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Embark on a sun-soaked adventure with the "St Lucia: Island in the Sun" tour, a perfect blend of relaxation and discovery. This small group tour, with a maximum of 20 travelers, offers a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of St. Lucia. Enjoy a taste of local life with a Creole lunch at a working cocoa plantation, and experience the thrill of a land and sea safari to Soufriere. With your own room guaranteed and no single supplement, unwind in comfort at the Bay Gardens Hotel in Rodney Bay Village. Your dedicated Just You holiday director ensures a seamless journey, with return flights from London, airport lounge access, and 12 nights in a 3-star hotel included. Delight in 15 meals, including a welcome and farewell dinner, and enjoy the freedom to explore or relax at your leisure.

Highlights
  • Taste of St Lucia
  • Soufriere safari by land and sea
  • Enjoy Creole flavours with lunch at a working cocoa plantation
  • Explore the Lushan Country heritage site
  • Visit the St. Lucia Distillers for a rum tasting experience
  • Relax at Marigot Bay and enjoy the scenic views
  • Snorkel and explore the Caribbean coast on a boat journey
Mode of Transport
The tour includes return flights from London and overseas transfers. Enjoy a thrilling land and sea safari with an open-air Jeep ride and a return journey by boat, offering scenic views of the Caribbean coast.
Accommodation
Stay at the Bay Gardens Hotel in Rodney Bay Village, offering comfortable accommodations with two outdoor pools and a spa. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with easy access to the stunning Reduit Beach and the vibrant local area.
Optional excursions
Optional excursions such as dolphin and whale watching, sunset catamaran cruise, and tours of the north of the island are not included in the tour package.
Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional drinks, and other personal purchases are not included.
Destinations
  • North America
  • St Lucia
Tour Types
  • Small Group
  • Foodie and Wine Tours
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Boat/Cruise Excursion
  • Sightseeing
  • Beach Tours

Location: Rodney Bay Village, The Pitons

Today, you will fly to St Lucia. This tropical paradise of white-sand beaches backed by the sparkling Caribbean Sea is home to the famous towering twin volcanoes, the Pitons, which loom over the island's west coast. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Rodney Bay Village, which is your base for the next seven nights. Get to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner this evening.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Dinner

Location: Lushan Country Heritage Site, St. Lucia Distillers, Marigot Bay

Join your Holiday Director for an included tour of St Lucia today, which begins with a drive through rural countryside before enjoying a short walk through the Lushan Country heritage site, discovering the various trees, plants and some species of birds. In the Creole house see how local dishes are made with an opportunity for a tasting. The drive on to the distillery passes through the countryside during which your guide provides an insight to the history and culture of the different communities. The distillery tour at St. Lucia Distillers is more than a lesson in how rum is made, you gain an insight into the role it played in the community as well as an opportunity to visit the carnival room for your own mini carnival experience. The culmination of the distillery visit is the tasting bar, where you can put your tasting skills to the test on these internationally award-winning rums. Last but not least is a stop at Marigot Bay with time to just sit and enjoy a drink, while soaking up the atmosphere.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Rodney Bay, Castries

Discover more of the Rodney Bay area at your own pace today or spend your time relaxing in the Caribbean sun. <br/><br/>Alternatively, join our half-day optional excursion to St Lucia's capital Castries, which will introduce you to its hidden gems. We'll visit the local market, where you can try out your bartering skills as you shop for souvenirs, and we'll also see the process of silk-screening and watch a sculptor at work. There's the chance to enjoy some duty-free shopping before we head back to the hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Rodney Bay

Today you could join our optional dolphin and whale watching excursion. During this exciting boat trip, you can also look out for many other types of incredible marine life that can be seen in the waters surrounding St Lucia. Alternatively, spend today relaxing on the beach or enjoying the facilities at your hotel, which include two outdoor pools and a spa. Later, you could choose to join our optional sunset catamaran cruise. On this two-hour trip, you'll enjoy canapés and a rum punch or two, while taking in the lovely views.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Soufriere, Sulphur Springs, Diamond Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls, Marigot Bay

Today we include a thrilling land and sea safari which takes us down the west coast to Soufriere. As we travel in an open-air Jeep we'll enjoy fascinating detours through small villages along the outskirts of the rainforest. If you're feeling thirsty along the way, don't worry, the vehicle will be well stocked with soft drinks and beer. We'll visit the Sulphur Springs and Diamond Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls, before heading to a working coco plantation for lunch. Experience a selection of local dishes including a variety of rice dishes, salads and steamed vegetables, and try their traditional chicken dish and spicy creole fish. You will also learn about plantation life on the island and how the coco beans are traditionally dried and polished. Our return journey is made by boat, so top up your tan or relax in the shade and admire the gorgeous views of the Caribbean coast. There's a stop for snorkelling, and the boat will navigate Marigot Bay, which you may recognise as the setting for many films, including Dr Dolittle.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Location: Rodney Bay, Vigie Lighthouse, Castries Harbour, Morne Fortune, Gros Islet, Cap Estate, Pigeon Point National Park, Fort Rodney, Signal Peak

