1. What makes this an adventure tour and not a luxury tour?

Adventure with Flip Flops & Coconuts Tours means embracing the unknown of what lies ahead and adapting to the experience. When you have an adventure, not everything is what you are used to. For example, adventure to us means adapting to certain things such as not always being able to go back to the hotel to change your clothes before dinner, not always having WiFi, not always being able to find a restroom out in the remote forest. So, if you are ok with eating your dinner soaking wet after swimming in a river or coming out of a muddy hike, then this tour is definitely for you!

2. What currency should I bring with me to Dominica?

You may use U.S. Dollars or Eastern Caribbean Dollars in Dominica. If you use U.S. Dollars, you will be given your change back in Eastern Caribbean Dollars.

3. Why do you have such a strict cancellation policy?

We have put a lot of time into our handcrafted itineraries, and we only work with local business owners. The local business owners that we work with help us to ensure that you have an amazing vacation, and they are looking forward to your booking. They specifically block out time from their schedules and rooms at their hotels to accommodate your booking. When you cancel your reservation, the owners still need to be compensated for their loss of scheduled bookings. It is very important to us to keep healthy and loyal relationships with local tour guides and hotel owners as they are all small businesses, locally owned and operated. They rely on commitments made to them to accommodate guests and Flip Flops & Coconuts Tours must respect that.

4. What are my options to get to Dominica?

You can book a flight to Dominica which may result in a layover, possibly even an overnight layover. Usually this will be in a Caribbean Island in close proximity to Dominica. If you happen to fly into St. Lucia, Guadeloupe, or Martinique it is also possible to take a ferry to Dominica from any of those islands.

5. What is the name of the airport in Dominica?

The airport name is Douglas- Charles airport located in Marigot, Dominica. The airport code that you will be looking for when booking your flight is DOM.

6. What is the name of the ferry that I can take to Dominica?

If you would like to come to Dominica via ferry, the name of the ferry company is L’Express Des Iles. It arrives in Roseau or Portsmouth. If you choose to come in by ferry, we will also be able to arrange for your transfer from the ferry terminal.

7. Will I get wet and muddy on your tours?

Yes! It is recommended that you bring wet/dry clothing. Clothing that you know you will be comfortable in once you get wet and still need to complete your day in wet and muddy clothing. We recommend that you bring light weight/sturdy, shoes/sneakers. Footwear that you will be comfortable in once it gets wet but will also be sturdy enough to keep hiking. We also recommend that you bring Flip Flops or sandals with you so that you can change them after the hike is completed. A very light raincoat/anorak is also suggested for the higher elevations.

8. Can you help with my arrangements prior to my tour start date?

Yes! Just give us a call and we will help you make your arrangements either prior to your tour start date or after your tour departure date.