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Enjoy lonely snow white sandy beaches, coconut palm trees moving in the wind, crystal clear sea, tropical rainforest, colorful coral reefs, picturesque villages, reggae music, cheerful natives, exotic cocktails... ! This 17-day round trip will lead you off mainstream tourism to St. Lucia, Bequia and Tobago....
This tour leads you off the beaten trail to the most beautiful, largely undiscovered sites of the Caribbean! On St. Lucia, during an island tour, you enjoy its colorful markets and discover the island in all its beauty, volcanoes, banana plantations and exciting jungle. From Bequia you cruise the Caribbean Sea in a sailing boat, either to Mustique, the home of Mick Jagger and David Bowie, or Tobago Keys, an archipelago of tiny islands. On Tobago you hike the jungle through the densest of rainforests and head in a small fishing boat for a barbecue on a lonely beach. Of course there is still time enough on this trip to relax on Caribbean dream beaches and enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving in the legendary underwater world.
• 17-day island hopping
• Island & horseback riding tour on St. Lucia
• Boat trip to Tobago Keys/ Mustique
• Jungle walk and boat trip to a lonely dream beach on Tobago with beach barbecue
• Relaxation on dream beaches and much more...
Day 1: Arrival on St. Lucia
Arrival at Vigie Airport on St. Lucia, a small Caribbean island between Martinique and St. Vincent. In case of questions, the shuttle service driver will be glad to assist you. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Day 2: Lucia – Island Tour
Today on your tour across the wonderfully green volcanic island, you will get to know St. Lucia in the splendor of her beauty: colorful markets, dream beaches, volcanoes, banana plantations and exciting jungle. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Day 3: St. Lucia – Horseback Riding on Dream Beaches
In the morning you discover a marvelous landscape on horseback riding the wonderful Caribbean beaches and taking a bath in a turquoise sea (half-day tyour). Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Days 4 & 5: St. Lucia - Relaxation
The next two days are destined to explore the island on your own, relax on the beach and be enchanted by the unique flair of the Caribbean. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Day 6: Bequia - Flight & Ferry Ride
In the morning, the shuttle service takes you to the airport for the flight to St. Vincent (Arrival at 11:30h at the latest). From the airport, you will take a taxi to the port of St. Vincent. From there, you continue with a ferry boat to Bequia, a former whaling island. With its 18 sqkm, it is the largest of the Republic of St. Vincent. Still today, the main source of income for the locals is fishing. Upon arrival at the port, a taxi will take you to your accommodations. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Day 7: Bequia – Boat Trip
This morning, you walk the short distance to the port of Bequia in order to sail from there in a boat or yacht across the gorgeous Caribbean (breakfast on board). Your destination will be either Mustique Island, the home of Mick Jagger and David Bowie, or magnificent Tobago Keys, an archipelago of tiny islands, whose coconut palm trees majestically stand out of the sea. Then you return on foot to the hotel or guest house of the previous day. In the evening, tropical music and exotic cocktails will get you in the mood to learn from the locals how to dance the Caribbean way. (B/-/-)
Days 8 to 10: Bequia - Relaxation
The following three days are free time – you may shop in the open market hall or explore the fantastic underwater world through a scuba diving or snorkeling excursion: wrecks, small caves, coral slopes, a labyrinth of rocks with steep drop-offs, and the full exciting range of tropical flora and with their unique diversity: sharks, rays, turtles, barracudas, fish swarms...! Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Day 11: Tobago – Ferry Ride, Flight & Relaxation
In the morning, taxi ride to the port of Bequia, from where a ferry boat takes you to St. Vincent and by plane on to the Robinson Island of Tobago (departure not before 09:30 h). This island is widely spared from tourism, and is considered one of the most genuine and authentic islands of the Caribbean Sea. Dark blue sea, light blue lagoons, deeply green forests, red blossoms and beaches lined by coconut palm trees truly reveal the island as a tropical paradise. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel (transfer should be before 9:00 h p.m., otherwise surcharge applies - transfer time approx. 1.5 h). Welcome drink in hotel. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Day 12: Tobago – Relaxation
The day is free time to relax on the beach or get to know the island on your own. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Day 13: Tobago – Jungle Walk
Today you will undertake a walk through the jungle. Get enchanted by the exuberant splendor of the rainforest fauna and admire countless tropical birds. En route, you may take a bath in one of the many waterfalls. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/L/-)
Day 14: Tobago – Boat Trip
You start the morning in a little fishing boat taking a trip to “Big Bay”, a lonely snow white sandy beach that can be reached only by boat. Your captain is in charge of the BBQ, while you entertain yourself swimming or snorkeling. Iced drinks are available, delicious food is served on leaves à la Robinson Crusoe. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/L/-)
Days 15 & 16: Tobago - Relaxation
The following two days provide a last chance to fully enjoy Caribbean beach life. If you wish, you may undertake an excursion on your own to Bird of Paradise Island, a tour in a glass bottom boat or explore the island by jeep. Overnight in hotel or guest house. (-/-/-)
Day 17: Departure
In the morning, you get a last view of Robinson Island before it is time to say good-bye to the bewitching Caribbean Sea. (-/-/-)
Services Included
• All rides, transfers (St. Lucia from /to Vigie Airport), excursions, walks, meals as stated in tour description
• Accommodation eligible in guest houses or 3* hotels (overnights in suites resp. double rooms)
• Meals included when booking accommodation in guest houses: breakfast on days 7-11, lunch on days 13 & 14.
• Meals included when booking accommodation in hotels: breakfast on days 2-17 and lunch on days 13 & 14
Not Included
• Flights within the Caribbean (Caribbean Airpass)
• Meals not listed
• Facultative excursions, tips and personal expenses
• Domestic and international airport and exit taxes (approx. 140 USD)
Please Note:
• peak season: 16 December 2010 - 30 April 2011
• low season: 01 May 2011 - 15 December 2011
• High season price applies if at least 3 travel days fall within the high season.
• During the following dates there may be additional seasonal accommodation surcharges: Carnival (05 to 08 March 2011), Jazz Festival – St. Lucia (03 to 10 May 2011)
• Participants must have a valid international health insurance.
• We reserve the right to change the tour program due to force majeure, weather or organizational reasons.
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