Trek into Montserrat's lush Centre Hills rainforest reserve with a specialist naturalist guide to seek out the critically endangered Montserrat Oriole — the national bird found nowhere else on earth. A genuine wildlife encounter in an untouched tropical forest.
What to expect
The trailhead is a short drive from Little Bay, and within minutes the volcanic island's extraordinary biodiversity envelops you: tree ferns tower overhead, land crabs scuttle across the path, and the liquid, fluting call of the Montserrat Oriole — a flame-and-black jewel of a bird — pierces the canopy. Your guide interprets the forest ecology, the post-eruption regeneration story, and the island's conservation efforts. Streams cascade through the undergrowth and the air is cool and faintly earthy. Sightings of iguanas, tree frogs, and migratory warblers are common.
Good to know
Best wildlife activity before 10 am — coordinate with your guide to depart from Little Bay as early as possible after docking. Wear light, long-sleeve layers and sturdy trail shoes. Half-day duration fits comfortably within a typical port call.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Little Bay — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Little Bay
- Soufrière Hills Volcano Exclusion Zone Helicopter Tour
- Plymouth Exclusion Zone Ground Tour with Expert Volcanologist Guide
- Rendezvous Bay Snorkel & Sea-Kayak Adventure (Montserrat's Hidden Beach)
- Montserrat Cultural Immersion: Soca Heritage, Lime Kiln & Local Lunch
- Little Bay to Islet's Edge: Private Sunset Catamaran Sail & Snorkel