St Lucia · DESSERT TOURS
Good cocoa and chocolate tours fill up in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend about six hours touring Soufriere with guides Kimberly, known as Sweet Chocolate, and Mitch. Bathe in Sulphur Springs mud, swim at Toraille Waterfall, eat a home-cooked lunch, sample banana and banana ketchup, see the Pitons, and visit Cacoa Sainte-Lucie.
“Really enjoyed but one in Costa Rica a bit more organized. The tour guides and driver were a 5 hands down. Great people!”
At Fond Doux Eco Resort, your private guide introduces St Lucian cacao culture, estate-grown organic beans, and the chocolate-making process. You’ll watch the exclusive Cacao-rina Dance, work with chocolatiers to make your own bar, and finish at the resort after about two hours.
“Very knowledgeable guides - chocolate was delicious and learning about the cocoa farm was very interesting.”
Cruise by catamaran from Choc to Soufriere, make a chocolate bar at Rabot Hotel, eat a cocoa-based lunch, soak in Sulphur Springs, snorkel near the Pitons, and sail home at sunset. Guides such as Smiley and Spongecake have helped make this long day especially lively.
“Our full-day excursion with Island Routes was hands-down our favorite experience in St. Lucia! We did the catamaran cruise to Soufrière, and everything from start to finish was incredible. The boat ride was smooth and scenic, and we loveRead more”
Sail from Rodney Bay to Soufriere, passing fishing villages, Pigeon Island, Marigot Bay, and the Pitons. At Morne Coubaril, tour and taste local rum and chocolate before a buffet lunch, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Hotel pickup is included.
“We had a fantastic day! Highlights were tasting the various types of rum and learning more about the history of the island.”
Spend about five hours exploring St. Lucia by private vehicle, shopping at Pointe Seraphine or local outlets, making dark chocolate from bean to bar at Cacoa Sainte-Lucie, and stopping at Marigot Bay. Pickup is available from select hotels and Castries port, with guides such as Nick and Steven praised for warm service.
“Steven, our tour guide, texted me prior to our arrival to inquire about our interests to ensure we had an epic experience. He answered my questions and provided an overview of the excursion. Once we arrived in St. Lucía, he reached out to mRead more”
Travel from Castries through Marigot Bay and the Roseau Valley with a private English-speaking driver. Tour a rum distillery, taste local spirits, and visit a chocolate factory where you can make truffles or a bar for an extra onsite fee. Drivers include Tenasen, Mervin, and Cecile.
“Great experience, great driver Cecile!! company took care of us and our custom needs really well! hugely recommended”
Join Rumi of Rumie Tours St. Lucia for a private 4 to 5-hour outing from Soufriere, combining local points of interest with rum tasting and chocolate flavors. Visit Marigot Bay Distillery, learn how rum is made, and sample island-style spirits. Pickup is offered, and children may join.
“Rumi did a fantastic job of educating us about the island as she took us to different points of interest. The rum distillery was closed on the day we went on the tour, but she made arrangements for us to do a tasting of different infused rums Read more”
Pick a coast, a crater or a boat.
