HikingThe Montserrat Forest rangers offer a wide range of guided walks and hiking tours in the northern part of the island. Popular routes are the
Cot trail (which runs through an oki banana plantation to a historic family house),
Runaway Ghaut, the
Center Hills trail, and the
Silver Hills trail (which passes through one of the island’s oldest volcanic centers). Trained guides are available to inform hikers about the flora and fauna. Contact Montserrat Tourist Board for further details (see
General Info section).
Volcano viewingDay tours of the
volcano area are available. Experienced guides take the visitor to safe vantage points from which they can observe the
Soufrière Hills volcano. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory can also be visited (tel: (664) 491 5647; fax: (664) 491 2423; e-mail:
mvomail@mvo.ms; website:
www.mvo.ms).
Caribbean Helicopters also offer helicopter tours around the volcano (tel: (268) 460 5900 (flight information); fax: (268) 460 5901; e-mail:
helicopters@candw.ag; website:
www.caribbeanhelicopters.net).
WatersportsMost villas have their own swimming pools. Beaches are of ‘black’ volcanic sand. The surrounding waters are excellent for scuba diving. Both deep and shallow dives are available. Equipment may be hired or purchased on the island. Snorkeling equipment is available in resorts. Villa owners or agents can arrange professional instruction, and the tourist board can give details of dive schools. Sea-fishing trips can be organized through hotels or directly with specialist operators.
CricketThis is popular and matches are played from February to June.
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