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SOUFRIERE TOUR - Price US$37.00 pp (4
person minimum)
Soufriere in the south is the oldest
settlement on the island, having served as
the French capital in the 18th century. The
deep water port stands at the base of St
Lucia's main landmarks, the two towering
extinct volcanoes known as the Pitons,
rising to 2,619 feet (798m) above sea level.
The town itself is pretty, with a cluster of
colorfully painted arcaded buildings against
a background of dense jungle. Most visitors,
however, are drawn by the nearby attraction
of the 'drive-in' volcano, Mount Soufriere,
where it is possible to enter by car into an
ancient volcanic crater filled with sulphur
springs and steam geysers. Also at Soufriere
are the Diamond Mineral Baths, the Diamond
Waterfall and the Diamond Botanical Gardens.
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The
tour to Soufriere takes you through
the fishing village of Anse La Raye,
which has become very popular for
its Seafood Fridays. |
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Canaries is the smallest village and
lies a mere 8 miles from Soufriere. |
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The
Majestic Pitons beckons you onward.
Located near Soufriere, these
primeval twin peaks, topping 2,000
feet, are St. Lucia's most famous
landmark. Only the most daring
climbers have ventured an ascent to
their summits, but they can be seen
in all their glory or from the decks
of a boat offshore.
This is
a view of the pitons as you approach
Soufriere. |
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Soufriere Town:
Located
in the southwestern part of the
island, it is the oldest town in St.
Lucia, established by the French in
1746. Of particular note is its
unusual marketplace, decorated with
colorful murals and gingerbread
trim.
A small
roadside food market greets you
right next to the Soufriere
waterfront. |
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Sulphur
Springs:
Now
dormant, it is the world's only
drive-in volcano. A tour of its
bubbly, steamy Sulphur Springs
offers a direct and fascinating
lesson in the violent geology of the
Caribbean Rim. |
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Complimentary drinks and
entrance fees are included.
Special rates apply for Children
under 12 yrs of age. |
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