St. Lucia Food and Rum Tour - Taste authentic St. Lucian Food and Culture

Overview

Get a complete St. Lucian local experiece! Taste lots of cultural foods, rums and see the Island's major attractions. Taste Local, See Local and Be Local! Taste St. Lucia’s National Dish, Breadfruit, Cassava bread, homemade Cocoa Tea, Spice Rums and Locally produced beverages you are guaranteed to fall in love with! See what our past clients are saying in our 5 star rated reviews and come experience for yourself. See you soon for an awesome day out!

Itinerary

1. At this location, you will get to enjoy hot bakes and coco tea at “Kaye Savann”. A perfect way to start your day with a nourishing light breakfast! The cool breeze and and breathtaking views, will keep you relaxed with a positive jump start.

   · 30 min

2. Morne Fortune

   Experience the breathtaking aerial view of the Capital City! You will have the opportunity to take great pictures of the city from the top of the mountain at Morn Fortune. At this very same location you will get get a sneak pic at the official residence of the Governor-General of Saint Lucia.

   · 10 min

3. At this food stop location you will either be visiting Glamity's Bar or Antilla's Brewery. Glamity's Bar is available only on Saturdays when the distillery is closed, where you will be sampling foods such as Island style Grilled Pork or blood pudding with local sides and island beverages. On Thursdays, Antilla's micro brewery allows tours for visitors to experience how they produce there unique beverages.

   · 20 min

4. Marigot Bay

   Marigot Bay is a historic landmark, having been the site of a number of battles between the French and British navies. The inland portion of the bay forms a hurricane hole, used to shelter boats from hurricanes. The bay was used as the setting for the 1967 film adaptation of Hugh Lofting’s Doctor Dolittle books. Scenes of the shipwreck, Great Pink Sea Snail, and the construction of the harness for the Giant Lunar Moth were filmed in the bay.

   · 10 min

5. Roseau Beach

   Taste freshly picked bananas at the banana plantation in Roseau and visit St. Lucia Distillers for rum tasting/Distillery Brewery Tour . Our guides will educate you on how bananas are cultivated, the plantation’s history and learn more about our rum production. We would then do a stop at the Rum Distillery where we get to sample atleast 22 unique St. Lucian rums. There you would have a good understanding of what we produce to take back home.

   · 1 h

6. Anse La Raye

   The name Anse la Raye is derived from the rays that are found in the bay, the English translation means Bay of Rays. Two rivers flow into the bay, these are the Grande Rivière de l’Anse la Raye and the Petite Rivière de l’Anse la Raye. On a Friday night there is a fish fry where the local fishermen showcase their skills. You will get a chance to sample fish fritters or stewed pork with an assortment of home made spice rums(usually called local Viagra). We have discovered top secrets at the Horizon Bar where spices fruits and herbs are left to ferment in alcohol for a specific period of time resulting in enriched and distinctive flavors.

   · 15 min

7. Canaries

   Get your cameras ready for scenic views from both Northern and Southern approaches of “Kanawe” (french creole name). The name Kanawe is derived from the Amerindian word for cooking pots, in the past Canaries had a large sugar plantation that ran inland up the valley that stretches in an eaterly direction from the village. For 15 - 20 mins you will get to taste our National Dish (green fig & salt fish), breadfruit and salt fish with coconut curry, Plantain Chips and authentic Lucian snacks such as Tamerine Balls, Guava/Ginger Fudge and Goose Berry Jam at Del's Rain Forest Cafe. Optionally, you will get to visit Cacoa Sainte Lucie where organic chocolate is produced owned by a local resident named Maria. Taking advantage of the many cocoa plants gown in St.Lucia, she has hand-crafted a series of different chocolate bars. The method used to produce these chocolates brings out a unique flavor you will fall in love with. Be intrigued by Canaries finest chocolates! You will get to spend approximately 20 mins at this spot.

   · 30 min

8. Soufriere Bay

   Bask in the ambiance of the Pitons ( Gros Piton and Petit Piton) which are two giant volcanic plugs located south of Soufrière and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Soufriere contains many exquisite attractions such as the drive through Volcano called the Sulphur Springs, Rain forest, Nature trails, Estates, beaches and famous resorts like Anse Chastanet and Ladera.

   · 30 min

9. Canaries

   We then go to Tony's place, this we consider the highlight of the tour. We first need to cross a stream/river to get to the Tony's farm, who first welcomes you with fresh Coconuts. We then get to sample some unique fruits from Tony's farm( Tamarind, sweet oranges, mangoes, papaya, sugar apples, golden apples etc.) You Then get to explore his farm and see an array of fruit trees, tropical plants, Lemmon grass, pineapple farm and green seasoning garden. We then get a chance to roast cashews as an activity the local way on wood fire.

   · 30 min· Admission included

10. Anse La Raye

    We then get to sample the most unique Rums on the trip, locals call it spice Rum some know it as moonshine. This particular bar let's fruits and other foods to ferment into Rum for 6months to 1year. You then get to sample these amazing rums with a variety of fruity flavors.

    · 25 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

We offer free pickup to all locations in St. Lucia.

How to use your ticket

Show Your Tickets to Driver/Guide via Mobile or Printed upon start of Food Tour.

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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