In 2015 my wife and I were looking for a less traveled vacation spot. Noticing the absence of big chain hotels we found Dominica. We were excited to see the eco friendly route the island was taking in regards to tourism and started plotting our return.
Since our visit, the Soufriere Outdoor Center has been established by Wes Moses and Kerry Alleyne to offer high quality kayak touring in the Caribbean. They have partnered with NDK, Trak, and Werner paddles to offer quality gear for this trip, and not the typical resort sit on tops. Soufriere Outdoor Center has been instrumental in developing the Waitukubuli Sea Trial. Working with other local businesses Wes & Kerry have developed this tour that covers the entire West coast of Dominica with accommodations and local fare offered along the way.
In addition to the week long Waitukubuli Trial Tour Casco Bay Kayak is offering a one week skills building course that includes some hiking and hot spring visits on rest days while building skills and confidence in more challenging conditions. Itineraries for the extend trips are below.
The Outdoor Center also offers a variety of kayak/snorkeling tours, lessons, and rentals.
Skills Building Week January 27 - February 3
This trip includes a week in Dominica working on kayak skills, a little hiking and checking out volcanic hot springs. Sounds great, right? Well, that's why Soufriere Outdoor Center has developed this package.
Six days of kayak skills work includes a rolling clinic if you choose, kayak surfing, snorkeling, hiking, all based at the Soufriere Guesthouse. There is an option between Dorm and Private rooms rates This itinerary is also below.
This trip does not include meals but allows you to explore the local area or catch a local bus to take the 8 mile trip into Roseau for dinner there.
Price for this trip is $2600.00 USD for Dorm Accommodations
$2700 Double Occupancy.
$2900 Single Occupancy
Airfare & associated travel expenses not included.
Waitukubuli Trail February 3rd - 10th
This week long trip starts in Soufriere in the South and ends at the Guadeloupe Channel at the North of the island. Along the way we'll snorkel in the sulfur bubbles of Champaign Beach, try a little kayak surfing at the Layou River mouth, and stop for lunch at some more remote spots along the trail. Ending at Fort Shirley in Portsmouth we'll enjoy lighter day with short paddle up the Indian River. A more detailed itinerary is below.
This trip is ALL INCLUSIVE, including all Meals and Accommodations.
Double Occupancy $3200.00 USD
Single Occupancy $3400.00 USD
Airfare & associated travel expenses not included.
Information on Dominica
Lonely Planet Best Travel Award 2023
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/dominica
Dominica was named one of Time Magazine's 50 Greatest Places of 2023
https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2023/6261765/dominica/
Paddle TV Waitukubuli Trail Videos
A series of videos highlighting the trail trip and some skills building.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rzSt3mGETY
Inaugural Sea Trail Trip
https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/inaugural-waitukubuli-sea-trail-expedition-sets-off/
Soufreire Guest House
https://soufriereguesthouse.com/
Soufreire Outdoor Centre
Visit their Facebook Page
Since our visit, the Soufriere Outdoor Center has been established by Wes Moses and Kerry Alleyne to offer high quality kayak touring in the Caribbean. They have partnered with NDK, Trak, and Werner paddles to offer quality gear for this trip, and not the typical resort sit on tops. Soufriere Outdoor Center has been instrumental in developing the Waitukubuli Sea Trial. Working with other local businesses Wes & Kerry have developed this tour that covers the entire West coast of Dominica with accommodations and local fare offered along the way.
In addition to the week long Waitukubuli Trial Tour Casco Bay Kayak is offering a one week skills building course that includes some hiking and hot spring visits on rest days while building skills and confidence in more challenging conditions. Itineraries for the extend trips are below.
The Outdoor Center also offers a variety of kayak/snorkeling tours, lessons, and rentals.
Skills Building Week January 27 - February 3
This trip includes a week in Dominica working on kayak skills, a little hiking and checking out volcanic hot springs. Sounds great, right? Well, that's why Soufriere Outdoor Center has developed this package.
Six days of kayak skills work includes a rolling clinic if you choose, kayak surfing, snorkeling, hiking, all based at the Soufriere Guesthouse. There is an option between Dorm and Private rooms rates This itinerary is also below.
