Grand Etang Lake & Annandale Falls tour: Crater lake rainforest

Walk into the rainforest and reach a crater lake with views of Mount Qua Qua

A guided tour of Grand Etang National Park in Grenada that takes you through the rainforest to Grand Etang crater lake, 1,800 feet above sea level, one of only two on the island. The itinerary also includes Annandale Falls and Fort Frederick, with stops to learn about tropical plants and animals. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel, and an English-speaking guide leads the whole route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Grand Etang and Annandale Falls

• Travel through mountain tropical interiors
• Learn about plants and animals at Grand Etang Park
• Walk rainforest to Grand Etang crater lake
• View Mount Qua Qua and feed lake fishes
• Enjoy serenity at Annandale Falls
• Relax in surrounding tropical gardens

The experience

What does it take to get from the coast up to a crater lake inside a morning? The drive climbs into Grenada's interior, and as the landscape shifts toward the mountains, the guide points out the plants and animals that mark the tropical zones you're moving through. Grand Etang National Park sits at the center of this route. The lake itself is 1,800 feet above sea level and one of only two crater lakes on the island. You walk into the rainforest on a guided path, feed the lake's fish at the water's edge, and stand where you can see Mount Qua Qua across the water.

Annandale Falls is the second major stop, a cascade that drops over rock into pools surrounded by tropical gardens. The guide shows you the flowers and trees, but the main draw is the sound and the spray. You can stand in the gardens or move closer to the water depending on what appeals to you. Fort Frederick, perched on Richmond Hill above St. George's, closes the loop with a 360-degree view of the capital: the Carenage below, the mountain ridges to the north, the town spreading out in all directions. The fort's arches and multiple levels give you different angles on the same vista.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and pickup comes from your hotel. The guide speaks English and knows the park well enough to answer questions about what grows here and what lives here. The whole tour runs between two and three hours, which means you're back with time left in the day.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• English-speaking guide through Grand Etang National Park, the rainforest and Annandale Falls.
• access to all three stops (Grand Etang Lake, Annandale Falls, Fort Frederick).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 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

Easy physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Nirraky Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs two to three hours, which leaves the rest of your day open for the beach or the town. If you want to see the crater lake and the rainforest without a full-day commitment, this fits the morning or early afternoon slot.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 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 Grand Etang Lake and why is it worth the climb?

Grand Etang is a crater lake 1,800 feet above sea level in the middle of Grenada's rainforest, one of only two crater lakes on the island. The walk through the forest to the water's edge gives you a view of Mount Qua Qua across the lake and a chance to feed the fish at the shore.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

You're guided through the rainforest to the crater lake and walk through the gardens at Annandale Falls, with a stop at Fort Frederick that involves walking through its arches and across different levels. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What is Fort Frederick and what will I see there?

Fort Frederick is a bastion-type fort on Richmond Hill at the center of St. George's that offers a 360-degree view of the capital. From the fort you can see the Carenage and the town to the south and the rolling mountain ridges covered in vegetation to the north.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

The tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle, the guide and pickup from your hotel. Food and drink are not included in the standard tour.