Fort Frederick, Grand Etang Lake & Annandale Waterfalls tour

Three stops, one morning: hilltop fort, crater lake, waterfall swim

A guided tour of Fort Frederick, Grand Etang Lake and Annandale Waterfalls in Grenada, covering three of the island's most visited natural and historical sites in a single morning. The tour runs in small groups with a live English-speaking guide, hotel or cruise terminal pickup, and includes bottled water and air-conditioned transport. A short walk at Grand Etang offers a chance to see Mona Monkeys in the rainforest reserve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Fort, Lake, and Waterfalls

• Visit Fort Frederick and enjoy views
• Explore Grand Etang Lake and rainforest
• Swim and relax at Annandale Waterfalls

The experience

Fort Frederick sits on Richmond Hill with views across St George's, the coastline and the Caribbean. The fort's history ties to the island's colonial past and its role defending the settlement below. From the elevated position, the landscape spreads out in all directions: the town, the surrounding hills, and the sea. This is the first stop, setting up the day's arc from history to nature.

Grand Etang Lake is the island's largest dormant volcanic crater, ringed by tropical rainforest. The tour includes a visit to the nature center and a short walk to one of the lookout spots overlooking the water. Mona Monkeys live in the reserve, and visitors sometimes get to see and interact with them. The lake itself sits deep in the forest, a different landscape entirely from the coastal views at Fort Frederick.

Annandale Waterfalls is the final stop: a natural waterfall flowing into a pool set inside a lush tropical garden. The water is clear enough for swimming, and many visitors take a dip to cool off after the morning's walking and driving. After the day ends, the driver drops you at your hotel in the south of the island or at the St George's Cruise Terminal if you're arriving or leaving by ship.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your hotel or the St George's Cruise Terminal.
• live English-speaking guide leading a small group.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Saturday5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:30

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Explorer Grenada Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup or cruise terminal collection means you don't need a rental car or local transport to reach the three sites. The tour handles the driving and the route between them. Small groups keep the pace relaxed and the guide's attention personal, which matters when you're learning the history at Fort Frederick and watching for monkeys in the rainforest.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

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 Fort Frederick and why is it worth visiting?

Fort Frederick is a historical fort on Richmond Hill built to protect the island's colonial settlement. It stands at an elevation that gives panoramic views of St George's, the surrounding landscape and the Caribbean Sea, making it a vantage point for understanding the island's geography and history.

Can I swim at Grand Etang Lake?

Grand Etang Lake is a volcanic crater in the rainforest reserve, but the tour focuses on viewing it from the nature center and the lookout spots rather than swimming. The swimming stop comes later at Annandale Waterfalls, where the water is suited for that.

Will I see wildlife on this tour?

Mona Monkeys live in the rainforest around Grand Etang Lake, and visitors sometimes spot and interact with them during the short walk. The rainforest itself is home to other species, though sightings depend on the time of day and season.

How long is the tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs three hours and includes all fees and taxes, bottled water, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup or cruise terminal pickup is included, and a live English-speaking guide leads the group.