Travel with meaning is taking hold in Dominica. Many are curious about how they can assist their beloved Nature Isle to rebuild and this may just be the option for you.
Voluntourism packages are now available. Join us in our efforts to rebuild the Nature Island as we strive to become the world’s first climate resilient destination. Individual and group packages are available for clearing of trails and reef clean-up.
Voluntourism Packages
Come join us in the clearing of the Waitukubuli National Trail!!!
Waitukubuli National Trail
PACKAGE Details
This activity is suited for both groups and individuals
Transportation:
USD$25.00 pp for groups of 6 to 10 persons;
USD$45.00 pp from 2 to 5 persons.
Accommodation rates per person per night:
1 person per room = USD$119.00
2 persons per room = USD$ 94.00
3 persons per room = USD$ 71.00
Superior room:
1 person = USD$129.00
2 persons = USD$104.00
Rates inclusive of breakfast, Picnic take away lunches and dinner
Rates include service charge and VAT
Terms:
4 to 6 persons per activity
Volunteers will be accompanied by 2 local guides/ helper.
Volunteers can partake in activity any day of the week (dependent on dates/duration on island).
Contact info:
Email :coolbreezetours9@gmail.com or coolbreezetours9@yahoo.com
Telephone: 1767 2456332/ 614 4874/2456382
Clearing of WNT
The Caribbean’s first long distance walking trail covers 115 miles of some of the best hiking in the Caribbean, spanning the communities of Scott’s Head in the south, to the Cabrits National Park in the north. It takes you through National Parks, local communities, farm lands, forest reserves, coastal areas, and the acclaimed Morne Trois Pitons National Park UNESCO natural World Heritage Site.
Like many other sites on island, Segment Ten of the WNT wasn’t spared from the ravages of Hurricane Maria. The trail needs to be cleared. Clearing of the trail would include, use of chain saws, cutlass, shovel, rake and wheel barrows for clearing, pruning and in some cases planting.
COBRA TOURS VOLUNTOURISM PACKAGE
As we move to continue the restoration of our Nature Island, we have simplified our package to suit each individuals.
Key focus areas are:
- Indian River main site visit
- Emergency exit trail of the Indian River
- Syndicate Nature trail (Bird Sanctuary)
Total package fee is US$80.00 per person per day which will include the following:
- Accommodation with Breakfast
Air condition room
Hot Water
Wi-Fi Service
*(Laundry can be done upon request at an extra cost per load)
- Lunch
- Transportation to and from listed sites.
For registration and confirmation, we can be contacted at email: cobratours@hotmail.com or telephone numbers -1767-245-6332 or -1767-245-6382.
We thank you for assistance to us here on the Island as we move rebuild our country through the Tourism sector.
Tourism is Everybody’s Business
Cobra Tours & Yacht Services / Dominica Yacht Agency
Prince Rupert Bay, Portsmouth, Dominica
767 245 6332 | 767 613 6332 | 606 262 7271
cobrayachtagent@gmail.com | www.dominicayachtagency.com
Exotic Flora and Fauna
Abounding with lush rain forests, waterfalls, rivers and uninhibited coastlines, the island is a rich mine waiting to be discovered. Luckily, Fort Young Hotel now offers the opportunity to do so—all whilst giving back to the earth in the wake of a land-altering storm.
Guests will receive five nights of accommodation, roundtrip airport transfers, full breakfast daily, a tour of the island and three days of transportation to Segment 3 of the Waitukubuli National Trail: Bellevue Chopin to Watten Waven. Here, one can catch a glimpse of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park and Boiling Lake, all while admiring exotic flora, fauna, sulphur springs and hot spas.
With this package, guests will embark upon the challenging 12.8 km hike and do their part by clearing debris along the way so future travelers can, too, enjoy the trail’s bewildering beauty. And, of course, hikers will be rewarded with a soothing bath in clear waters and stunning vistas of the Giraudel Botanic Gardens.
Package includes:
- 5 nights of accommodation
- Full breakfast daily
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Tour of the island
- Three days of transportation to Segment 3 of the Waitukubuli National Trail
- Taxes and charges included
Starting at $837.00 USD per person
Terms and Conditions
Valid for new bookings only
Cannot cancel and re-book special
Cannot be combined with another special/package
Contact us for more information – info@fortyounghotel.com, 1 767-448-5000/1 800 581 2034
https://fortyounghotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/offers?currency=USD
The booking period will be valid through May 20, 2018, with the travel period comprising January 1 – May 31. The package price starts at $837 with a nightly rate discounted 25% and rates for all package components discounted 10-15%.
Emerald Pool
Persons or groups interested in helping to rebuild Dominica after the passing of Hurricane Maria can book packages with us in our beautiful Nature Bungalows, only 12 minutes drive from the airport.
What you get
The package includes:
- Pick-up from Douglas Charles Airport (if you’re coming in via the ferry, you’ll be charged USD $45 per person)
- Three meals a day (breakfast, take-away lunch and dinner)
- River tubing and option Waitukubuli Nature Trail hikes are included
Cost per person starts at USD $600.00 for 5 nights. We offer 35% discount for monthly stay and 15% discount for groups.
