Owia Salt Pond and Black Point Tunnel Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG348471-623616
Category:
Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
The Owia Salt Pond is a unique and beautiful ocean fed bathing pool, perched at the northern tip of the windward side of St Vincent. Volcanic rock formations surround the pool and reef fish and coral formations add colour and life to the pool.
Our 1st stop would be at Arnos Vale where you will get to see the E.T Joshua airport (our old airport) and The Arnos Vale playing field (our stadium) where all the cricket matches are played – West Indies vs The rest of the world.
Carrying on our journey, our next quick photo stop will be at villa where you will get the see the beautiful Young Island. Young Island is where Johnny Depp and some of his cast mates stayed while they were filming the movie, The Pirates of the Caribbean.
Calliaqua is a town in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located in the far south of the main island of Saint Vincent, close to the island's southernmost point. It is home to a local fishing market, a local basketball court, sports field, as well as restaurants and bars.
Argyle International Airport (often referred to as Argyle Airport or simply AIA) is a newly constructed international airport in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The airport is one of St. Vincent and the Grenadines most important infrastructure assets and the country's first international airport. This airport connects St. Vincent and the Grenadines to airports like Miami International Airport, John F Kennedy International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport and others in the Caribbean.
It is the largest of five airports in the multi-island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the largest international gateway into the country, the others being J. F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia, Canouan Airport, Mustique Airport and Union Island Airport all in the Grenadines. Argyle International Airport serves as a major gateway to the Grenadines, with several airlines operating an extensive network of direct domestic flights from AIA to all destinations in the Grenadines.
The airport is the second solar powered airport in the Caribbean, following V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua.
Our next stop would be the Black Point Heritage and Recreational Park also known as Jasper Rock Tunnel, it was constructed by the British around 1815 using slave labour and is one of the most popular recreational and historic sites on the windward coast.
A marvel of engineering for its time, the 360 feet long tunnel was enabled easier transport of sugar from the mills of Grand Sable Estate to the wharf at Byrea.
We will be passing through Georgetown and making a quick photo stop at the Rabacca Dry River., Sandy Bay - The community of Sandy Bay may be viewed as one of the largest indigenous communities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines then Owia Salt Pond
Highlights
- Sandy bay where the descendants of caribs traditionally live
- Rabbaca Dry River only flows when there is very heavy rain
- Owia Salt pond is a unique ocean fed bathing pool
- See the 1st solar powered international airport in S.V.G
- A chance to see our national Stadium
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For cruise ship passengers: as soon as you exit the port building you will see us near the 1st parking lot with a sign that says Topdawg Taxi and Tours. All of our representatives are in "light blue" top with our logo on the left.
For hotel and other guests: please wait in the hotel lobby/or outside 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Please feel free to save paper as printed confirmation is not necessary.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.