Tours in Castries, Saint Lucia

Stunning views of St Lucia! Commences: St Lucia Duration: 8 hours   Spend the day sailing aboard a beautiful catamaran along the tropical west coast of St. Lucia. Go ashore to see the island's landmark, the Pitons, soaring over 2,000 feet (600 meters) in the air. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens and explore the natural beauty of the waterfalls before heading to the Sulphur Springs inside the Caribbean's only drive-in volcano. You'll also have time to relax, swim and snorkel in the warm tropical water.   Spend the day sailing aboard a beautiful catamaran along the tropical west coast of St. Lucia. Go ashore to see the island's landmark, the Pitons, soaring over 2,000 feet (600 meters) in the air. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens and explore the natural beauty of the waterfalls before heading to the Sulphur Springs inside the Caribbean's only drive-in volcano. You'll also have time to relax, swim and snorkel in the warm tropical water. Disembark at the magical town of Soufriere and explore two of the island's most spectacular natural attractions. View the majestic Pitons on your way to the Caribbean's only drive-in volcano, the Sulphur Springs. Head towards the Diamond Botanical Gardens to see a variety of tropical plant species on an enchanting walk in the midst of the splendor of the dazzling Diamond Waterfalls. Afterwards, a tasty Creole-styled buffet lunch awaits you at a local restaurant. Rejoin the boat for a sail up along the coastline with a stop for swimming and snorkeling. Sail into beautiful Marigot Bay where the original Dr. Doolittle movie was filmed, before returning to the dock and heading back to your North Island hotel.

Commences: St Lucia Duration: 8 hours   Explore St. Lucia by both land and sea to experience the true beauty of this island. Start with an excursion to Morne Fortune, see banana plantations, fishing villages and rich tropical vegetation before arriving at Soufriere, home of the landmark Pitons. On this St. Lucia adventure tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Sulphur Springs, Diamond Waterfalls and Botanical Gardens. After lunch, return by boat, cruising the coastline with a stop to swim and snorkel!   Explore St. Lucia by both land and sea to experience the true beauty of this island. Start with an excursion to Morne Fortune, see banana plantations, fishing villages and rich tropical vegetation before arriving at Soufriere, home of the landmark Pitons. On this St. Lucia adventure tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Sulphur Springs, Diamond Waterfalls and Botanical Gardens. After lunch, return by boat, cruising the coastline with a stop to swim and snorkel! Enjoy "the best of both worlds" as you experience the quaint and beautiful landscape of the island by coach and the spectacular coastline by boat. This excursion has been described by many as "exciting", "scenic", "informative" and "great value for money". Drive through the banana plantations, the tropical vegetation and two fishing villages on the outskirts of the rainforest. Then, descend into Soufriere, home of the beautiful and spectacular "Pitons". Visit the Sulphur Springs in the drive-in volcano and the amazing Diamond Botanical Gardens, where tropical flowers grow in profusion. Stop for lunch at "The Still", a plantation styled restaurant before joining a boat for the return journey along the island's fascinating coastline. Stop to swim or snorkel and cruise to beautiful Marigot Bay. Return to the dock where the bus will be waiting to take you back to your North Island hotel.

Flora of St Lucia Commences: St Lucia Duration: 5.5 hours   This tour is a fascinating exploration of St. Lucia and all it has to offer. You'll start by driving to the town of Soufriere to visit the famous Pitons. Continue through banana plantations, fishing villages and tropical rainforests to visit the Sulphur Springs and the Toraille Waterfalls for a quick swim. Finish this great tour of St. Lucia with a stop at the Fond Doux Estate to walk the trails of a working plantation!   This tour is a fascinating exploration of St. Lucia and all it has to offer. You'll start by driving to the town of Soufriere to visit the famous Pitons. Continue through banana plantations, fishing villages and tropical rainforests to visit the Sulphur Springs and the Toraille Waterfalls for a quick swim. Finish this great tour of St. Lucia with a stop at the Fond Doux Estate to walk the trails of a working plantation! Drive through the banana and coconut plantations, the sleepy fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries and along the island's west coast road to the magical town of Soufriere. Visit the Caribbean's only drive-in volcano with its bubbling Sulphur Springs and see the famous Pitons as they rise majestically out of the sea. Travel onwards to the Fond Doux Estate where you'll walk along meandering trails of this working plantation. Journey through a tropical fruit garden past the charming 19th century plantation great house and enjoy fresh fruit and a tropical drink. Toraille Waterfall is your next stop where white torrents of water gush 50ft (15 meters) over a hillside, cascading gloriously into a pool at the center of a beautiful garden. A nature trail leads through this natural tropical garden in a kaleidoscope of color. Enjoy a quick dip in the pool before rejoining the bus which will take you back to your North Island hotel.

