A wonderful opportunity to visit and explore the small but lively capital city of Castries whether you want to go shopping or not. Hunt for handicraft at the local craft market. Visit Caribelle Batik renowned for its colorful and beautiful silk prints and souvenir items. Stop at a local supermarket before going onto Duty Free Pointe Seraphine with an array of boutiques offering an extensive assortment of merchandise.
Combine the relaxing Aerial Tram ride, with a short and rugged hike and a zip line course high up in the canopy of the majestic rainforest trees. A trial zip line at base camp and a short training session prepare the intrepid for the day’s adventure. The Tour begins with a gondola ride into the thick of the Caribbean Oceanic forest past ancient trees, persistent vines and animated birdlife. At top station disembark for a short hike on a trail which wends its way through the magnificent mature forest, past some impressive buttress root systems and to the first zip-line platform.
Experience the thrill of gliding through the tree canopy high above the bustle of the city, in the cool verdant air of the forest. Knowledgeable guides take you through the paces as you zip from platform to platform suspended in the sturdy trunks of these stoic trees. Hike a short distance to meet the tram for the final descent. Suspended above the forest canopy with commanding views of the island, the gondolas deliver thrill seekers safely to base camp. The Castries Waterworks reserve at the La Sourciere Mountain is home to Rain Forest Sky Rides, St Lucia’s premiere eco-adventure company, just half an hour’s drive from port Castries and the island’s major hotels.
You will be picked up at your St Lucia hotel by bus and taken on a guided historical tour along the west coast of St Lucia. Along the way you will see working banana plantations and Marigot Bay - home to mega yachts and a location for many movies. Additionally you will pass the local fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries before coming to Soufriere, home of the Majestic Pitons. In Soufriere you will enjoy the Diamond Botanical Gardens, a drive-in volcano where you can get a guided tour and enjoy the therapeutic mud baths.
Following these sites you will visit the Morne Coubaril Estate, an 18th-century plantation for a fresh local buffet lunch. You will then head down to the Soufriere docks where you will board a spacious catamaran, which will take you to a bay ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Before returning to the Rodney Bay Marina you will get a chance to see Marigot Bay once more, this time from the water! At the end of your tour you will be returned to your hotel or cruise ship.
The all new Soufriere Hotwire features spectacular views of St. Lucia’s famous Pitons and the historical town of Soufriere. An air-conditioned shuttle takes you on a guided tour through the capital, Castries,along the scenic west coast through the fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries. On arrival in Soufriere, you will be taken to Morne Coubaril Estate for your hotwire ride and working plantation tour.
After an exhilarating zip line experience, relax to a Creole lunch within the grounds of the original Plantation House. On your journey back to your hotel, enjoy great photo opportunities, including the Pitons, fishing villages and beautiful Marigot Bay.
A pleasant walk along a forest trail, home of numerous birds, butterflies and amazing beautiful tropical flora and fauna.
Enjoy spectacular scenery, as you taste a variety of fresh fruits. Visit an authentic Creole kitchen and taste famous island delicacies made right there. See, smell, touch and learn about our way of life in by gone days.
Leave with fond memories of a popular island experience that cannot be duplicated.
Capture the magic of a tropical sunset as you cruise out to sea aboard a beautiful catamaran. Drinks, light hors d’oeuvres, the beauty of the skyline, cool evening breezes , the romance and magnificence of the evening surrounds you. Glimpse the elusive “Green Flash” of the sun slowly sinking beyond the horizon.
Sail down the West Coast and capture on film the famous Pitons as they rise majestically out of the sea and visit the bubbling Drive-In Volcano as you learn how our island was formed. Relive the tradition and culture at the Morne Coubaril Estate, an original 18th Century working plantation. See how cocoa and coffee are made and enjoy our delicious buffet lunch. Top it all off with a swim or relax in the sun at one of St. Lucia’s protected bays. Keep your cameras handy for a perfect photo opportunity as you sail through picturesque Marigot Bay. Then brush up on your dance steps with our guides and crew as they teach you the latest island steps. Don’t miss this chance to see and do “Tout Bagay” – a little bit of everything.
Ziplining is the ultimate add-on to the popular Soufriere excursion, offering an upbeat and fun activity to heighten the excitement of a bundle-filled eco-tour. It combines the adrenaline rush of zipping under the sheer Petit Piton, with elevated views of the historic town of Soufriere and the Caribbean Sea.Available for an extracharge.
Experience the lush beauty of Soufriere mounted on your noble steed. Ride up hilltops to panoramic views of Petit Piton, Soufriere town and the Volcano (Available for an extracharge). Then enjoy a complimentary coconut or water before travelling back through time on the 18th century cocoa estate. View the authentic traditional village settings and the processes for producing sugar, cocoa and coconut products.
Enjoy a private tour of the west coast of St. Lucia on board a comfortable Bertram powerboat. On this sightseeing cruise you will see the famous Pitons, Marigot Bay, Castries and many other great sites along the west coast.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* See the beautiful west coast of St. Lucia
* Swim/Snorkel Stop
* Marigot Bay, Soufriere, Pitons, Beaches
On this full-day boat trip you will have drinks onboard. You can also stop for a short swim at one of the beautiful St Lucia beaches where you also have the option to snorkel and be one with the underworld! Enjoy amazing personalized service including an open bar and hotel pickup and drop-off!
Enjoy a quaint and scenic drive to the forest reserve. Walk amidst massive towering trees, and a magical array of beautiful flora and fauna. Explore this enchanting and natural habitat with it’s stunningly beautiful tropical and endemic birds. Experience the thrill of seeing a Boa Constrictor lying on a distant tree trunk as your guide walks through this wildlife sanctuary with you.
Santa Lucía es hogar de numerosas especies endémicas y de algunas de las aves más interesantes de la región. Disfruta de un tour por la reserva forestal Castries Waterworks y observa el comportamiento de muchas de ellas.
DESTACAMOS:
* Contempla hasta 5 especies de aves endémicas
* Guía-intérprete experto en naturaleza
* Caminata en la reserva forestal Castries Waterworks
La caminata con observación de aves está diseñada para todo el mundo, tanto expertos como aficionados puntuales, y comienza justo después del amanecer para garantizar mejores avistamientos. Un guía-intérprete experto en naturaleza te acompañará a través del bosque señalándote el vuelo de las aves, así que ¡mantén tus ojos bien abiertos!
Admira los movimientos de la amazona versicolor, un símbolo nacional de Santa Lucía que hace de este bosque su hogar. En el aire, sin embargo, no hay nada más magnífico que el turpial de Santa Lucía, con manchas naranjas y amarillas que contrastan con su plumaje negro. Además, podrás observar tres variedades de colibrí, plataneros y grallinas. Todos ellos animan el dosel arbóreo.
La caminata es moderada, con un ascenso progresivo y hay puntos de descanso en el camino.