Dark View Falls & Black Sand Beach Tour in St. Vincent

Summary

Private St. Vincent Waterfall & Beach Adventure

You’ll get to cross a bamboo bridge into real rainforest, cool off in waterfall pools, and see both black and white sand beaches—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story along the way.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed as we pulled up was the sound—water rushing somewhere close, birds chattering overhead. Our guide, Michael, handed out bottles of cold water before we crossed the bamboo bridge. It’s a little bouncy underfoot, but that just adds to the fun. The bridge leads straight into thick rainforest; you can smell wet earth and wild ginger all around. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot tiny lizards darting between the leaves.

After a short walk—maybe five minutes—we reached Dark View Falls. The spray hits your face before you even see the water. There’s a cool pool at the base where locals sometimes swim, and honestly, it’s hard to resist jumping in after that humid walk. Michael pointed out some edible plants growing along the path (I’d never seen breadfruit up close before). We spent a while just soaking our feet and chatting with another couple who’d come from Kingstown for the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Dark View Falls

• Cross bamboo bridge to rainforest
• Visit and bathe in waterfall

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for kids or older travelers?

Yes! The walk to Dark View Falls is short and not too steep. We had folks of all ages in our group—just bring good shoes since it can be slippery after rain.

Can I swim at Dark View Falls?

Absolutely—you can take a dip in the pool at the base of the falls. Just bring a towel and maybe water shoes if you have them.

Will we see both black and white sand beaches?

Yes, you'll visit both types of beaches during the tour, plus get time to relax or snap photos at each spot.

What’s included

Your ride is private and air-conditioned (big plus in this heat), there’s WiFi onboard for sharing photos right away, bottled water to keep you cool, and your guide sticks with you from start to finish.