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Offers you a chance to get away from the chalets and explore the islands. This is a half-day guided walk and hike to view flora and fauna, visit the village of Ricketts and return to the chalets. Included in this excursion is a visit to the bat cave. The cost is Le 15,000 per person for up to ten (10) people, Le 20,000 per person for up to twenty (20) people, Le 25,000 per person for more then twenty people, payable at time of departure.


This excursion includes a visit to other beaches to the south and east of the chalets, a visit to the Anglican Church, the local cemetery and other sites. The cost is Le 10,000 per person for up to ten (10) people; Le 15,000 per person for up to twenty (20) people; Le 20,000 per person for more than twenty people.


Yes, just peel away from our beach in a canoe and experience a half day guided fishing trip in a paddle canoe that takes you through the small islands where water fowl nest, down to oyster cove and along the coast where monkeys are sometimes seen fishing! Two guests may go in each canoe and we have two canoes available. Each canoe will include a staff member who will steer and paddle the canoe but you are welcome to help! The cost is Le 30,000 per boat, payable at time of departure.


If our motorized boat is available, it may be chartered for up to four hours for fishing trips and/or boat trips around all three islands (Banana, Ricketts and Mes Meheux). The boat captain will pull into shore wherever you like and stop to let you fish, swim or snorkel at various locations. The cost to charter the boat is Le 55,000 per hour for the entire boat, payable at time of departure. For your comfort, no more than eight people (plus the crew) can be included in the trip.



Excursions are to be paid for in full in advance, and a valid receipt must be requested; refunds are at the discretion of Management if failure to make the excursion is not the fault of the Guest House.

Guests are advised to be accompanied when roaming the Island.