Tortola in the British Virgin Islands is one of the premier vacationing places in all of the Caribbean, and what better way to see it than with the EHTPS’s own Lee Dion who, with his wife Micki, spend their winters there.
Your stay in Tortola will be at Cane Garden Bay, one of the most picturesque beaches in the British Virgin Islands. Nestled quaintly on the north shore of Tortola, this island village offers a sun-drenched vacation that will be purely relaxing and stress-free. In addition to selected walks and hikes led by Lee, you can enjoy the white sandy beach and fabulous swimming conditions in aquamarine waters. If fishing interests you, venture to the point and enjoy the sport of tarpon fishing right from your beach. Snorkel as close as 50 yards from the edge of the beach where you will be able to see a variety of tropical fish. Or for a more in-depth experience, on a day of leisure, go on a day charter.
At night choose from many open-air beach front restaurants and dine under the stars or listen to a steel drum band while you dance barefoot in a tropical garden restaurant. You could spend a month here and never eat in the same restaurant.
What a unique winter holiday combination … a great tropical spot guided by your own “Locals” (Lee and Micki), many wonderful walks and hikes, time to relax on the beach, great food and all of this with fellow hikers and walkers.
Your Tour Includes:
* Roundtrip transportation from the East End to JFK
* Roundtrip non-stop air from New York to St Thomas
* Roundtrip ferry ride from St Thomas to Tortola
* Accommodations for 7 nights (see additional information below)
* Roundtrip airport transfers
* Guided walks and hikes (see additional information below)
Extra Features:
* Welcome cocktail party & dinner at Lee Dion’s home
* Farewell cocktail party and dinner at a local restaurant in Tortola
* A day of sailing and snorkeling on our own chartered yacht
* A hike/walk to Virgin Gorda
* A hike/walk and beach afternoon to famous Peter Island
* A hike/walk to the Mahogany Forest
Your Accommodations: (or similar)
In order to accommodate everyone, we will be using several properties that are near to each other and more of cottages or boutique hotels. The Agape for example has more King and Queen size beds and will be for those who wish to share a bed. The Myett (5 rooms – 2 rooms with two Queen size beds and 3 rooms with a King and pull-out sofa). And the Mongoose Apartments (3 rooms) good for singles.
Note: We have only blocked accommodations for 20 participants, so reservations will be confirmed on a “first come/first served” basis.
Your Accommodations at Agape Cottages (with King and Queen beds only room)
The family-owned Agape Cottages are made up of one and two-bedroom Air Conditioned units comfortably furnished and includes a living room, kitchen, bathroom. They all have a beautiful view of Cane Garden’s palm-covered beach and sea from your private balcony or patio. It is a place where you can relax and feel completely at home.
Your Accommodations at the Myett’s Garden Inn (for those requiring “Twin” 2-bedded rooms)
Near the Agape Cottages The Myett’s Garden Inn is located on the beach in Cane Garden Bay and has been built with nature as its surroundings. Enjoy the beautiful turquoise waters of Cane Garden Bay at just steps from your private suite. Our suites are new and modern with all the comforts of home. We built these luxury suites with large open air design to maximize our guests comfort and to share with them the uncrowded feel of a typical hotel that highlight a spectacular white sand beach, crystal clear water of Cane Garden Bay. Spacious air-conditioned rooms with tropical décor with two queen size beds, fridge & wet bar, coffee maker, telephone, & maid service.
Your Accommodations at the Moongoose Apartments (Singles)
Experience peace and tranquility and stay in tastefully furnished, one bedroom apartments located a short 3-minute walk to Cane Beach (with its own chaise lounges and kayaks for their guests). Each apartment has a private balcony, living room, fully equipped kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Caribbean style doors and screened windows, Mexican clay floor tiles and Hunter 52″ ceiling fans and A/C in the living room and bedroom enhance the coolness and charm. The design is traditional West Indian, the colors are tropical and it is all nestled within lovingly landscaped grounds, rock walls and lush vegetation.
About Your Meals
Your tour includes a welcome and farewell dinner with the rest of your meals being independently taken either at dozens of nearby restaurants, or in your cottage (all have kitchen facilities, supermarkets & grocery stores are only a few minutes away).
