Kalinago Culture & Cannabis-Wellness Half Day

1 Day

Accomodation
Not included (day experience only)
Guide
English speaking host-guide
Meals
Light snack and non-alcoholic beverages included
Transportation
Private round-trip transfers from your hotel or residence in air-conditioned vehicle
Payment Method
Visa, MasterCard

Overview

This experience is for guests who want to hear Dominica through the voice of a Kalinago elder and feel mountain air around Freshwater Lake, without turning culture into a show or cannabis into a party.

You are picked up directly from your hotel or residence, then sit with a Kalinago chief or elder who shares stories about land, history and memory, without turning culture into a performance or cannabis into a spectacle. Afterwards, you drive up toward Freshwater Lake and nearby viewpoints for short, gentle walking, time by the water and a quiet cannabis-wellness circle led by Sativa Voyages.

Cannabis use is always optional. Culture is approached with care. This is a private half-day experience for one or two guests, shaped around listening, breathing and reflection.

Trip Highlights

Half-day private experience for 1 or 2 guests, including time with a Kalinago elder sharing the story of Dominica
Drive to Freshwater Lake and nearby viewpoints for cool air and short walks
Time to sit by the water and notice what changes in your body and mind
Private cannabis-wellness circle away from crowds, in a quiet setting
Optional low dose or CBD ritual, always framed and easy to skip
Optional low dose or CBD ritual for stress and sleep, with clear guidance
Light snack and simple lunch included, with private transport from your hotel or residence

Tour Itinerary

10.00 am

Morning meet up & Kalinago stories

Morning hotel or residence pick-up & Kalinago stories
Welcome, short outline of the day, and a few words on respectful behaviour and clothing (comfortable, modest, good for breeze and light walking)
You are joined by a Kalinago chief or elder at a quiet nearby spot or café area
Seated time together while the elder shares.
- who the Kalinago people are, past and present
- how they see land, rivers, mountains and the sea
- how life in Dominica has changed and what has stayed important
Space for questions as long as they are asked with respect

Lunch

11.00 am

Late Morning Drive to Freshwater Lake & gentle walking

After the talk, you say goodbye to the elder and drive up into the mountains with your Sativa Voyages host
Arrival near Freshwater Lake and the surrounding area
Short, gentle walk on an easy section or near the viewpoints, with plenty of pauses
Time to look at the water, cloud line and the shape of the island from above
Your host invites you to notice.
- your breathing
- the difference with city noise
- what the elder’s words stirred inside you

Breakfast

1.00 pm

Mid Day Cannabis-wellness circle & lunch

You move to a quiet area near the lake or a sheltered spot away from the main flow of visitors
Cannabis-wellness circle led by your Sativa Voyages host
- simple teaching about cannabis and CBD for stress, sleep and emotional load
- what low doses can do and where they have limits
- how to listen to your own body and history instead of copying others
Optional low dose or CBD ritual for those who feel ready, guided step by step
- beginners receive very cautious guidance, with full freedom to stay sober
- regular users are invited to slow the pattern down instead of chasing effect
Short time to sit in silence or speak about what is shifting for you
Drive back down toward a local restaurant for a simple Dominican lunch
- fish, chicken or vegetarian plate where possible
- one non alcoholic drink included

3.00 pm

Early Afternoon Closing and return to Bayfront

Soft closing reflection with your host.
- one thing you want to remember from the elder’s stories
- one thing you want to carry back from Freshwater Lake and the circle
Return drive down toward Roseau
Around 2.30–3.00 pm. drop off at Bayfront, Roseau

Costs

The Cost Includes

This price covers a private half-day experience for 1 or 2 guests.
Private round-trip transport from your hotel or residence to the Freshwater Lake area and back
Sativa Voyages host-guide for the full half day
Time with a Kalinago chief or elder, with fair compensation for their role
Light snack and non alcoholic drink during the morning
Access or entry fees around Freshwater Lake and nearby viewpoints
Simple Dominican style lunch with one non alcoholic drink
Cannabis-wellness education circle in a quiet setting
Optional low dose or CBD ritual for those who choose it
Simple written recap of key ideas and practices sent after the experience

The Cost Excludes

Any cannabis or CBD products . you must bring your own if you choose to use them, in line with local law and your home country rules
Alcoholic drinks
Transfers from locations outside the defined pick-up zone (available on request with extra fee)
Extra food, drinks or desserts not listed as included
Travel insurance
Personal shopping or additional activities not described in the program

Map

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are we visiting the Kalinago Territory during this experience?

No. For this half day, a Kalinago chief or elder comes to meet you near Bayfront or in a nearby quiet spot. You receive their stories and perspective without entering the Territory. This keeps the day lighter in driving time and respects the fact that not every visit needs to go into their community space.

How is the Kalinago elder compensated and involved?

The elder is a paid, respected partner, not an unpaid performer. We agree together on how long they wish to stay, what they are comfortable sharing and what is off limits. Part of what you pay for this experience goes directly to them.

Does cannabis play a role during the Kalinago conversation?

No. The time with the Kalinago elder is focused on history, land and culture. there is no cannabis use in that moment. The cannabis-wellness circle happens later, in a separate quiet setting led only by your Sativa Voyages host, so that culture is not reduced to “a cannabis gimmick”.

How much does it cost and what is included?

. The current rate for the Kalinago Stories & Cannabis-Wellness Half Day starts around USD 844 for 2, including private transport, time with a Kalinago elder, snacks, lunch, access around Freshwater Lake and the cannabis-wellness circle as described. It does not include cannabis or CBD products, alcohol, hotel transfers to Bayfront, extra food or drinks or travel insurance. If you are a group of six or more, contact us for a tailored quote.

I am curious about cannabis but cautious. is this safe for me?

Yes, as long as you are an adult and in reasonable health. You can join the education, ask questions and stay completely sober. If you choose to try a very low dose or CBD, it is done carefully, with clear guidance, and you can stop at any point. We avoid anything extreme and we never push anyone to take more.

How many people is this experience designed for?

This half-day experience is priced for one or two guests and is always private.
If you wish to join as a larger group, we can design a custom version with adjusted timing and logistics on request.