Planning an amazing vacation to the island of St Lucia? There are so many awesome things to do and see during your trip. Here are my top recommendations of the best tours, views, activities, and excursions in St Lucia!
1). Take a boat tour to see St Lucia’s Piton mountains
Seeing the Piton mountains in St Lucia is a must during your visit, and there’s nothing like seeing them from the comfort of a sun-drenched catamaran! Here is the best boat tour to St Lucia’s Pitons.
2). Hike to a gorgeous viewpoint over St Lucia at Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island is home to one of the most gorgeous viewpoints over St Lucia, just a short hike away to the top of a fort. However, there is plenty more to do at this national landmark, including visiting secluded beaches, enjoying local food, and learning about St Lucia’s rich history. Read more about visiting Pigeon Island in St Lucia in this blog.
3. Visit the world’s only drive-in volcano
The Soufrier Volcano, also known as Sulphur Springs, last erupted in the 1700’s, over 200 years ago! A weak spot in the crust of a collapsed volcanic crater formed, which caused the eruption. This is truly a drive-in volcano where you can tour and take in the views from the comfort of your air-conditioned vehicle. If you’re looking for a tour to the volcano, here’s one I recommend.
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4). Relax and bathe in the Sulphur Springs Mud Bath
Take a mud bath in these geothermal springs at the volcano! Get covered head to toe in mud and have the locals paint you with fun markings. This is such a fun experience!
5. Go shopping in Castries, St Lucia’s capital city
Visit Castries Market and Derek Walcott Square for a wide variety of shops and malls. Bring home some awesome souvenirs for those you love while you get a dose of day to day island life!
6. Make your own handmade chocolate bar at Howelton Estate
Visit the Howelton Estate chocolate factory and their adjoining Caribelle Batik store. You’ll be able to grind cocoa nibs yourself, add sugar and cocoa butter until you come away with your own handmade chocolate bar!
7. Go rum tasing on St Lucia
The St Lucia Distillery is the primary rum producer of rum on St Lucia and you’ll likely be able to find a tasting of their local rums on offer in your hotel or as part of a tour.
8. Attend the Friday Night Gros Islet Street Party
On Friday night, St Lucia turns into a big party! The sounds of reggae takes over the streets of Gros Islet, and locals set up stalls with a wide range of rums and BBQ meats and other street food for purchase. Also known as the Jump Up party, this weekly event is popular with locals and tourists alike. Come soak up the atmosphere! You can book this as a tour with Island Routes as well.
9. Visit Tet Paul Nature Park
To see an amazing view of the Pitons, Tet Paul provides you with this from an easy nature trail with gorgeous viewpoints along the way! A guide is included in your $10 entrance fee. The walk takes about 45 minutes give or take additional time to take photos.
10. Visit a beautiful botanical garden
Visit the six-acre award-winning Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens to marvel at a diverse range of tropical flowers and plants. The property also features a beautiful waterfall and hot mineral springs.
11. Visit the Toraille Waterfall
There are plenty of waterfalls on St Lucia, but this one is incredibly accessible and just a short wander down from the parking area! There is also a changing area if you’d like to bring a swimsuit and go for a dip.
12. Visit Marigot Bay
Visiting Marigot Bay during a trip to St Lucia is a must! Scenes from the original Dr Doolittle were filmed here. This gorgeous shore, just a bit South of Castries, is tropical perfection, with pristine water and white sand beaches. Don’t miss a visit to this beauty!
13. Take a creole cooking class in St Lucia
Taking a cooking class to learn how to cook the local creole cuisine is an awesome option! Island Routes has an awesome cooking class tour, Taste of St Lucia Cooking Class.
Tour Highlights
- Learn about local culinary traditions
- Discover the secrets of St. Lucian cooking
- Get hands on and indulge in tasty classic dishes
- Visit a traditional herb garden
- Take a stroll amidst tropical fruit trees and flowering plants
- Receive a culinary certificate from your expert island chef
14. Go for a hike on the Pitons
Hiking the Pitons is one of the absolute best things to do during a trip to St Lucia! The majestic peaks of Gros and Petit Piton dominate the Western coast os St Lucia and are truly a beautiful sight. One of the best ways to hike the Pitons is through a tour like this, since it combines transportation, meals and a guide.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic drive to the famous Gros Piton in Soufriere
- Begin your hike from 600 ft accompanied by an experienced guide
- Each guest is offered a bottled water and a walking stick before the climb
- A buffet lunch at Still Beach Restaurant is served after the climb
- Enjoy the option of swimming in the majestic Caribbean Sea afterwards
15. Relax in a spa on St Lucia
After all this hiking, partying, and swimming, relax in your hotel’s spa and book a treatment. Sandals Grande St Lucian even lets you book outdoor treatments on the beach if you’d like to further soak in the gorgeous St Lucian atmosphere.
Read up on my review of Sandals Grande St Lucian
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Looking for an amazing resort in St Lucia to stay at near Pigeon Island? I stayed at the Sandals Grande St Lucian, and I loved this resort so much!
Read up on my review of Sandals Grande St Lucian
If you’re looking for another amazing tour in St Lucia (and want to see one of St Lucia’s BEST viewpoints), you definitely need to check out Pigeon Island National Landmark.
Check out my Pigeon Island, St Lucia blog post
You need to see the Pitons during your visit to St Lucia – do it from the water with this create-your-own-adventure tour!
Read my Piton Mountains Sailing Tour blog post
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