Trekking in the Caribbean

Beyond the beaches, the Caribbean hides some genuinely world-class trekking. Volcanic islands rise into cloud forests laced with trails, from short waterfall walks to multi-day summit expeditions on the region’s highest peaks. Dominica, the self-styled Nature Island, leads the way with a 185-kilometre trail spanning its entire length.

Hikers can climb to boiling lakes, cross rainforest ridges alive with endemic birds, and summit peaks that rise above the clouds. The best hiking pairs demanding terrain with extraordinary reward: sunrise from a mountaintop with views across multiple islands.

Below are the Caribbean’s finest treks and hikes, from gentle rainforest walks to strenuous multi-day mountain crossings.