Open-air gondolas, with a naturalist guide provide the one and only access to the upper layers of the rainforest. Ascending through the middle layer of the rain forest enjoy the fauna and flora. Descending you experience panoramic views of the northern tip of the island while viewing the top of the rainforest canopy.
The Aerial Tram Tour transports guests up and away from the heat and bustle of the lowlands to an ecological park located in the heights of St Lucia’s forest reserve. Sixteen open-air gondolas ascend noiselessly through the rainforest, offering guests a magical view of nature in its majesty – towering gommiers, impressive chatanniers, and the remarkable phenomenon of the strangler ficus, alighted upon by playful humming- birds and banana quits. An experienced Nature Interpreter will point out giant ferns and magnificent heliconia, and identify the calls and the plumage of the birdlife that makes the Caribbean Oceanic forest its home. The descent affords a bird’s eye view of the forest and a spectacular panoramic vista of the north of the island.
With much to see and listen for, the tram ride is a celebration of colour and life and a restorative re- treat guaranteed to refresh the senses. 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.
Get hitched up to a series of cables and zip from platform to platform in the tree canopy. Swing like Tarzan or Jane and if your adrenaline isn’t flowing then - rappel to the forest floor. The Adrena-line zip line tour is not for the faint of heart. The exciting 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. Go out on a limb and take the leap and swing like Tarzan.
If your adrenaline isn’t flowing then, a brisk hike to the next set of platforms will juice things up a bit before your guides hook you onto the line with descenders so you can rappel safely or with a thrill to base camp. All riggings are on a triple redundancy system so you never have to scrape your knee. 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.
Named for St. Lucia's proud symbol, the Jacquot or Amazona Versicolor parrot, the Jacquot Trail immerses hikers in the wonder of the island's best asset: NATURE. The hike affords wonderful opportunities to learn about St. Lucia's flora and fauna as an experienced Nature Interpreter guides you across ravines and creeks deeper into the mature rainforest. Experience the transformative power of nature. Hike in the heart of the rainforest amidst the mighty chatannier and the fragrant gommier, listen for the call of the parrot, and enjoy the bustling stillness of nature. Begin a gradual ascent into the mature Caribbean Oceanic forest and get up close and personal with the mighty chatannier, an impressive hardwood with expansive buttress root systems or the incredible strangler ficus which grows around the host tree in an interlocking lattice before replacing it entirely.
The hike affords wonderful opportunities to learn about St Lucia’s flora and fauna as experienced Nature Interpreters guide you across ravines and creeks deeper into the mature forest. Spot giant ferns and remarkable epiphytes, and keep your eyes peeled for the trail’s namesake and a host of other birdlife, and learn how the bountiful forest was an integral part of traditional St Lucian life, for food, medicine and materials.
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.
Our fabulous SNUBA Adventure Tour at Pigeon Island begins from a gently sloping sandy beach. The waters surrounding Pigeon Island offer a variety of tropical fish and marine life. We also have a variety of seasonal visitors including Turtles, schools of sardines and more…every dive is a new adventure! After a brief (15 minute) pre-dive orientation, that includes many useful snorkeling skills you will begin a ver comfortable and calm guided tour that will take you to a maximum depth of 20 feet. Snuba is diving at your level of comfort. If you want to cruise on the surface or descend to the depth of your choice, it is always up to you. There is no need to surface for air or to tussle with bulky equipment, just gear up and dive in! SNUBA is simply the underwater experience, done right! A tranquil combination of well-being and pleasure, discovering our beautiful marine life, one dip at a time!
Pigeon Island National Landmark is heralded as one of the most important monuments of St. Lucia’s history; it was a key factor in the battles between the French and the British over St. Lucia. The picturesque, 44 acre island reserve was originally surrounded by water but was joined to the mainland by a man-made causeway in 1972. It is also home to a variety of tropical flora, fauna and bird species.
Pigeon Island offers some of the most breathtaking photo opportunities. Bottled water is provided after your SNUBA Dive.
