Top Castries Half-day Tours

This comprehensive small-group tour covers key sights on St. Lucia; it's ideal for first-time visitors to the island. Get picked up at your hotel or cruise-ship port then head to the Tet Paul Nature Trail for views of the famous Pitons, volcanic spires that rise from the sea. Other stops include a drive-in volcano, Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens, and small fishing villages. You are returned to your pick-up point at the end of the tour.

Visit St. Lucia Distillers for a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting on this excursion from Castries. Learn about how sugarcane is turned into rum from your local tour guide, then enjoy tasting some of the over 25 rums that the distillery produces, including treats like white rum and flavored rum creams. On the round-trip drive (offered from select hotels,) enjoy views of Marigot Bay and the area's verdant banana plantations.

Ride an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) through lush tropical forest during this 3-hour adventure in St Lucia. Following your ATV guide, get spectacular views as you ride down nature trails through rural farming communities, plantations and past historical sites. See Grande Anse Beach and the rugged Atlantic coast with a small group of other participants; this tour is limited to eleven people to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

Efficiently visit some of the most popular shopping areas on St. Lucia accompanied by a shopping consultant. Choose from taking a comfortable, air-conditioned bus to Castries or Rodney Bay. Whichever you select, receive a coupon book filled with discounts and free gifts you can redeem at the various shops and markets. The highlight of the tour is a stop at the chocolate and coconut oil shop on Howelton Estate. You are returned to your north-side hotel at the end of the excursion.

Get to know St Lucia by land and sea during this 8-hour jeep safari tour of the island's west coast. With your guide and tour group, depart from Rodney Bay Marina in Gros Islet and take a guided tour by land, passing fishing villages, banana plantations and the majestic Pitons before reaching Sourfriere. Explore the Diamond Botanical Gardens and a drive-in volcano, then board a catamaran bound for Rodney Bay. Along the way, stop in a protected bay for swimming and snorkeling. Round-trip transportation from St Lucia hotels and lunch at Morne Coubaril Estate are included.

Visit the attractions of Soufriere on this sightseeing tour that takes you from the St. Lucia rainforest to a drive-in volcano. Travel along the west coast of the island, enjoy views of the twin Pitons, stop for photos of Marigot Bay, see a plantation and fishing villages, have the chance to take a mud bath at Sulphur Springs, go swimming at a waterfall, and more.

We are Covid certified by the Ministry of Tourism to operate tours. Cruise down the beautiful west coast of St Lucia in a private speedboat to Soufriere and the Pitons on this half day 4 hour tour.  Choose between our luxury 31' white powerboat "Israel King II" (12 persons max) or our orange Pirogue speedboat "Israel King" (10 persons max). Pick up is from the cruise ship port in Castries, Rodney Bay Marina or from your hotel if it has a dock, at 9am for a morning tour or 1pm for an afternoon tour, returning at 1pm or 5pm respectively.  All tours are private and customised to each group, allowing for maximum flexibility. Enjoy scenic views as you cruise down the coast. Once in Soufriere choose to snorkel and swim at the beautiful snorkel sites and beaches by the Pitons. On the return we make a stop in beautiful Marigot Bay. Both the captain, and the friendly crew will give you a personal tour to remember!

Swim, slide and surf at Splash Island Water Park on the northwest coast of St Lucia. This activity for kids, families and adults includes access to the obstacle course-style activities and splash pools that are staffed by a team of certified lifeguards. Choose from a range of packages, some of which include lunch. Visitors must be 6 years old; life vests are provided for all visitors.

Your day begins being greeted by your tour guide at your resort. Take a scenic drive with us down the east coast of the island with much to see and learn along the way to our destination; Dennery. Turn off the main road and this is where the fun begins. Guests get the chance to experience a drive into the Dennery Rainforest where our first activity is hidden; Ziplining! Before gearing up for the exhilarating 12 zip-lines, take a walk through a green house and experience some botanical beauties. We finally get the adrenaline pumping and complete the 12 zip-lines through the rainforest. After the ziplines, the tour continues to the Dennery Waterfall. Your guide takes you through a short hike to the falls for picture opportunities and a chance to cool off. Leave the falls feeling refreshed and relaxed while your driver takes you to a popular cliff top view point for snacks and cold beverages and rum punch. The perfect way to end the day!

Explore St Lucia's rainforest via aerial tram and zipline. During this half-day eco-adventure, enjoy a guided nature tour that allows a bird's eye view of the lush tropical forest. Then clip into a harness to zoom through a 10-zipline canopy tour and enjoy a hike through the rainforest accompanied by an expert adventure guide. 

Hiking the Pitons is a great way to see more of St. Lucia off the beach. With a guide, you'll pass by villages and a 200-year-old town before starting the trek up the mountain. This is a moderate to strenuous hike that takes about four hours. You'll be rewarded with views of the island and Caribbean Sea.

