Vermont Nature Trail Hiking Tour: Spot St. Vincent's Parrot
Walk beneath the canopy listening for the St. Vincent parrot in its natural habitat.
The Vermont Nature Trail is a 3km guided hike through St. Vincent's mountainous woodlands where you listen for and observe the national parrot, Amazona Guildingii, and identify animal species by their tracks and sign. The tour includes a professional local guide, hiking stick, bottled water, air-conditioned transportation and stops at Fort Charlotte, Table Rock and Buccama Beach. Minimum group size is four people. Children from age 6 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. The entrance fee and lunch are available at additional cost.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hike Vermont Nature Trail and observe wildlife
- Hike 3km shaded trail
- Observe national bird parrot
- Learn plant species uses
- Identify animal tracks and signs
What’s included
- Professional local guide in English.
- hiking stick.
- bottled water.
- tropical fruits.
- complimentary rum punch.
- air-conditioned transportation to and from the trail.
- free wifi and device charging onboard.
- access to clean bathroom facilities and a gift shop at the trailhead.
- stops at Fort Charlotte, Table Rock and Buccama Beach after the hike.
Times
- Every day 08:30
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The experience
The hike covers a 3km trail that is 90% shaded by tree canopy, which means you'll spend most of the morning in cool woodland rather than exposed sun. A professional local guide leads the way, pointing out the St. Vincent parrot, Amazona Guildingii, in its natural habitat, along with the Whistling Warbler, both species found nowhere else and strictly protected. You'll learn the names and usefulness of plant species as you walk, and practice identifying animals by their tracks and sign instead of spotting them directly. The trail has multiple lookout points where the canopy opens and you can see across the landscape.
The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total and includes air-conditioned transportation from your pickup point, a hiking stick, bottled water, tropical fruits and complimentary rum punch. You'll have access to clean bathroom facilities at the trailhead and a gift shop for souvenirs. Free wifi and device charging are available onboard the vehicle. After Vermont, the route stops at Fort Charlotte, Table Rock and Buccama Beach, so the day combines inland hiking with coastal views.
A minimum of four people is required for the tour to run. Children from age 6 can join when accompanied by an adult, though the hike is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy. Moderate physical fitness is needed. Wear light casual clothing and bring sun protection for the lookout sections. The entrance fee to Vermont Nature Trail is optional and charged separately. Lunch can also be added at checkout if you want it included.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're hiking with a small group and want a guide who knows where to listen for the national parrot and can teach you the plants and animals along the way. The 90% canopy cover keeps the physical effort moderate even in tropical heat, and the group size stays under the crowded threshold.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.
What animals and birds will I actually see on the Vermont Nature Trail hike?
The St. Vincent parrot, Amazona Guildingii, is the national bird and the main species you'll listen for and observe in its natural habitat. The Whistling Warbler, also unique to St. Vincent, may also be spotted. You'll learn to identify other animals by their tracks and sign rather than direct sightings, and the guide will teach you to recognize plant species as you walk.
How much of the Vermont Nature Trail is shaded, and will I be in the sun the whole time?
The 3km trail is 90% covered by tree canopy, so you'll spend most of the hike in shade. There are lookout points where the canopy opens and you can see across the landscape, but these are breaks in the otherwise shaded woodland walk.
What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?
The tour includes a professional local guide, hiking stick, bottled water, tropical fruits, complimentary rum punch, air-conditioned transportation, free wifi and device charging. The Vermont Nature Trail entrance fee and lunch are available at additional cost and can be added at checkout.
How long does the whole tour take, and what happens after the Vermont hike?
The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total. After Vermont Nature Trail, the route includes stops at Fort Charlotte, Table Rock and Buccama Beach, so you'll see both inland forest and coastal sites in one day.
What's the minimum group size, and will I be hiking alone or with others?
The tour requires a minimum of four people to run, so you'll be part of a small group. The guide leads the group through the trail together, with stops at lookout points and learning moments about the plants and animals you encounter.
Vermont Nature Trail Hiking Tour: Spot St. Vincent's Parrot
4h–5h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 60 per person
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