The Eastern Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia is home to the Piton mountains, volcanic beaches, dive worthy reefs, luxury resorts and fishing villages. Castries its capital city is a popular cruise port.
Saint Lucia is known for its stunning scenery, lush rainforests, and unique wildlife. There are many things to see and do on the island, you can check out a few below.
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Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
St Lucia Highlights Tour
Explore the landmarks and attractions of St Lucia at your own pace on this 6-hour private tour. With your friendly local guide, customize your itinerary to include highlights and landmarks that are of interest to you, whether that includes cultural, architectural, natural or historical attractions. Stops can include Morne Fortune, Fort Charlotte, Sulphur Springs Volcano and Diamond Botanical Gardens. Round-trip transportation is included.
Duration
6 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am
Price
$76 per person
Alternative
Historical 18th Century Estate Tour with Coconut Tasting - $11 per person
Castries City Walking Tour - $35 per person
Guided City Architecture and Castries Market Tour - $50 per person
St Lucia Castries to Pitons Tour - $70 per person
Land and Sea Tour - $115 per person
Helicopter Island Tour - $264 per person
Project Chocolat the Tree to Bar
Immerse yourself in a unique Tree to Bar or Bean to Bar chocolate experience from a chocolatier and cacao grower. Plunge into the rainforest for a tour of the cacao groves and learn how to graft a tree before hand-crafting your very own chocolate bar on our Tree to Bar experience. Taste cacao pulp from a freshly-cut pod and learn from the experts what it takes to transform roasted cacao beans into your very own chocolate bar on our Bean to Bar experience.
Duration
1 - 3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am and 1 pm
Price
$124 per person
Alternative
Private Chocolate Making Class - $50 per person
Food Tour - Taste of St.Lucia - $55 per person
Rum Distillery Tour with Tasting - $60 per person
Project Chocolat Bean to Bar Experience - $69 per person
St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour - $70 per person
Rodney Bay Food Tour - $74 per person
Flavors of St Lucia Cooking Experience - $115 per person
Luxury Beachfront Picnic - $125 per person
Friday Night Street Party
This is an opportunity to experience a truly authentic St. Lucian Dining and party experience while enjoying the freshest seafood available on the island. Round-trip transportation is included.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Fridays at 7 pm
Price
$33 per person
Alternative
Bar Hop Experience - $59 per person
Day Trip to Pigeon Island
Discover the Pigeon Island Landmark during this tour departing from Port Castries. With your local tour guide, visit the Interpretation Center, which gives a brief overview of the area's history, then walk around the military barracks and museum. Head down to the 2 beaches to relax with Caribbean Sea lapping at the shore, or get sweating with 2 moderate/difficult hiking trails. Snacks, beverages and round-trip transportation from Port Castries are included.
Duration
4 - 5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:30 am
Price
$80 per person
Alternative
Coastal Bike Tour to Pigeon Island - $77 per person
Soufriere Private Tour
Discover the best that St. Lucia and Soufriere have to offer on a half-day sightseeing excursion. Alongside a private guide, visit the island’s top landmarks including the Pitons twin peaks where you can drive through the volcano and visit the natural mud baths to cure your ailments. You also make a stop at Toraille Waterfall for a refreshing dip in the pristine waters. Round-trip transportation is included.
Duration
5 - 6 hours
Availability
Everyday from 10 am - 8 pm
Price
$75 per person
Alternative
Soufriere Tour - $77 per person
Sulphur Springs, Diamond Botanical Gardens & Waterfalls - $85 per person
Mud Bath, Waterfall and Beach-Break Tour - $88 per person
Diamond Mineral Baths, Mud Baths & Waterfall Adventure - $159 per person
Snorkeling Adventure
Enjoy some of the finest snorkeling in the Caribbean on a 5-hour St. Lucia adventure! Because St. Lucia is volcanic in nature it features spectacular coral reefs, trenches, caverns, and walls and a vast array of spectacularly colorful fish. Round-trip transportation is included.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 9:30 am
Price
$75 per person
Alternative
Splash Island Water Park - $40 per person
SNUBA Adventure - $112 per person
SeaTrek Adventure - $118 per person
Speedboat and Power Snorkel - $229 per person
Beginner Scuba Diving Tour
Learn to dive in St. Lucia and explore one of the most pristine marine reserve areas in the Caribbean. Non-certified divers learn from instructors and dive masters and have the chance to enjoy the diverse life of the coral reefs on this 5-hour activity.
Duration
5 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 9 am
Price
$130 per person
Alternative
Certified Scuba Diving Tour - $96 per person
Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Take a break from the beach and spend a day on the water searching for wildlife on this half-day excursion. After boarding your spacious vessel, sail out to sea in search of humpback, sperm, and pilot whales as well as spinner, spotted, Fraser, and common dolphins. A marine expert also informs you of the behaviors and habits of the marine mammals while you sail.