A word about your hikes and walks
Lee and Micki have chosen walks and hikes that are slow to moderate and promises to discuss each day’s planned walk or hike with the group so individuals will be able to determine if they want to take the journey or stay behind and relax. As you can see by the itinerary below, the walks/hikes will be the most part on a slow to moderate pace.
ITINERARY
Day One-Saturday, March 11: Depart for Tortola
Depart JFK for St Thomas where you are met and transferred to a ferry for the short ride to the Island of Tortola. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your reserved accommodations Take to relax and refresh before join Lee and Micki at their home for a welcome cocktail party and welcome dinner as you look over Cane Bay Beach.
Day Two-Sunday, March 12 – In Tortola
Today’s morning walk will be to Sage Mountain and into its beautiful Rain Forest. In the afternoon, you can take a leisurely stroll at your own pace on beautiful Long Bay Beach.
Morning walk: Slow to Moderate pace of about 2.5 miles.
Afternoon walk: Own pace for about 2 miles.
Day Three-Monday, March 12 – In Tortola – Trip to Virgin Gorda
After breakfast, we board a ferry to the Island of Virgin Gorda and climb the 1,470 foot Gorda Peak [our climb is about 600 feet] to enjoy the spectacular views. Be sure to bring your bathing suit because in the afternoon we visit the famous “Baths,” a very unusual rock formation with grottos you swim in and climb over.
Morning walk: Moderate pace and relatively easy climb.
Day Four-Tuesday, March 12 – In Tortola
We start the day at Anderson Point with a stop at the “Bat Cave”. The whole area is unique in that it is very primitive..no houses, a virgin forest and an open sea. It is what Columbus first saw upon his arrival here. The afternoon will be spent in town where you can “shop ‘til you drop” as Lee & Micki will take you around town to visit the capital of the BVI, visiting museums, craft shops and pubs.
Day Five-Wednesday, March 12 – In Tortola – A Day of Sailing
Today we board our chartered sailing ship, the “Aristocrat” as we do some “underwater hiking” called snorkelling. We also will visit Norman Island, known as being part of Robert Lewis Stevenson’s story of Treasure Island and where we will visit the Treasure Cave. Lee is promising sightseeing of some very rare and unusual fish including the beautiful Queen Angle Fish. Return in the late afternoon.
Day Six-Thursday, March 12 – In Tortola – Excursion to Peter Island
This morning we will take the ferry to Peter Island and hike to a secluded beach far from civilization. Time to also swim, snorkel and enjoy the beach. Return back in the late afternoon.
Walk: Moderate difficulty because of an incline, but Lee promises a slow pace to make it easy.
Day Seven-Friday, March 12 – In Tortola
Our last hike/walk of the tour is to the Mahogany Forest to enjoy its beautiful canopy. Afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy Cane Garden Bay (featured in one of Jimmy Buffet’s songs) before we have our farewell cocktail party and dinner with Lee and Miki at a local restaurant overlooking the Bay.
Morning walk: Easy walk of about 2 miles.
Day Eight-Saturday, March 12 – Back home
Today it’s back home as we transfer to the pier to board our ferry to St Thomas. Upon arrival, we are met and escorted to the airport for our flight back to JFK. After clearing Immigration and Customs, we board our coach back to the East End.
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PRICE PER PERSON at Agape Cottages
Per Person in Double Occupancy
$2,299 payment via check or money order
$2,419 payment via credit card
(2-bedroom cottage with one full bathroom)
Per Person in Double Occupancy
$2,269 payment via check or money order
$2,389 payment via credit card
PRICE PER PERSON at Myette Cottages
Per Person in Double Occupancy
$2,599 payment via check or money order
$2,729 payment via credit card
PRICE PER PERSON at Moongoose Apartments (for single rooms)
Per Person in Single Occupancy Room:
$3,999 payment via check or money order
$4,209 payment via credit card
Add to above costs:
U.S. airline facility, security, taxes and Fuel Surcharge $217.76 ($229.22 via credit card)
Prepaid Gratuities to drivers and guides $60 ($65 via credit card)
Land Only (Joining in Tortola)
For those joining in Tortola, deduct $500 from the above prices for the airfare saving and of course there are no U.S. airline facility, security, taxes and Fuel Surcharges
INITIAL DEPOSIT:
$350 ($369 by credit card)
Non-Refundable deposit due on or before September 30, 2016 to hold space. Thereafter space is on request.
FINAL PAYMENTS due on or before January 9, 2017
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