This trip does not include meals but allows you to explore the local area or catch a local bus to take the 8 mile trip into Roseau for dinner there.
Price for this trip is $2600.00 USD for Dorm Accommodations
$2700 Double Occupancy.
$2900 Single Occupancy
Airfare & associated travel expenses not included.
Waitukubuli Trail February 3rd - 10th
This week long trip starts in Soufriere in the South and ends at the Guadeloupe Channel at the North of the island. Along the way we'll snorkel in the sulfur bubbles of Champaign Beach, try a little kayak surfing at the Layou River mouth, and stop for lunch at some more remote spots along the trail. Ending at Fort Shirley in Portsmouth we'll enjoy lighter day with short paddle up the Indian River. A more detailed itinerary is below.
This trip is ALL INCLUSIVE, including all Meals and Accommodations.
Double Occupancy $3200.00 USD
Single Occupancy $3400.00 USD
Airfare & associated travel expenses not included.
Information on Dominica
Lonely Planet Best Travel Award 2023
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/dominica
Dominica was named one of Time Magazine's 50 Greatest Places of 2023
https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2023/6261765/dominica/
Paddle TV Waitukubuli Trail Videos
A series of videos highlighting the trail trip and some skills building.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rzSt3mGETY
Inaugural Sea Trail Trip
https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/inaugural-waitukubuli-sea-trail-expedition-sets-off/
Soufreire Guest House
https://soufriereguesthouse.com/
Soufreire Outdoor Centre
Visit their Facebook Page
Photos
Waitukubuli Sea Trail Itinerary
ARRIVAL DAY
Trip Briefing, and Welcome Dinner
Overnight at Soufriere Guesthouse
DAY 2 – Welcome to Dominica Paddle
Welcome to Dominica, orientation paddle and snorkel
Overnight at Soufriere Guesthouse
DAY 3: Soufriere to Roseau/Loubiere
Paddle Segments Two and Three (10km/6m)
Snorkeling at the famous Champagne Beach
Lodging: Sea World Guesthouse
DAY 4: Paddle to Batalie, passing colorful villages
Paddle Segments Four, Five, Six, and Seven (approx. 20km/12m)
Kayak Surfing at Layou River
Accommodation: Sunset Bay Club
DAY 5: Kayak to Portsmouth stopping at Secret Beach
Beautiful coastline to explore every nook and cranny Segment 8-12 (approx. 15km/9m)
Lunch along the way at Secret Beach
Lodging: Fort Shirley
DAY 6: Explore the Indian River and Cabrits National Park
Paddle up the Indian River and hike Cabrits National Park (Segment 13) (approximately 5km/3m)
Lodging: Fort Shirley
DAY 7: Segment 14 to the Guadeloupe Channel!
Paddle the final segment to Guadeloupe Channel (approximately 15km/9m)
Celebrate at Peter’s Bar, Capuchin
Final Dinner and celebration
Lodging: Fort Shirley
Day 8: Depart: Breakfast and transfers back to airport
What's included:
Lodging
All meals starting with a welcome dinner and ending with breakfast on departure day
Kayaks and related gear
Double occupancy lodging
Local guide plus Casco Bay Kayak guide
Transportation to and from airport
What's not:
Airfares to and from Dominic
Pre and post trip lodging and activities
Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
Alcoholic beverages
Skills building Itinerary
ARRIVAL DAY
Welcome Dinner and Trip Briefing
Sulphur Springs hike behind the Guesthouse
DAY 2 – Flat Water Skills and Welcome to Dominica Paddle and Snorkel
• Afternoon: Bubble Beach for sunset
DAY 3: Stroke Practice and Rescues; Paddle into the Martinique Channel
Boat control and rescues
Paddle across Soufriere Bay into the Martinique Channel
DAY 4: Land Excursions plus Local Culture
Hike around Freshwater lake
Learn about Maroon communities in Dominica
Tito Gorge Swim
Return to Soufriere. Pack for Layou River
DAY 5: Light Surf Skills
Drive to Layou River
Kayak Layou River
Practice surfing at the mouth of the river
DAY 6: Open Coastal Skills on the Atlantic Coast
Weather permitting, drive to an East coast location
Test open coastal skills on the Atlantic Coast
Return to Soufriere
DAY 7: Community Day: More Kayaking, Optional Local Trips, Add-Ons
Skills debrief and review; work on new skills, try different boats
Hike the Galleon Loop
Hike Segment One or Segment Two of the Waitukubli trail
Sulphur Springs….other choices as well
Final Dinner and celebration
Day 8: Depart: Breakfast and transfers back to airport.
