St Lucia Attractions Overview

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. 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 geenrally not advisable to venture anywhere without a guide because visitors can be a target for crime.