Grenada: Waterfalls, Chocolate & Rum Distillery Day Trip

Summary

Swim in cool waterfalls taste chocolate sip fiery rum in lush Grenada

You’ll jump into Concord Falls’ cool water, watch cocoa become chocolate at Diamond Factory, sample fiery rum at River Antoine Distillery, and wander Grand Etang’s rainforest with a local guide. Expect laughter, real flavors, and moments that stick with you long after you leave Grenada.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the air to smell so green when we got out near Concord Falls — like nutmeg and wet leaves after last night’s rain. Our guide, Marcus, grinned when he saw me hesitate at the water’s edge. “It’s colder than it looks,” he warned. He was right; I jumped in anyway and came up laughing, hair plastered to my face. There were kids from the village selling fruit by the path, their voices echoing off the rocks. I bought a mango just because it felt right.

The drive up Grenada’s coast was all twists and glimpses of blue sea through banana trees. We stopped in Gouyave for a minute — fishermen mending nets, someone waving from a porch. Then straight into the Diamond Chocolate Factory. The smell inside was so thick you could almost taste it before they handed out samples (I may have gone back for seconds). Watching the beans get sorted by hand made me realize how much work goes into every bar. Marcus tried to teach us to say “thank you” in Creole — I butchered it and everyone laughed.

Lunch was at this place above the water — Jendie’s or maybe Mt. Edgecombe? Honestly can’t remember because I was too busy staring at the view and trying not to spill sauce on my shirt. After that came River Antoine Rum Distillery, which still runs on water power from the 1700s. The machinery clanked and steamed while an older guy named Desmond explained how everything works (“Don’t touch that pipe!” he yelled once — fair warning). The rum tasting burned all the way down but left me grinning like an idiot.

We finished at Grand Etang Lake, mist curling over the surface and birds calling somewhere deep in the trees. It felt quieter there than anywhere else all day — even with our group chatting about monkeys we hoped to spot (no luck). On the ride back I kept thinking about that cold waterfall and how alive everything felt out here, like Grenada just hums under your skin if you let it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore waterfalls, chocolate, rum, and nature

• Visit Concord Waterfalls and swim
• Tour cocoa fields and taste chocolate
• Have lunch at authentic Grenadian restaurant
• Tour River Antoine Rum Distillery and taste rum
• Visit Grand Etang Lake and rainforest

Top questions

How long is this full-day Grenada tour?

The tour lasts approximately one full day, starting around 9:00am with pickup about 30 minutes before.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip?

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

Can I swim at Concord Waterfall during the tour?

Yes, swimming is encouraged at Concord Falls—bring a swimsuit and towel.

Does this tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch at a local Grenadian restaurant is included in the price.

Will we visit a working rum distillery?

Yes, you’ll tour River Antoine Rum Distillery—the oldest water-powered distillery in the Caribbean—and sample rum there.

Is this tour suitable for families?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

Are entrance fees covered on this day trip?

All entry fees are included as part of your booking.

What should I bring for this Grenada day trip?

You should bring a swimsuit, towel, comfortable shoes, and sun protection.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned van, entry to all sites including Concord Falls and River Antoine Rum Distillery, guided tastings of chocolate and rum along the way, plus a traditional Grenadian lunch overlooking the sea before heading back in the evening.