Free things to do · Saint Lucia
7 free things to do in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 2 days in Saint Lucia without paying an entry fee: The Pitons, Sugar Beach, Anse Chastanet and Reduit Beach are all free. Fly into the airport closest to your hotel where you can; the UVF transfer to the north is long and costly.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 7
- Low-cost extras
- 5
- Cost level
- Expensive
- Lowest hotel prices
- September
Free sights and experiences
Nature · Soufrière
1.The Pitons
See them from the sea on a boat trip and from the Tet Paul Nature Trail viewpoint; each angle shows a different pair of shapes.
- Time needed
- Half a day for viewpoints
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Free
Beach · Soufrière
2.Sugar Beach
Arrive by water taxi from Soufrière for the best view of the Pitons from the sea, and snorkel the reef on the right side of the bay.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Free
Beach · Soufrière
3.Anse Chastanet
Snorkel along the right side of the bay, where the reef drops off just offshore, and combine it with neighbouring Anse Mamin.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Free
- Outdoors
Beach · Rodney Bay and Gros Islet
4.Reduit Beach
Walk towards the quieter northern end, near the marina channel, when the central section fills up.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Marigot Bay
5.Marigot Bay
Visit around sunset for drinks overlooking the bay, and use the small water taxi to reach the beach side.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Photo spot
- Free
Market · Castries and Vigie
6.Castries Central Market
Go on a Saturday morning, the busiest market day, and avoid cruise-ship hours if you want a calmer visit.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Viewpoint · Castries and Vigie
7.Morne Fortune and Fort Charlotte
Stop at the viewpoint near Government House on the way up for the classic panorama of Castries harbour.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- History
- Free
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Soufrière | The Pitons, Sugar Beach and Anse Chastanet | Half a day for viewpoints + Half a day + Half a day |
| Rodney Bay and Gros Islet | Reduit Beach | Half a day |
| Marigot Bay | Marigot Bay | 2–3 hours |
| Castries and Vigie | Castries Central Market and Morne Fortune and Fort Charlotte | 1–2 hours + 1 hour |
Worth a small ticket
Nature · Soufrière
Sulphur Springs
Wear an old dark swimsuit for the mud baths, and remove silver jewellery, which the sulphur can tarnish.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
Garden · Soufrière
Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
Go early or late in the day to avoid tour groups, and bring swimwear for the mineral baths.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Soufrière
Tet Paul Nature Trail
Go in the morning, when the Pitons are usually clearest, and allow time to talk with the guide about the plants on the farm.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Rodney Bay and Gros Islet
Pigeon Island National Landmark
Climb Signal Peak in the late afternoon for the views over Rodney Bay, then swim at the small beach before leaving.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
Nature · Soufrière
Toraille Waterfall
Bring swimwear and visit after lunch, when most tour groups have moved on.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
More ways to save
- Fly into the airport closest to your hotel where you can; the UVF transfer to the north is long and costly.
- Travel between May and November for the lowest rates, avoiding the hurricane peak if you can.
- Eat at fish fries and local cook-shops rather than only at resort restaurants.
- Share taxis and island tours with other travellers to cut costs.
- Use public beaches, which are all accessible by law, rather than paying for resort day passes.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Saint Lucia expensive to visit?
Saint Lucia is expensive for most visitors, but 7 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Saint Lucia?
The Pitons: See them from the sea on a boat trip and from the Tet Paul Nature Trail viewpoint; each angle shows a different pair of shapes.