Landausflug Dominica: River-Tubing-Safari

We did the river tubing excursion booked via a cruise we were on. We were taken inland via a minibus and dropped off at the river bank, where you were kitted up with a helmet, lifevest and a paddle. You then get in your inner tube and off you go. It was a very gentle experience and staff were there to push you away from rocks and give you a push if the river was too slow. The rapids were very gentle when we were there. In reality, you probably go no more than 300m and I'd have liked to have gone further upstream. Staff were fun and friendly. I would have liked to combine the tubing with another activity, but it was a fun way to pass a couple of hours. We got an opportunity to swim in a deeper part and the rum punch at the end was great.

Alternating between lazy flat stretches and exciting rapids, while enjoying the gorgeous scenery along the Layou River.

We ended up River Tubing when our day at Champagne Reef was cancelled due to visibility issues. Overall it was a pretty chill experience. The river was pretty calm and slow and the guys had to pull you through slower parts where people were getting stuck. If you are looking for something very laidback with not much effort, this could be for you. Pros: - The crew were great and really did their best to keep things upbeat and fun - The water was beautiful and clean - They do stop about halfway and you can swim in a local swimming hole. Cons - The river is slow and it wasn't ideal having to be pulled through manually. I am not sure if this is always the case or just for the timeframe we were there. -While you see a lot of greenery, there isn't really any wildlife we saw except a couple of Cranes towards the end.