What's Included
Welcome and farewell dinners.
Breakfasts
7 nights lodging at Soufriere Guest House
Kayaks and gear for paddle days
What's not
Airfares to and from Dominic
Pre and post trip lodging and activities
Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
Guide gratuity (5-10% suggested)
Alcoholic beverages
ARRIVAL DAY
Trip Briefing, and Welcome Dinner
Overnight at Soufriere Guesthouse
DAY 2 – Welcome to Dominica Paddle
Welcome to Dominica, orientation paddle and snorkel
Overnight at Soufriere Guesthouse
DAY 3: Soufriere to Roseau/Loubiere
Paddle Segments Two and Three (10km/6m)
Snorkeling at the famous Champagne Beach
Lodging: Sea World Guesthouse
DAY 4: Paddle to Batalie, passing colorful villages
Paddle Segments Four, Five, Six, and Seven (approx. 20km/12m)
Kayak Surfing at Layou River
Accommodation: Sunset Bay Club
DAY 5: Kayak to Portsmouth stopping at Secret Beach
Beautiful coastline to explore every nook and cranny Segment 8-12 (approx. 15km/9m)
Lunch along the way at Secret Beach
Lodging: Fort Shirley
DAY 6: Explore the Indian River and Cabrits National Park
Paddle up the Indian River and hike Cabrits National Park (Segment 13) (approximately 5km/3m)
Lodging: Fort Shirley
DAY 7: Segment 14 to the Guadeloupe Channel!
Paddle the final segment to Guadeloupe Channel (approximately 15km/9m)
Celebrate at Peter’s Bar, Capuchin
Final Dinner and celebration
Lodging: Fort Shirley
Day 8: Depart: Breakfast and transfers back to airport
What's included:
Lodging
All meals starting with a welcome dinner and ending with breakfast on departure day
Kayaks and related gear
Double occupancy lodging
Local guide plus Casco Bay Kayak guide
Transportation to and from airport
What's not:
Airfares to and from Dominic
Pre and post trip lodging and activities
Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
Alcoholic beverages
Skills building Itinerary
ARRIVAL DAY
Welcome Dinner and Trip Briefing
Sulphur Springs hike behind the Guesthouse
DAY 2 – Flat Water Skills and Welcome to Dominica Paddle and Snorkel
• Afternoon: Bubble Beach for sunset
DAY 3: Stroke Practice and Rescues; Paddle into the Martinique Channel
Boat control and rescues
Paddle across Soufriere Bay into the Martinique Channel
DAY 4: Land Excursions plus Local Culture
Hike around Freshwater lake
Learn about Maroon communities in Dominica
Tito Gorge Swim
Return to Soufriere. Pack for Layou River
DAY 5: Light Surf Skills
Drive to Layou River
Kayak Layou River
Practice surfing at the mouth of the river
DAY 6: Open Coastal Skills on the Atlantic Coast
Weather permitting, drive to an East coast location
Test open coastal skills on the Atlantic Coast
Return to Soufriere
DAY 7: Community Day: More Kayaking, Optional Local Trips, Add-Ons
Skills debrief and review; work on new skills, try different boats
Hike the Galleon Loop
Hike Segment One or Segment Two of the Waitukubli trail
Sulphur Springs….other choices as well
Final Dinner and celebration
Day 8: Depart: Breakfast and transfers back to airport.
What's Included
Welcome and farewell dinners.
Breakfasts
7 nights lodging at Soufriere Guest House
Kayaks and gear for paddle days
What's not
Airfares to and from Dominic
Pre and post trip lodging and activities
Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
Guide gratuity (5-10% suggested)
Alcoholic beverages
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