A Fun Family Experience in St. Lucia
Get hands-on with one of St. Lucia’s sweetest experiences at Project Chocolat, where you’ll learn how to craft your own chocolate from bean to bar. Nestled in the lush rainforest near Soufrière, this interactive tour is perfect for families, kids, and chocolate lovers of all ages.
Art of Chocolate Making
Tree-to-Bar Chocolate Making
Walk through an actual cacao plantation
Learn about the chocolate-making process, bean by bean, bar by bar
Make a chocolate bar of your own using old-world methods
Sample many things: raw cacao, roasted cacao beans, and luscious tastes
From Cocoa Pod to Chocolate Bar – A Delicious Journey
Your adventure begins with a walk through the cacao groves, where expert guides explain how cocoa is grown, harvested, and fermented. Then, dive into the chocolate-making process—grind, mix, and mold your own chocolate bar using pure, organic cacao harvested right on site.
Complimentary Drinks and Family-Friendly Atmosphere
To keep everyone refreshed during the tour, complimentary drinks are provided, including Piton Beer for adults, and bottled water and sodas for kids. The relaxed setting and engaging activities make this tour a hit for children and adults alike.
A Highly Recommended Activity for Families and Kids
The Project Chocolat experience is not just educational—it’s also tons of fun! Kids love the hands-on chocolate making, and parents enjoy the scenic surroundings, informative guides, and family-friendly vibe. This activity is a top-rated choice for travelers with children.
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Lauren R
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Incredible Land & Sea Tour of St. Lucia
We booked with Captain Jack after talking with him on the beach at Coconut Bay Resort our first day there. He was extremely helpful in planning a day to do all the things we wanted to do while we were there. My husband and I were traveling with our sons- 6 & 8. We were picked up at 8:30; a driver was waiting for us in the lobby. The vehicle was nice, comfortable, plenty of room for all our things and they packed us a cooler full of water, sodas and beer. Jimmy was our tour guide. He was so informative on our drive through the towns and kept the hour long trek to our destinations fun and exciting. He stopped several times along the way to show and really explain different elements of the island that make St. Lucia unique. He even stopped at a Catholic church and we walked around the inside when we had expressed wanting to see one. From there we visited the Soufriere Sulfer Springs which is a drive-in volcano, went to the Toraille Waterfall then stopped for a wonderful authentic buffet lunch at Marie's Local Restaurant. We were just getting started. From there we drove to the harbor where we boarded our private boat with Captain Graham and we were off to spend the rest of our day on the water. Graham was an excellent sea guide and so knowledgeable about the Caribbean and all the questions we had. We fished a ton and caught some really nice ones! We docked on Sugar Beach which has the most wonderful views of white sand beach, blue clear water and the famous Piton Mountains. I have never experienced anything so amazing it was surreal. We ended our time by snorkeling off the beach and the underwater sights were incredible. My kids were fascinated by all they could see and the tropical fish at their fingertips. We spent about 8 hours out with Jimmy and Graham before heading back to the resort. We were never rushed, we stayed at each place as long as we wanted and the best part was that it was only the 4 of us which made for a much more enjoyable experience. Not to mention paid much less than we would have for half the amount of time picking only 1 of those excursions through the resort and would have been with a bus full of other tourists. We were hesitant at first, as most places we have traveled strongly encourage you to stay within the resort and never stray. But we came to St. Lucia knowing it was a safe place and we were excited to see all the island has to offer. I did my research and everyone raved about Captain Jack and his tours. I'm so glad we went with these guys- this day made our entire trip! Book with Jack on the beach at Coconut Bay you will not be disappointed!!
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Darlene P
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Amazing Day Trip
We were a large group that booked the Land and Sea day tour with Captain Jack at the Coconut Bay resort (he can be found at the beach). He was very nice and answered all our questions! We toured the island with beautiful views of the Pitons, mud baths, waterfalls, a speed boat ride, to snorkeling and swimming in Sugar. Our tour guide was Jimmy and our driver was Nelson who stayed with us the whole time and never rushed us. We had great local food for lunch and it was an amazing day trip! Book with Jack and you won’t be disappointed!
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Patricia D
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Amazing experience!
