18 days in St. Lucia Itinerary

Home to some of Saint Lucia's landmark buildings and natural features, Soufriere provides travelers with an engaging and direct route into the center of island life.

Get in touch with nature at Gros Piton and Sulphur Springs. You'll get in some beach time at Anse Cochon Beach and Laborie Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Choiseul Art Gallery (in Choiseul), Vieux Fort (Sandy Beach & Horseback Riding Tours) and Rudy John Beach Park (in Laborie). There's lots more to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, stroll through Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef, contemplate the geological forces at La Soufriere Drive-In Volcano, and take in nature's colorful creations at Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Soufriere attractions planning site.

London, UK to Soufriere is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from London to Soufriere due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in December, things will get much hotter in Soufriere: highs are around 34°C and lows about 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Castries.

The capital and largest city in Saint Lucia, Castries has a number of cultural sites to explore, and recreational areas to enjoy.

Let the collections at Eudovic's Art Studio and La Toc Battery Fort capture your imagination. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Rodney Bay and Sierra's Souvenir & Gift Shop. Go for a jaunt from Castries to Cap Estate to see Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Reduit Beach, explore the activities along Marigot Bay, cast your line with a fishing tour, and take an in-depth tour of Pigeon Island Museum and Interpretive Centre.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Castries travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Soufriere to Castries by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. December in Castries sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.