Hiking Tours in St Lucia: 8 on the Shortlist

1.Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $66Our pick

Ride from Gros Islet through fruit plantations and rainforest to Anse La Raye and Venus Estate Waterfall. Guides such as Lulu, Marley, Crystal, and Kelvin share island stories and identify plants along the short, wet hike. Expect open-air views, stream crossings, a waterfall swim, drinks, hotel transfers, and a lively local touch.

“The traffic getting to and from the rainforest was crazy! An hour and a half to get there and an hour and a half to come back. We barely spent an hour in the rainforest. It was absolutely beautiful and the waterfall was beautiful. Our guide was Read more”

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2.St. Lucia Zip line, Aerial Tram and Hiking tour Ultimate 3

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $95

Ride an open-air aerial tram through St. Lucia’s rainforest, walk to the canopy course, and take eight zip lines between 16 platforms. Guides such as Jesse, Junior, Junie, Precious, and Hakim are known for mixing safety advice with humor and nature facts. Expect a moderate hike, spectacular views, and about four and a half hours on site.

“Nothing they were closed and your phone didn't work. There is nothing else to say. What is the phone number to your establishment? The one you provided does not work.”

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3.St Lucia Ultimate 3: Aerial Tram, Zipline and Hiking at Rainforest Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · from $115

From Castries, you ride an aerial tram through St Lucia’s rainforest, walk with a nature interpreter, then tackle eight continuous zip lines across 16 platforms. Guides such as Dela, Mel, Josiah, and Marcia are praised for clear safety help and forest facts. Expect a short, sometimes steep hike, hotel transfers from selected areas, and a full half-day outdoors.

“They don’t pick up from half the places listed and then act dumb the day of. Go through the website it’s cheaper than Viator who tacks on like an additional $60-80”

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4.Gros Piton Hike with Dannyboy & Co.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $90

Rise early for a guided climb of 2,620-foot Gros Piton with Dannyboy or another local driver from St. Lucia Best Experience Tours. Expect rough rock, steep sections, official hiking guides, Caribbean views, hotel or port transport, water, and a cold Piton beer afterward. The $50 entrance fee is extra.

“The description of this activity is a “shared” hike. My wife and I preferred to have a private experience as we didn’t expect to hike the same pace as others, but it’s not a big deal. The night before our excursion, we received an e-mail from the operator saying that no one else signed up for the hike, so it would be private, and we owe an extra $55. It was not our fault that no one else signed up for this hike, nor does the description say anything about supplemental fees if no one else signs up. Additionally, the description lists a “cold Piton beer” and a “brief island…”

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5.Gros Piton Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 89 reviews · from $60Best value

Hike Gros Piton through tropical forest to striking views of Soufrière, Petit Piton, St. Vincent, and Martinique. This private outing includes pickup and drop-off, with local trail guides assigned at the park. Drivers such as Kevin and Julian also provide island commentary. Allow 4 to 5 hours, plus extra time from the north.

“My guide, Damascus was highly skilled and made the experience well worth the challenge. We made great time up the mountain and back down again and stopped for brief rests, snacks and photos.”

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6.Babonneau/Castries: Rainforest Zip Line, Tram, and Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 77 reviews · 4 hours · from $115

Spend four hours in St. Lucia’s Castries Waterworks Reserve with an English-speaking naturalist guide. Ride an aerial tram, complete nine zip-line platforms and eight lines, then walk rainforest trails. Pickup covers Castries, Gros Islet, Cap Estate, Rodney Bay, and some Marigot Bay locations. The tour costs $115 per person.

“Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to see that you enjoyed the experience with our guide and were satisfied with the transportation. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations, and we would appreciate the opportunity to understand what could have made your visit better. Your feedback helps us continue improving the experience for all our guests”

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7.Gros Piton Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $156

You’ll travel from Castries through banana country, old villages, and Soufriere before climbing Gros Piton with a guide. Expect about four hours on steep, rocky ground, with water, a walking stick, lunch, and hotel transport included. Guides such as Virginia, Alvin, and Simone have helped slower hikers continue safely.

“My wife is a fitness trainer and I’m a regular class attendee. We both also weight train consistently but this was still a tough hike. There are very few flat spots on even ground. The hike is mostly over rocks and boulders. One of the guides tRead more”

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8.St Lucia Ultimate 3 Package: Aerial Tram Zip Line & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 4h 30m · from $85

Ride an aerial tram into St. Lucia’s protected rainforest, take a short guided hike, then zip between canopy platforms. The 270-minute outing includes a naturalist guide for each gondola. You can add hotel pickup, but confirm tram operation before booking, since recent trips have faced equipment damage and route changes.

“This is a must. We had the best group and made the most noise. Cannot recommend enough, however experience was tainted as the photos we paid for still have not arrived despite calling and emailing them!”

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