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When was the last time you went out for a casual drive and ended up inside a volcano? A surreal scenario comes to life at La Soufrière, one of the most popular attractions in St. Lucia. Pack your skin with the medicinal mud of Sulfur Springs for a DIY spa treatment. Continue your eruptive adventures with a guided hike of the two volcanic plugs known as the Pitons then ascend Morne Fortune to take in the sweeping views. For an intimate beach experience, hit the private black sands of Anse Mamin.
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1. Petit Piton Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By kelliecole
Climbing Petit Piton will be one of the best hikes I ever do. The St. Lucian forest, the technicality of the trail as it turns from root grabbing to rock face scaling with rope and guide assistance, and the view of the island from the top is one of the best. Ashley Walking Tree (758-722-2413) met us at the main road turn to Sugar Beach and guided the four of us foot by foot, hand hold by hand hold for the next four hours. We are all in good physical shape, started the hike at 7:30am and were finished by 12:30. None of us had experienced a hike quite like this before and Walking Tree made it possible. He takes his job seriously and was able to help me (who's a shorter person) and people in our group who are sometimes afraid of heights. Without him the hike would have been much more difficult, and perhaps longer as the trail is not marked. Walking Tree's demeanor is calm, tells you we'll warm up the body for the first 1/4 of the trail, gauges comfort levels and offers step by step guidelines of how to easily work with the mountain to climb it. It was a great experience with him and I highly recommend the challenge. Walking Tree has 17 years experience hiking Petit Piton and has been teaching his son, Hennison (758-714-4213) to do the same. They can be reached at either number. We scheduled our trip only a day in advance.
2. Marigot Bay
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4.5 based on 616 reviews
A yachtsman's haven, this picturesque bay has been used for background shots in many Hollywood films such as Dr. Doolittle and Fire Power.
Reviewed By viatgesrjr - Mayaguez, Caribbean
Please conserve this beautiful beach. We only spent a few minutes here with our catamaran tour, but enough to enjoy the beauty. I hope this beautiful beach is kept for many generations to come
3. Pigeon Island National Park
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4.5 based on 2,000 reviews
Pigeon Islands official moniker.
Reviewed By 721michellew
Pigeon island has a great history for the St Lucian people the guides was very enthusiastic about you seeing Fort Rodney and I must say the 15min hike is so worth it the views are spectacular overlooking the ocean even the mountain views were picturesque. A must go in St Lucia.
4. Immaculate Conception Church
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4.5 based on 278 reviews
One of the largest churches in the West Indies has some lovely frescoes.
Reviewed By rossh494 - Warwick, Australia
So warm, friendly and inviting when you walk into the largest church in the Caribbean...it feels so welcoming.
5. Soufriere Marine Management Area
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
A protected strip of reef with a remarkable diversity of coral formations. A spectacular dive.
Reviewed By howardt707
My wife really wanted to go to the mud baths at Soufriere and I went along with her idea. We both had a great time as you start out in a hot spring - then apply the mud and go back in the warm spring to wash off the mud. It's a blast. Best advice, wear an old bathing suit as the mud can stain. Also, don't be alarmed as there will be lots of tourists joining you. This isn't like going to a day spa but probably more fun.
6. Pitons
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4.5 based on 1,942 reviews
A spectacular landmark of St. Lucia visible for miles, Petit Piton and Gros Piton are twin volcanic spires majestically soaring out of the sea with waves crashing around their bases.
Reviewed By Allrre - St. Lucia, Caribbean
I have climb the pitons and this is the best hick on island you will not waste your time i try to climb the pitons each and every time i get a chance it's better than a doctors visit to know if am in good health i climb the pitons try the piton when to get a chance they are now a world heritage site and i wear no shoes when climbing it's holy ground next time you on island please try the pitons hick.
7. Tet Paul Nature Trail
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4.5 based on 1,573 reviews
Tet Paul Nature Trail is situated in the south-western town of Soufriere, St. Lucia. Soufriere is approximately 42 km from the island's capital, Castries, and about 1 hour by bus or taxi and 35 minutes by boat. The trail itself is about a 10 minute drive from the town centre by bus and about 40 minutes on feet.
Reviewed By 705lilyr - Brooklyn, United States
Jamal was a great guide (and awesome photographer!) and the hike was easy and non- strenuous with extremely rewarding views- a fantastic way to view the pitons and a must do when in St Lucia.
8. New Jerusalem Mineral Baths
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Danuta_Liz - Dundas, Canada
Wnen we went there, we were the only people enjoing this tranquil place. so relaxing, surrounded by tropical flora, hot mineral water feels like a gift from heaven. $4US
9. St Joseph the Worker Parish
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 2332498
What a welcoming group of parishioners! We arrived 40 minutes before worship started. People coming in, greeting one another all while the rosary is being recited. As the bells ring calling all to Mass, someone saw that we didn’t have a missal or hymnal and gave us theirs. Wonderful music, choir, and worshiper voices. A great place to praise and thank God for the many gifts he sends our way. The photo I am including was taken shortly after we arrived. The church was full by the time Mass began at 7:30 am. 2 hours later, having shook many hands and enjoyed many hugs and a meaningful sermon and reception of our Lord, we left loving this island and it’s people.
10. Millet Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By grrraham - Kamloops, Canada
We did the hike in February, it takes about 1.5 hrs of up and down medium difficulty maintained circuit trail. Great views and the forest is beautiful, a lady who works there was our guide and was very nice to talk to. It was a nice hike as others were either too short (Tet Paul is about a 30 minute walk) or too long. You do not need a 4x4 to get up here, we had a Chevrolet Spark. It's $10usd pp for the guided hike. We had running shoes which were fine, anything but flipflops are workable. Thoroughly enjoyed. We didn't see any parrots BUT - for parrot viewing we found Morne Tabac Parrot Sanctuary, just above Soufriere (5 mins past the Beacon restaurant). Saw loads of Parrots and had an amazing time, might be easier to get to for cruise guests. There's a hiking trail but you can also just walk to the viewing platform. It's $5usd pp. Definitely recommend.
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