Tours, Excursions & Sightseeing
Pointe Seraphine
Duty Free Shopping
Depart the resort on our power catamaran and cruise north along the scenic Caribbean coastline, passing the fishing villages of Canaries and Anse La Raye before entering picturesque Marigot Bay. Enjoy stunning views of one of the most beautiful harbors in the Caribbean before continuing to Castries, where you will take in excellent views of the harbor, city waterfront, and surrounding hillsides rich in island history.
Upon arrival, you will disembark at the Pointe Seraphine Duty Free complex, St. Lucia’s premier shopping facility. Take your time exploring a great variety of stores offering duty-free savings on jewelry, clothing, electronics, leather goods, Caribbean art, souvenirs, and more. Pointe Seraphine also features options for enjoying a refreshing beverage or a light snack. After your shopping experience, re-board the boat for a scenic return journey to the resort.
Zipline Adventures
Zip Line Adventures
The zip-line adventure takes place on the east coast of St. Lucia in the heart of the rainforest at the beautiful Errard Estate. The 300-year-old estate was once a spice plantation, and it is full of fragrant nutmeg trees and abundant cocoa trees. There is also an amazing river and waterfall. Upon arriving at the zip base, you will be given a safety briefing and then outfitted with harnesses, helmets and gloves. Then it is off for the fun part. Traverse a series of nine platforms, with the longest run being 700 feet with a 60-foot drop. You don’t need to be the athletic type to enjoy this tour, but it isn’t recommended for pregnant women or people with back problems, and the setup cannot accommodate anyone weighing more than 250 pounds.
Sea & Land Tour
Sea and Land Tour
Leave Anse Chastanet by sea along St. Lucia’s scenic Caribbean coastline for Castries on a full-day tour and return by land via the dramatic Atlantic coast. You will see deserted beaches, beautiful bays, and charming fishing villages scattered along the coast. Upon meeting your air-conditioned taxi, you will be taken to various sights north of Castries, such as the Point Seraphine Duty Free Shopping Complex and the beautiful Pigeon Island National Park. You will also pass through the Rodney Bay area – host to the famous ARC yacht race (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), which begins in Spain’s Canary Islands and finishes in St. Lucia. After Pigeon Island, you will be ready for lunch at Jacque’s Restaurant, long known as one of the island’s finest.
The tour continues across the interior rainforest mountains to the east coast, with its spectacular, rugged features that are dramatically different from those on the Caribbean side of the island. Your journey down the East Coast Road will include a stop at Mamiku Gardens. Upon reaching the town of Vieux Fort on St. Lucia’s southern tip, you will enjoy excellent views of the Maria Islands and Moule a Chique with its lighthouse perched atop the 600-foot rugged cliff. Traveling north up the West Coast Road, you will visit Balembouche Estate for a fresh local juice before heading home through the beautiful Choiseul countryside.
Castries Shopping
Saturday’s Castries/Marigot Bay Shopping Trip by Water Taxi
The water taxi leaves Anse Chastanet at 9:00 a.m. Upon your arrival at the Castries harbour, the boat Captain will take you on a brief walking tour of the town center, which will include a stroll through the famous Castries Market. You will then re-board the boat to cross the harbour to the Pointe Seraphine Duty Free Shopping complex. On the return cruise south, you will venture into Marigot Bay, where you can select from several restaurants to have lunch. The tour returns to Anse Chastanet between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., depending on whether or not you wish to have lunch at Marigot Bay. Don’t forget to take along your passports and airline tickets, which are required for duty-free shopping. Note: the price of lunch is not included in this package.
Rhythm of Rum
Rhythm Of Rum Tour
Explore St. Lucia’s deep connection to rum, from its past to the production process to the final product, on this full-day tour in which you will see the best of the island by boat and land transport. The tour begins at the Orientation Center, where you meet your guide and will learn about the history of the Roseau Valley, one of St.Lucia’s long-time agricultural centers. Highlights of the tour include a 10-minute video presentation on the story of rum in St. Lucia, a 3D display in the actual distillery section, the opportunity to view a “pot still” work, and visits to the Coopers Workshop, a re-creation of a village scene, and the distillery’s “aging bond,” where you are informed of the aging process.
Get ready to learn about the island’s most popular rums, enjoy the Carnival Section, where you will hear pulsating Caribbean music and see a variety of past carnival costumes, and finish at the “Rhythm Bar,” which features a variety of displays, including a 3D market vendor and tasting of all the products made and blended at the distillery. The “Rhum Shoppe” is a walk from the bar, where purchases can be made at ex-factory prices. The tour is approximately an hour and ten minutes long, at which time your driver will take you to Marigot Bay to meet with your Boat Captain for your return trip to the resort via water taxi.
Piton Climb
A Challenging Climb to the Iconic Gros Piton
Depart from the resort at 6.30 a.m. and begin your tour at “Fond Gens Libres,” which is translated as “village of the free people”, a forty-five-minute drive from Anse Chastanet. As you set off with your guides, you will encounter the rare birds and wildlife that find sanctuary in this rugged and somewhat remote part of the island. You will also notice changes in vegetation, which are quite obvious as you proceed to the summit.
The first half of the trail involves climbing over large rocks as the trail starts gradually on a gentle slope, where the Caribbean and the village at Choiseul can be seen to the south. The second half of the trail involves a steep ascent to the Gros Piton summit and is intended for the more adventurous hiker. This climb is approximately 3 to 4 hours round-trip. If you make it to the top, which is 2,619 feet above sea level, you will have climbed one of St. Lucia’s national landmarks designated as a World Heritage site.
*Climbing Gros Piton is a strenuous challenge and should be undertaken only by very fit and experienced hikers. This tour is available upon request, Monday through Sunday (bookings must be made by 4.00 p.m. the day before). Please review the information in our brochure for additional tour and safety information, or speak with guest service,
Dolphin & Whale Watching
St Lucia’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Experience
The Dolphin & Watching tour goes out on a comfy 52-foot catamaran. When whales are encountered, the engines are cut, the sail unfurled, and the hydrophone dropped into the water to allow guests to hear the calls and singing of the magnificent sea mammals. It’s possible to see a variety of whales and dolphins off the coast of St. Lucia, including Sperm Whales, Short-Finned Pilot Whales, Humpback Whales, ߷ Dolphins, and Bottlenose Dolphins. Sightings can happen for most of the year, with December through March typically the most productive for sperm whale bulls.
You can find more information on St Lucia’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Experiences, including dates, times, and booking details, by viewing our Tours, Excursions, and Sightseeing brochure.
Deep Sea Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Bask in some of the best sport fishing with veteran professional operators that take you out on the blue waters of the Caribbean off the island’s west coast. Choose your duration of tour (4, 6-, and 8-hour tours are available), join a party, or lie back on your own private excursion. More spacious options are also available to comfortably hold groups of up to 20. Just some of the local fishing on offer (depending on the time of year) include: blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, durado, wahoo, and blackfin & skipjack tuna.
All of our fishing boats are fitted with the highest quality professional gear with onboard toilets and comfortable shaded and sunny seating areas. Charters include beer, soft drinks, and bottled water. Food is provided on the full-day tours upon request.
Tet Paul Trail
Tet Paul Nature Trail
For guests who wish to enjoy from up high the majestic beauty of the world’s most famous pair of mountains – but don’t wish to do any serious hiking or climbing – the Tet Paul Nature Trail is for you. Traveling by taxi, you will pass through the town of Soufriere to a small mountain top community in the nearby countryside. The Tet Paul Nature Trail, which is approximately ½ mile in length, affords an easy stroll through the cool air in the midst of St. Lucia’s World Heritage site. Great views of both Gros Piton and Petit Piton, the island’s southern region and the blue Caribbean below abound. And of course there is plenty of natural beauty along the trail which requires a modest level of fitness and exertion.
