点评:Rather than join an shared tour, we found Best Deal Taxi Grenada online and research showed them to have excellent feedback, so booked for a full day tour (6-8 hours). Linda ta their office was prompt in responding and confirming the arrangements, which we only had to pay for on the day with credit card. Cost was $390 if just the two of us, however as found another couple to join us they reduced cost to $300 per couple - something set hotel desk tours would not do.
We requested our driver Rondell from testimonials and he did not disappoint. Genuinely warm character along with exceptional knowledge (especially of plants) made for a memorable day.
Most importantly, instead of a set tour of the usual tourist haunts we were able to custom the tour to include less popular sights off the tourist track and add in his recommendations.
So aside from the capital St.George's we included the more elevated Fort Fredrick (not more accessible Fort George's), the spice market and even the cricket ground! We then headed into the rainforest for Grand Etang Lake, however hunted down he 'monkey whisperer' who coaxed wild monkeys down to be hand fed (we would refuse to handle any captive animals). At Rondell's suggestion, we then stopped for a 3 course lunch at the Belmont Cocoa Estate (only $25pp) but sadly only had time for photos rather than the tour (our choice) so could fit in our more of our requests.
In the afternoon, he took us to the Welcome Stone viewpoint over the dramatic Atlantic coast, though be prepared for a challenging hike up the hill road as too steep for cars! We then took a detour via the abandon planes at Pearl airfield (from 1983 US invasion) before heading to the Mt.Carmel Waterfalls. We choose this as less well known with tourists than the more popular Annadale / Concorde Falls and in fact were only locals there. The falls are in two contrasting sides with upper falls for photo opportunities and the lower falls with a natural waterslide!
We packed a huge amount into the day and Rondell even stayed late to help us complete the wish list. This was truly appreciated as was the Grenada elections that day (great atmosphere) and was late getting back for his wife to vote! He was a true gentleman, excellent guide and cannot recommend him / company highly enough. Amazing!!!
翻译:我们没有参加共享旅游,而是在网上找到了 Best Deal Taxi Grenada,研究表明他们有很好的反馈,因此预订了全日游(6-8 小时)。 Linda ta 他们的办公室迅速回复并确认安排,我们只需要在当天用信用卡付款。如果只有我们两个人,成本是 390 美元,但是当发现另一对夫妇加入我们时,他们将成本降低到每对夫妇 300 美元——这是固定的酒店服务台旅游不会做的。
我们要求我们的司机 Rondell 提供推荐信,他没有让我们失望。真正热情的性格和非凡的知识(尤其是植物知识)造就了难忘的一天。
最重要的是,我们可以定制旅游路线,将不太受欢迎的景点包括在旅游路线之外,并添加到他的推荐中,而不是对通常的旅游胜地进行固定游览。
因此,除了首都圣乔治之外,我们还包括更高的弗雷德里克堡(不是更容易到达的乔治堡)、香料市场甚至板球场!然后我们前往热带雨林前往大鹅塘湖,但遇到了他“猴语者”,他将野生猴子哄下来喂食(我们拒绝接触任何圈养动物)。在 Rondell 的建议下,我们随后在 Belmont Cocoa Estate 享用了 3 道菜的午餐(每人 25 美元),但遗憾的是只有时间拍照而不是游览(我们的选择),因此可以满足我们更多的要求。
下午,他带我们到 Welcome Stone 观景台,俯瞰壮丽的大西洋海岸,不过要准备好在山路上进行具有挑战性的徒步旅行,因为汽车太陡了!然后我们绕过珍珠机场的废弃飞机(1983 年美国入侵),然后前往卡梅尔山瀑布。我们之所以选择这个瀑布,是因为它在游客中的知名度不如更受欢迎的安纳代尔瀑布/协和瀑布,事实上,那里只有当地人。瀑布位于两个对比鲜明的侧面,上部瀑布适合拍照,而下部瀑布则设有天然滑水道!
我们在一天中打包了很多东西,Rondell 甚至熬夜帮助我们完成愿望清单。这和那天格林纳达的选举(气氛很好)一样受到了真正的赞赏,并且很晚才回来让他的妻子投票!他是一位真正的绅士,出色的向导,怎么推荐他/公司都不为过。惊人的!!!