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8 Day Grenada Family Escape (Swallow Villa)
Highlights: St. George's
Trip start: St. George's
Trip end: St. George's
Price Range from £1,561 to £6,284 *
* GBP per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Prepare for paradise with this exotic villa escape to the untouched Caribbean, Grenada. This soulful and spicy little island packs a big punch and will quickly mesmerize you with its long stretches of sundrenched white beaches, age-old volcanoes, tropical rainforests, turquoise waters, live music and smiling people. Led by expert guide you’ll enjoy champagne picnics, boat safaris, pirate tales, lobster dinners, splashing in waterfalls, a catamaran cruise, snorkelling an underwater art gallery, visiting a rum distillery and more. While taking in this dazzling isle, lie back and indulge in the spellbinding ocean views from the comfort of your luxury villa. Ideal for intimate group gatherings or worry-free family holidays, this stylish villa accommodates 2-7 lucky guests and comes fully equipped with infinity pool, beach, maid, chef, driver, gym, movie room and more. One of the last islands before the Caribbean fuses with South America; this bright and tropical island will continue to call out to you long after you’re gone. Note: Tours are optional and not included in trip cost. Please enquire with your sepcialist as per which tours you would like to take.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
St. George's
  • St. George's: Transfer - Airport transfer - Vehicle/Driver
  • Welcome Pack
  • Villa Supervisor (Optional)
Swallow Villa 
Day 2
St. George's
  • Breakfast Cook
  • Private - Don't Go Banana's (Optional) - Tour/Lunch Included
  • Chef Services (Optional)
Swallow Villa 
Day 3
St. George's
  • Private - Lobster Cruise (Optional) - Tour/with Lunch
Swallow Villa 
Day 4
St. George's
  • Shared - Rainforest Hike (Optional) - Vehicle/Driver
Swallow Villa 
Day 5
St. George's
  • Shared - Sea Fun Adventure (Optional) - Vehicle/Driver
Swallow Villa 
Day 6
St. George's
  • Private - Grenadines Flightseeing Day Tour (Optional) - Vehicle/Driver
Swallow Villa 
Day 7
St. George's
  • Shared - Dolphin & Whale Watching (Optional) - Vehicle/Driver
Swallow Villa 
Day 8
St. George's
  • Transfer - Airport transfer - Vehicle/Driver
Swallow Villa 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 St. George's

St. George's is the capital of Grenada, British West Indies. The city is surrounded by a hillside of an old volcano crater and is on a hoseshoe-shaped harbour. The city is a popular Caribbean Tourist destination that attracts thousands of tourist's, cruise ships, and even celebrity's. The city has significantly developed in recent years, while preserving its rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

Sit back and relax for this airport transfer in a private vehicle.

A Calabash staff member will meet the guests at the villa for familiarisation of the villa and introduction to homeowners rules of villa use. A first breakfast welcome pack will be placed at the villa. The arrival pack consists of milk, butter, jam, sugar, tea, coffee, bread, cereal, fruit juice and bottled water. We have more extensive welcome packs available, details and costs are available on request.

Each Villa comes with its own supervisor who can help with opening and closing windows and doors, setting up pool areas and laying out towels as well as service of meals and prepare cocktails etc. Cost is $50 per day.

Swallow Villa offers sophisticated comfort in a convenient location. The villa has a very spacious kitchen adjoining the living and dining room area, a computer equipped office, a breezy covered patio area and three air-conditioned bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The king bedded master suite is enhanced by a large lavish master bath with whirlpool bath for two, mirrored walls, deluxe shower and a dressing room. French doors lead out to the covered patio and to the sunny pool deck and pool gazebo. The second bedroom is across the patio for excellent privacy, and the third, very separate bedroom is at the end of Swallow Villa’s blue tiled pool in its own pavilion. A hardwood staircase leads to the pavilion’s lower level and an exercise area with workout equipment and a sitting room.

Overnight at Swallow Villa.


St. George`s
St. George`s
Swallow Villa Bedroom
Swallow Villa Bedroom
Day 2 St. George's

For each day that the villa is occupied, breakfast is prepared with food items supplied by the villa occupants. The breakfast session is 2 hours each morning. 