Booking
Interested persons can make contact via Whatsapp at +1 (767) 295-9070 or via email at hibiscusvalleyinn@gmail.com.
Your Hibiscus Valley Inn is where the Nature begins.
Seg.11 of the Waitukubuli National Trail
VolunTourism Package “Clearance and Restoration of Seg.11 of the Waitukubuli National Trail”
This package will run from January 14, 2018 to April 14, 2018
Following the passage of Hurricane Maria in the night from Sep 18 to Sep 19 2017 not only houses, roads, entire plantations and villages have been badly damaged or destroyed but also Dominica’s natural sites and hiking trails.
In an effort to help clear, restore and rehabilitate the only long distance hiking trail in the Caribbean, the 185km long Waitukubuli National Trail, a community tourism project, we at The Tamarind Tree have adopted seg. 11. In collaboration with the Forestry Division and the Waitukubuli National Trail Management Unit we will clear, restore and
rehabilitate this segment.
The below all inclusive packages are part of the VolunTourism (Volunteer Tourism) initiatives to help Dominica’s people,nature, agriculture and tourism industry to recover as fast as possible.
Interested visitors can actively participate in the clean up and rehabilitation works on seg. 11 and at the same time learn a lot about the flora, fauna and the forest from the supervising forestry staff.
Packages include:
- Seven or fourteen nights at The Tamarind Tree Hotel, all inclusive (meals, beverages, selected alcoholic drinks) transfers,guided tours, entrance fees.
- We provide tools and protective gear for works with machinery.
- Guests bring their own hiking/work boots, rain gear and suitable clothing for work in the forest.
- The guests work as many days as they wish.
1 week program:
- Up to 4 days of work in the forest on segment 11, supervised and accompanied by forestry
- 1 day Central tour (Imperial Road, Pond Casse, Emerald Pool, Castle Bruce, Kalinago Territory,Northern Forest Reserve, Spanny Twin Falls)
- 1 day beach walk from Salisbury to St. Joseph, ca. 7km, on the newly formed beach
Per person”
- single std – US $1,579.50
- sup US $1,660.50
- double std US $1,446.75
- sup US $1,487.25
All rates are in US$
2 weeks program:
- Up to 9 days of supervised work in the forest on segment 11, supervised and accompanied by forestryafter breakfast, departure for seg. 11, work on seg. 11 from 9.00h
- 1 day Central tour (Imperial Road, Pond Casse, Emerald Pool, Castle Bruce, Kalinago Territory, Northern Forest Reserve, Spanny Twin Falls)
- 1 day beach walk from Salisbury to St. Joseph, ca. 7km, on the newly formed beach
- 1 day North Tour (Cabrits/Fort Shirley, Northern Link Road, Indian River Boat Tour)
Per person
- single std – US $2,603.25
- sup US $2,765.25
- double std US $2,247.75
- sup US $2,328.75
All rates are in US$
Terms of payment:
20% down payment to confirm booking, non-refundable in case of cancellation. 80% upon arrival by the latest.
Cancellation policy
In case of cancellation the following fees apply:
> 16 days before the beginning of the stay: 20% of booked services ( = down payment)
15 – 8 days before the beginning of the stay: 50% of booked services
7 – 0 days before the beginning of the stay: 80% of booked services
Annette & Stefan Loerner-Peyer, Salisbury, P.O.Box 754, Roseau, Dominica, W.I.
e-mail: hotel@tamarindtreedominica.com www.tamarindtreedominica.com
Mero Community Voluntourism Packages
This Community Voluntourism package focuses on connecting the volunteers with locals who need assistance with rebuilding of their homes or in their farms. This also allows the participant to gain insight into the culture of Dominicans through direct contact with many locals and sharing meals prepared in traditional ways. Accommodations will be right in the village.
Mero is a West Coast Village mid point between Roseau and Portsmouth. Most of the homes sustained some damage from Hurricane Maria. Most of the residents rely on tourism and agriculture for their main source of income. Mero is known for its unique black sand beach and friendly locals. This normally quiet tranquil village comes alive on Sunday afternoons where many can experience local bbq and ‘limin’.
Cost:
- $750US per person
- 2-4 persons can be accommodated
- Adjustments can be made for longer or shorter stays
Package includes:
- 6 nights accommodation, based on double occupancy
- 3 meals per day, most meals will be with other workers
- Port of arrival and departure transfers
- Assigned welcome host/ess for duration of stay
- Use of tools for projects,
- Safety Equipment, if necessary, gloves, safety glasses, hear protection, loan of hard hat, harness.
Guest provides:
- Transportation to Dominica
- Beverages beyond those provided during meals
- Daily sundry items
- Transportation for other trips or tours
- Personal safety equipment, namely work boots
The rebuilding projects in Mero are facilitated through the village Community Disaster Response Team. There is an option to select either assistance with home repairs/rebuilding or assisting local farmers restore their land by clearing and planting.
Contact:
mo.don.dominica@gmail.com or tarciopaquetio@hotmail.com
Phone: 1767-295-6494 or 1767-614-7046 or 1767-617-3642