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The Walking

The National Parks of St. Lucia and the National Trust are becoming increasingly active in setting up new hiking routes for bird watching and plant studies.  All the walking we offer is in the region of Soufriere in the south of the island.  This is less populated than the far north and is  lush and green with a greater number of hiking trails.  The Fer de Lance, St. Lucia’s rarely seen poisonous snake, is not native of this southern region.  Aside from the challenging ascent of Gros Piton, most of the walking is easy to moderate. Easy walks can be through the Rain Forest to waterfalls with warm pools for bathing.  Longer walks include several Rain Forest trails in the highlands above Soufriere or a Jungle walk to the steaming volcanic area of Sulphur Springs.  More challenging is the ascent of the Gros Piton for astounding views of St. Lucia and islands beyond or a cross island hike.  Walks generally last for a morning or afternoon, with flexible start times to suit individual interests from bird watching to documenting rare flowers and plants.

Getting Around

The best way to explore the beautiful St. Lucian countryside is by taxi or rental car and with driving on the left, there are few worries other than the avoidance of the odd pothole! A car may be collected from the airport, or we can arrange transfers to your accommodation and have a car delivered the next day. Transfers can be arranged as an alternative in both directions and you can use taxis to get around. Guided walks include transportation to and from your accommodation.

Self Guided Walking

There are a number of short walks  you can take on the island, however we believe that taking a guide is advisable to fully enjoy the walks and ensure maximum safety as paths may often become overgrown and indistinct. We are therefore not producing a self guided walk booklet for this destination, but including a personal guide in our price.

Guided Walking

The knowledge of a local guide can truly enhance a walk along with obtaining any necessary permits required in protected areas. Our guide is a local chap who was brought up in the lush area above Soufriere.  His grandparents taught him the medicinal use of native plants surrounding their home and this he still uses today. This knowledge he passes on to his walkers with great enthusiasm. He has been guiding walkers on St. Lucia for many years and has his own business guiding for hotels and individuals. The duration of most walks is half a day and walks are arranged to suit your interest and ability and may include a picnic or refreshing local fruits.  Transportation is included to and from your accommodation, entry fees are not included into National Parks and Forest Reserves. We include a package of 4 guided walks, a trip to the top of Gros Piton can be substituted, subject to weather, for an additional supplement payable locally.

Walk Grading

Self-Guided - Easy, Moderate and Challenging

Guided - Easy, Moderate and Challenging

Island Hopping

Why not combine St. Lucia with Dominica, a short hop by plane. Dominica is an exceptional walker’s paradise, with St. Lucia not only offering some superb walking but also relaxation by 

the sea in a comfortable resort hotel or villa. You can make your trip to St. Lucia part of a longer trip to 

the Caribbean, we will just take care of the arrangements on St. Lucia and you can make all your other plans.

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

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St. Lucia

Included			Not Included
ü	7 night’s accommodation		û	Lunches & drinks with meals
ü	7 breakfasts		û	7 breakfasts (if staying at La Bagatelle)
ü	7 dinners (if staying at Jade Mountain or Anse Chastenet)		û	7 dinners (if staying at Stonefield Estate or La Bagatelle)
ü	Route notes & walking map		û	Travel Insurance (required)
ü	Transfers between Hewanorra International airport and hotels
ü	4 guided walks with transport supplied, either own car hire or other. Entrance fees to National parks payable locally. Gros Piton can be substituted for USD30 per person payable locally
Optional Extras
Ø	‘With flights’ includes economy class flight prices from London Gatwick on British Airways (Virgin Atlantic and exact prices for your dates are available on request)
Ø	Car hire is available upon request (recommended for La Bagatelle), either collected from the airport or delivered to your hotel the next day and returned to the airport (supplement varies)
Ø	Transfers between George F.L Charles domestic airport and hotels available at a supplement

All prices valid for 2022/23

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights bed & breakfast in a shared twin/double standard room. 

Stonefield Estate

Dates	Without Flights	Approximate Air Seat Price	Single Supplement	Extra Night	Guided Walking Supplement
15 Dec – 15 Apr*	1569	670	136	148	Included
16 Apr – 14 Dec	1511	670	145	137	Included

Room supplements (per person per night):  

Room Type	Price
Premium Deluxe	51
Premium Luxury	64
Suite	77
Premium Suite	90

La Bagatelle

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights in a villa shared between 4 people with 2 double beds.  

Dates	Without Flights	Approximate Air Seat Price	Single Supplement	Extra Night	Guided Walking Supplement
14 Dec – 14 Apr*	1379	670	293	114	Included
15 Apr- 13 Dec	1149	670	229	79	Included

Note 1 - price based on 4 sharing,

Supplement for 3 sharing:

·       15 Apr - 14 Dec £39 per person per night

·       14 Dec - 14 Apr £33 per person per night

Supplement for 2 sharing:

·       15 Apr - 14 Dec £98 per person per night

·       14 Dec - 14 Apr £133 per person per night                                

Anse Chastenet

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights half board in a shared twin/double standard room.     

Dates	Without Flights	Approximate Air Seat Price	Single Supplement	Extra Night	Guided Walking Supplement
22 Dec – 13 Apr	3173	670	POA	428	Included
14 Apr – 31 May	2644	670	POA	335	Included
01 Jun – 31 Oct	2425	670	POA	288	Included
01 Nov – 21 Dec	2644	670	POA	335	Included

Supplement may apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year POA  

Room upgrades available, prices on application.

Jade Mountain

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights half board in a shared twin/double standard room. 

Dates	Without Flights	Approximate Air Seat Price	Single Supplement	Extra Night	Guided Walking Supplement
22 Dec – 06 Jan*	5605	670	689	782	Included
07 Jan – 15 Apr	5180	670	639	736	Included
16 Apr – 02 Jun	4455	670	543	656	Included
03 Jun – 28 Oct	4156	670	528	610	Included
29 Oct – 21 Dec	4455	670	543	656	Included

Meal Supplements:

·       Upgrade to full board for an additional £53 pppn

·       Upgrade to all inclusive for an additional £92 pppn

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

This map is for illustration purposes only and we cannot be held responsible for its accuracy.

Anse Chastenet - 4 Star

La Bagatelle

Stonefield Estate

Jade Mountain - 5 Star

Availability Information

Walking is possible for most of the year on St. Lucia with the exception July to September when the heat increases and weather is generally unsettled.  Even during the rainy season, end of September to beginning of November, walking is good as rains mostly fall in the afternoon or just in short cloudbursts.   

Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit. 

When to book your walking holiday in St. Lucia - Caribbean - St Lucia - The Tear Drop Island

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Good	N/A	N/A	OK	OK	Good	Best