If you want to plan a trip to Grenada, a 5 day Grenada itinerary will be a perfect Caribbean vacation! Grenada is a hidden gem that you need to add to your Caribbean bucket list. If you’re looking for a unique Caribbean island to visit, Grenada has so much to offer that many other islands don’t have. Grenada is a volcanic island located at the southern end of the Windward islands, and is about a 4 hour flight from Miami with white sandy beaches, waterfalls, and a rich culture. Grenada will be sure to impress! Keep reading to plan the perfect 5 day Grenada itinerary!
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The Perfect 5 Days in Grenada
Day 1
Your first day in Grenada will be your travel day, and most flights tend to land in the afternoon. Day 1 of your itinerary for Grenada is the perfect day to relax after a long travel day. Once you make it through customs, hail your taxi to your hotel and check in. Throw on a swimsuit and head to Grand Anse beach to swim in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Grand Anse Beach is not only one of the best beaches in Grenada, but was named one of the best beaches in the world as well!
While you’re on the beach, plan to have some sunset drinks at Esther’s Bar. Esther and her son, Kimani, make the best mojitos! This barefoot bar is located within the Spice Market on the beach, so you can shop around for some souvenirs if you want, or just enjoy the perfect sunset over the beach with your mojito in hand!
For dinner, stay on Grand Anse Beach and head over to Umbrella’s Beach Bar. Many nights they will have live music, and the food is great. There is also seating upstairs on their rooftop if you want a pretty view from up above! After dinner, head back to your resort to get some sleep, since day 2 will be packed with adventure!
Day 2
Start your morning adventures by visiting the Carenage, or main harbor in the city of St. George’s. There are lots of shops and restaurants along the shoreline, but two spots I’d definitely recommend visiting for a bit of a cultural experience are the Fish Market and St. George’s Market. The fish market is filled with tons of fresh caught fish, and even if you’re not going to buy any, seeing the local fisherman’s catches is pretty impressive. Seafood is a big part of what the locals eat, since it is so readily available, you can learn a lot even just from speaking with the fisherman! The St. George’s Market is within the town square, and has tons of spices, fresh fruits and vegetables, sarongs, and souvenirs. It’s a colorful and fragrant market that is lots of fun to experience.
After you’ve spent your morning shopping hop aboard a sailing trip with Savvy Sailing! Savvy sailing has traditionally built boats that can be rented out for private sails. If you don’t know me or follow me on Instagram already, then you may not know that sailing is one of my favorite ways to travel, and I highly recommend it to others as well. There are many sailing trip options, but try snorkeling the underwater sculpture park if you can. This underwater sculpture park is the first one of its kind in the Caribbean, and has many beautiful sculptures to explore. If snorkeling isn’t your preferred trip, Savvy also offers sunset sails and other custom itineraries if you’d rather sail the whole day!
After you finish your sailing trip with Savvy, head over to Dodgy Dock Restaurant at the True Blue Bay Resort for dinner. This restaurant often has “themed” nights, with a variety of themes changing every day. These themes are offered Tuesday through Saturday nights. If you go, be sure to try the nutmeg colada and try to go for street food night on Wednesday!
Day 3
Your Grenada itinerary wouldn’t be complete with an island tour to explore more of what the island has to offer and immerse yourself in the cultural experiences of the island. This will be a full day tour, and depending on what you are hoping to see and do, could have a very different experience than other full day island tours. These tours often visit a waterfall, the Belmont Chocolate Plantation, Four Rivers Rum Distillery, Welcome Stone, Sulphur Springs, Pearls Airport, or Grand Etang Lake. Most of the full day island tours will give you options to choose from, with some of the waterfall visits being more challenging than others, or a variety of cultural experiences. The two companies I recommend booking with in Grenada are either Bonanza Stables (they also offer horseback riding), or Get Up ‘n’ Go Tours Grenada (who also offer a party boat experience).
After your full day island tour, you’ll likely be pretty worn out, so I’d opt for a more casual dinner at the West Indies Brewing Company, known by the locals and students just as the Brewery, or sometimes “Brew”. The brewery offers delicious food, outdoor seating, often has live music, and a variety of craft beers brewed on site! It can get very crowded later in the night, when the DJ comes out, so if you want a quiet dinner I’d aim for a bit earlier.
Day 4
Since day 2 and 3 of your Grenada trip were pretty big, there’s a bit more wiggle room for things to do. Grenada has so much to offer, it’s really hard to squeeze it all into only 5 days, but here are some options to consider.
If you want more time in the Carenage or wanted to shop around, head back to the Carenage for the St. George’s market again. While you are there, be sure to visit the House of Chocolate, where you can learn all about chocolate and spend time in the cafe.
There are numerous waterfalls on the island, you could consider taking a taxi to a different waterfall for a half day trip. If you’re going to plan another waterfall trip, be sure to coordinate with a taxi driver if you are not going to have cell service. Click here to read all of my top choices for the best waterfalls in Grenada!
Another option for the day is to visit the beautiful Tower Estate and Gardens for their high tea. This beautiful property is nestled between gorgeous gardens and has been in the same family for generations. They offer a blue tea that is delicious, hors d’oeuvres and will teach you all about the local plants that are grown around the estate. We had a great time visiting and was my first time experiencing a high tea!
After you’ve decided what you’re going to do for the day, consider visiting Mourne Rouge Beach (also known as BBC Beach) to visit La Plywood Bar for their delicious fish tacos! It’s a great sunset spot as well, if you’re looking for a casual beach bar and sunset. If you want something more elegant for sunset and dinner, head to La Luna Restaurant just around the corner from BBC Beach.
Day 5
Now that you’ve come to the end of your 5 day Grenada itinerary, you likely won’t have the whole day to explore. Depending on the time of your flight, you may have to leave Grenada early. If you have time, I’d recommend visiting Secret Harbour Marina for breakfast. Their breakfast is delicious and offers beautiful views of the marina and cove that is below. Afterwards, spend time relaxing at your resort or on one of Grenada’s beautiful beaches until it’s time to go home.
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Love the guide & the photo with you on the leaves!! 🤞🏽Fingers crossed Grenada works out for us <3 SaltyVagabonds Family
Aw thanks so much! Good to see you on this side of the internet haha and I hope you get to go over there! Grenada is amazing!
Very useful !