Grand Etang Lake & Chocolate: Private Grenada Tour

Chocolate, waterfall, crater lake, and a spice garden in one morning

A private tour of Grenada with a certified guide covers the House of Chocolate, Annandale waterfall, Grand Etang Forest Reserve with its volcanic crater lake, a working spice garden, and Fort Fredrick overlooking St. George. The guide explains Grenada's history, flora, fauna and local products at each stop. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included, and the tour runs five hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Grenada's nature and culture

• Tour House of Chocolate
• Visit Annandale waterfall
• Explore Grand Etang Forest Reserve
• Tour local herb and spice garden
• Visit Fort Fredrick for views and history

The experience

The House of Chocolate opens the tour with a complimentary walkthrough of how cocoa is grown and processed into chocolate, cocoa butter, rum and ice cream: all available to buy. From there, the route moves to Annandale waterfall, where vendors sell local crafts and spices, and local performers jump from the waterfall ledge. A bar and restaurant sit at the base if you want to eat or drink before moving on.

Grand Etang Forest Reserve is the centerpiece: a volcanic crater lake ringed by forest where Mona Monkeys live in their natural habitat. The guide walks you through the reserve's history, topography and wildlife. If the monkeys are out, you get photos. The lake itself is the backdrop for pictures with whoever came with you. From there, a spice garden lets you touch, smell and learn the medicinal and culinary uses of herbs and spices grown nowhere else: turmeric, nutmeg, cinnamon, all native to Grenada.

Fort Fredrick closes the loop with a panoramic view over St. George parish and the town below. The fort holds photographs and artifacts from the British-French wars. It's both a history lesson and a vantage point for scenic shots. Your guide speaks English throughout and fields questions about anything you see. Bottled water comes with the tour. Alcohol samples are available to anyone 18 or older.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• complimentary tour of the House of Chocolate.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• certified English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Senior (100 and older) · Youth (12 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Edwin Frank Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to understand Grenada's history, agriculture and local culture through stops at working sites (a chocolate house, a spice garden, a forest reserve with a crater lake) rather than a general sightseeing loop. The private format means the guide can answer as many questions as you have and adjust the pace to your interests.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What is the House of Chocolate and what do I actually do there?

The House of Chocolate is a working facility where you get a complimentary tour explaining how cocoa is grown, its nutritional benefits, and how it becomes chocolate, cocoa butter, rum and ice cream. You can buy any of those products on-site, but the tour itself is free.

Will I see the Mona Monkeys at Grand Etang Forest Reserve?

Mona Monkeys live in the reserve, and the guide will look for them during the forest walk. Sightings depend on the day and the time, but if they're active, you'll have a chance to photograph them in their natural habitat.

What exactly happens at the spice garden?

The spice garden grows almost every herb and spice native to Grenada. You touch and smell them while the guide explains their medicinal, cultural and culinary uses: turmeric, nutmeg, cinnamon and many others.

Does the five-hour duration include travel time between stops?

Yes, the five hours includes all travel time between sites. Your guide drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle from the House of Chocolate through each stop and back to your hotel.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not part of the tour package. Annandale waterfall has a bar and restaurant on-site if you want to eat there, and the House of Chocolate sells snacks and drinks.

Do I need to be fit or athletic for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most of the day is spent at viewpoints, gardens and cultural sites. There is no strenuous hiking or climbing required.