Montserrat Escape – 5 Days / 4 Nights

Arrive in Montserrat and transfer to your hotel or villa. After check-in and some time to relax, enjoy a gentle orientation of the island, including Little Bay, the modern center of Montserrat’s tourism activity. Visit the Montserrat National Museum to learn about the island’s Amerindian heritage, colonial history, culture and the transformation brought by the volcanic eruptions. Overnight: Montserrat Meal Plan: Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a guided Buried City Tour. Travel toward the volcanic exclusion zone and discover the remains of Plymouth, Montserrat’s former capital, which was buried by ash and volcanic mudflows following the Soufrière Hills eruptions. The area can only be visited through authorized guided tours. Continue to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, where you can learn how scientists monitor the volcano and watch an informative presentation about its history and activity. Later, visit Garibaldi Hill for dramatic views toward Plymouth and Soufrière Hills Volcano, weather permitting. Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening. Overnight: Montserrat
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, head into the lush Centre Hills for a guided nature experience. Take the Oriole Walkway, Montserrat’s most popular hiking trail. The trail passes through tropical forest and offers opportunities to see or hear the Montserrat Oriole, the island’s national bird. The full trail is approximately 1.3 miles one way and is rated moderate. After lunch, visit the Montserrat National Trust, including its botanical garden, where you can discover native plants and learn about conservation efforts. End the afternoon at Runaway Ghaut, a scenic natural attraction associated with Montserrat’s freshwater springs. Overnight: Montserrat Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, travel to Little Bay and set out for Rendezvous Beach, Montserrat’s only white-sand beach. Choose between a moderate hike or a boat/kayak approach. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling and relaxing beside the turquoise Caribbean waters. The beach is secluded and has no facilities, so water, sunscreen and other essentials should be carried with you. In the afternoon, enjoy a coastal boat experience with views of Montserrat’s dramatic cliffs and volcanic coastline. A Soufrière Hills Volcano boat tour can provide a unique perspective of the buried city and the island’s volcanic landscape. Return to your accommodation for your final evening. Overnight: Montserrat Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before your final island excursion. Visit Jack Boy Hill, one of Montserrat’s spectacular viewpoints, offering panoramic views toward the volcanic landscape, the remains of the old airport and the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the Hilltop Coffee House & Welcome Centre, where you can explore Montserrat’s connection with the music industry and the famous Air Studios, where artists including The Police, Stevie Wonder, Sir Paul McCartney and Elton John recorded music. Transfer to the ferry terminal or airport for your onward journey. Meal Plan: Breakfast