Why not spend today relaxing on the beach or enjoying the facilities at your hotel, which include two outdoor pools and a spa. If you'd like to see more of the north of the island, we offer an optional excursion on the morning of day 9. We'll start our explorations at the Vigie Lighthouse for marvellous views over Castries Harbour, then we'll pass the old British Military Barracks, and take the winding road leading up to the Morne Fortune hill. We'll journey through a lush landscape and various small villages to the sleepy fishing town of Gros Islet and then explore Cap Estate, with its secluded beaches. The tour ends at Pigeon Point National Park, formerly a pirates' hideout and the site of one of the strongest fortifications on the island. Explore the remains of Fort Rodney and head up to Signal Peak for spectacular panoramic island views.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Rodney Bay, Reduit Beach

Reduit Beach, just along from Rodney Bay, where the Bay Gardens Resort sister hotel is located, is simply stunning with gently shelving, clear waters and soft sand. Why not head here for a day at leisure. The hotel's free shuttle bus operates hourly from 0930 and only takes ten minutes. This evening gather with your travelling companions for an included farewell dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Rodney Bay, Pitons

Your time from here is free for you to relax or explore what the beautiful island of St Lucia has to offer.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Rodney Bay, Pitons

Location: Rodney Bay, Pitons

Location: Rodney Bay, Pitons

Location: Rodney Bay, Pitons

Location: St Lucia

Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: United Kingdom

You'll arrive in the UK today.

Accommodation Name: Bay Gardens Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
    -A dedicated Just You Holiday Director and a Specialist Local Guide will accompany you throughout the trip.
  • Return flights from London
    -The tour includes return flights from London to St Lucia.
  • Use of an airport lounge in the UK
    -Access to an airport lounge in the UK is included in the tour package.
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
    -All overseas transfers, transportation, and porterage are included in the tour.
  • Taste of St Lucia
    -Experience the local flavors and culture with a taste of St Lucia.
  • Soufriere safari by land & sea
    -Enjoy a thrilling safari to Soufriere by both land and sea.
  • Enjoy Creole flavours with lunch at a working coco plantation
    -Savor Creole flavors with a lunch at a working coco plantation.
  • Small group travel style
    -Travel in a small group with a maximum of 20 people on this tour.
  • Your own room guaranteed & no single supplement
    -Each traveler is guaranteed their own room without any single supplement.

Not Included
  • Optional excursions
    -Optional excursions such as dolphin and whale watching, sunset catamaran cruise, and tours of the north of the island are not included in the tour package.
  • Personal expenses
    -Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional drinks, and other personal purchases are not included.
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
Yes, there are opportunities to taste local cuisine during the tour. On Day 2, you can taste local dishes at a Creole house, and on Day 5, you will have lunch at a working coco plantation, where you can try a selection of local dishes including traditional chicken and spicy creole fish.
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
Yes, there is plenty of free time during the tour to explore on your own. Days 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8-12 are at leisure, allowing you to relax or explore the island at your own pace.
During the land and sea safari, you will travel in an open-air Jeep down the west coast to Soufriere, with detours through small villages and the outskirts of the rainforest. You'll visit the Sulphur Springs, Diamond Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls, and a working coco plantation for lunch. The return journey is by boat, with a stop for snorkeling and a navigation through Marigot Bay.
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
The accommodation for the tour is at the Bay Gardens Hotel in Rodney Bay Village, where you will stay for seven nights. The hotel offers facilities such as two outdoor pools and a spa.
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
The tour includes a variety of activities such as a tour of St Lucia with a drive through rural countryside, a visit to the Lushan Country heritage site, a distillery tour at St. Lucia Distillers, and a land and sea safari to Soufriere. There are also optional excursions like dolphin and whale watching, a sunset catamaran cruise, and a visit to St Lucia's capital, Castries.
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
03-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4223.00
19-Jan-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4398.00
02-Feb-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4348.00
02-Mar-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4348.00
02-Nov-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4348.00

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This tour is operated by Just You

14 days from £4223 pp inc.flights; Enquire
Start:London, UK
Finish:St. Lucia
Group size:15 - 20
Suitable for: 18-99
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: SSLUE
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