Castries

Full-day use of private car and driver provides the flexibility to discover a destination at your own pace, all while in the comfort of a private vehicle.

Half-day use of private car and driver provides the flexibility to discover a destination at your own pace, all while in the comfort of a private vehicle.

Here, with the guidance of a house chocolatier, a tree-to-bar, chocolate-making workshop will give you the skills to create a tasty confection using local Trinitario cocoa beans. With a mortar and pestle, you'll grind the nibs into liquefied chocolate. During the process, which can take up to 45 minutes, desired flavorings may be added to create a unique bar. You'll also learn about the nutritional benefits of Trinitario chocolate.

A lovely Saint Lucian home offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic side of the island and neighboring homes. Your small-group culinary adventure begins with a stroll through the fragrant herb garden. Then, meet your instructor, Jenni Killam. A lifelong foodie, five years ago she opened Spices Cooking Studio to foster and share her passion for food and Caribbean culinary traditions.

A lovely drive through the town of Soufrière drops you at the village of Fond Gens Libre, or Valley of the Freed People, a gateway to the Gros Piton Nature Trail. On your hike up Gros Piton — one of St. Lucia's most photographed landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site — you’ll pass several caves and lookout points with spectacular views of the island and sea. The nature trail weaves through three different ecosystems, including a rainforest that presents you with a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Your adventure on the mountain continues at Ladera Resort.

Start your day with a scenic drive through the towns of Soufrière and Choiseul to Balenbouche Estate. You are greeted with refreshments and an introduction to this 200-year-old, 75-acre property where you’ll spend the day pampering yourself. Feel stress melt away on a barefoot walk through the gardens that stimulates the pressure points on your feet. Take a restorative yoga class that incorporates a mindful flow of asanas, breath work and guided meditation. Discover the nourishing and healing benefits of enzyme-rich raw cuisine as you sample fresh seasonal fruit.

A helicopter flight reveals the dramatic beauty of the mountainous interior and stunning seascapes of St. Lucia like no other tour can. It’s a short drive from the dock in Castries to the helipad where your pilot is waiting. The flightseeing tour takes you over the harbor then down the west coast, with its many sheltered bays and hidden coves. Rising in the distance are the landmark Pitons, the towering volcanic spires that rise abruptly from the waters of the Caribbean.