2 days in Saint Lucia

Day by day

1. Day 1: The Pitons and Sulphur Springs

   The Pitons, Sulphur Springs, Sugar Beach and Gros Piton hike, then Gros Islet Friday street party in the evening.

   1. Morning

      The Pitons

      Together with the surrounding reefs they form the Pitons Management Area World Heritage Site, and they are visible from much of the southwest coast.

   2. Late morning

      Sulphur Springs

      Downstream, warm mud and mineral pools let you coat yourself in volcanic mud and rinse off.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Green fig and saltfish

      Local restaurants and cafés, especially for breakfast and lunch, and the food section of Castries market.

   4. Afternoon

      Sugar Beach

      It fronts a resort, but the beach itself is accessible to the public, and water taxis from Soufrière stop here.

   5. Late afternoon

      Gros Piton hike

      Most fit hikers reach the summit in about two to two-and-a-half hours, with views over Petit Piton and the coast from the top.

   6. Evening

      Gros Islet Friday street party

      Every Friday night, the streets of Gros Islet fill with sound systems, grills and drink stalls — the island's best-known party.

2. Day 2: Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens and Tet Paul Nature Trail

   Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens, Tet Paul Nature Trail, Anse Chastanet and Toraille Waterfall, then Rodney Bay strip in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens

      Restored mineral baths, originally built in the 18th century, can be used for a small extra fee.

   2. Late morning

      Tet Paul Nature Trail

      It is a far easier alternative to hiking Gros Piton for the views.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Bouyon

      Local eateries and roadside cook-shops, often as a Saturday lunch.

   4. Afternoon

      Anse Chastanet

      A dive centre runs shore dives and snorkel tours, and coral, turtles and reef fish are close to the beach.

   5. Late afternoon

      Toraille Waterfall

      You can stand under the falls for a cool natural shower.

   6. Evening

      Rodney Bay strip

      Bars, restaurants and a few clubs around the marina and Reduit Beach, open most nights.

If it rains

• Swap in Castries Central Market (Castries and Vigie): Go on a Saturday morning, the busiest market day, and avoid cruise-ship hours if you want a calmer visit.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Pace and daylight

The sights in this plan add up to roughly 17–21 hours of visiting over 2 days, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 11.3 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.

Getting between stops: Taxi. Taxis are widely available at airports, hotels and ports, with standard rates set for common routes; agree the fare and currency before you set off.

More or fewer days

• One day in Saint Lucia
• 3 days in Saint Lucia
• 5 days in Saint Lucia

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