A Journey Through Our History

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It may be small in size, but St Lucia has had a long and fascinating history that will be explored in this unique island tour. Discover the northern villages, call by working plantations and wander the ruins adorning Morne Fortune. End the tour with a visit to the Animation Centre where the ‘Iyanola Experience’ will ensure you leave with a thorough understanding of the events that have shaped this fascinating island.

Highlights:

Learn about St Lucia’s history with a visit to its key sights
Explore the island’s northern villages to learn about local life
Visit Marquis Estate to see a working plantation
Call by the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte’s wife
Admire the views from the top of Morne Fortune
See the breathtaking views of Marigot Bay

Tour style:Local life & Culture, Heritage & History, Nature
Inclusion:

Local refreshment, english speaking guide.

Exclusion:

Lunch, items of a personal nature, tips for your guide

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours
Meeting point:
Centrally located hotels in Saint Lucia and the cruise ship piers at La Place Carenage or Pointe Seraphine (Please note us the pickup detail when doing the booking)
Start time: 1.00 PM
Finish point:
Centrally located hotels in Saint Lucia.

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Saint Lucia Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Child policy:
Children must be aged between 6 and 11 inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Although small in size, St Lucia has had a long and fascinating history, so escape the capital to experience some of the key places that have shaped it. Take the coastal road north, snaking through mountain passes, fruit plantations and towering cliffs.

Admire sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean, and try and spot the French island of Martinique on the horizon. Visit some of the small northern villages, stopping to meet the locals and discover rural life. Call into the Marquis Estate, the country’s largest estate that is still a working plantation. Learn about the production of St Lucia's most important export crops - bananas and copra – and learn about what’s been grown in the past.

Head south to Paix Bouche, a small town that is the supposed birthplace of Josephine, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Next, weave through the suburbs of Castries, the capital city of St Lucia, before taking the windy road to the summit of Morne Fortune.

Admire the breathtaking views from the summit, and learn about the history of this spot which was originally a fort constructed by the French and captured by the British in the 18th century. Wander among the original buildings and soak up the panoramic views that take in the harbour and Pigeon Point.

Continue the drive, heading down into the Roseau Valley, an area that is home to the island’s largest banana plantation. From here it’s onto spectacular Marigot Bay, which is surrounded on three sides by steep, emerald-coloured hills, and is often described as the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean

Head back to the centre of Castries, calling into the Animation Centre to view the ‘Iyanola Experience’. This interactive display offers a chronological account of St Lucia's colonial past, reliving the island’s key historical events that have taken place in many of the sites we’ve just visited.

This is the ideal place to end the tour and is sure to leave you with a thorough understanding of the events that have shaped this fascinating island.

Your trip:

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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