Great Escape Tours
St.
Lucia is fill with so many spectacular sights, full of Natural History
and Culture, it's hard to decide where and how to start your tour of the
island.
ATV
Adventures:
ATV
Adventures St.Lucia offers an exciting tour riding 4 wheel motorised,
easy to operate fully automatic all terrain vehicles, designed for off
road terrain. It is a guided tour through a lush area of St.Lucia, nestled
in the shadows of a spectacular extinct volcano. Ride through banana and
coconut plantations, semi rainforest and visit a waterfall. Riding a true
ATV is a real thrill! If you are looking for soft adventure and an easy
going tour with a different focus on the island, this is a perfect tour
for you! This exciting motorable adventure shouldn't be missed! No experience
required.
Wild
life Sea Safari Tour:
Calypso
Explorer - The Ultimate wild life sea safari tour. Step aboard the brand
new fast and stable rigid inflated boat for half a day trip adventure
to some of the most beautiful beaches of St.Lucia. Our raft trips are
as educational as they are fun. Learn about St.Lucia's diverse marine
life and the history of this volcanic isle from our friendly and experienced
captain. Let the crew take you to extraordinary sites and maybe catch
the opportunities to see dolphins, whales, turtles, flying fish and snorkel
in secluded bays teaming with beautiful tropical fish, or go to the rugged
Atlantic coast when the weather permits.
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MAMIKU
GARDENS:
Designed
by one of the top landscape designers in the Caribbean, Mamiku Gardens
boasts beauty, nature and history. Located on the East Coast of the island,
a 45 minute scenic drive from Castries, Mamiku Gardens is a tropical blend
of natural woodland trails and beautifully landscaped gardens. Drinks
and snacks are served on the lovely balcony and terrace, and The Garden
Gate Shop provides interesting gift ideas. All set amid the ruins of the
18th century French estate and the battleground. Mamiku Gardens is a "must-see"
adventure. Mamiku Gardens...it's not just a garden, it's an experience.
BALENBOUCHE
ESTATE:
Balenbouche
Estate is a unique property nestled between Choiseul and Laborie in the
Southern St.Lucia. It is unique not only because of its historical value,
but because a part of the past is kept alive today. The traditional estate
house is home as well as a historical attraction. The ruins at the sugar
factory, with its 25 foot water wheel, date back to the 18th century when
sugar and rum reigned supreme. During your visit to balenbouche, you will
learn about many phases of the plantation, from the remains of the Arawaks
and Carib indians who settled here about 1500 years ago, up to the processing
of coconuts, which came to halt in 1993. The enchanting tropical garden
which surround the estate house with its huge old trees tells of former
times and has been lovingly tended to include walkways, bridges and flowerbeds.
The estate is still primarily active in agriculture, but now opens its
doors to limited number of visitors, to preserve its peaceful and personal
atmosphere.
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HERITAGE
TOURS
LA
TILLE WATERFALLS AND GARDENS:
A
twenty-foot waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation, with
a scenic watercourse and additional pools downstream. The site is accessed
through a local fruit and flower garden, with ponds and trails. The well
manicured grounds with relaxation benches and wattle huts, allow the proprietor
to provide a truly tranquil atmosphere and maintain the natural and near
mystic appearance of the site.
FOND
DOUX ESTATE:
Relive
the battle of Rabot, and revisit the military genius of the freedom fighters.
This historic battle, where freedom fighters inflicted a most decisive
and historic victory against the mighty British Army, was fought right
on the doorstep of what is now Fond Doux Estate. This site does not only
have a history, in contrast to the battle, it is adorned with a warm 19th
century plantation house, with nature trails through a local fruit garden.
The sites and sounds of many tropical birds, mixed into the natural beauty
of this undisturbed colonial plantation, is paradise lost and found.
FOND
LATISAB CREOLE PARK:
An
experience of creole traditions and practices to include the preparation
of cassava bread, cooking on macambou leaves, catching crayfish in the
river, viewing the collection of honey from beehive, and the very entertaining
practice of wood sawing to the music of chak-chak band, is what the creole
park is all about its a truly "Kweyol" experience which can
be enjoyed by both local and foreign visitors alike.
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NATURE
TRAILS
RAINFOREST
WALK; FULL DAY:
The
bus will transport you to the entrance of the rain forest, where your
guide from the Forestry Department will lead you along the track into
the thick growth of the forest. You will walk through the natural habitat
of the St.Lucia Parrot, whose call can be heard in the dense foliage of
the high trees overhead. Perhaps you will catch a glimpse of the rare
species. Retracing your steps.
HORSEBACK
RIDING:
Don't
just go for a horseback ride, go for the adventure--"the Great Horse
Adventure!" Country Saddles offers a fabulous sightseeing experience
through banana plantations, across pasture lands, along a natural forest
trail to a most picturesque beach on the Atlantic coastline. The experienced
guides are knowledgeable about St.Lucian wildlife and history, enriching
the experience with informational tidbits. The trail has been clearly
designed to accommodate both beginners and experienced riders. A thrilling
forest trail along the breathtaking mountain ridge is also available,
but recommended only for more experienced riders.
THE
MARIA ISLANDS:
The
Maria Islands are two small islands off the coast of Vieux Fort which
have been set aside as a nature reserve, being home to two species found
nowhere else in the world. The Kouwes Snake, which has been noted as the
world's rarest snake, has taken refuge on Maria major, evacuating St.Lucia
to avoid man. Another unique inhabitant of the Maria Island is the Zandoli
Te, a ground lizard, of which the male exhibits a splendid tail of brilliant
blue. Trips by boat (all paricipants must be capable swimmers).
FREGATE
ISLAND NATURE RESERVE:
This
tour takes you to the Atlantic Coast and Fantastic scenic views. The one-mile
nature trail encircles the park to the observation point over - looking
the small Fregate islands. As the Fregate birds nest here only in the
summer, don't expect to see too many of these magnificent birds at the
other times of the year. But you will find along the walk a diverse variety
of vegetation, from species requiring little water to the sea-side mangrove.
A large selsction of the birds have made their homes within the reserve,
including the scarce Ramier Pigeon, the St.Lucian Oriole, the Trembler,
and several types of timid Boa Constrictors. All walks are arranged through
the National Trust.
LA
TOC BATTERY:
La
Toc Battery, built in the 1800's offers a touch of history in beautiful
St.Lucia. This fine example of St.Lucia's military history is built on
a gentle hillside and looks serenely onto the Castries Harbour and the
tranquil waters of the Caribbean sea. The fort offers British engineering
at its finest, with everything from thick, reinforced walls to mysterious
underground rooms and corridors. A tour of this place will appeal to everyone.
Both educational and fascinating.
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