
St. Lucia
Nestled below the Pitons, twin peaks rising over 2,600 feet above the azure waters of the Caribbean, St. Lucia is an oasis of tropical calm. The island's capital, Castries, is a town of charming, pastel-colored colonial buildings, home to some 60,000. Yet despite its peaceful setting, St. Lucia has a turbulent and colorful history. Fierce Carib warriors overran the peaceful Arawaks in the 9th century. The first European settler, Francois Le Clerc, was a French buccaneer. Le Clerc's countrymen followed in his wake, establishing the town of Soufriere in 1746. Sugar was the lure, sugar was king. Within four decades some 50 plantations flourished on the island. Thus St. Lucia became part of the Caribbean's 18th-century trade triangle of sugar, slavery, and rum. Today this beautiful island welcomes visitors drawn to its exotic tropical landscape, superb beaches, crystalline waters, and colorful marine life.
Points of Interest
- The Pitons
- Sulphur Springs Drive-In Volcano
- Diamond Botanical Gardens
- Soufriere
- Pigeon Island
- Marigot Bay
- Morne Fortune
- Outdoor Adventure
Scenic Byways of St. Lucia
- Pigeon Island
- Morne Fortune
Soak up the island's northwestern beauty on a sightseeing tour that begins in Castries. Relax as you take in the sights of the capital city before visiting the Caribelle Batik for a silkscreen demonstration. Travel through Rodney Bay Village to Pigeon Island for picture-perfect photos of island neighbor Martinique.
Easy Activity
$29.95
Marigot Bay, Village & Scenic Drive
- Marigot Bay
Discover the island with ease and comfort on a three-hour motorcoach adventure. See the port city of Castries, the banana plantations of the Roseau Valle, and spectacular Marigot Bay.
Easy Activity
$44.95
Castries by Trolley Train
- Outdoor Adventure
The colorful Trolley Train rides merrily along the lively streets of St. Lucia's capital and a excellent beach photo stop. See the sights and listen to enriching commentary on this short but interesting city tour. Pause to photograph Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
Easy Activity
$44.95
Local Connections: Morne Fortune, Caribelle Batik, Rum & Marigot Bay with Distiller
- Marigot Bay
- Morne Fortune
Explore the beauty, history and culture of St. Lucia on a 3.5-hour orientation drive with photo stops, shopping for colorful batik creations and a tour of a rum distillery.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes snack
$54.95
Local Connections: Tale of the St. Lucia Banana with with Local Farmer
Journey through the pristine countryside for a hands-on experience at a local banana farm, where you'll interact with a local banana farmer, learn the process from planting to harvesting, and discover the crop's immerse benefit to the island. You'll also visit the sleepy fishing village of Anse La Raye.
Moderate Activity
$64.95
Local Connections: A Dip in Creole Traditions in St. Lucia with Restaurant Owner
- Morne Fortune
Discover St. Lucia's Creole traditions. Tour historic St. Marks, watch master craftsmen at Howelton Estate formally known as Caribelle Batik create colorful fabrics, and spice up your cooking skills at Fond Latisab Creole Park. A sampling of local delicacies, rum punch and rhythms of a band add to the fun.
Moderate Activity
$64.95
Local Connections: Lucian Fun Bus Tour with Local Personality
- Pigeon Island
With sweet Caribbean melodies playing softly in the background, you'll set off from the pier for Rodney bay passing some of the resorts and restaurants in the most popular touristic area on the island.
Moderate Activity
$64.95
Volcanic Island Experience & Mud Bath
- The Pitons
- Marigot Bay
- Morne Fortune
Get ready to get down and dirty with a mud bath in the mineral-rich volcanic waters of Sulphur Springs. Soak your entire body or apply mud facials in the hot pool at the bottom of the springs followed by a refreshing rinse under an outdoor shower.
Moderate Activity
$69.95
The Pitons, Marigot Bay, Coastal Cruise & Beach
- The Pitons
- Soufriere
- Marigot Bay
See the island's most notable landmark-the Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site-from the deck of a catamaran. Then, enjoy a swim in a secluded cove and visit Marigot Bay.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$74.95
Snorkel & Scenic Coastal Cruise
- Marigot Bay
- Outdoor Adventure
Experience some of the best snorkeling in the Eastern Caribbean at St. Lucia Marine Park. Your tour includes all equipment and a snorkeling lesson. The sparkling Caribbean Sea supplies the scenery.