After leaving Tet Paul, the taxi will return via scenic back roads passing through the rainforest community of Fond St. Jacques. Plenty of interesting sightseeing and photo opportunities are presented all along the way.
Volcanos, Falls, Exploring & Estates
From Diamond Falls to Morne Coubaril
Jade Mountain offers a variety of island excursions that take you to some of the most interesting, exciting and iconic attractions in St. Lucia.
The Volcano, Diamond Falls & Gardens and Emerald Estate Tour (daily) showcases Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens & Mineral Baths, where you will find Diamond Waterfall and the oldest botanical gardens on the island. Guests will also enjoy visiting our very own Emerald Estate Farm. For early-risers seeking a more intimate experience, the Diamond Falls Private Morning Tour is also available on request.
Morne Coubaril was one of the few estates spared by the Brigands during the French Revolution. The plantation is part of a project to preserve the traditions in the spirit of agricultural life on the estate and create the unique opportunity to experience life a century ago on a plantation. Guests can experience everything the important historical location has to offer on our Morne Coubaril Zip Lining and Plantation Tour. There is also the Morne Coubaril/Tet Paul Combo Tour, for two can’t-miss excursions in one.
Finally, the Explorer Tour is perfect for those who want to see it all! A tour all around the island by taxi for the guest who does not mind getting off the ‘beaten path’ and desires to see the “real” St. Lucia. It’s a long and tiring trip, but worth it if you are truly determined. Along the way, you will enjoy lunch at Jacques, an island favourite.
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Saint Lucia is fortunate to have several professional horseback riding operations which offer guide-led rides on well-kept and trained horses. As the operations are located at different parts of the island, each offers its own unique experience for both the riding and the sightseeing afforded to participants in travelling to get there. Several operations include riding on a beach and into the sea, which riders enjoy almost as much as the horses! Our Guest Services staff are delighted to provide details for all of the options to ensure a most enjoyable experience for our guests.
Helicopter Tour
Excursions Available on Request
Jade Mountain Resort is fortunate indeed to be the only resort in Saint Lucia to have its own helipad, which provides our guests with a convenient and very scenic option for airport transfers as well as a great tour option to view our magnificent scenery from above. Our 30-minute exclusive Helicopter Tour departs from the Jade Mountain Helipad, providing participants with the ultimate views of the entire island, including visiting Rodney Bay, Cas en Bas, Grand Anse Beach, Marigot Bay, the Sulphur Springs volcano and the world-famous Pitons, Saint Lucia’s iconic mountain pair. All along the way, the pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary. The tour schedule is flexible, but the morning generally offers clearer visibility conditions and better availability. Booking in advance is required and can be done at the Concierge/Guest Services desks.
Mud Bath & Spa
Upon arrival, bathe in a soothing mud bath as our attendant will apply the rich sulphur mud evenly over your entire body. The Mud is then left to dry, offering its beneficial properties. Once the mud has dried and all nutrients absorbed, our attendant will aid in removing the mud with a Fresh Water Shower. (Water and Juice will be provided to ensure hydration). *For Best Results Book a Massage subsequently (in Spa) to complete this beautiful body ritual.
• Improves texture and tone
• Aids in relieving aching
• Muscles and arthritic pains
Available Time: 8:30 am to 10:30 am Daily
Golf
Golf
The St. Lucia Golf & Country Club in Cap Estate welcomes non-members. The 18-hole course is located in the very north of the island and we usually recommend a water-land taxi combination to get there. Please contact our Guest Services or Concierge Desks.
* Please consult our Guest Information Booklet in your room for excursion details. A 50% cancellation fee will be applied for cancellation of excursions with less than 24 hours’ notice. No-show will result in full charges being applied. Please also take note of the complimentary walks schedule and the Peach on Earth water taxi schedule, which you will find in the Guest Information Booklet. Jade Mountain Resort Adventure Facilities — for details, please consult your room information guide or visit the adventure desk at Scuba St. Lucia, located at the south end of the Anse Chastanet Beach.
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