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Caribbean Nature Tours & Island Life ........................Saint Lucia ...................
Des Cartiers Rainforest Trail Welcome to the Des Cartiers Rainforest Trail. Explore the definite possibility of seeing the rare birds, especially the St. Lucia parrot. Trek through the ultimate rainforest and view the wonderful verdant forest, discover many of St. Lucia's endemic wildlife as you walk this 2.5 miles (4 km) trail. The experience of a botanical paradise. Get off at Mahaut to explore St. Lucia's most hidden lush rainforest. Drive six miles (9 km) inland from the east coast main highway throughout a secondary road. |
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Fond D'or Nature Reserve & Horse Back Riding
Located in the heart of the Mabouya Valley on the east coast of St. Lucia, Fond d'Or offers the visitor a truly unique experience. This tranquil nature site includes traces of Amerindian settlement, historic sugar plantation buildings, hiking trails, mangroves, estuarine forest and a wide white sand beach. Ideal for family picnics, or any type of group activity. Horse back riding, bird and turtle watching, an interpretation centre (museum) all add to the grandeur of the experience.
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Toraille Waterfall Near the town of Soufriere, just a stone's throw from the scenic main road, which passes through the community of Fond St. Jacques, a breathtaking waterfall gushes 50 feet over a cliff side and cascades into a pool at the centre of a charmingly landscaped garden. A nature trail with quaint bridges and walkways leads you through the lush greens and dazzling colours of this tropical paradise. You can take a refreshing bath under the waterfall, and on days when the force of the water is not too strong, you can enjoy an invigorating back and shoulder massage under the falls. Changing rooms are nearby, as well as a seating area for picnics.
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Fond Doux Estate Fond Doux Estate, two miles from Soufriere, St. Lucia's most scenic town, is nestled in one of the most tranquil spots in St. Lucia. It was one of the earliest estates established by the French in the land grants of 1745 and 1763. The Estate comprises three trails: The Fond Doux Estate Trail, which is a gentle walk through part of the cultivated area. The Chateaubelair Hill Trail requires some climbing and is rather strenuous. It takes the climber to the high point of the Estate on the Chateaubelair ridge where one can view the famous Soufriere Piton. The third, the East Ruins Trail, is a gentle incline that takes you to the old ruins in just five (5) minutes. At Fond Doux Estate one can view various activities including traditional cocoa dancing. A delicious lunch is also provided.
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Gros Piton Trail As you proceed to the summit, experience a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Choiseul village, Petit Piton, and the entire southern-western part of the island. The trail begins in the community of Fond Gens Libre, which translates into "Village of the Free People". Numerous Brigand sites can be seen including caves, tunnels, signal stations, look-outs and landing sites. The community of Fond Gens Libre manages the Gros Piton Nature Trail in collaboration with the Department of Forestry. The hike is moderate to strenuous, and takes about four (4) hours round-trip.
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