Dominica Waterfalls and Hot Springs: Full-Day Tour with Swimming

Swim through a hidden gorge, walk to twin waterfalls, soak in volcanic hot springs

A full-day tour of Dominica's volcanic highlands and rainforests visits Freshwater Lake, Ti Tou Gorge, Trafalgar Falls and Ti Kwen Glo Cho hot springs. You swim upriver through a water-filled gorge to reach a hidden waterfall, walk a short trail to photograph twin falls, and relax in naturally heated mineral pools. Life jackets, bottled water, local rum punch and entrance fees are included. The tour runs about five hours with a live guide in English or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Titou Gorge30m · entry included
2. Trafalgar Falls1h · entry included
3. Dominica Botanic Gardens10m · entry included

Explore Dominica's natural wonders

• Drive to Freshwater Lake
• Walk trail around Freshwater Lake
• Swim through Ti Tou Gorge
• Visit Trafalgar Falls viewing platform
• Swim in smaller waterfall or hot springs
• Relax at Ti Kwen Glo Cho Hot Springs

The experience

Freshwater Lake sits 2,500 feet above sea level in the village of Laudat, a twenty-five minute drive from Roseau. The largest lake in Dominica, it occupies the center of an old volcano and feeds three major waterfalls downstream. A loop trail around the lake takes forty-five minutes to an hour and is optional. The montane forest here grows cooler than the coast, with short trees and open canopy that frame views over Grand Fond and Rosalie.

Ti Tou Gorge is where the day's main swim happens. Located inside Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the gorge narrows into a water-filled channel that leads to a small waterfall. Life jackets are provided, and the swim upriver takes about five minutes: short enough that the canopied light filtering down the mountainside stays the memorable part. The water can be cold, but hot water flows nearby, so you can warm up between swims.

Trafalgar Falls, the twin waterfalls twenty minutes from Roseau, sits at the end of a ten-minute walk on a maintained path. The viewing platform lets you photograph both falls, and if you want to go further, you can wade into the smaller waterfall's pool or find the hot springs at the base of the taller one. The Dominica Botanic Gardens, a forty-acre park in central Roseau, rounds out the day: a piece of the island's heritage that blends botanical collections with local wildlife. Ti Kwen Glo Cho hot springs, the final stop, lets you soak in naturally heated mineral waters surrounded by tropical greenery.

What’s included

• Life jackets for the gorge swim.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• local rum punch.
• entrance fees to Freshwater Lake, Ti Tou Gorge, Trafalgar Falls, Ti Kwen Glo Cho and the Dominica Botanic Gardens.
• air-conditioned transport.
• and a live guide in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chasing Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to swim and soak in one day: the five-hour pace fits all the major water stops without rushing any of them, and the mix of cool river pools and warm mineral springs means you get both kinds of water in a single outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Freshwater Lake like, and do I have to hike around it?

Freshwater Lake is Dominica's largest lake, sitting at 2,500 feet above sea level in a mountain village surrounded by montane forest. A loop trail around it takes forty-five minutes to an hour and is optional, so you can skip it if you prefer to spend time at the other stops.

How do I get to the waterfall inside Ti Tou Gorge?

You swim upriver through the gorge to reach it. Life jackets are provided, and the swim is short, about five minutes, so you move through the water-filled channel without needing to be a strong swimmer. The canopy overhead filters sunlight down the mountainside as you go.

Can I swim at Trafalgar Falls, or is it just for photos?

Trafalgar Falls is both. A ten-minute walk leads to a viewing platform where you can photograph the twin falls, and if you want to swim, you can wade into the pool at the smaller waterfall or find the hot springs at the base of the taller one.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes life jackets, bottled water, local rum punch, entrance fees to all sites, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide who speaks English or French. Lunch is not included, but lunch stops can be arranged if you request one.

How long is the full tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs about five hours total. Pickup is included, so your guide will collect you from your hotel. Confirm your start time and pickup location when you book.