Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Safari St. Lucia From Castries

My husband and I booked this excursion on our honeymoon/anniversary trip since we love waterfalls so much that we try to see one on every vacation. This adventure did not disappoint especially with Krystal as our tour guide! She was incredible and so knowledgeable about all things St. Lucia. The scenery is stunning, the waterfall was so refreshing and the jeep ride was tons of fun!

Complete waste of time; AVOID - they don’t turn up. We are on a cruise; two weeks before the trip I messaged to confirm pick up point and was told yes it would be the cruise port at 830. We arrived early and waited until 9 before attempting to contact the tour operator to see where they were - no one replied to any messages and the telephone number given wouldn’t connect. Eventually and only via Viator help chat did Viator manage to get hold of the tour company. Despite me confirming our pick up point well beforehand they’d gone to a wrong pick up point! No attempt to contact me; no trying the correct pickup point, even if they’d been a bit delayed we could have lived with that; no apology; no chance to re-schedule; do we believe their excuse? Advice is stay clear of this trip. In the end we booked on spec a trip from the guys touting in the port main building, called Wave Runners, and had a fantastic day with them exploring St Lucia by speedboat and taxi.

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 a warm Saint Lucia island welcome. Disha was our tour guide and she treated us like family the whole trip. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day with our family of 8! Highly recommend.

Didn’t match the description or what we expected, plus ended early. Wish we had spent the money on a different tour or just stayed at the resort. Brought back to resort an hour early, driver didn’t know anything about touring Soufrière, which we were looking forward to and only drove quickly through. I blame the tour group, not the driver. See photos, for description when you consider the tour. But, doesn’t seem to be what is told to the driver. He really seemed to have no idea about being supposed to stop in the capital for us to explore or the end time of 4 pm, not 3 pm. We did see the mud baths; you can’t go in the actual mud baths, they are too hot and you would be burned. There is plenty of mud obtained from them, that you put on yourself. You then wash it off in the pools. Our driver didn’t well, explaining the difference of the 3 pools, taking pictures, and getting parking close to them. The waterfall was very pretty; we didn’t go in because of how obviously cold other people were, when they went in the water. But, we were glad we saw it. Lunch was delicious. We stopped at a restaurant called The Beacon; it was buffet style, with many options to choose. You could go back for as much as you want, but we found our first time filled us. The view was amazing; I’m surprised they haven’t turned it in to some set of meditation resort. We found a definite mismatch between the description and our tour. The tour group should change the description or update the drivers on the description of the tour.

I recently went on a rainforest hike with Island Routes in St Lucia with my seven-year-old son, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. We were in excellent hands with our driver JoJo, our knowledgeable guide Chrissie, and the incredibly kind Mr Branch, a local forester who joined us on the hike. JoJo was a true professional, carefully navigating the winding mountain roads and dodging potholes with skill and ease. Chrissie brought the island to life with fascinating facts about St Lucia’s history, culture, and nature, all shared with great enthusiasm and a warm sense of humour. A special mention must go to Mr Branch, who went above and beyond by helping my son cross the river safely – his care and patience were truly appreciated. The hike itself was beautiful and engaging; we learned about various plant species, tasted herbs and fruits straight from nature, and even had a refreshing dip in the cool waters beneath a waterfall. We also made a brief but lovely stop in the charming town of Anse La Raye, which added a local flavour to the day. This tour was both educational and fun – perfect for families and nature lovers alike. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting St Lucia!

What can I say this tour was amazing . I definitely would recommend it to everyone I know . I want to say thank you to our tour guide and driver. I can now say they will become friends . Thank you to Burke and Krystal . You guys went above and beyond . You made this a great memory for us . Your boss has two gems working for him and you guys deserve a raise. I would give you guys the highest score you exceeded my expectations.

We had an amazing Safari for my birthday this August. Our tour guides were exceptional and very knowledgeable about the island. They were so accommodating and friendly. It was an enchanting experience. We shall return!

Fabulous trip , great views and plenty to see, enjoyed the trek to the waterfall and hubby would have stayed in the water all day if he could, guide was brilliant and engaging and she made sure we all got a great trip, cant remember her name but she is off to a cruise ship soon. Trip to the village after was lovely as was the beer and chicken !!

Such a fun trip! Our guide was so friendly and very knowledgeable - we learned a lot about the island. The hike was gorgeous and relatively easy and we didn’t feel rushed at all while enjoying the waterfall.

Chill vibes, lots of knowledge of the beautiful rainforest and local flavour - walk is also quite accessible- recommend these guys