Grenada: Concord Waterfall, Chocolate Factory & Grand Etang

Summary

Swim cool falls taste chocolate meet Grenada’s wild green heart

You’ll swim in cool mountain pools at Concord Falls, taste fresh chocolate in Gouyave’s factory after walking through cocoa fields, and breathe in rainforest air by Grand Etang Lake—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. This tour feels like stepping into Grenada’s real life for a few hours.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I mostly booked this half-day Concord Waterfall and chocolate factory tour because I wanted to see what Grenada smelled like up close—not just from a hotel balcony. Turns out, it’s nutmeg, wet earth, and something sweet I still can’t name. Our driver, Andre, picked us up right on time in St. George’s (he called it the prettiest capital in the Caribbean—he might be right). The van was cool inside but outside everything was bright and loud: market women calling out mango prices, school kids dodging puddles. We wound along the coast until Andre suddenly turned off onto this narrow mountain road—banana trees slapping the windows, goats standing around like they owned the place.

The first real stop was Concord Waterfalls. You hear them before you see them—a low roar under birdsong. There were three falls but most people stick to the first one for swimming (I did too; the water is cold enough to make you gasp but then you don’t want to get out). Some local boys did flips off the rocks while we watched—one of them tried to teach me how but honestly I chickened out. My towel still smells a bit like river water and flowers. After that we drove through Gouyave—fishing boats pulled up on black sand, men playing dominoes under a blue tarp—and stopped at a small chocolate factory tucked behind some cocoa trees. Walking through those fields felt sticky-warm and green all over; our guide showed us how they dry beans on big wooden trays and let us taste warm liquid chocolate straight from the vat. It tasted darker than I expected—almost smoky.

On the way back inland, Andre pointed out old plantation houses hidden behind hibiscus hedges (“That one’s from 1780-something,” he said, waving vaguely). The road climbed into misty hills until suddenly there was Grand Etang Lake—a perfect circle of still water surrounded by rainforest. It was quiet except for frogs and wind in the bamboo; someone said there are monkeys here but we only saw their shadows moving between trees. I kept thinking about how different everything felt up here compared to the coast—like you’re inside Grenada instead of just looking at it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Grenada coastal and interior highlights

• Pick up at hotel in air-conditioned van
• Pass through St. George's capital town
• Travel along western coast to Concord Waterfalls
• Swim in the cool waterfall waters
• Pass through fishing town of Gouyave
• Visit chocolate factory and cocoa fields
• Learn chocolate making and enjoy tasting
• Head inland to Grand Etang Lake and rainforest
• Return down mountain to hotel

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Grenada waterfall tour?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

Can you swim at Concord Waterfalls during this tour?

Yes, you can swim at Concord Waterfalls—the water is cool and refreshing.

How long does the half-day Concord Waterfall & Chocolate Factory tour last?

The tour lasts about half a day (approximately 4-5 hours).

Is lunch provided on this Grenada day trip?

No lunch is included, but there is a chocolate tasting at the factory stop.

Are there any physical requirements for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels; infants must sit on an adult's lap.

What should I bring on this waterfall & chocolate tour?

You should bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim at Concord Falls.

Does this tour visit Grand Etang Lake?

Yes, you'll visit Grand Etang Lake and its surrounding rainforest during the trip.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your hotel or cruise port in an air-conditioned van with a local guide leading every stop—from swimming at Concord Falls to tasting fresh chocolate in Gouyave—plus entry to Grand Etang Lake before returning you back again.