Romantic colors as the sun sets in St Lucia Commences: St Lucia Duration: 2 hours   Sail the coastline of the tropical island paradise of St. Lucia, watching the sunset and sipping champagne. Let yourself be swept away by the romance and magnificence of the moment - something you have to try at least once in your life!   Sail the coastline of the tropical island paradise of St. Lucia, watching the sunset and sipping champagne. Let yourself be swept away by the romance and magnificence of the moment - something you have to try at least once in your life! Capture the magic of a tropical Caribbean landscape as you sail at dusk watching the sun set over the beautiful blue water. This is definitely the perfect way to finish an already wonderful day. Experience the unimaginable beauty of the skyline, sip champagne and savor the light hor d'oeuvres as the romance and magnificence of the evening surround you. See the spectacular"green flash" as the suns disappears beyond the horizon! You may consider taking along a sweater for the cool evening breeze. Wear comfortable low-heeled shoes.

Spectacular views over St Lucia Island Commences: Castries, Saint Lucia Duration: 8 - 10 hours   Life has its rewards and you will find many of them on the Gros Piton Nature Trail.   Life has its rewards and you will find many of them on the Gros Piton Nature Trail. Travel by coach along the scenic west coast of the island through lush tropical vegetation onto the Fond Gens Libre, "village of the free people" community, to the welcome center. From this point, you are joined by a knowledgeable guide, who will lead you along the trail which winds around the mountain at a gradual gradient. Enjoy panoramic vistas in every direction and see Petit Piton in the distance. The first half of the trail is moderate and can be enjoyed by everyone, while the second half involves a steep accent to the summit suitable to the more adventurous hiker. After a strenuous but exhilarating climb and a delightful lunch at a local Restaurant, return to the bus for the ride back to your hotel.

Deep Sea Fishing is a popular sport in St Lucia Commences: St Lucia Duration: 4 hours   The 'Catch of the Day' will become your thrill for the day! Experience the excitement of trying to hook the 'big one' from the fighting chair and imagine the tales you could tell back home! Whether you're an experienced angler or not, this tour will literally have you at the edge of your seat!   The 'Catch of the Day' will become your thrill for the day! Experience the excitement of trying to hook the 'big one' from the fighting chair and imagine the tales you could tell back home! Whether you're an experienced angler or not, this tour will literally have you at the edge of your seat! This deep sea fishing adventure off the coast of St. Lucia will give you the opportunity to catch one of the many fish who are abundant in these waters. Depending on when you plan on visiting the Caribbean, the local population of fish may include: ·         October - December: peak wahoo season ·         November - February: tuna and dolphin fish ·         February - April: excellent time to see whales, catch dolphin fish, tuna and wahoo ·         June - August: excellent time to catch billfish Other fish which are abundant in these waters are the blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, kingfish, barracuda, dorado, long bill spearfish, Spanish mackerel, cavali and snappers. All bait and equipment will be supplied, so all you need to bring is your energy! As fishing can be very tiresome, beers and sodas will be provided.

Natural Flora and Fauna of St Lucia Commences: St Lucia Duration: 4 hours   An excellent excursion for nature lovers! St. Lucia possesses a topography and ecology of stunning beauty, matched by no other location in the Caribbean. Take a short walk along a forest trail to the heart of the lush green forest to experience the tropical flora and fauna up close!   An excellent excursion for nature lovers! St. Lucia possesses a topography and ecology of stunning beauty, matched by no other location in the Caribbean. Take a short walk along a forest trail to the heart of the lush green forest to experience the tropical flora and fauna up close! A short scenic drive to the lush green forest allows you to enjoy the warmth and quaintness that sums up St. Lucia. You'll be met by an expert forestry guide who will lead you on an awe inspiring nature walk. You'll explore massive Gomier and Blue Ma Haut trees, various species of lichen as they intricately wind their way up large tree trunks, wild anthurim lilies, wild nutmeg and the seemingly endless species of flora and fauna. Savor the privilege of sharing a habitat with endemic birds like the Mangrove Cuckoo and the Black Finch as you stroll through their enchanting and natural sanctuary. There is the chance of seeing or hearing the cry of the elusive "St. Lucian Parrot" and experiencing the thrill of viewing a Boa Constrictor lying in cool indifference on a tree trunk

