Excursion Botanical gardens, toraille waterfall and beach tour at Soufriere

Indulge your senses with the idyllic natural splendour of St. Lucia during this scenic and relaxing, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Soufrière, Town Square, Cathedral, Diamond Botanical Gardens, Waterfall

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Diamond Botanical Gardens, once a popular spot for Napoleon's wife, Josephine. En route, pass through the quaint town of Soufrière, and by the town square and Cathedral. Upon arrival at the Botanical Gardens, take a guided walking tour. Along the way, marvel at the tropical plants carefully arranged along the pathway, and enjoy a view of the waterfall to observe how the mineral water flows into a stream.

Toraille Waterfall, Cascading Falls, Cold Water Pool, Petit Piton, Hummingbird Beach, Free Time

Next, re-board your coach and head to the idyllic Toraille Waterfall, nestled amidst tropical surroundings. Upon arrival, take an inviting dip in the natural, cold water pool under the cascading falls. Leaving the Toraille Waterfall, your journey continues with a short drive to Hummingbird Beach, with Petit Piton as your backdrop. During your visit, you can take a refreshing dip in the inviting blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, and/or simply relax on the sand and soak up the tropical sun. Souvenirs, snacks and beverages are available at your own expense. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your mini-bus and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Soufrière, Town Square, Cathedral, Diamond Botanical Gardens, Toraille Waterfall, Cold Water Pool, Cascading Falls, Petit Piton, Hummingbird Beach, Free Time

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 370 yards (about 338 metres), at times over uneven, natural and sandy surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the mini-bus and Toraille Waterfall, four-six steps leading to the Diamond Falls, and four-six steps to enter the waterfall pool. Walking at Hummingbird Beach is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a towel, bottled water, and US$ or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Due to the size of the mini-buses, the seats are smaller and leg room is limited. Guests taller than 6'2” (about 1.7 meters) cannot participate on this tour. Guests weighing more than 250 pounds (113 kilograms) cannot participate on this tour. In the event of limited rainfall, the water flow of the waterfall, and the water level of the pool, will be low. During heavy rainfall, the water pool will look brown due to excess silt. Beach chairs and umbrellas are not included, but are available at a cost of US$10 each. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions.