4 Off-Road Safaris in St Lucia to Build a Day Around

1.Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $66Our pick

From Gros Islet, you’ll ride an open-air 4x4 through fruit plantations and rainforest to Venus Estate Waterfall near Anse La Raye. Expect a short but sometimes slippery hike, stream crossings, local fruit, island history, and time to swim. Guides such as Lulu, Marley, Crystal, and Kelvin are often praised for their humor and plant knowledge.

“This was an excellent trip! Highly recommend it! Sasha and Danny where awesome. Our tour guide Lakricia was outstanding….she kept us laughing with her many jokes. And she did an awesome job telling us the history along the way.”

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2.Soufriere Volcano Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $152

Ride an open-top jeep from Castries along St. Lucia’s west coast to Soufriere. You’ll stop at Marigot Bay, hike about 15 minutes to a waterfall, soak in volcanic mineral waters at Sulphur Springs, and eat a local buffet lunch. Pickup is offered, and the tour begins at 9:00 a.m.

“We arrived by cruise ship but no one from the excursion company showed up as arranged and confirmed. Viator was extremely responsive and got my money back within a few days of reporting. We ended up getting a taxi and doing the trip ourselves.”

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3.Waterfall and Beach Safari in Santa Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $96

Start at 7:30 a.m. in Gros Islet for a private six-hour 4x4 safari. Ride scenic roads past Morne Fortune, Marigot Bay, and Anse La Raye, then hike to Venus Waterfall, swim in a river pool, and relax on a west-coast beach with local food, soda, and rum punch. Guides such as Lulu, Trudy, Quinton, and Jojo bring island stories and humor.

“10/10 it was my first tour and I must say I enjoyed it. Ms. Loulou ( the tour guide) is excellent. She has a passion for her job, with her being our tour guide made the experience super. Oh the driver is the best, he took his time with us with no rush. I looking forward to going another tour (round st lucia) . I recommend 100%”

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4.Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Safari St. Lucia From Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $100

Travel from Castries in an open-top safari jeep, pause at Morne Fortune for harbor views, then take a moderate 20-minute rainforest hike past rivers and waterfalls. You will sample local fruit and relax in a river pool. Guides such as Crystal, Deletra, and Wendel have earned special praise for their friendly help and good humor.

“Island Adventures tour is top notch! Not only do you get to be in a safari jeep and see a waterfall and walk through the rainforest. They immerse you into the culture with trying the local fruits, telling us about the history of the island, and give Read more”

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