- Tour code
GRDCAR01
- Start
Grand Anse
- End
Grand Anse
- Min. age
18 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Classic
- Trip pace
Active
- Language
English
Spicemas is Grenada's carnival and the island's biggest celebration, held every August. It blends traditional masquerade with modern soca, and it's known above all for Jab Jab J'ouvert, when revelers covered in oil, paint and mud take over the streets before dawn, often called the purest J'ouvert in the Caribbean.
The name honors the Spice Isle's nutmeg, cocoa and cinnamon, and the festival is as much about Grenadian history and creativity as it is about the party. Over the season you'll find the Soca Monarch Finals, boat rides, all-inclusive fetes, Monday Night Mas with its lights and glow, and the Parade of the Bands through St. George's.
This trip covers Carnival week, from Preeday on arrival night to two days on the road. Along the way you'll tour the island, from Grand Etang Lake in the rainforest to a rum distillery, a chocolate maker and a waterfall swim, and take to the water at Soca Raff Up and Rum Boat.
Fete tickets, costume coordination and pickup, individual costume photography, group transport and airport transfers are arranged for you, and daily breakfast is included.
Why This Journey
Spicemas feels rooted in the island: Jab Jab is a living tradition with its own history, and the fetes, rum and chocolate all carry a taste of Grenada. This trip gives you both sides, the road and the rainforest, so you leave having seen why it's called the Spice Isle.
Traveling with a small Soca Islands group means tickets, costume pickup and early-morning transport are handled, and you have a crew from the first night. It suits carnival regulars who want to experience J'ouvert at its rawest, first-timers who want an authentic introduction, and anyone who likes their soca with some adventure.
Where You'll Stay
Grenada: Coyaba Beach Resort, a few steps from Grand Anse Beach and a short drive from St. George's. Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation. Hotel options can vary by departure and package; the hotel for your booking is shown in your trip details. Prices are based on two people sharing a double room with two beds.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into and out of Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND); arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Events scheduled before 6 pm on your arrival day are not included, allowing for flight delays. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Optional add-ons
Optional add-ons
- Carnival costume with Lavishfrom $650
- Ghettonas with Lavish$600
Chosen when you book. No discount applies to an add-on.
What you will see and do
Experience the energy of Grenada Spicemas with Jab Jab J’ouvert and vibrant street parades
Party at top fetes and events like Soca Monarch Finals and boat cruises
Explore Grenada through waterfalls, rum, and chocolate experiences
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Fete (party) tickets
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Costume coordination and costume pickup
Max 16 travellers per group
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Individual costume photography
Group transportation
What's excluded
- International flights (travelers arrange their own)
- Carnival costume and associated costs are not included. All costume payments, including the initial deposit, are made directly through lavishtheband.com, allowing you to secure your preferred costume and receive confirmation directly from Lavish the Band. As an official Lavish the Band affiliate, Soca Islands will assist with registration coordination, and costume selection guidance. Roundtrip transportation for costume collection is available.
- Events scheduled before 6 pm on your arrival day are NOT included in your package, allowing flexibility for any unexpected flight delays or travel disruptions.
- Meals not mentioned above.
- Travel insurance (proof of purchase required)
- Single room supplement (single rooms are subject to availability)
Group itinerary
Arrive at Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) and transfer to your accommodation. Take some time to relax after your journey, then meet the group at the Soca Islands meet and greet.
Tonight the week starts at the first event on the itinerary, Preeday.
A day to explore the island. Begin at Grand Etang Lake, a crater lake high in the rainforest, then tour a rum distillery to learn how Grenadian rum is made, with samples along the way. Next, discover how Grenada's chocolate is made from bean to bar.
To finish, cool off with a swim in a natural pool at the foot of a waterfall. The rest of the day is free.
Take to the water for Soca Raff Up, a cooler boat cruise where you bring your own drinks and dance to soca as you sail along the coast.
In the evening, the group goes to the Soca Monarch Finals, one of the biggest nights of the season, where the island's top soca artists compete on one stage.
The morning is free for the beach or a slow start. In the afternoon it's Shhhhh, a premium food and drink inclusive fete that is anything but quiet.
Start the day on Rum Boat, a drinks-inclusive boat party with an open bar and soca on the water. As the sun sets, the last fete of the trip is Sunny Side Up, a drinks-inclusive party to close out the week.
The big day starts before dawn with Jab Jab J'ouvert. Covered in paint, oil or mud, you'll dance through the streets to soca as the sun comes up.
After a quick refresh, the group takes to the streets of St. George's in Monday wear for day one of the Carnival street parade. When night falls, it's Monday Night Mas, with glowing costumes and lights.
The grand finale. In full costume, you'll parade through St. George's, Grenada's capital, with your band on the final day of the street celebrations.
Enjoy a relaxed final morning. Depending on your departure time, there may be a few hours for souvenirs or a last swim before you say goodbye to the group and transfer to the airport.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Coyaba Beach Resort
A beach resort a few steps from Grand Anse Beach, Grenada's best-known stretch of sand, and a short drive from St. George's, where Spicemas events are centred. Its 80 rooms sit in two-storey pavilion-style blocks across 5.5 acres of gardens.
Every room has a private balcony or patio overlooking the gardens, some with pool or sea views, and the resort has a pool, restaurant, bars and an on-site dive operation.
Hotel websiteRooms
You'll stay at Coyaba Beach Resort.
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- +$1,540 per person
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
Room prices are per person for the Aug 9, 2028 departure and can differ on other dates. You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
You need to fly into and out of the Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND).
Proposed accommodation is Coyaba Beach Resort at Grand Anse (or a similar hotel), subject to confirmation. Hotel options can vary by departure and package; the hotel for your booking is shown in your trip details.
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Yes. Arrival and departure airport transfers are included when you fly into and out of Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND). Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Daily breakfast is included. The Shhhhh fete is food and drink inclusive. Other meals are at your own cost.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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