Top Things To Do On St. Lucia

Known as one of the top honeymoon spots, St Lucia is a Caribbean island near St Vincent, Barbados, and Martinique in the Lesser Antilles. Famous for the Pitons, two mountainous volcanic spires. St Lucia is an island paradise with friendly people, delicious food, and lots of sites to explore!

Here I highlight the top things to do on St Lucia, when to visit and where to stay.

When to Visit St Lucia

St Lucia is warm and tropical, temperatures don’t vary much throughout the year. Average highs range from 83-87 degrees and lows 72-77 degrees. Be ready for the heat and humidity! But there is always the Caribbean Sea to cool down in!

Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. The season usually peaks in late August through September. During hurricane season you can usually find good travel deals, just be sure to buy insurance on your trip in case of a hurricane.

Top Things to do on St Lucia

How to Travel in St Lucia

There are so many things to see, do and explore on St Lucia! I suggest travelers rent a car, 4-wheel drive is best, and get out and explore the island. This is not one of those islands where you should stay in the all-inclusive resort the entire trip. I even suggest travelers stay in different areas of the island in order to really get out there and explore. I myself stayed in a small fishing village on the south of the island and then just outside Soufriere. Don’t be afraid to explore the island, the culture, and the people. St Lucia is a safe place full of warm and welcoming people.

Here are my picks for top things to do while on St Lucia.

The pitons. These picturesque mountains make for a beautiful backdrop but the best way to see them is to hike them! I highly suggest hiking Gros Piton. It is a moderate to difficult hike, depending on your conditioning, but the views at the top are worth it! You do need to hire a guide to take you up and down the mountain, this is required. The hike is about 3.2 miles and over 2000 ft of elevation. Hire a Guide.

Diamond Falls Botanical Garden. Wander around the beautiful gardens, take a tip in the mineral baths and visit the waterfall. Learn more.

Visit a Cocoa plantation. The best is the Boucan or Hotel Chocolate. You can stay at the lovely boutique hotel or visit for cocoa plantation tour and then make your own chocolate bar- more work than you think! They have a delicious open-air restaurant with piton views as well. To learn more visit their website, click on Experiences to learn more about the tours.

Boat Tours. There are many things you can do on a boat tour like fishing, sunset cruise, snorkeling, whale, or dolphin watching. I personally love taking in the view from the water.

Sulphur Springs. The worlds only drive-through volcano. You can also participate in the mud baths.
Margot Bay
Rum Tasting
Banana Plantaion
Tet Pace Nature Trails
Splash water park
Millet bird sanctuary
Antillia Brewing Company.
Relax

Beaches
- Sugar Beach. This is one of the most famous beaches. If you drive or visit through the main entrance, which is a hotel, they will charge you $50 but if you take a boat from Soufriere you’ll get a nice little tour and round trip transport to the beach for much less.
- Reduit Beach
- Anse Chastanet Beach
- Vigie Beach
- La Toc Beach
- Jalousie Beach

Where to Stay on St Lucia

Luxury on St Lucia

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort. Located between the pitons on a white sand beach.
- What my clients receive:
  - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability.
  - Daily full breakfast for two guests.
  - $100 USD Equivalent Resort/Hotel credit.
  - Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability.
- Visit the Website.
Ladera Resort. Perched on the mountain side between the pitons, be ready for breathtaking views!
- What my clients receive:
  - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability.
  - Full Breakfast daily for two guests.
  - $100 USD Equivalent Resort/Hotel credit.
  - Welcome Amenity of Chocolate Covered Fruits and Sparkling Wine.
  - Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability.
- Visit the Website.
Jade Mountain. Located near Soufriere this luxury resort is high above a beautiful beach and offers some of the best water and piton views on the island.
- What my clients receive:
  - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability.
  - Continental breakfast daily for two guests.
  - $100 USD Equivalent Resort/Hotel credit.
  - Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability.
- Visit the Website.
Cap Maison resort and Spa. Beautiful boutique hotels with private beach.
- What my clients receive:
  - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability.
  - Daily Buffet breakfast for two guests.
  - One complimentary lunch for two people or $100 USD Equivalent Resort/Hotel credit, depending on stay length.
  - Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability.
- Visit the Website.
Body Holiday. A luxury wellness resort the will custom create your holiday.
- What my clients receive:
  - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability.
  - $100 USD equivalent Resort/Hotel credit.
  - Complimentary 50 minute treatment on departure day or arrival + 30 minutes BodyScience or Nutrition & Lifestyle Consultation + 30 minutes Fitness Session.
  - Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability.
- Visit the Website.

Need more help planning your trip? As a professional Travel Advisor it’s my job to design you the perfect St. Lucia escape. Visit my travel planning page or planning process page to learn more.