Enjoy this relaxing private tour which boasts beautiful landscapes and rich cultural experiences.  This tour includes visits to Grand Etang National Park & Crater Lake, Belvidere / Rose Mount (refreshment stop), Concord Waterfall, Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station, Agricultural interior of Grenada and West Coast. Lunch is also included on this tour.

Chef services for dinner, use the equipment in the villa kitchen. The minimum is two hours and the rate is US$75.00 per hour; catering for up to 10 people. Dependant on menu choices there is the possibility that an Assistant Chef may be required at US$45.00 per hour. For preparation and staffing arrangements 24 hours notice is required.

Overnight at Swallow Villa.


Villa Kitchen
Villa Kitchen
Mace Fruit which produces Nutmeg
Mace Fruit which produces Nutmeg
Day 3 St. George's

Pack your high protection sunscreen, your hat, your shades and expectations, as you set sail up the west coast on a luxury catamaran. Snorkel at the underwater sculpture park, the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Afterwards, sail past the magnificent Grand Anse beach, round the tip of Point Salines, between the airport and tiny Glover Island, and along the scenic southern coast to Hog Island. Step on land for an excellent lobster (prawns outside the lobster season; chicken, fish and vegetarian alternatives) lunch, laced with bubbly. Relax and chill on the beach, or explore the island before sailing home feeling relaxed and pampered.

Overnight at Swallow Villa.


Catamaran Lobster Cruise
Catamaran Lobster Cruise
Day 4 St. George's

For this tour you will need walking shoes with some tread, and you will want to take insect repellent and a drink, so a small backpack is useful. It would also be wise to bring swimming things with you, or have them on underneath your clothing, as you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the pool.  This walk is muddy in the rainy season, so do not come in your best clothes! It is not a difficult walk, but there will be some careful balancing required as you cross a stream on rounded stepping stones. You will need to be averagely fit and to have reasonable balancing ability.  Some guests think this is a Sunday afternoon stroll: others find it an arduous and slippery route march. It all depends on your walking experience.

Overnight at Swallow Villa.


Rainforest Hike
Rainforest Hike
Day 5 St. George's

Enjoy 2 1/2 hours of zooming along the west coast of the island aboard a little inflatable motor boat.  These zodiac style boats allow for easy handling, ideal for sightseeing along the beautiful beaches and shallow inlet bays of this island paradise.  Some time is also allotted to take a dip in the ocean for snorkelling and swimming, or spend this time period stretched out on the sandy beach collecting some sun-rays.

Overnight at Swallow Villa.


Aquatic Amazement
Aquatic Amazement
Day 6 St. George's

This unique day starts with 'flightseeing' over Grenada and the southern Grenadines. From 3500 - 4500 ft in a nine-seater aircraft you can trace your island tours and spot deserted beaches on uninhabited islands. The 25 minute flight takes you to the centre of an unspoilt archipelago - Union Island . You are met at the tiny airport and soon you board Scaramouche for a light pre-departure breakfast.  Scaramouche is 80ft of pitchpine and white cedar; 60 tons of traditional island craftsmanship, built in Carriacou by local shipwrights. It offers the majestic feel of a big old schooner under sail: plenty of space and comfort, shade and sun. The catering is on a par with the scenery: an excellent lunch is freshly prepared on board. There are drinks all day. We can’t promise, but you might get to swim with some turtles.  Snorkelling equipment, airport taxes in both countries and hotel transfers are all included in the price.

Overnight at Swallow Villa.


Flightseeing over Grenada
Flightseeing over Grenada
Day 7 St. George's

Take a morning out in search of the ‘other’ locals, with names like Short Fin Pilot, Sei, Dwarf and Pigmy Sperm. That is just the whales, then there are the dolphins: common, Spotted, Bottle Nosed, Frazers… A sighting cannot be guaranteed, but even if the whales are out when you call, it’s an exhilarating morning on the water.

Overnight at Swallow Villa.


Playing Dolphins
Playing Dolphins
Day 8 St. George's

Sit back and relax for this airport transfer in a private vehicle.

Overnight at Swallow Villa.



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.