How to See St. Lucia by Helicopter
To truly appreciate the vast natural beauty of St. Lucia, take a helicopter sightseeing tour. This is a fun and interesting way to get a close up glimpse of the tops of majestic mountains, waterfalls, rain forests and the surrounding coral reefs. Flights operate only during daylight hours Monday through Saturday, and sunrise flights until 11:30am on Sunday.
Instructions
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Take the North Island Tour for $70 per person. This 10-minute tour provides a close look at the capital city of Castries, the beautiful Cap Estate Homes, historical Pigeon Point and Fort Rodney as well as the surrounding beaches and resorts. Guides provide commentary of the tour pointing out specific historical, famous and other noteworthy landmarks.
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Enjoy a close up look of the Pitons when you take the South Island tour. This very scenic tour lasts 20 minutes, and the cost is $120 per person. A camera is essential to photograph the world famous Piton mountains, the bubbling Sulfur Springs and Soufriere volcano, fantastic waterfalls, rain forest jungles, rivers, coral reefs and fishing villages.
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Go for broke and take the full North and South Island Tour which lasts 30 minutes at the rate of $155.00 per person and see all sites described in Step 1 and Step 2 above.
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Tips & Warnings
Book your reservation directly through the website listed here.
Check with your doctor before flying if you are in late term pregnancy. Do not scuba dive for 24 hours prior to flying, due to maximum pressure altitude.
Resources
- Photo Credit St Lucia Helicopters