DOMINICA JUNGLE ISLAND RETREAT
WELLNESS & ADVENTURE IN THE CARIBBEAN'S NATURE ISLAND
Trip Style: Retreat
RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF IN DOMINICA'S WILD HEART
-
STARTING AT $4495 per person
Fully planned & booked 8-day Dominica retreat
Yoga, wellness & outdoor activity options
No minimum
Trip Highlights
Stay in a boutique eco-lodge surrounded by tropical gardens and rainforest
Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine featuring fresh ingredients from the property's permaculture farm
Practice daily yoga, soak in natural hot springs and enjoy a restorative spa treatment
Learn about medicinal herbs, take a Caribbean cooking and connect with the local communities and traditions of the island
Explore Dominica's rainforest, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes with options to snorkel and kayak in the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve
Welcome to Dominica, the Caribbean’s Nature Island.
Lush volcanic mountains, rainforest-clad valleys, waterfalls, medicinal plants, and brilliantly blue waters make this under-visited island feel worlds away from the typical Caribbean getaway. This thoughtfully curated retreat combines daily movement, immersive cultural experiences, nourishing farm-to-table cuisine, and a remarkable range of outdoor adventures. Stay at a beautiful eco-lodge perched above Dominica’s southwest coast, surrounded by tropical gardens, an infinity pool, and sweeping ocean views, with much of your food sourced from the property’s own permaculture farm.
Between movement and moments of relaxation, your days might include snorkeling and kayaking in the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve, rainforest hikes, natural hot springs, a Caribbean cooking class, herbal medicine, or the challenging trek to Boiling Lake. Along the way, connect with local communities, learn about Dominica’s history and living traditions, and discover why this extraordinary island has earned its reputation as one of the Caribbean’s wildest and most rewarding destinations.
Create your own Dominica Custom Dates retreat year-round, with daily yoga and nature-based activities.
Starting at $4495 per person.
WHY THIS TRIP?
Dominica isn't the Caribbean you may have imagined, and that’s exactly why we love it. There are no endless rows of mega-resorts or crowded beaches here. Instead, the island offers something much wilder: volcanic peaks covered in rainforest, villages shaped by generations of Caribbean traditions, protected marine environments, and an extraordinary biodiversity that has earned Dominica its nickname, the Nature Island. It's a place where you can spend the morning hiking through cloud forest, the afternoon swimming through a volcanic gorge, and the evening sharing local food and stories with the people who call the island home.
This retreat gives you the freedom to experience that nature at your own pace. Start your mornings with intentional movement then choose your activity, from kayaking and hiking to soaking in natural hot springs to swimming through Titou Gorge. Then, slow things down with a medicinal herbs and teas experience, a Caribbean cooking class, time in the tropical gardens, or a quiet afternoon beside the infinity pool.
Just as important are the opportunities to connect with Dominica beyond its landscapes. Learn about the island's history and eco-tourism efforts, visit a biodiverse family farm, and meet local community leaders to gain insight into the challenges and aspirations shaping Dominica today.
With daily movement, fresh island cuisine, meaningful cultural experiences, and a setting designed for both adventure and restoration, this is a retreat where nature isn't simply the backdrop - it's the reason you're here.
Travel with purpose. Every Traverse Journeys departure includes a contribution to a carefully selected Community Partner, supporting local organizations creating meaningful impact in the destinations we visit. For this trip, your booking supports the Jungle Bay Community Fund, which supports initiatives benefiting local communities while giving you the opportunity to learn more about Dominica's history, eco-tourism efforts, and the people shaping the island's future.
Testimonials
TRIP INCLUsions
-
7 nights’ boutique eco-lodge stay with individual cabins and en suite bathroom
Base price based on double occupancy, private room upgrades and triple occupancy available. -
ALL ITINERARIES:
Airport transfer to/from Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM)
All in country transportation between planned/included activities in private vehicles
-
Included for All Packages:
-Daily sunset yoga Sundays-Fridays
-Agricultural Heritage Tour learning about Dominican plants and herbs
-Caribbean cooking class
-Dominican Medicinal Herbs and Teas Experience
-One 30-minute Spa Treatment
-Story session with community leader
-Access to private trails on the lodge’s property, an incredible infinity pool, whirlpool, additional spa treatments & more
Additional Excursions
One included and more can be added on
-Visit to Soufriere village & surrounding hot springs
-Snorkeling at Champagne Beach
-Snorkeling, kayaking and hiking in Scotts Head Marine Reserve
-Perdu temps rainforest hike + visit to Fresh Water Lake & Titou Gorge
-Optional Boiling Lakes hike (challenging!)
