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Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve

Listen to a safety briefing while getting fitted into a snug harness and helmet. Then climb up to your first platform to kick off your cable-cruising escapade. Step to the edge, let your guide check your equipment one last time, and then take a leap into the open air. Feel your harness catch you as you start zooming past the leafy branches of gum and chestnut trees on your way to the next platform. Then change lines and do it all over again. The exciting zip line tour starts innocuously enough with a short walk through a peaceful part of the tropical rainforest, but that’s as pastoral as it gets. You get hitched up to a series of cables and zip from platform to platform high up in the tree canopy. If your adrenaline isn’t flowing then, a brisk hike to the next set of platforms will juice things up a bit before you zip safely and with a thrill to base camp.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of St. Lucia's rainforest with the Ultimate 3 - Zip Line, Aerial Tram, and Hiking Tour. Your journey begins at the Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve in Chassin Babonneau, just 4.6 miles (7.4km) from the cruise ship port. Board the open-air gondola of the aerial tram and take your seat for a safe and immersive nature experience. A professional naturalist guide will accompany you, sharing insights, answering questions, and pointing out the diverse flora and fauna inhabiting the rainforest. This family-friendly adventure offers a unique perspective of the tropical surroundings, making it an ideal choice for all ages. The excitement continues as you clip into a harness for a thrilling 10-zipline canopy tour. Feel the adrenaline rush as you soar through the treetops, enjoying spectacular views of the island of St. Lucia. The adventure reaches its peak with a guided rainforest hike, led by an expert adventure guide. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders, learn about the ecosystem, and capture the essence of St. Lucia's diverse landscapes.

Named for the island's colorful native parrot of the same name, St. Lucia's Jacquot Trail offers a breathtaking immersion into a rainforest that's bursting with biodiversity. Join a naturalist guide for a hike along this exciting route and marvel at the island's native vegetation up close. After convenient pickup from your hotel or the cruise terminal, take a ride to Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve and meet your friendly guide. Hit the trail and begin a trek that offers wonderful opportunities to observe and learn about the reserve's impressive array of thriving flora and fauna. Cross over deep ravines and babbling creeks and through thick pockets of trees and ferns as your guide identifies notable species of plant life.