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The "Valley of Giants" Rainforest Hike and Batik Factory Tour
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Come stretch your legs in the enchanting world of the Wingfield River Valley, a place of rare beauty and tanquility. Visit as well, the historic Romney Manor, home of the Caribbelle Batik Factory, with its resplendent terraced gardens, complete with a 350 year old tree and spectacular views over the Caribbean Coast.
Firstly, we will collect you from your starting point in Basseterre with specially modified, open aired, 4x4 Land Rovers, and then travel out along the scenic Caribbean Coastline to the town of Old Road, site of the first European Settlement on the island in 1624.
Here we turn inland for about half a mile and visit the famous Romneys' Manor, a 350 year old Plantation Great House, situated on a bluff with breathtaking views overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the surrounding countryside, where you can shop for colorful Batik and enjoy stunningly beautiful terraced gardens.
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Following your stop at Romneys Manor and its famous Batik Factory, we would then walk down into the nearby river valley, to hike among the protected trees that tower over the crystal clear stream here, our islands richest reservoir of bio diversity.
Initially your hike would take you along the banks of the spring fed Wingfield River, a flow that receives in excess of 100,000 gallons of water a day from its source high in the mountains. Then after about 45 min. of hiking the banks of the river, we would climb to the top of a nearby ridge, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding rainforests.
After this birds eye view from high above the valley floor, your trail then follows this ridge line home, allowing you to complete a giant looped trail in the process of your two hour hike. |
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Cost: $65.00 us per person $35.00 children 12 years and under.
Duration: 3½ - 4 Hours
Included: Exotic Island Picnic, modified 4X4 Land Rover and Professional Guide
Fitness level: Moderate or Strenuous Hiking
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