St Lucia Attractions
Below is a list of some of the best nature, heritage and cultural st lucia attractions, including waterfalls, hiking trails, plantations, gardens and historic sites. Most sites are between Soufriere and Vieux Fort, within 15 – 30 minutes from Balenbouche Estate and of each other. Several popular St Lucia attractions are also in the North of the island and on the East and West Coast. It takes about 2 hours to drive from North to South, there is no road from East to West – the main road loops around the coast and it takes about 3 hours to do the whole loop. The best way to see the island and visit the many sites and attractions is to rent a car. If you prefer to drive shorter distances, consider staying in more than one place.
Most sites and trails require a local guide, but cost only $5 – US$ 15 per person to visit. This goes towards maintaining the site, providing employment, and ensuring a quality visitor experience, including education and safety. A few of the St lucia hiking and rainforest trails cost more, especially if you do these as part of an organized tour and/or if transportation is included. Some require advance reservations (reserve) others require you to hire a private guide (guide). Ask about hiring a local guide at the place you’re staying. At many of the sites you can just show up and pay the entrance fee.
For more information on island activities, visit St Lucia Tourist Sites and our St Lucia blog!
St Lucia Attractions near Balenbouche
- Saltibus Waterfall
- Anse L’Ivroige Beach
- St Lucia Kite surfing
- Laborie village & beach
List of St Lucia Attractions
St Lucia Things to Do | Name | Location | Drive from Balenbouche | Duration (recommended time) | Price |
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Hiking / Waterfall | Saltibus Trail | Choiseul / Laborie | 15 minutes | 2 - 3 hours | < $30 (reserve) |
Hiking / View | Tet Paul Nature Trail | Soufriere | 25 minutes | 45 - 60 min | < $15 |
Hiking / View | Gros Piton Trail | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 4 - 5 hours | < $55 |
Hiking / View | Petit Piton Trail | Soufriere | 40 minutes | 4 - 5 hours | < $60 |
Hiking | Descartiers Trail | Micoud | 1 hour | 1 - 2 hours | < $15 (reserve) |
Hiking / Waterfall | Edmund Forest Trail | Soufriere | 1 hour | 2 - 3 hours | < $15 (reserve) |
Hiking / View | Morne le Blanc | Laborie | 10 minutes | 15 minutes (1 hour if walking) | FREE |
Hiking / View / Beach | Maria Islands Reserve | Vieux Fort | 20 minutes | 1 - 2 hours | $40 - $50 |
Hiking / Beach | River Doree | Choiseul | 5 minutes (20 minutes walk) | 1 - 2 hours | FREE |
Horseback riding | Atlantic Shores | Vieux Fort / Micoud | 45 minutes | 2 - 3 hours | $60 - $120 (reserve) |
Horseback riding | Coubaril Estate Morne Chouval | Soufriere | 40 minutes | 2 - 3 hours | $65 - $85 (reserve) |
Zip Line | Coubaril Estate (Hotwire) | Soufriere | 40 minutes | 1 hour | $50 - $70 (reserve) |
Tram / Zipline / Hiking | Rainforest Tram | Gros Islet | 2 hours | 1 - 3 hours | $50 - $120 (reserve) |
ATV / Hiking | ATV Paradise Tours | Micoud | 1 hour | 2 - 3 hours | $20 - $50 (reserve) |
Biking / Diving / Kayaking | Jungle Reef Adventures | Soufriere | 50 minutes | 2 - 4 hours | $40 - $90 |
Kayaking / Fishing | Salt Rush Cafe | Laborie | 10 minutes | 1 - 3 hours | $15 - $60 |
Plantation / Historic | Balenbouche Estate | Choiseul / Laborie | 0 min | 45 min - 1 hour | < $15 |
Plantation / Historic | Mamiku Gardens | Micoud | 45 min | 45 min - 1 hour | < $15 |
Plantation / Garden | Diamond Falls Botanical Garden | Soufriere | 35 min | 30 - 45 min | < $15 |
Plantation / Garden | Fond Doux Estate | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 45 min - 1 hour | < $30 |
Plantation / Garden | Hotel Chocolat | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 1 hour 30 min | < $90 (reserve) |
Plantation / Garden | Morne Coubaril | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 45 min | < $15 |
Plantation / Garden / Culture | Lushan Country Life | Castries / Gros Islet | 1 hour 30 min | 45 min | < $15 |
Plantation / Garden | Fond Latisab Creole Park | Castries / Gros Islet | 2 hours | 45 min | < $15 |
Waterfall / Hiking | Fond Joyeux Waterfall | Vieux Fort | 45 min | 1 - 2 hours | $30 - $50 (guide) |
Waterfall / Garden | Toraille Waterfall | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 15 - 45 min | < $15 |
Waterfall / Hot Springs | Pitons Waterfall | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 45 min - 1 hour | < $15 |
Waterfall / Hiking | Canaries Waterfall | Canaries | 1 hour | 3 - 4 hours | $30 - $50 (guide) |
Waterfall | River Rock waterfall | Anse la Raye | 1 hour 15 min | 1 - 2 hours | < $20 (guide) |
Zip line / Buggies / Waterfall | Treetop Adventure Park | Micoud | 45 min | 1 - 2 hours (various tours) | $45 - $185 (reserve) |
Waterfall | Latille waterfall | Micoud | 45 min | 45 min - 1 hour | < $15 |
Waterfall / Hot springs | Sapphire Falls | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 1 - 2 hours | < $30 (reserve) |
Volcano / Hot Springs | Sulphur Springs | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 45 min - 1 hour | < $15 |
Hot Springs | New Jerusalem | Soufriere | 30 minutes | 45 min - 1 hour | < $15 |
Historic / Garden / Beach | Pigeon Island Park | Gros Islet | 2 hours | 1 - 2 hours | < $15 |
Historic | Morne Fortune | Castries | 1 hour 30 min | 30 - 34 min | FREE (or tour) |
Historic | Castries Cathedral | Castries | 1 hour 30 min | 15 min | FREE (or tour) |
Historic / Culture | La Pointe Caribe | Choiseul | 20 min | 15 - 45 min | FREE (or tour) |
Historic / Garden / Beach | Fond D'Or | Dennery | 1 hour | 45 min - 2 hours | < $15 |
Historic / Garden | La Sikwi sugar mill | Anse la Raye | 1 hour | 30 - 45 min | < $20 (reserve) |
Helicopter | st lucia helicopters | Castries, Vieux Fort | 20 minutes | 10 - 30 minutes | $175 - $230 |
To see how to get to these st lucia sites and attractions, check out the google map of St Lucia.