We were a group of 15 (5 kids and 10 adults) and had amazing experience from beginning to end. We booked with Captain Jack at the Coconut Bay resort (he can be found at the beach). He answered all our questions and accommodated all our needs! Our tour guide was Jimmy and our driver was Nelson. They were great. We experienced the Land and Sea tour and couldn’t be happier… from the panoramic view of the Pitons, mud baths, waterfalls, speed boat ride, to snorkelling and swimming in Sugar. We were on our own scheduled stayed as long as we wanted to. Not only did they thoroughly explain the history and landmarks of St. Lucia, they took our pictures and stayed with us the entire time! Great food and a cooler full of drinks followed us the entire trip! Book with Jack and you won’t be disappointed!
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Rui D
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Land and sea exploration
We were a group of 15 and let me tell you Jack the man really was friendly and helpful with his knowledge, professionalism and honesty.I would recommend doing the land and sea with the snorkeling and mud bath.Jimmy our guide man did an amazing job, explaining the beautiful spots and history of St. Lucia, one of the best tours I have done with my family and beautiful friends. We will be back one day.Truly,Rui
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patraveler1234
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Great Experience
Great tour today. We met Jack on the beach at Coconut Bay Resort. He helped set up a tour that included Tet Paul, waterfall, lunch and Sugar beach. Our tour guide and driver was Culture. He made sure we had an excellent trip with history, St Lucian facts and lots of stops for pics and even some local fruit. A word of caution if you are prone to motion sickness be prepared for the windy roads.
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Brian S
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A wonderful private Land & Sea experience not to be missed!
We stayed at Coconut Bay beach resort and from pre-trip research we sought out Randy Jack “Sparrow” at the beach to inquire about their land and sea tour. We had the option to book a similar tour through the resort but the idea of a private and customizable tour for our party of four appealed to us. The price is very competitive and when you factor in the value of being on a private tour it was a no-brainer to book through Randy Jack. We paid a small deposit to reserve the tour and balance was paid with card at the end. Our guide, Culture, arrived on time in a newer SUV with proper AC so that was a great bonus. Culture was very engaging and provided great information on the history and the culture of the island as we made our way to the land portions. The volcano and mud baths were a great experience - we opted to take the tour of the sulphur field as an add-on to the included mud bath experience (we paid our extra fee to the site directly). We arrived at the mud baths and there were only a few people there. We did the mud baths and to Culture’s recommendation we did not rinse off at the end but rather towelled ourselves off to drive to the waterfall (as that is the “local” way). As we were leaving a large group arrived from our resort so our timing was perfect. We arrived at the waterfall and had a great therapeutic massage from the water and a good rinse. Culture took lots of photos on our behalf with our camera to document the experiences. Again timing on our side with a large group coming in just as we were leaving. Lunch was great at a local restaurant - once again we arrived before a somewhat larger group did so we never felt crowded or rushed throughout the entire experience. We opted for two snorkeling stops - one at the black sands of Anse Chastanet and the other at Sugar Beach between the Pitons. Transfers by speedboat were efficient and provided great picture-taking opportunities of the Pitons and the island. Both snorkelling stops were great - although the coral is generally bleached there was still a good variety of sea life. We unfortunately did not see any turtles however the schools of blue tang, and good quantities of parrot fish, angel fish, butterfly-fish and triggerfish among others was great! Make sure to stay within the roped boundaries due to boat traffic. The water at Anse Chastanet was crystal clear with a surprising quantity and diversity of fish including cuttlefish or squid were seen just off the beach. Culture made sure to point out the good snorkelling spots and gave us all the time we wanted at each stop. Culture also had a good supply of water, pop, and beer for our excursion. It was a 50 minute drive back to our hotel at the end but the ride was comfortable. Our tour was from 8:30 to 6 whereas the hotel tour was from 9 to 4. Our family wholeheartedly recommends Grasshopper tours. Look for Randy Jack “Sparrow” at the Coconut Bay Beach resort beach to take excellent care of you!Canada
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Katie S
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Loved our experience at the Pitons
Met Captain Jack on the beach at Coconut Bay resort and was a little skeptical at first. He offered a lower price than the hotel, so we decided to take a chance. Ended up having to best time visiting the waterfalls and pitons. Jimmy our driver was so much fun! He was super knowledgeable and let us take our time at each excursion. It was pretty winding and hilly to get to the pitons, so recommend taking a non-drowsy Dramamine if you are prone to motion sickness. The good news is you stop a lot and get out along the way, so it doesn’t make it as bad. Waterfalls were great and refreshing, we did walk have a 10min walk to our first waterfall and it required a lot of stairs, so would recommend bringing water shoes or sandals that have a good grip because it can get slick. The pitons were really cool as well, it was a quick boat ride to them and then relaxing at the beach after. If you have time, I would also recommend asking to stop at the chocolate shop on your way back, they have great ice cream, cocktails and chocolate souvenirs. Overall it was a fun personalized tour and I would absolutely book with this tour group again.
