Sight guide · Saint Lucia
Visiting Toraille Waterfall
A roughly 15-metre waterfall dropping over a cliff into a pool in a small tropical garden on the road into the hills above Soufrière.
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Quick answer
Toraille Waterfall is a nature spot in Soufrière, Saint Lucia. Allow 45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Soufrière
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- nature, kids and outdoors
- Best months
- February–April
About Toraille Waterfall
A roughly 15-metre waterfall dropping over a cliff into a pool in a small tropical garden on the road into the hills above Soufrière. You can stand under the falls for a cool natural shower.
Tip: Bring swimwear and visit after lunch, when most tour groups have moved on.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Soufrière, the old French capital beneath the Pitons, with volcanic sights and dive bays.
Best time to visit Toraille Waterfall
Toraille Waterfall is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Saint Lucia has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Saint Lucia itinerary visits Toraille Waterfall on day 3, together with Anse Chastanet and Pigeon Island National Landmark.
- No. 13 of the 14 sights in our Saint Lucia things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Saint Lucia with kids.
Near Toraille Waterfall
Also in Soufrière, so you can walk between them:
- Anse Chastanet — half a day, free
- Sugar Beach — half a day, free
- Tet Paul Nature Trail — 45 minutes, low cost
If you like Toraille Waterfall
- Pigeon Island National Landmark — Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, 2–3 hours
- Reduit Beach — Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, Half a day
- Rainforest aerial tram and zip-lines at Chassin — Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, 2–3 hours
Staying near Toraille Waterfall
Stay in Soufrière ($$$$) to walk here: the old French capital beneath the Pitons, with volcanic sights and dive bays. All areas to stay in Saint Lucia.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Toraille Waterfall?
Plan 45 minutes. With Anse Chastanet nearby, it fits a half-day in Soufrière.
+Is Toraille Waterfall free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Toraille Waterfall?
February–April for the most comfortable weather. Bring swimwear and visit after lunch, when most tour groups have moved on.
+Do I need to book Toraille Waterfall in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Toraille Waterfall good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia suits families who like nature: mud baths at Sulphur Springs, waterfalls, the rainforest tram and calm Reduit Beach.