-
-All meals from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure
-Fresh farm-to-table ingredients, much coming from the on-site permaculture garden
-Daily tea & coffee service + fresh fruit
-
Engagement session with our Community Partner + donation to their organization
Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
On-site local host & concierge services throughout your stay
-
Extra nights
Additional spa treatments & excursions
-
International airfare
Alcohol, unless specified
Tips to your local guide, Traverse host, drivers, etc.
Required travel insurance
-
Prices are based on double occupancy. For groups of odd numbers (3, 5, etc.) please add a “my own room” option for one guest.
STARTING at $4495 per person double occupancy / $5495 per person single occupancy
High Season Surcharge: December 15-January 5
-
Extra nights
Additional spa treatments or excursions
FAQS
-
Flights to Dominica land at Douglas Charles Airport (DOM). You can often find direct flights on American Airlines from Miami (MIA) or their codeshare airline Silver Air travels Miami (MIA) to San Juan Puerto Rico (SJU) then DOM.
-
The menus always include some vegan and vegetarian choices rotating everyday to provide a wide selection of tasty garden to table cuisine throughout your stay. The local chefs also cater to visitors who eat gluten-free or have other dietary restrictions. You can let us know your needs in advance and our chefs will prepare for your arrival with many delicious options to choose from.
-
The hikes range from light to moderately challenging as you take in the stunning views of this tropical rainforest island. We have knowledgeable guides to help you along the way if needed with the occasional river crossing, maneuvering hilly paths and sometimes slippery terrain. You will want to pack sneakers or trail shoes with good grips that can get wet. We will provide you with a full packing list for the trip.
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to your Registration Packet for complete Terms & Conditions, which can also be obtained by submitting a request to hello@traversejourneys.com
Deposit
A $500 deposit per person per trip is required for each traveler to secure the booking. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable unless otherwise indicated on booking with the exception of our 24-hour No Regrets policy. A booking is not final until you receive a final confirmation from us.
24-hour No Regrets Policy: If, within 24 hours of submitting your deposit, you decide to cancel your booking you may request a refund, which will be granted less transaction fees.
Payment
Payments can be made either by 1) Normal Payment terms of 50% due 30 days after booking and 50% due 90 days prior to departure or 2) Monthly terms of equal installments with a $10 per month fee. Payments options include ACH, wire, credit card or Zelle. Payee is responsible for all transaction or processing fees. Late payments are given a two-week grace period; after that a $10 per month late payment fee will be charged.
Cancellations Policy
Group Trips & Retreats: Cancellations, less the trip deposit, are refundable up to 120 days prior to the trip start date.
Custom and Self-Guided: All payments non-refundable. Requests for transfers may be considered in extenuating circumstances and may incur a change fee.
To cancel a booking, Traveler must submit a request to us in writing by email to hello@traversejourneys.com
Flexible Booking Policy Specific to COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Traverse has implemented a flexible booking policy that allows for deposits and payments to be transferrable to the greatest extent possible to new trip dates should a recurrence of COVID-19 render travel impossible due to border closures and related travel restrictions.
Travel Insurance
The trip price does not include travel insurance. Trip protection-style travel insurance that includes travel medical coverage is required for all trips with Traverse. The coverage must have a minimum $150,000 of medical coverage and include injury, medical, evacuation, and repatriation. See more info at https://traversejourneys.com/insurance
Documents, Personal Identification, Vaccinations
Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for all required travel documents including passport, visas, entry or exit fees, and vaccinations. Traveler is also solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from incomplete or defective documentation. Traverse does not cover the cost or assist in obtaining any of the above, and reserves the right to collect information on all.
