St Lucia: Gros Piton, Waterfalls & Chocolate Day Tour

Summary

St Lucia’s wild side: mud baths, waterfalls and sweet chocolate

You’ll soak in volcanic mud baths at Sulphur Springs Park, swim under Toraille Waterfall, enjoy a home-cooked lunch with local flavors (banana ketchup is a must-try), snap photos at Marigot Bay and Gros Piton, and end your day tasting real St Lucia chocolate. Expect laughter, new tastes and honest moments you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll never forget how the sulfur smell hit us as we pulled up to Sulphur Springs Park — not exactly roses, but somehow it made me laugh. Our guide, Marcus, grinned and said that’s how you know you’re in St Lucia. We slathered on the warm mud (I was way too generous with it) and let it dry while steam curled up around us. It felt silly at first but honestly, my skin was softer after. The mineral water pools nearby were cooler than I expected — I dunked my toes in before lunch and just sat there a minute, listening to a local family chatting in Kweyol behind us.

Lunch was at someone’s house — or at least it felt like it. Big platters of stewed chicken, rice, plantains. I tried banana ketchup for the first time (tangy, weirdly good). Marcus told us about the banana plantations as we drove past rows of trees. He handed out little bananas from a roadside stand — sweeter than any I’ve had back home. There were a few stops for photos: Marigot Bay looked straight out of a movie (which apparently it is), and then Gros Piton rising sharp against the sky. The view kind of sneaks up on you when you’re not looking.

The last stop was this small chocolate place — not some big factory, more like a workshop where you can actually smell cocoa in the air. The woman running it showed us how they grind the beans by hand. I probably asked too many questions but she didn’t seem to mind. We tasted dark chocolate still warm from the grinder; I’m still thinking about that taste now. On the drive back, windows down, sticky fingers from melted chocolate and everyone quiet for once — just watching green hills roll by.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore St Lucia attractions and lunch

• Bathe in the mud baths
• Relax in the mineral waters
• Enjoy home cooked lunch
• Visit Marigot Bay filming location
• Stop at banana plantation tasting
• Take pictures of the pitons
• Visit the chocolate factory
• Stop at various viewing locations

Top questions

How long is the St Lucia day trip including Gros Piton?

The tour lasts one full day with multiple stops including Gros Piton, Sulphur Springs Park, Toraille Waterfall and Marigot Bay.

Is lunch included on this St Lucia chocolate tour?

Yes, a home-cooked lunch is included as part of your day trip.

Are entry fees covered for Sulphur Springs Park?

All fees and taxes are included in the tour price.

Is pickup available for this St Lucia day trip?

Yes, pickup is included and vehicles are air-conditioned.

Is this tour suitable for families or people with limited mobility?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and infant seats are available; suitable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned transport with pickup, all entry fees to Sulphur Springs Park and Toraille Waterfall, bottled water and drinks along the way, a home-cooked lunch (with local banana treats), plus stops for photos at Marigot Bay and Gros Piton before returning in comfort.