Published on Dec, 2024
Our group of 3 was planning to rent a car for the day to check out some of the sites further out, but opted for this at the last second. We couldn’t be more glad that we did and Shone alone made it worthwhile.
First, the 4x4 was by far the smoothest vehicle we rode in on the island. Saint Lucia is very hilly, especially on the scenic and rugged south side of the island. The Jeep was perfectly suited for this, not to mention the open roof giving you more photo opportunities. There also isn’t a Jeep dealership on the island, so it’d be extremely tough to find a Jeep in a rental fleet anywhere.
Shone was extremely informative without be over the top or scripted. He took us on very scenic backroads that made it feel like we were truly experiencing Saint Lucia and not just sampling it.
Although we were staying in Soufrière, this tour is a must especially if you’re on a cruise excursion or staying on the north side. There is something about Saint Lucia that just feels different than other destinations and it really shows in the culture and nature of the island’s more rural side. This tour offered all of the postcard views we were looking for, but let us go beyond the surface and appreciate what makes Saint Lucia so special.