Things to do in

Castries Quarter, Saint Lucia

This new rainforest tour package allows you to experience thrilling and exciting St. Lucia excursions without missing out on the rainforest’s rich wildlife.The innovative Ultimate Three tour package combines the up-close views of an aerial tram with the excitement of a canopy zip line tour. A professional naturalist guide will accompany you along the rainforest trails, pointing out some of the secrets of the rainforest that surrounds you. Minimum waist 45.7cm/18", Maximum hip/waist 127cm/50", Maximum weight 170 kg/ 350 lbs, Not suitable for pregnant woman or persons with back or neck injuries, Only suitable for the physically fit.

With a unique history and culture, St. Lucia has a lot to offer, so discover the island with a knowledgeable tour guide. Tour some of the best-known spots in Castries, and along the way, head to some of the places where St Lucians love to play and have fun. In less than 7 hours you will be taken to 6 major stops across the island. This comprehensive small-group tour covers key sights on St. Lucia, which makes it ideal for first-time visitors to the island. This guided tour along the west coast, normally about 5 to 7 hours, gives you a general idea of what the island looks like. See the city of Castries and original buildings in the city, such as the Castries market, which is over 100 years old. See the biggest roman catholic church on the island, which sits about 2000 persons. From Castries, head over to Morne Fortune, and to the biggest banana plantation along the way. Your next stop is a visit to the beautiful Marigot Bay, and two fishing villages, where the condition of living is different from the city. See old timber houses and how the people live, and explore part of the rainforest and the twin pitons.

Discover the spectacular underwater sights off St. Lucia on a 5-hour snorkeling trip. This volcanic Caribbean island boasts coral reefs, trenches, and caves that are home to an amazing variety of colorful fish. The snorkeling sites are literally within a stone’s throw of most of the sheltered beaches on the island’s west coast. The most popular diving sites are located within the marine reserve areas. Even if you’ve never been snorkeling, it couldn’t be easier. Just put on your mask, snorkel, and fins and you're ready for the adventure of a lifetime. You’ll have some help getting started with the Discover the Underwater World video and the Snorkeler's Field Guide. These materials will introduce you to the exciting world just beneath the waves. Preview some of the sights you’ll encounter see and learn to identify the fish. There are snorkeling tips for all levels. Dive masters and Instructors are also available to formally train you. You can even take a snorkeler certification course.

Spend 5 to 6 hours touring St Lucia on a private customized tour of the island's key sights. Get picked up at your hotel and head to soak in views of the famous Pitons, a drive-in volcano, Marigot Bay, Botanical Gardens, Morne Coubaril, and small fishing villages. Select the most important places of interest and your driver will customize your tour for you. Here are some options for first-time visitors looking to experience the island’s nature, history and culture. Delve into the rich volcanic history of St. Lucia Sulphur Springs Park, the Caribbean's only drive-in volcano. Witness the spectacular landmark of Petit Piton and Gros Piton, twin volcanic spires majestically soaring out of the sea. Explore nature's glory on Saint Lucia at Marigot Bay. Find yourself surrounded on 3 sides by steep, forested hills. View the Governor General Mansion, local fishing villages, and the largest banana plantation on the island. Marvel at waterfalls, the Botanical Gardens, Tet Paul Nature Trail, Morne Coubaril Estate, and more. Enjoy beach time, shopping, rum tasting, and refreshments.

Listen to a safety briefing while getting fitted into a snug harness and helmet. Then climb up to your first platform to kick off your cable-cruising escapade. Step to the edge, let your guide check your equipment one last time, and then take a leap into the open air. Feel your harness catch you as you start zooming past the leafy branches of gum and chestnut trees on your way to the next platform. Then change lines and do it all over again. The exciting zip line tour starts innocuously enough with a short walk through a peaceful part of the tropical rainforest, but that’s as pastoral as it gets. You get hitched up to a series of cables and zip from platform to platform high up in the tree canopy. If your adrenaline isn’t flowing then, a brisk hike to the next set of platforms will juice things up a bit before you zip safely and with a thrill to base camp.

Glide through Saint Lucia's verdant tree canopy with a knowledgeable local guide as you enjoy an aerial tram tour that offers an up-close look at the island's lush environment. Look for curious hummingbirds and leafy chestnut trees as you ride, and then head out on a self-guided nature walk. Start your tour by boarding a spacious aerial tram that cruises along quiet cables as it rises through forests of gum and chestnut trees. Listen to the chatter of birds while your rise and let your guide point out native flora and fauna, like the gripping vines of stranger ficus, and yellow-chested bananaquit birds. Enjoy sweeping views out over the island's rolling hills when you reach the top of your tram route and then take some time to wander down sun-dappled trails to explore the forest floor's rich ecosystem. Snap photos of ferns, keep your eyes peeled for fluttering hummingbirds, and wind your tour to a close with a convenient lift back to your hotel or cruise ship.

Start with a gondola ride into the thick of the Caribbean rainforest. You'll ride past colossal trees, unrelenting vines and colorful birds. Once you've reached the top, go for a short hike through the forest and reach your first zip line platform. Breathe in the cool, fresh air as you glide through the rainforest canopy, high above the city. Follow your professional guide as they you safely from platform to platform. After gliding through the air, hike back to the tram for the final descent. From the gondola, you'll catch beautiful views of the island. This new rainforest tour package allows you to experience thrilling and exciting St. Lucia excursions without missing out on the rainforest’s rich wildlife.The innovative Ultimate Three tour package combines the up-close views of an aerial tram with the excitement of a canopy zip line tour. A professional naturalist guide will accompany you along the rainforest.

Take a hike along Saint Lucia's Tet Paul Nature Trail to enjoy scenic views and lush tropical surroundings. Learn about the culture and history of Tet Paul and go swimming at Hummingbird Beach. Get picked up from your hotel and set off for a day of lush Caribbean scenery. Hike along the moderately difficult Tet Paul Nature trail. Listen to your guide to learn about Tet Paul and this area's history. Be treated to stunning views of Saint Lucia and the Caribbean sea as you walk through the greenery. At the end of your tour, stop at Hummingbird Beach, where locals come to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea. Go swimming or just sit back and relax in the Caribbean sunshine.

Be prepared to visit st.lucia's largest market,many fishing villages,sampling of our local sauces and spices,not forgetting our famous banana ketchup, the Governor General's Mansion, the Sulphur Springs,refreshing dip at Toraille waterfall or the island's largest banana plantation, among other options. Beverages provided; round-trip private transportation from your cruise port or hotel included.All tours are fully customizable to your interests and preferences.Sit back and relax in air conditioned luxury as personal tour guide makes your vacation here an '"xceptional one " as you visit st.lucia's top attractions.

It's only a 4-mile walk up and down the tree-covered symbol of Saint Lucia- that is, up a winding trail that climbs the steep, rain forest-covered slopes of a 2,619 foot volcanic mountain. Periodically, the trees give way to breathtaking vistas of the emerald-green island and the too-blue waters of the Caribbean. Guides are mandatory, but full of knowledge. The caves once used as shelters by freedom fighters of the Brigand war, brightly colored tropical birds and lush vegetation that includes giant gommiers (used to make canoes), the smaller swizzlestick tree ( used to make swizzle sticks) and "peeling tourists" - trees with flaky brown bark that looks painfully familiar to anyone who's fallen asleep on the beach without sunblock.