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Donna L
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Great experience - Land and Sea Tour
Used Lyndon Taxi and met Captain Jack on the beach at Coconut Bay Resort, as recommended by multiple posts on TripAdvisor and the Coconut Bay Facebook pages.We booked the Land and Sea Tour, and Jimmy was our guide. We had a large group of 16 and were very, very happy and impressed.Jimmy shared so much about the island’s history, and we made several stops along the way to the Sulphur Springs and mud bath. There were great photo ops, and we got to try some very local fruits.The Sulphur Springs and mud bath were wonderful—the water felt like a hot tub! Painting your body with the mud was surprisingly fun, and our skin felt amazing afterward. The smell wasn’t as bad as we expected, and we didn’t have to throw away our bathing suits. That said, it did take a few washes for some of us to get the smell out. I still wouldn’t recommend wearing a light-colored suit or anything you love, just in case.Next, we made a short stop at a pretty waterfall. The water was cold, and the waterfall was strong, but it made for a fun group photo and a great rinse after the mud bath. I’d recommend water shoes for this stop.Lunch was at a quaint local restaurant (I believe the name was Maria’s). The food was plentiful and very good, and the service was great. They were expecting us, so there were no issues with seating.After lunch, we headed to Sugar Bay by speedboat from the marina. The ride was quick and offered stunning views of the Pitons. Our group stayed away from the hotel area and were still able to use the water trampoline and floats, although I’ve read other posts saying those weren’t always allowed. Snorkeling was fun—we saw some nice fish right off the beach. They’ll provide snorkeling equipment if you don’t have your own; just ask. The entry is a bit rocky, so water shoes come in handy here too.After a short speedboat ride back to the marina, we returned to the van for the ride back to the hotel. If you’re interested in visiting the chocolate factory, be sure to get there before 4 PM—we missed it because we chose to spend more time at the beach.The ride back felt longer since there were no stops. The roads are winding and hilly, but our driver, Nelson, was excellent, and we felt very safe. If you’re prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking Dramamine.Drinks (water, soda, Piton beer, and rum punch) were available throughout the day.Overall, it was one of the best days of our trip. Don’t hesitate to book with them! The tour was tailored to what we wanted to do, and we never felt rushed. Jack was easy to work with, and the prices were better than the hotel’s. Jimmy was an excellent tour guide. It was worth every penny.
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Staci
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Highly recommend Captain Jack! Well did two excursions which included horse back riding, waterfall, snorkeling, and choc
We did 2 excursions and Jack saved us money to experience all the things we wanted to do. The first excursion included horse back riding, waterfalls, snorkeling at Sugar Beach. Jimmy (our guide for the day) even stopped by the road to let us try fresh fruit (Mangos and Guave). He gave us a wealth of knowledge of the island and the locals. This was a very cool experience! The second day we made “bean to chocolate bar” at Hotel Chocolat. This was so fun and we highly recommend! The only thing we did not enjoy was the lunch that was part of this excursion. Otherwise, we highly recommend Captain Jack for your excursion needs! We saved quite a bit of money and they were great experiences!
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MHendrix
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Unforgettable tour! 2025
Lyndon gave us an amazing tour, we were two families (8 people, including 4 teenagers), we all had an amazing time. Lyndon goes above and beyond to show us around and made it a great experience for all of us. We also hired him to take us to a different resort and his driving was safe. We loved everything about our time with Lyndon. We will never forget this tour. And the food was wonderful as well! We will definitely contact him again should we go back to st Lucia - it’s a gorgeous island