Sea Trek ® Adventure Helmet Diving Tour is as close as it gets to the sensations of walking in space. Under the supervision of your warm, friendly and certified Sea Trek Guides, you will take a walk on the wet” side which brings you face to face with the marvel of marine life. Our fabulous Sea Trek Adventure Helmet Diving Tour begins from a gently sloping sandy beach.
Guests are equipped with the specially designed Sea Trek helmet which sits comfortably on your shoulders. Trekkers breathe freely underwater from a continuous flow of air pumped into the back of the helmet through a hose attached to a Pod system at the surface. There are no masks, no mouthpieces, no stress and no complications. You can even wear your prescription glasses, as your entire head stays dry throughout your underwater adventure. Sea Trek is specifically for families, children up to ages 8 and up, non-divers. There is no certification necessary and swimming skills are not required. If you can walk and breathe, you can Sea Trek.
Drive to the Northern end of the Island and upon arrival at International Pony Club you'll be given a briefing and issued a protective helmet. Then, you'll be assigned a horse according to your skill and size.
Your tour will head East on a gentle pace for about the first 20 minutes through a residential area then on through the dry forest trail until you reach a beautiful secluded beach called Cas En Bas, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Those wishing to swim with their horse are assisted by the guides or swim alone.
Riding along the beach is everyone's dream and your guides will help you take photos at each picturesque spot. Enjoy 2 Hours of beach time and a delicious BBQ lunch and refreshments on the beach before heading back to the stables with fond memories.
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.
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.
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.
Come seek the green flash! It’s either in the eyes of that special someone or towards the horizon as the sun sets.
POINTS FORTS:
* Beautiful Sunset with the famous green flash
* Drinks and finger foods onboard
* Dancing and entertainment
There’s no better way to spend two hours than onboard our spacious 16th Century Replica Square Rigged Galleon, Black Magic (Maji Nwe) enjoying complimentary hors – d’oeuvres and drinks – fruit punch, rum punch, sodas, champagne and rum mixes. Listen to the sounds of local music as well as classic international hits onboard the ship as the sun dips to the west and the evening sets in. Simply enjoy the romance of the setting sun or party like there’s no tomorrow!
Spend a day out on the water off the west coast of St. Lucia! Board a replica 16th Century Galleon, Black Magic.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* See the beautiful west coast of St. Lucia
* Pitons, Soufriere, Volcano, Lunch
* Swim Stop, swing from the yard arms, walk the plank, fire the cannons
On this tour, visit Soufriere and the famous Pitons as well as a tour of waterfalls, gardens and the Sulphur Springs Volcano. After touring these top sites, head back to ship for a tasty buffet lunch on board.
After lunch, it's time to swim! Children get the opportunity to get dressed up as a “Pirate” for the day (sword, eye patch and bandana on sale onboard) and face painted. This is an exciting day for the whole family! After the tour you will be dropped off at your St. Lucia hotel.
Enjoy this private and customizable fishing tour on a fully rigged and boat! We will head out along the 3,000-foot drop off, which is no about 2 miles offshore. Once at the fishing grounds it will time to start your fishing adventure!
We strictly practice the tag and release of all Billfish though we do keep some non-billfish. In St. Lucia you can find a range of species such as Wahoo, Sail Fish, King Fish, Dorado, Blue Marlin, etc. This is a fully private and customizable tour so if you want to try something unique like snorkeling or swimming in addition to fishing this is easy to do!
Munch on complimentary snacks or sip on a beverage and hopefully catch a lot of fish!
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 relaxing private sunset cruise with family or friends. Whether you are setting sail for a romantic experience or want some family fun this is the perfect cruise for you!
HIGHLIGHTS:
* See the amazing sunset and the famous green flash!
* Free drinks and finger foods
* Music and entertainment onboard!
From Rodney Bay Marina we will set sail south toward the Capital. Take in the breathtaking views of the St Lucia coastline as the sun begin to set into the warm Caribbean waters. As the sun sets, look out for the famous green flash! The green flash is an optical phenomenon where a ray of green light shines from the sun for a few seconds before the sun sets.
With music in the background and the colors of the sunset surrounding you, grab a drink from the open bar or nibble on some finger foods. This private sunset cruise is sure to be the highlight of your St Lucia vacation!