NEED to Know

IMPORTANT ** Arrival time
As you know it is necessary to zip line across or walk through two rivers, as well as a short 5 to 10 minute walk through the neighbouring farm between the two river crossings.
You can give us ypur approximate arrival time as soon as you have any idea,
BUT
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you follow this link to send a whatsapp message, at least 45 minutes before you arrive so we know when to come to meet you and help you.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/D0q0tjfy15yHxktLA8G3qU?mode=gi_c
The link is monitored by whoever is on duty to meet you.
If you don't contact us we won't know you're there, so we won't know when to come and meet you by the parking area to help you with for the ziplining.
BACKPACKS not suitcases are the best way to manage your luggage across the rivers.
Here is the link with the location of the zipline meeting point.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZcbP72ikyNvWZwcz8

• In our village, 45 minutes-walk, or 10-15 minutes-drive, there are few small village stores (Steve’s Bar, Rosimart and a few others – shown on our village map), but the nearest main supermarkets are in Roseau, the capital, 45 minutes; drive from here.
• For fresh fruits & vegetables call Ronny at the Farmacy, tel/whatsapp +1 295-7413, or visit The Farmacy, on the main road between 3 Rivers and Pond Casse roundabout.
• Our neighbours by the car park area can normally sell you ground provisions.

If you want your groceries or meals delivered from one of the nearby places above, our neighbour is able to collect them and delivery them to you, for a fee of USD 25 / XCD 60, payable directly to him in cash

• 15 MINUTES DRIVE – Patrick’s bar, on the way to Pond Casse on the right (tel/whatsapp) +1 (767) 615-1780, offer in restaurant/bar cooked meals & snacks.

• 15 MINUTES DRIVE – Shian’s bar & snackette, on the way to Pond Casse on the right (tel/whatsapp) +1 (767) 613-1339, (fried chicken, fish, bakes, sandwiches  and a mini grocery store.

• 15-20 MINUTES DRIVE – Zeb zepis bistro, on the way to Pond Casse on the left, tel/whatsapp +1 767-316-3005, a quality restaurant, by reservation, offer lunchtime only restaurant services.

• 10 MINUTES DRIVE– Rosalie Bay Resort, call +1767 446 1010, offer restaurant services by reservation

• 15 MINUTES DRIVE – Ti Totti in Riviere Cyrique, call, +17672258432, offer local restaurant services. Open daytime, closed Mondays.

• 20 MINUTES DRIVE– Riverside Café at Citrus Creek, in La Plaine, tel/whatsapp +1  615 1234, offer quality restaurant services by reservation

If you want your groceries or meals delivered from one of the nearby places above, our neighbour is able to collect them and deliver them to you, for a fee of USD 25 / XCD 60, payable directly to him in cash

• Our currency is The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) US$ 1 = EC$ 2.71 – the official rate is fixed and never moves. Most places will take US$, and in Roseau a few may take Euro (although Euros are NOT widely accepted island wide. Everything will cost you slightly more if you do not change some cash into our local currency. It would be wise to travel with some local currency in your pocket if possible.
• There are no ATMs on the east coast of Dominica, apart from at the airport and in Marigot. ATM’s are only located in Roseau, Canefield, Portsmouth & Marigot.
• Credit cards ARE NOT WIDELY ACCEPTED EVERYWHERE – You can use cards all over Roseau, at most gas stations, and at some hotels and large restaurants, but most small shops in our area DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS.

TAXIS

AIRPORT / FERRY TRANSFER SERVICE

• Roseau ferry, 45 minutes – US$ 75,

• • Douglas-Charles airport DOM (formerly known as Melville Hall), about an hour, just over an hour US$ 85

Contact us to reserve or CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW

• If you book your own taxis, they need a vehicle with high clearance for our access road, a low car will touch the road, and some taxis will leave you 1/2 km away on the main road and you will have to walk inside; check before you ride!!!

• We offer a genetal taxi service island-wide. Contact us for more details
• Alternatively, around Roseau, the airport, and portsmouth there are plenty of taxis available.

AIRLINES

If you are Coming By Air, Please check the luggage restrictions of your airline. There are various airlines with flights in and out of Dominica.

INTER CARIBBEAN: https://www.intercaribbean.com/

AMERICAN AIRLINES: http://www.aa.com

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES – https://www.caribbean-airlines.com/

AIRSUNSHINE : http://www.airsunshine.com

AIR ANTILLES : https://www.airantilles.com/

WINAIR – https://www.fly-winair.sx/

LIAT : http://www.liat.com

FERRIES

There are two ferry companies that link us with Martinique, Guadeloupe, and St Lucia, EXPRESS-DES-ILES : http://www.express-des-iles.com/ and Val Ferries : https://www.valferry.fr

IMMIGRATION LANDING CARD

An immigration landing card must be shown when you arrive in Dominica whether you arrive by air or by sea.

You can complete and submit the form online using this link
https://edcard.dominica.gov.dm/
The form should be submitted no more than three (3) days before travel to Dominica.

DEPARTURE TAX

Leaving Dominica by ferry – The departure tax (CASH ONLY) is USD$ 32 / XCD 86 per person. It’s included in most airline tickets (but you should check); it is not included with ferry tickets.

CAR RENTAL & GAS STATIONS

If you do decide to rent a vehicle, we strongly recommend a 4 X 4 jeep as our access road is lumpy and bumpy, and a low car may touch the ground occasionally, beware!! Please mention our recommendation.

