take a ride down the Indian river and see multiple places where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed.

Enjoy gentle river tubing in two of Dominica's 365 rivers.

Canoe through the rainforest, climb waterfalls. There are endless water experiences and adventures to experience in Dominica!


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