Discover Dominica Authority How to Plan a Hike in Dominica? HOW TO PLAN A HIKE IN DOMINICA? There are three options to plan a hike in Dominica: 1. Let an official tour operator or tour guide association plan it for you, or 2. Do it yourself, or 3. Contact the Waitukubuli National Trail Management Unit to guide you. OPTION 1 – Using a Tour Operator or Tour Guide Association Click here for a listing of tour operators or tour guide associations to arrange your hike experience. Hiking Clubs in Dominica and the Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association are also listed. Discuss your interest(s) and preference(s) with the tour operator or tour guide association on the following: Registration for hiking Meeting point Appropriate attire Hike intensity and average duration Attractions of interest Accommodation or homestay preferences Meal and snack options Transfers Budget Safety procedures Certified trail tour guide Eco-tourism, Kalinago Barana Autê and WNT conservation passes If planning to hike the Waitukubuli National Trail, determine your interest by reading up on the segments of the trail in the guide book and / or visit www.waiukubulitrail.com. Conclude plans with the tour operator or tour guide association. OPTION 2 - Do it yourself Decide where you want to hike. How to Plan a Hike in Dominica? Final Page 1 of 3 November 2012 Contact the WNT Homestay Coordinator to facilitate all needs at: [email protected] tel. 767-449-6853 / 276-3471 / 316-8811 or 767-440-6125 / 266-3593 Register for the hike using the registration form on www.waitukubulitrail.com. Check the accommodation options. A list of certified properties may be found on www.discoverdominica.com. Secure transfer services using Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) certified taxi operators. For facilitation, contact the following taxi associations: Combined Taxi Incorporated 767-275-6005 [email protected] Dominica Taxi Association 767-449-8533 [email protected] Alternatively, your hotel may provide such assistance. Transfers may include drop off and pick up at specific locations. If moving from one accommodation to another, arrange for luggage transfer. Contact the tour guide association for a certified trail tour guide through your accommodation or transport provider. Discuss the following: Hike intensity and average duration Appropriate clothing Meeting point Attractions of interest Meal and snack options Safety procedures. Determine if ecotourism sites, Kalinago Barana Autê (KBA) and WNT conservation passes are required. Contact Forestry, Wildlife and National Park Division at 767-266-5856; the KBA in the Kalinago Territory at 767-445-7979 or via email: [email protected]; and the WNT MU at 767-440-6125, 767-266-3593 or via email: [email protected]. Exchange contact information with tour guide, police, taxi driver, accommodation provider. Prepare overall budget. After hike, check in (call) at point of registration to indicate return. How to Plan a Hike in Dominica? Final Page 2 of 3 November 2012 If you plan on hiking the WNT on your own, a thorough read of the Waitukubuli National Trail is recommended. Visit www.waiukubulitrail.com and www.discoverdominica.com. Select which segment(s) you wish to hike over a given period. Check the accommodation and homestay options, if you wish to stay at locations near the entry / exit points of the segment(s) or if you wish to stay at one location. See options on www.waiukubulitrail.com, www.discoverdominica.com and www.kalinagoterritory.com. Secure a Waitukubuli National Trail certified tour guide. Refer to the ‘Hiking Safety Tips’ section on the website. Register as a hiker at the WNT Management Unit (WNT MU) to inform of your plans. Download the hiker registration form. Fill it out and provide a copy to accommodation (if returning), or the nearest police station or the WNT MU. Additionally, contact the WNT MU at 767-266-3593 to provide your contact information and as an option to purchase eco-tourism and or conservation passes. OPTION 3 - Contact the Waitukubuli National Trail Management Unit to guide you Persons interested in only hiking the Waitukubuli National Trail, contact the WNT Management Unit to assist you: [email protected] www.waitukubulitrail.com 767-440-6125; 767-266-3593 This list is not exhaustive. How to Plan a Hike in Dominica? Final Page 3 of 3 November 2012