How many days · Saint Lucia
How many days do you need in Saint Lucia?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
7 days is the sweet spot for Saint Lucia, and 4 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Four days covers a Soufrière day with the Pitons, Sulphur Springs and a waterfall, plus beach time in the north. A week allows time to stay in both the north and the Soufrière area, hike Gros Piton and explore the rainforest.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 7 days
- Minimum
- 4 days
- Day trips available
- 3
- Daylight
- 11.3 h (Dec) to 12.9 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | The Pitons, Sulphur Springs, Sugar Beach and Gros Piton hike |
| 2 days | Rushed | Gros Piton hike, Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens and Tet Paul Nature Trail |
| 3 days | Rushed | Anse Chastanet, Pigeon Island National Landmark and Reduit Beach |
| 5 days | Good | The highlights plus a day trip to Soufrière and the Pitons by boat |
| 7 days | Ideal | A slow trip with day trips such as Soufrière and the Pitons by boat and Martinique |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Saint Lucia add up to roughly 25–33 hours of visiting time — about 4–5 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Gros Piton hike (4–5 hours return), The Pitons (Half a day for viewpoints) and Sugar Beach (Half a day).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| The Pitons | Half a day for viewpoints | Soufrière |
| Sulphur Springs | 1–1.5 hours | Soufrière |
| Sugar Beach | Half a day | Soufrière |
| Gros Piton hike | 4–5 hours return | Soufrière |
| Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens | 1 hour | Soufrière |
| Tet Paul Nature Trail | 45 minutes | Soufrière |
| Anse Chastanet | Half a day | Soufrière |
| Pigeon Island National Landmark | 2–3 hours | Rodney Bay and Gros Islet |
| Reduit Beach | Half a day | Rodney Bay and Gros Islet |
| Marigot Bay | 2–3 hours | Marigot Bay |
| Castries Central Market | 1–2 hours | Castries and Vigie |
| Morne Fortune and Fort Charlotte | 1 hour | Castries and Vigie |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 7 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 4 days | Focus on The Pitons and Sulphur Springs |
| With children | 8 days | Slower days and time for Reduit Beach |
| With day trips | 9 days | Add Soufrière and the Pitons by boat and Martinique |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 11.3 hours of daylight) than in June (about 12.9 hours). Daylight varies little through the year, so plan by weather instead.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Saint Lucia with other destinations
| Destination | Distance | Suggested stay |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados | About 174 km | 7 days |
| Curaçao | About 884 km | 7 days |
| Punta Cana | About 943 km | 7 days |
Questions travellers ask
+Is 4 days enough in Saint Lucia?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 7 days is more comfortable. Four days covers a Soufrière day with the Pitons, Sulphur Springs and a waterfall, plus beach time in the north. A week allows time to stay in both the north and the Soufrière area, hike Gros Piton and explore the rainforest.
+Is a week too long in Saint Lucia?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Soufrière and the Pitons by boat and Martinique.