- Tour code
LCASHO01
- Start
Designated Starting Point
- End
Designated Ending Point
- Min. age
16 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Classic
- Trip pace
Active
- Language
English
Much of St Lucia's best scenery lies between its west-coast fishing villages and Soufrière, and this 6.5-hour tour covers it by vehicle and by boat.
Ashore, you'll stop in Anse La Raye and Canaries, visit Sulphur Springs, the island's drive-in volcano, and soak in its warm mineral mud, then swim under Toraille Waterfall and pause for photos of the Pitons.
On the water, you'll snorkel, look into a bat cave and pass the villages along the coast, finishing with a swim at Jalousie Beach beneath the Pitons.
A St Lucian lunch overlooking Soufrière Bay is included, along with pickup and drop-off, so there's nothing to organize but your swimsuit.
Why This Journey
Soufrière is St Lucia's most famous corner, but reaching it from the north means a long, winding drive. Splitting the day between road and sea gives you the villages, the volcano and the waterfall, plus a beach swim under the Pitons, without spending it all in a vehicle.
It suits first-time visitors who want to see the island's signature sights in one go, including cruise passengers, since pickup covers hotels and the cruise port.
Good to Know
The tour lasts about 6 hours and 30 minutes, with pickup from your hotel or cruise port. Lunch is included. Bring swimwear for the mud baths, waterfall and snorkeling.
What you will see and do
Soak in the warm mud baths at Sulphur Springs, the drive-in volcano
Snorkel the coastline and visit a bat cave by boat
Swim at Toraille Waterfall and take in the Pitons
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
Max 16 travellers per group
Group transportation
Transfers to and from the excursion
What's excluded
- Flights, accommodation and airport transfers
- Travel insurance (required)
Group itinerary
Pickup
You're collected from your hotel or cruise port, wherever you're staying on the island, and the drive heads south down the west coast.
Anse La Raye
A stop in this seaside village gives you a feel for its architecture and the pace of daily life on the coast.
Canaries
Next comes Canaries, a small fishing village, with a chance for photos and views toward the Pitons.
Soufrière Marine Management Area
The coastline here is protected water, and the scenery shows why. Along the coast you'll snorkel and look into a bat cave.
Sulphur Springs
At the drive-in volcano, steam rises from the ground and you can coat yourself in the warm, mineral-rich mud.
Toraille Waterfall
Rinse off under the falls and take a few minutes in the tropical garden around them.
Soufrière Bay
Lunch is a traditional St Lucian meal with the bay in view.
Jalousie Beach
The last stop is for swimming and snorkeling beneath the Pitons.
Back to base
Sit back for the ride to where you were picked up.
Rooms
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- Extra cost
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
Fly into and out of Hewanorra International Airport (UVF).
Everything that's part of the tour price is listed under What's Included on this page. Anything not listed there, including flights and accommodation, isn't included.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or cruise port are included. Airport transfers are not included.
Swimwear, for the mud baths at Sulphur Springs, Toraille Waterfall and the snorkeling and beach stops.
Contact our Customer Experience team to ask about booking this tour for a private group.
Yes. If you arrive on Day 1 of your adventure or book pre-tour accommodation with us, your airport arrival transfer is included. If you choose alternative pre-tour accommodation or arrive by another mode of transport, you’ll need to arrange your own arrival transfer.
Our arrival transfers are private to Soca Islands and are organised in groups based on flight times. Sometimes this means a short wait at the airport until other flights arrive.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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