Duration
3.5 hours
Availability
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 am
Price
$65 per person
Champagne Sunset Sail
Watch the sunset from the deck of a spacious catamaran during this evening St. Lucia cruise. Hosted by a friendly, welcoming captain and crew, spend 2 hours cruising up the West Coast of St. Lucia with unlimited drinks from the open bar. Munch on complimentary snacks and groove to music from the onboard sound system while you watch the sun sink below the horizon. Round-trip transportation is included.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Fridays at 5 pm
Price
$75 per person
Alternative
Sunset Party Cruise - $85 per person
Full-Day Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling - $145 per person
Hands on Sailing Tour in Rodney Bay - $150 per person
Private 2-Hour Open Bar Catamaran Sunset Cruise - $1,285 per group of 8
Private 3-Hour Open Bar Catamaran Sunset Cruise - $1,510 per group of 8
Coastal and River Kayaking Adventure at Marigot Bay
Roseau river rafting experience offers guests the opportunity to glide along one of St. Lucia’s largest and longest waterways. Along the journey birds, butterflies and all of the tropic’s treasures captivate your soul, in the most idyllic rainforest setting. Your personal guide will lavish you with the unique and rich history of the overflow of the islands main water catchment. Fruits and vegetables decorate the farms along the river bank but the mangroves will mesmerize with its state of divinity. You could sample fresh fruit from sugar cane to coconut water during the ride, or even a creole bread from Carl’s special homemade recipe on the river bank.
Duration
1.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
Price
$95 per person
Alternative
Kayaking Adventure at Savannes Bay - $60 per person
Coastal and River Kayaking Adventure at Marigot Bay - $75 per person
Clear-Bottom Kayaking Excursion - $109 per person
Private Beach Horseback Ride
Explore the sandy beaches and stunning coastal scenery of St Lucia on horseback. This 2-hour horseback ride can be adapted to match your group’s riding ability. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of Anse La Voute, Cas En Bas, and Lapis Bay; jump off to take a swim alongside your horse; or for more experienced riders, enjoy a canter along the beach.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 9 am
Price
$99 per person
Alternative
Private Advanced Horseback Beach Ride - $119 per person
Private Beach Picnic Horseback Ride - $129 per person
East Coast Horseback Riding & Waterfall Excursion - $160 per person
Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari
Venture along the west coast of Saint Lucia on this rain forest safari from Gros Islet. Board your 4x4 vehicle and drive through fruit plantations and lush forests as you make your way to Anse La Raye. Here, you find the Venus Estate Waterfall, where you can swim in the refreshing pools, take photos of the cascades, or simply relax. Round-trip transportation is included.
Duration
6 hours
Availability
Everyday at 7:20 am
Price
$67 per person
Alternative
Gros Piton Hike St. Lucia - $40 per person
Jacquot Trail Hike - $55 per person
Mount Pimard Hike - $60 per person
Tet Paul Nature Trail - $80 per person
Segway Nature Trail - $94 per person
Jeep & Zipline Adventure - $165 per person
ATV Tour
Ride an ATV through lush tropical forest during this adventure in St Lucia. Following your ATV guide, get spectacular views as you ride down nature trails through rural farming communities, plantations and past historical sites. See Grande Anse Beach and the rugged Atlantic coast with a small group of other participants, which ensures personalized attention from your guide.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Price
$108 per person
Alternative
Rainforest Cycling Adventure - $67 per person
Segway Nature Trail Experience - $94 per person
Extreme Outback Tour - $97 per person
Beaches and Backroads Tour by Electric Big-Wheel Scooter - $99 per person
Dune Buggy & Zipline Adventure - $216 per person
Rainforest Zipline Canopy Tour
Zoom through the forest canopy during this zipline adventure in St. Lucia. Rainforest Adventures features a triple-redundancy cable system to guarantee your comfort and safety. No experience necessary, all equipment provided. Round-trip transportation is included.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:30 am
Price
Starting from $75 per person
Alternative
Morne Coubaril Estate Zipline Experience - $77 per person
Rainforest Adventures Aerial Tram Tour - $85 per person
Aerial Tram, Zipline and Hiking Tour - $95 per person
Zipline, Rum, Lunch & Chocolate Tasting Tour - $115 per person
Calabash Workshop
Get your creative juices flowing during this excellent day activity. Leave the memorable interactive class with a handcrafted bowl of your own. Carved from the native Calabash fruit, learn about the traditional carving techniques, and enjoy the opportunity to talk to a local about life on the island. No prior experience is required, simply turn up and enjoy yourself.
Duration
1.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 10 am and 4 pm
Price
$28 per person
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