• Courtesy Car rentals : https://dominicacarrentals.com/ email courtesyrental@cwdom.dm
• Joachim's car rentals (grand Fond) Tel or WhatsApp :+1 (767) 275-8069
• Fabien's rentals (la plaine) Tel or WhatsApp : +1767 265 5452

The nearest Gas station is at Riviere Cyrique, just 2 Miles from 3 rivers.

Otherwise there are gas stations in Roseau, Canefield, Portsmouth, Marigot, Scott's head, and San Sauveur.

Click this link for full details of how to find us: https://www.3riversdominica.com/getting-to-3-rivers/

BUSES

BUSES are cheap and good enough. It will cost you about 10 Eastern Caribbean dollars to get from here to Roseau, the capital, and around EC$ 20 each way to get to say Portsmouth or Laudat, where the boiling lake hike normally begins.

Buses go towards Roseau in the morning from 6 to 9, then it goes quiet until about 1.30pm., then the afternoon return trips from Roseau begin, bringing back the people that went to town, Roseau, in the morning. So from about 1pm there are a few buses heading back to Roseau. There are very few buses mid-morning and mid afternoon

Last return bus from Roseau leaves at 5 pm. The bus stop is outside Jays’ bookstore and Burton electrical, in Kennedy Avenue. (bus leaves when it is full; PLEASE BE PATIENT.)

There are no buses on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and public holidays.

Look for the buses stops in Roseau in Kennedy Avenue heading to grand fond, rivière cyrique, Morne jaune, la plaine or delices.

They all pass our access road. Just tell the driver to drop you at our access road, then walk inside until you reach our parking area.

Each village, across the island, has its own share of buses, and each goes from the village to Roseau and back again. It is quite simple. If you need to go anywhere else apart from Roseau, you wait at a junction for the relevant bus to pass, heading for the village you are going to.

HITCH-HIKING works really well, and it is still safe for everyone, allowing you to reach your destination. Weekends are slower simply because there is not much traffic, and Sundays no buses, no opened shops, but loads of nature and church goers.

Full details can also be found on this link  https://www.3riversdominica.com/product-category/cultural-adventures/

The local village, Grand Fond, is cool & welcoming. Most guests end up befriending at least one or two locals during their stay here. On foot it is a 45 minute hike, very steep in some parts, on bushy mountain trail, or 10 to 15 by car via the road. You can find small village shops/stores here.

We do offer a few community activities, click here for the full list to choose from https://www.3riversdominica.com/product-category/cultural-adventures/

As a member of pack for a purpose, we encourage guests to donate small items to our worthwhile community causes. Follow this link for details www.packforapurpose.org/docs/countries/dominica-west-indies/3-rivers-eco-lodge/

Dominica is a safe island with a relatively low crime rate, violent crime is very rare and in our particular area any kind of crime is unusual. Guests should be more aware in Roseau and larger towns. Almost every single person in our village is kind and welcoming. There are no dangerous animals, no poisonous creepy crawlies (though plenty of interesting ones – like the late night fire fly shows).

You can hike directly from the lodge to an abundance of awe-inspiring waterfalls and other sites at no cost. If you want to wander, it is easy. If you want a guide please tell us so one can be organized for you. A guide is a great way not only to get to know more about the nature during the hike, but also a good opportunity for company, and to meet a Dominican and chat about local life and culture. We do not advise doing any long hikes alone, in case fall or twist an ankle

We STRONGLY RECOMMEND A GUIDE for The boiling lake, Morne Diablotin, Perdu-temps, Ravine Cyrique, Space Mountain and some segments of the Waitukubuli national trail.

Good guides are Elvis, call/whatsapp (+1767) 225-1971

Or Nathan, call/whatsapp (+1767) 616-2047

Here at 3 Rivers & Rosalie Forest we offer a variety of exciting day tours and packages, to suit all budgets and abilities, including:-

Guided hikes, island tours to waterfalls, lakes, hot springs, Kalinago village, whale watching, bird watching, and so much more. Full details of all of our activities can be found on this link https://www.3riversdominica.com/adventures/

Day tours https://www.3riversdominica.com/product-category/daytours/

Full packages https://www.3riversdominica.com/product-category/packages/

The island is full of natural wonders just waiting to be explored. Our excursions and tours show you the very best of everything that Dominica has to offer.

Of course, you can also go adventuring on your own. You can use our tour offerings as a guide to help you plan your days out.

There are 3 different waterfalls within our little valley, and plenty of exciting hikes, that can  begin right here at the eco lodge, including hikes to the freshwater lake, segment 5 of the national trail, Wavine cyrique falls, the petite Soufriere trail and Rosalie turtle Beach.

You won't be bored if you love nature in Dominica.

And if all that is too energetic for you, chill out in one of our hammocks, relax by the on site rivers and natural pools, or treat yourself to a massage in your room or by the river.

• A flashlight, preferably a head lamp
• a light raincoat
• Insect repellent
• some good walking / hiking shoes (something good and comfortable)
• It would be wise to travel with some local currency, XCD-Easter Caribbean dollar EC$ in your pocket if possible.
•  GOOD HAND LUGGAGE, WHATEVER AIRLINE OR FERRY YOU USE, YOUR BAGS WILL OFTEN ARRIVE A DAY OR TWO AFTER YOU DO!!!
• If you decide to rent a vehicle, or hire your own taxi, you need a vehicle with high clearance for our access road; a low car will touch the road and some taxis will leave you 1 km away on the main road; check before you ride!
• BACKPACKS, not suitcases, is the best way to manage your luggage.