Saint Luca is a tropical paradise waiting to be explored. Let her natural beauty inspire you from the iconic Piton Mountains and lush rainforests to her gorgeous beaches and idyllic bays. More than just a sun, sea and sand destination, Saint Lucia boasts an abundance of activities perfect for those seeking adventure, culture, romance or relaxation.
Equal parts beauty and mystique, Saint Lucia captivates anyone who sets foot on her coastline. Always evocative, she welcomes visitors with her soothing waves, warm beaches, and hospitable people. The only sovereign nation to be named for a woman, the island personifies adventure and inspiration. Her visitors invariably find themselves reluctant to leave and eager to return.
St Lucia
Splash Island Water Park
St Lucia
Choose from snorkelling, diving and sailing to hiking, zip-lining, Segway tours, cocoa plantation tours, creole cooking classes and so much more. With warm weather all year round and an even warmer welcome from the friendly, local people, create great memories with your loved ones that will last a lifetime.
Marigot Bay, St Lucia
Toraille Waterfall, St Lucia
A mile or so inland from Soufrière Harbor and a stone’s throw from the main road through Fond St. Jacques, Toraille Waterfall cascades over a cliff and down about 50 feet to a pool where you can take a refreshing plunge or let the falling water massage your back and shoulders. A nature trail leads through the surrounding lush tropical gardens. Changing rooms are nearby.
Each side of every pathway that cuts through Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens in Soufrière bursts with tropical flowers—pink, purple, red, yellow, orange, blue—and a staggering amount of greenery. The gardens are part of a 2,000-acre land grant presented by French king Louis XVI in 1713. Eventually, you reach Diamond Falls, where the mineral-rich cascade has caused the underlying rock to sparkle like diamonds. Peace, quiet, beauty, and “floribunda”…a very nice afternoon break.
Botanical Garden, St Lucia
Sailing in St Lucia
The most enjoyable way to get from the north to St. Lucia’s fascinating natural attractions in Soufrière is by sea. Catamaran excursions depart from Rodney Bay Marina and Capella Marina in Marigot Bay for the magnificent sail south to Soufrière Bay. The sailing excursion includes visits to the drive-in volcano, botanical garden, and lunch at a historic plantation. The Pitons are always in view. There’s a snorkeling stop on the return sail and a quick pass through Marigot Bay. It’s a “don’t-miss” experience.
Hiking in St Lucia
St. Lucia’s rainforest covers more than 19,000 acres of the island. A strenuous hike into Edmund Forest Reserve, accessible from Fond St. Jacques just east of Soufrière, will take three or four hours; the reward is a close-up view of exotic flowers and plants, and distant views of mountains, valleys, and the sea. Closer to Castries, the mile-long trail through Barre de l’Isle Forest Reserve is an easy hike with similar spectacular views. For either hike, you’ll need the permission of the Forestry Department and a guide.
The Pitons, a World Heritage Site, are the iconic symbols of St. Lucia. The view from the top of Gros Piton (2,619 feet) is breathtaking, and getting there is half the fun. More of a hike than a “climb,” yet still strenuous, it takes about two hours on average to reach the summit. You’ll need permission from the Forestry Department and a guide, who will lead you safely along the trail while explaining some local history, geology, and botany.
Famous Piton, St Lucia
Vibrant Reefs in St Lucia
The coastal waters around the Pitons and north to Anse Cochon are protected as Marine Reserve areas and, as such, are excellent places for scuba divers to explore reefs, walls, and wrecks. Dive St. Lucia, in Rodney Bay, is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, full-service facility with classrooms, a training pool, and a pair of snazzy, 30-passenger dive boats. Several large resorts also have onsite dive shops that offer day trips, courses, and certification.
December to April is the high season and the coolest, driest time of year, with an average daily maximum temperature of around 28.5°C.
St Lucia is reachable with many international carriers flying daily.
As St Lucia is a relatively small island, getting around the island is fairly convenient. Though the public transportation is sparse (check with your hotel for schedules and rates), taxis are available to get you wherever you need at reasonable prices.
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