St Lucia: Island in the Sun - Solo Tour

St Lucia: Island in the Sun

If you're looking for the ultimate Caribbean retreat, put St Lucia – a paradise isle where natural beauty abounds – right to the top of your list! Admire the island's famous towering twin volcanoes, the Pitons, learn how to rustle up traditional Creole cuisine and taste exotic fruit and local rum. You can try out your bartering skills with a visit to the markets in its capital, Castries, or maybe head off on a whale-watching cruise. Enjoy a thrilling safari by land and sea, with rainforests, waterfalls and the chance to snorkel in crystal-clear waters just some of the highlights, and then get away from it all as you soak up the sun on stunning white-sand beaches.

What's Included:

• Use of an airport lounge in the UK
• 10 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners including welcome drink & dinner & farewell dinner
• Just You Tour Manager as your host & Specialist Local Guide
• 7 nights in a 3-star hotel plus 1 night in flight
• Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
• Return flights from London

• A guaranteed twin or double room of your own

  Included Holiday Highlights:

• Taste of St Lucia
• Soufriere safari by land & sea
• Enjoy Creole flavours with lunch at a working coco plantation

Day 1: UK - St Lucia

Today, make your own way to the airport for your flight to St Lucia. This tropical paradise of white-sand beaches backed by the sparkling Caribbean Sea is home to the famous towering twin volcanoes, the Pitons, which loom over the island's west coast. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Rodney Bay Village, which is your base for the next seven nights. Get to know your your travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner this evening.

Day 2: St Lucia

Join your Tour Manager for an included tour of St Lucia today, which begins with a drive through the countryside. We'll stop off for a stroll to discover some of St Lucia's more exotic plants and have the chance to sample freshly picked fruit. We'll also learn the art of Creole cooking before trying traditional dishes such as pepper pot stew, callaloo and plantain, and see how rum is distilled before enjoying a tasting.​​

Day 3: Rodney Bey - at leisure

Discover more of the Rodney Bay area at your own pace today or spend your time relaxing in the Caribbean sun. Alternatively, join our half-day optional excursion to St Lucia's capital Castries, which will introduce you to its hidden gems. We'll visit the local market, where you can try out your bartering skills as you shop for souvenirs, and we'll also see the process of silk-screening and watch a sculptor at work. There's the chance to enjoy some duty-free shopping before we head back to the hotel.

Day 4: Rodney Bey - at leisure

Today you could join our optional dolphin and whalewatching excursion. During this exciting boat trip, you can also look out for many other types of incredible marine life that can be seen in the waters surrounding St Lucia. Alternatively, spend today relaxing on the beach or enjoying the facilities at your hotel, which include two outdoor pools and a spa. Later, you could choose to join our optional sunset catamaran cruise. On this two-hour trip, you'll be served canapés, "champagne" and a rum punch or two, while taking in the lovely views.

Day 5: Land and Sea Safari

Today we include a thrilling land and sea safari which takes us down the west coast to Soufriere. As we travel in an open-air Jeep we'll enjoy fascinating detours through small villages along the outskirts of the rainforest. If you're feeling thirsty along the way, don't worry, the vehicle will be well stocked with soft drinks and beer. We'll visit the Sulphur Springs and Diamond Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls, before heading to a working coco plantation for lunch. Experience a selection of local dishes including a variety of rice dishes, salads and steamed vegetables, and try their traditional chicken dish and spicy creole fish. You will also learn about plantation life on the island and how the coco beans are traditionally dried and polished. Our return journey is made by boat, so top up your tan or relax in the shade and admire the gorgeous views of the Caribbean coast. There's a stop for snorkelling, and the boat will navigate Marigot Bay, which you may recognise as the setting for many films, including Dr Dolittle.

Day 6: Rodney Bey - at leisure

Why not spend today relaxing on the beach or enjoying the facilities at your hotel, which include two outdoor pools and a spa.​​

Day 7: Rodney Bey - at leisure

Reduit Beach, just along from Rodney Bay, where the Bay Gardens Resort sister hotel is located, is simply stunning with gently shelving, clear waters and soft sand. Why not head here for a day at leisure. The hotel's free shuttle bus operates hourly from 930 and only takes ten minutes. This evening gather with your travelling companions for an included farewell dinner.

Day 8 & 9: St Lucia - UK

On day 8 we'll transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK, arriving on day 9.