Saint Vincent & the Grenadines: 7 places to see on a route
Explore St Vincent and the Grenadines across seven key destinations including Kingstown, the island's vibrant capital, La Soufriere Volcano, scenic Wallilabou Bay, and natural attractions like Owia Salt Pond and Black Point Tunnel. This route showcases the diverse landscapes and cultural highlights of this lesser-visited Caribbean nation.
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- Places
- Start
- Barrouallie
- End
- Black Point Tunnel
- Stops
- 7
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- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Barrouallie — Black sand beach village known for blackfish hunting
- La Soufriere Volcano — Active volcanic peak on St. Vincent offering spectacular crater views and hiking trails through lush tropical landscape and sulfurous fumaroles.
- Wallilabou Bay — Coastal bay area
- Kingstown — Capital city where the majority of St. Vincent's population lives
- Indian Bay Beach — Beach area near Kingstown
- Owia Salt Pond — Natural salt pond
- Black Point Tunnel — Natural tunnel formation
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Direct flights from JFK to St. Vincent available for around $99 per person with a flight time of approximately 4 hours.
- Tip
- US citizens only need a valid passport to enter; no visa requirements for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Transport
- Get an international driver's permit from AAA for $20 before traveling, or obtain a local St. Vincent driver's license for $50 upon arrival. Driving is on the left side of the road.
- Transport
- Rent small cars for better fuel efficiency and easier island navigation. Avis rental cars available at approximately $57 per day.
- Where to stay
- Sandals St. Vincent is the only all-inclusive resort on the island with 11 restaurants, 5 pools, and beachfront access. Swim-up rooms available.
- Food
- Make dinner reservations at Buccan restaurant at Sandals; it requires advance booking and accommodates dietary restrictions including vegetarian and nut allergies.
- Food
- Try Gatsu Gatsu sushi restaurant for light meals; offers miso soup, shrimp wonton soup, and specialty rolls like crispy Philly.
- Timing
- Plan to arrive at Sandals St. Vincent before sunset for optimal viewing from the beach and resort areas.
- Tip
- Belmont Lookout is an unexpected scenic viewpoint with a deck offering mountain, water, and valley views worth stopping at during island drives.
- Tip
- Kingstown, the capital city, shows authentic local life with busy streets and energy; best visited to understand the culture and see where most residents live.
Video on this route
Ultimate St Vincent & The Grenadines Travel Guide