Moderate Activity
$74.95
Warm Mineral Baths & Garden Tour
- Soufriere
- Outdoor Adventure
Stroll along the island's oldest Botanical Garden, and be refreshed in the warm therapeutic mineral baths built in 1700's by one of the famous French General.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$79.95
4X4 Safari Scenic Drive & Waterfall Adventure
- Morne Fortune
- Outdoor Adventure
St. Lucia's dramatic topography and tropical forests provide the perfect setting for a 4WD off-road safari. Explore the lush valley and rural roads and La Tille Falls for a swim.
Moderate Activity
$84.95
Touch the Iconic Pitons
- The Pitons
- Soufriere
Put on your comfortable hiking shoes for a trek along the Tet Paul Nature Trail, known for its lush landscape and awe-inspiring views. Then, stand under the plummeting waters of the Toraille Waterfall and let it massage your back and shoulders or take a dip in its turquoise pond.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$89.95
Rainforest Canopy Zipline Adventure & Scenic Drive
- Outdoor Adventure
Unleash your inner Tarzan! A system of pulleys and cables lets you safely fly through a beautiful section of St. Lucia's stunning tropical rainforest on a thrilling zip line adventure.
Strenuous Activity
$89.95
Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise
- Outdoor Adventure
Cruise the sparkling waters surrounding St. Lucia on a whale- and dolphin-watching voyage aboard a specially designed sightseeing boat perfect for viewing these amazing marine mammals.
Easy Activity
$99.95
Segway, Sightseeing & Beach
- Outdoor Adventure
Hop onto a Segway® and sightsee in style as you roll through the natural beauty of St. Lucia. Participate in a safety briefing then climb aboard your personal people mover and effortlessly explore the two mile nature trail of Mount Pimard. Then, enjoy fun in the sun on Reduit Beach.
Moderate Activity
$99.95
Sulphur Springs, Marigot Bay, Lunch & Shopping
- The Pitons
- Soufriere
- Marigot Bay
- Sulphur Springs Drive-In Volcano
- Morne Fortune
Delight in a full day of exploration of St. Lucia's East Coast. Visit historic estates, tour the outer-worldly landscapes of Sulphur Springs and take in views from Morne Fortune and Marigot Bay.
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$109.95
Sulphur Springs, the Pitons, Marigot Bay & Lunch
- The Pitons
- Marigot Bay
- Morne Fortune
- Sulphur Springs Drive-In Volcano
- Diamond Botanical Gardens
- Soufriere
Enjoy St. Lucia's natural beauty with a scenic drive to Soufriere. Stop at Morne Fortune fortress, visit the world's only drive-in volcano, explore Diamond Botanical Gardens, and view pretty Marigot Bay.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$109.95
Best of St. Lucia: Sulphur Springs, the Pitons, Scenic Cruise & Lunch
- The Pitons
- Soufriere
- Marigot Bay
- Morne Fortune
- Sulphur Springs Drive-In Volcano
Experience the best of St. Lucia by land and sea. Visit Sulphur Springs, the world's only drive-in volcano, and Morne Coubaril, a working plantation. Then board a catamaran to see the twin peak Pitons.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$119.95
Horseback Ride to Cas En Bas Beach & Swim
- Outdoor Adventure
Saddle up for a horseback ride through St. Lucia's breathtaking landscape. Meander along forest trails and ocean coastline, then take to the waters when you reach secluded Cas en Bas beach.
Strenuous Activity
$124.95
Rainforest Aerial Tram & Scenic Drive
- Outdoor Adventure
Experience the island from a whole different point of view. Travel 2,000 feet high into the mountains on an open-air gondola for bird's-eye views of St. Lucia's rainforest canopy.
Easy Activity
$129.95
Rainforest Aerial Tram & Canopy Zipline Adventure
- Outdoor Adventure
Enjoy St. Lucia's beautiful rainforests on two unique aerial adventures. Ride up 2,000 feet in an open-air gondola for views of the flora and fauna, then fly over the forest on a zip line course.
Strenuous Activity
$149.95
Ladera Resort, the Pitons, Catamaran, Drive & Lunch
- The Pitons
- Soufriere
- Marigot Bay
Experience luxurious Ladera, the only Caribbean resort to be rated #1 by Conde Nast Traveler©. Then, cruise into Marigot Bay aboard a catamaran for a swim and spectacular scenery. Lunch is included.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$229.95