Explore the landmarks and attractions of St Lucia at your own pace on this 6-hour private tour. With your friendly local guide, customize your itinerary to include highlights and landmarks that are of interest to you, whether that includes cultural, architectural, natural or historical attractions. Stops can include Morne Fortune, Fort Charlotte, Sulphur Springs Volcano and Diamond Botanical Gardens. Round-trip transportation from local hotels or the Castries cruise port is included.

On this small-group tour you travel by minibus from Castries to Soufriere on the west coast of St. Lucia. Let a professional driver navigate the hilly island roads while you sit back, relax, and take in the sights. Get picked up at your hotel or cruise ship and then set out to the Morne viewpoint and Marigot Bay. Other stops include the botanical gardens chance to sample fresh cassava bread, and a viewpoint above Soufriere to snap photos of the famous Pitons.

Enjoy a scenic drive to the town of Soufriere on this half-day tour in St. Lucia. Wind through traditional Caribbean fishing villages, tropical rain forest, and banana plantations along the way to the charming town. Once there, admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed twin Pitons, visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens, and the Sulphur Springs. Round-trip transportation from most North Island hotels is included. 

Dive into local culture and experience a street party in St. Lucia. This evening dance party at Gros Islet features local rum and beer, plus authentic food like freshly caught fish, lobster, conch, barbecued meats, and more, all of which is available for purchase. The shuttle returns to the hotels at midnight, but there are options available if you want to stay longer.

For those who like to add a bit of adventure to their vacations, this bike and beach tour of St. Lucia is a great option. Spend time in the great outdoors and make your way past key landmarks like Gros Islet Market and Pigeon Island; zip through rainforests and across varied terrain for a thrilling adventure. End the tour with light snacks and a dip in the Caribbean Sea.

Walk through St Lucia's beautiful rainforest on this 4-hour guided nature tour. Explore the island's unique ecology and topography on foot, learning about its distinct flora and fauna from your forestry guide. View animals like the boa constrictor and hear the cries of the St. Lucian parrot and the mangrove cuckoo. Round-trip transportation from hotels on the north side of the island is included.

Experience St. Lucia with a Scenic Drive to Soufriere Bay, Waterfalls, Hot Mineral Pool Mud Baths, view the Pitons, Banana Plantation, and relax on Vigie Beach!

Explore St Lucia's lush landscape by bike, on foot, and aboard an open-air, off-road vehicle. Depart from the North Island on a half-day tour to discover St Lucia's tropical eastern interior. Grab a mountain bike and set out along forest trails toward scenic Sault Falls, where you have ample time to hike, soak in the cascades' waters and snack on island fruit. Later, reboard the open-air transport for a ride back to your hotel.

This exciting feature begins at your location point (hotel or cruise terminal). Our journey will take us through the town of Castries and its environs where your knowledgeable and friendly guide will point out various landmarks. We will then head to Roseau Valley where our rum tasting adventure truly begins. At the guided distillery tour you will learn about the history and processes behind our local rum production. The tour culminates in a tasting of various rums/spirits. After we head to Marigot Bay, a scenic village with beautiful sea views for some fresh air and photo opportunities. The Distillery was founded by Denis Barnard and produced rum until 1972 when St. Lucia Distillerswas formed out of the merging of the Dennerydistillery and the Roseau Distillery. This history with line drawings is represented on the label and outer box of the brand.

This tour is completely private it is just you and your driver/tour guide and it can be customized to anything in the area. Entrance fees is paid by you to every where necessary. This tour was specially made for persons who can not handle all the windy roads and the long driving but still want to have a local experience of what the Island has to offer with all its history and scenic areas with beach time. You ca enjoy our lovely beaches, beautiful garden areas like stony hill with lovely views, Lucians Country House where it is a little hiking area of a mini forest getting to see our wildlife and learning about our different plants and how we do things locally. Getting elevated views of different places also hiking of legion Island which is an old fort area.

This half day experience tour is all encompassing combining nature, history, adventure and warm Caribbean Sun. The perfect way to spend your morning with an amazing panoramic view! You have to see it to believe it! Join us on this short hike where you too can experience Saint Lucia's beauty. From the top, her beauty can be marveled with breathtaking views of Gros Islet and its environs. After we take it to the beach for some complimentary refreshments while dipping in the Caribbean Sea. All entrance fees and taxes are included. Round trip transportation included from travelers in the north of the island. Snacks and beverages provided.

Experience St. Lucia with a Scenic Drive to Soufriere Bay, With Snorkeling, Waterfalls, Hot Mineral Pool Mudbaths, and the St. Lucia Fish Market!

Experience St. Lucia with a Scenic Drive to Soufriere Bay, Waterfalls, Hot Mineral Pool Mudbaths, and the St. Lucia Fish Market! The ultimate honeymoon experience; explore St. Lucia with your significant other.