Rodney Bay Segway tour: 2-mile nature trail on Mount Picard

Glide a private trail past pirate ruins and hidden gazebos on Mount Picard

A guided Segway tour of Rodney Bay's nature reserve on St. Lucia, where you ride an X2 personal transporter along a 2-mile trail through a 78-acre private reserve on Mount Picard. The guide leads you past centuries-old ruins, a naturally formed fish pond, a hidden hillside gazebo, and stops for local fruit and treats, with hotel pickup from North Island hotels, safety gear and instruction included.

The Experience

The day starts with a drive from the port to Rodney Bay on the island's north-west coast, a centuries-old pirate haven now lined with fishing shacks and rum shops. Your guide meets you at the reserve and walks you through a safety briefing and quick orientation before you mount the Segway X2. The machine handles the balance; you control the speed and direction. Most riders find the learning curve short—within minutes you're moving across the terrain without thinking about it.

The 2-mile trail winds through the 78-acre reserve on Mount Picard, passing scattered ruins from ages past and opening onto views across the water toward Pigeon Island and Reduit Beach. Your guide points out the exotic plant life—the fruit stop halfway through offers fresh seasonal treasures straight from the trees—and shares the history layered into the landscape. You'll roll past a naturally formed fish pond and a hidden hillside gazebo tucked into the hillside, the kind of spot most visitors to the bay never find on foot. The pace lets you take in the details: the net-draped fishing shacks below, the rum shops, the way the tropical vegetation closes in and opens out again.

The whole ride runs about two hours from start to finish. You're on private land the whole way, which means the trail stays quiet and the views stay uncluttered. The reserve's size and the route's design mean you cover real ground without the feeling of rushing through it. By the end, the Segway feels like an extension of how you move, not a machine you're operating.

What’s included

• Use of a Segway X2 personal transporter with helmet, elbow pads and knee pads.
• a guided 2-mile ride through the 78-acre Mount Picard nature reserve.
• a safety briefing and orientation before you ride.
• stops at local hot-spots including a fruit stand with fresh seasonal treats.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from North Island hotels only.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by St. Lucia Segway

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying at a North Island hotel and want to explore Rodney Bay without renting a car—the guide handles the route, the Segway handles the balance, and pickup means you step out of your hotel and onto the trail. If you're on the South Island, you'll need to arrange your own ride to the reserve, which shifts the logistics.

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Top questions

What is the Segway X2 and how hard is it to learn to ride?

The Segway X2 is a standing personal transporter that balances itself—you just lean forward or back to move and turn the handlebar to steer. Your guide gives you a full briefing and safety orientation before you set off, and most riders report feeling comfortable within the first few minutes of riding.

What ruins and historical sites will I see on the Mount Picard trail?

The 2-mile trail passes scattered ruins from centuries past scattered throughout the 78-acre reserve, remnants of Rodney Bay's history as a pirate haven. Your guide explains the area's past as you ride, and you'll also see the fishing shacks and rum shops along the beach that mark the modern village below.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but only from North Island hotels. If you're staying on the South Island, you'll need to arrange your own transportation to Rodney Bay.

What should I wear and what safety gear is provided?

Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes suitable for standing and slight movement. The tour includes a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads, all provided by the operator.

Is there a fitness requirement or any reason I shouldn't book this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to enjoy the ride comfortably. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What happens if I've never ridden a Segway before?

The guide's safety briefing and orientation are designed for first-time riders. The Segway's self-balancing technology does most of the work; you control speed and direction, and the learning curve is steep at first but flattens quickly once you're moving.