Land and Sea Jeep Safari Commences: Castries, Saint Lucia Duration: 8 hours   Hop on an open-back jeep for this full day St. Lucia adventure as you travel along the west coast, venturing through acres of dazzling banana plantations. Visit the 19th-century old Fond Doux Plantation and enjoy an on-site lunch before joining a catamaran cruise for your relaxing return along the island’s beautiful coastline. Enjoy "the best of both worlds" as you experience the quaint and beautiful landscape of St. Lucia by jeep and the spectacular coastal views by boat!   Hop on an open-back jeep for this full day St. Lucia adventure as you travel along the west coast, venturing through acres of dazzling banana plantations. Visit the 19th-century old Fond Doux Plantation and enjoy an on-site lunch before joining a catamaran cruise for your relaxing return along the island’s beautiful coastline. Enjoy "the best of both worlds" as you experience the quaint and beautiful landscape of St. Lucia by jeep and the spectacular coastal views by boat! You'll journey along the west coast of St. Lucia through banana plantations, two fishing villages and along the winding and picturesque tropical countryside to the town of Soufriere. See the Pitons, spectacular twin peaks rising majestically out of the sea. Visit the 19th-century old Fond Doux Plantation and walk along trails of beautiful tropical flora to a local copra house. Here, you'll see how coconut is dried before it is sent on to be processed into oil, margarine and soap. Taste the locally grown cocoa pods and see how they are sun-dried before being shipped out to be processed and served as delicious chocolate bars. Enjoy an on-site lunch and hop on a catamaran for your relaxing return along the island’s beautiful coastline. Stop for a swim before cruising through spectacular Marigot Bay and returning to dock where your jeep will be waiting to take you back to your Castries hotel.

Shop for local St Lucian crafts! Commences: St Lucia Duration: 4 hours   There's a little bit of something for everyone in St. Lucia and this shopping tour will prove exactly that. From the finest timepieces, china, crystal and jewelry, this island has local shopping attractions galore. Visit the duty free Seraphine Center for a wide variety of souvenirs at reasonable prices!   There's a little bit of something for everyone in St. Lucia and this shopping tour will prove exactly that. From the finest timepieces, china, crystal and jewelry, this island has local shopping attractions galore. Visit the duty free Seraphine Center for a wide variety of souvenirs at reasonable prices! Choose from a wide variety of shops including Colombian Emeralds and Harry Edwards for fine jewelry, Clear Blue for silver jewelry and local art pottery by a renowned St. Lucian artist. There are twenty eight other stores offering fine merchandise from which to choose. You'll have the opportunity to browse the craft market where you can shop for local crafts made exclusively in St. Lucia. Then onto Caribelle Batik, renowned for its colorful batik prints and beautiful silk clothing. This stop is a delight in itself! Your final stop is The Gablewoods Shopping Mall with its supermarket, liquor store, bookstore and a selection of other shops and boutiques. Don't forget to take along passports and airline tickets for duty free purchases

Friendly staff in St Lucia! Commences: St Lucia Duration: Varies   To make the most of your vacation, be sure to book round trip airport transfers and save both time and money! Get to and from your hotel comfortably and with the minimum of fuss and stress. Skip those long airport lines and head straight to your St. Lucian hotel!   To make the most of your vacation, be sure to book round trip airport transfers and save both time and money! Get to and from your hotel comfortably and with the minimum of fuss and stress. Skip those long airport lines and head straight to your St. Lucian hotel! You'll be met at the airport and be taken directly to you hotel in St. Lucia. An English-speaking representative will greet you when you clear airport customs and your vacation can start! Arrival Information - you must include the following flight and hotel details in the 'Special Requirements' box: ·         Airline ·         Flight Number ·         Departing City ·         Arrival City ·         Arrival Time ·         Hotel Name and Address Departure Information - For your return journey, you will be met at your hotel and taken directly to George F. L. Charles Airport for your departure flight. At time of booking, you must advise the following information: ·         Airline ·         Flight Number ·         Departing City ·         Arrival City ·         Departure Time ·         Hotel Name and Address Hotel Zones: ·         Zone A, B, D - Hotels in North Island, Castries ·         Zone C - Hotels in Marigot ·         Zone E, F, G - Hotels in Soufriere ·         Zone H - Hotels in Vieux Fort For a complete list of hotels and their zones, please click on the View Map icon.

Travel in comfort to your St Lucia hotel! Commences: St Lucia Duration: Varies   To make the most of your vacation, be sure to book round trip airport transfers and save both time and money! Get to and from your hotel comfortably and with the minimum of fuss and stress. Skip those long airport lines and head straight to your St. Lucian hotel!   To make the most of your vacation, be sure to book round trip airport transfers and save both time and money! Get to and from your hotel comfortably and with the minimum of fuss and stress. Skip those long airport lines and head straight to your St. Lucian hotel! You'll be met at the airport and be taken directly to you hotel in St. Lucia. An English-speaking representative will greet you when you clear airport customs and your vacation can start!