Saint Lucia Island Tour: Private sightseeing at your own pace

Fishing villages, the Pitons and cassava tastings on the west and south coasts

A private island tour of Saint Lucia where you travel with a guide at your own pace, stopping at fishing villages, tasting cassava in Canaries, viewing the Pitons near Soufriere, exploring craft markets and swimming at local beaches. The route and timing are yours to shape. Bottled water and local drinks are included. Children from age 3 are welcome. Pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private island sightseeing tour

• Stop to view breathtaking island views
• Visit cassava hot spot in Canaries
• See beaches and historic houses in Anse La Raye
• Pass through Soufriere with views of the Pitons
• Pass by craft capital village with local artisans
• Swim and relax at local beach bar
• Stop at Madelle Point for sea and mountain views

The experience

This is a private tour, which means no fixed schedule and no rushing through stops. You decide how long to spend in each village, which beaches to enter, whether to visit Anse La Raye on a Friday night for the fish vibes, or how far up the east coast toward Madeleine Point you want to travel. The guide drives and knows the island. You choose what matters to you.

The route moves through the west coast fishing villages (Canaries, Anse La Raye, and Soufriere), where you'll see how cassava is made and taste the arrowroot flavors, watch historic house structures still standing in the villages, and take in the iconic views of the Pitons rising above the greenery. The craft capital shows you straw hat makers, basket weavers and clay pot artisans at work. Madeleine Point on the east coast offers a viewpoint of sea cliffs and rock formations you won't see elsewhere on the island.

You can swim at the village beaches with their locally owned beach bars serving cold drinks and local food, or simply drive and stop where the view catches you. Bottled water and local beers or coolers come with the tour. The roads are curvy. The operator notes this may not suit all pregnant travelers, though everyone is welcome. Between 4 and 8 hours is the typical range, but the length is yours to set.

What’s included

• Bottled water and local beers or coolers.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.
• the flexibility to set your own route and timing within the 4 to 8 hour window.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mega Transfers

Is this one for you?The curvy island roads mean this tour works best for travelers comfortable with winding drives. If you prefer a gentler pace or have motion sensitivity, ask the guide about the east coast sections, which have less winding terrain. The private format means you move at your own speed rather than following a group schedule, so families with young children or anyone wanting to linger at a particular village can do so without holding others back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is cassava and where do I taste it on this tour?

Cassava is made into arrowroot, a starch used in local cooking and baking. In the fishing village of Canaries, you stop at a cassava production spot where you can watch it being made and taste different flavors created from the arrowroot plant.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes. Several villages have beaches where you can dip in the warm water: Anse La Raye and another village known for its beaches both offer that chance. The locally owned beach bars at these spots serve refreshing drinks and local food.

What are the Pitons and where do I see them?

The Pitons are the iconic twin mountains of Saint Lucia, known across the island. You see them while passing through Soufriere on the south coast, where the views of the peaks and the surrounding greenery are considered a must-see part of any visit to the island.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included in the tour price.