St Lucia Attractions

The island is known for its diverse landscape and myriad of st lucia attractions and things to do to suit every taste and wallet. Many of the best st lucia attractions are in the South of the island, within 15 – 30 minutes from Balenbouche Estate.

It takes about 2 hours to drive from North to South. The main road mostly follows the coast, and the whole loop takes about 3 hours. The best way to see the island is to rent a car. If you prefer to drive shorter distances, consider staying in more than one place. Below is an overview of most of the sites, attractions and activities on the island, organized by route and distance.

Most sites and trails have local guides on staff and charge an entrance fee of $5 – US$ 15 per person. Sometimes you can pay to enter without a guide. Many other places require advance booking and charge more. There are many St lucia hiking and rainforest trails. The entrance to the Forestry trails is US$ 10, if you have your own transportation. Some other hikes cost US$ 50 (for example Gros Piton, Petit piton, Mount Gimie, or other specialized rainforest and birdwatching tour). Many of the organized tours include transportation. However, you can cut costs if you rent a car and arrange to meet up with the guide.

The entrance and guide fees goes towards maintaining the site, providing employment, and ensuring a quality visitor experience, including education and safety. It is generally not advisable to venture most places without a guide because visitors can be a target for crime, and it also takes away valuable income from local people.

For more information on island activities, visit St Lucia Tourist Sites and our St Lucia blog!