St Lucia Ziplining: Aerial Tram, Hike & 8 Lines

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Free cancellation

1/9

Duration5h

GroupUp to 80

LanguagesEN · FR +1

PickupAt your hotel

Eight ziplines, a rainforest hike, and a view from above the canopy

Zipline through the Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve on 8 lines strung across 16 platforms, then experience the same rainforest from the ground on a guided hike and from above on an aerial tram ride. A naturalist guide leads all three sections, explaining the plants and wildlife as you move through the ecosystem. Round-trip transportation from Castries, Marigot Bay hotels, or the cruise port is available when selected at checkout; cruise guests arriving after 9:00 AM can participate but must arrange their own transport. The full experience takes about 4 hours plus travel time.

The Experience

The day starts with transport to the Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve—about 30 minutes from your hotel or cruise port—or you can arrive directly at the park by 8:45 AM if you're making your own way. Your naturalist guide meets you at the entrance and walks you through what's ahead: three completely different angles on the same rainforest. The setup matters because each one reveals something the others don't.

You begin on the Aerial Tram, gliding above the canopy while the guide points out the plants and animals living in the treetops. Then you descend for a guided hike through the forest floor, moving closer to the ecosystem the tram showed you from above. The hike is where you see the detail—the undergrowth, the smaller wildlife, the way the forest layers itself. After that comes the zipline course: 8 lines threaded across 16 platforms that take you right through the middle of the canopy, moving horizontally through the trees instead of above or below them. The three activities run about 4 hours total, and your guide stays with you through all of them, connecting what you're seeing to the rainforest's structure and wildlife.

Walking shoes are mandatory—no sandals, flip-flops or heels—and you'll want long shorts or trousers and a shirt with sleeves. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent; rain can happen, so a light rain jacket helps. The experience operates outdoors and weather permitting, so conditions do affect the day. If you booked transportation, the driver meets you after and takes you back to your hotel or cruise port. Cruise guests arriving after 9:00 AM are welcome but will need to arrange their own transport to and from the park.

What’s included

Entrance to the Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve.
naturalist guide for all three activities.
aerial tram ride above the rainforest canopy.
guided rainforest hike through the forest.
Canopy Zipline Course with 8 zip lines and 16 platforms.
round-trip transportation from Castries or Marigot Bay hotels, or from the cruise port (when the transportation option is selected at checkout).

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Cruise Shore Expeditions

Is this one for you?Choose the option with hotel or cruise port pickup if you're traveling without a rental car or prefer not to navigate to the park yourself; the 30-minute transfer each way is built into your booking time. If you're staying outside the Castries or Marigot Bay areas, or if your cruise ship arrives after 9:00 AM, book without transportation and arrange your own ride—you'll need to arrive by 8:45 AM for the 9:00 AM park opening.