Ziplining in St Lucia: Rum and Chocolate Tasting with Lunch

Rainforest canopy, plantation history, and a creole meal in one morning

Ziplining in St Lucia combines a one-hour canopy experience at Morne Coubaril with a guided tour of an 18th-century sugar cane and cocoa plantation, rum and chocolate tastings, and a local creole lunch at the estate restaurant. The activity runs about two hours total and includes all safety gear; a live English-speaking guide leads the whole day. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline, Rum, Chocolate and Lunch

• Enjoy 1 hour zipline experience
• Tour 18th century sugar cane plantation
• Learn rum and chocolate making process
• Sample local rums and chocolates
• Have local creole lunch at estate

The Experience

The zipline portion takes you through the rainforest canopy on a series of lines strung between platforms. You wear a helmet, gloves, harness and hairnet—all provided—and the guide walks you through the setup before you clip in. Once you're moving through the trees, the plantation spreads out below you. This part lasts roughly an hour and sets up what comes next.

After you're back on solid ground, the guide takes you through the working plantation itself. You'll see how sugar cane and cocoa were processed in the 18th century, watch the methods still used for rum and chocolate making, and taste both products made on the estate. The plantation sits on the same property as the zipline, so there's no transport between stops. The guide explains the history and the craft as you move through, and the tasting happens at the plantation itself.

Lunch is served at the estate's rustic restaurant, built by hand on the property. It's a creole meal—locally sourced and cooked on-site. This is where the morning ends, so you're eating where you've been the whole time. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to arrange your own way to Morne Coubaril.

What’s included

• Safety gear for ziplining (helmet, gloves, harness, hairnet).
• a guided tour of the 18th-century plantation with explanations of rum and chocolate production.
• rum and chocolate tastings made on the estate.
• a creole lunch at the plantation restaurant.

Good to know

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

Operated by Morne Coubaril Estate

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the plantation history and production methods comfortably without a language barrier. Book this if you want the canopy experience bundled with food and learning rather than ziplining alone.

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Top questions

What's the Petit Pitons replica doing at Morne Coubaril?

The plantation grounds include an 18th-century replica of a Carib village, which you'll see during the plantation tour portion of the day. It's part of the estate's historical setup and adds context to the plantation's own history.

Do I need to be fit to zipline here?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The minimum age is 18, and it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health—conditions worth checking with a doctor before booking if they apply to you.

How long does the whole thing take?

The experience runs about two hours from start to finish, including the zipline, the plantation tour, tastings, and lunch.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, a live guide leads the activity in English and explains both the zipline safety and the plantation history and production methods.

What's included in the price?

Ziplining includes helmets, gloves, harnesses and hairnets; lunch is included as well. The rum and chocolate tastings are part of the plantation tour.