May 13, 2025
This was the highlight of... - This was the highlight of our trip to St Lucia, seeing a hidden part of the island on a bamboo raft with mangroves in the river was truly a sight to behold. Our guide was informative and funny and kept us entertained all the way!
Review provided by Viator
Mar 31, 2025
Chocolate, Tours and Shopping - Our day in St. Lucia was nothing short of magical. We explored the island’s breathtaking landscapes, from lush rainforests to stunning coastal views. The highlight of the day was making our own delicious Cacoa chocolate bars, a true treat for the senses. Afterward, we enjoyed a delightful dessert at Cacoa, savoring sweet indulgence with a panoramic view. The day ended with a relaxing shopping spree at the duty-free stores, finding unique souvenirs to remember this unforgettable experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mar 17, 2025
Fun day in St Lucia - This was an amazing experience for my wife and me on our honeymoon. The chocolate making was loads of fun, and the rafting experience with Curtis was beautiful, and very personal. The driver showed up to the resort on time and made sure we were taken care of the whole day. Highly recommended.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mar 16, 2025
A fun and unique adventure! - This was one of the best excursions we’ve been on. The transportation from our hotel was timely. Evans, the driver, was informative as well as charming. The van was air conditioned and very comfortable. Our first stop was the Chocolate factory where we learned the process of making fine chocolate . You can even create your own chocolate bar. There are exquisite candies you can purchase after the tour. Our next stop was a rum tasting with a beautiful view of the mountains and Caribbean Sea. The final destination was the bamboo rafting trip. What a beautiful and unique experience! Our guide, Dr. Love, provided us with lots of tidbits about the local flora and fauna. If you are looking for a unique adventure this is the trip for you. The customer service was excellent from all of the people we encountered.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mar 7, 2025
Felt like family - Everything was GREAT! We went for my girlfriend’s birthday and everyone on this tour made her feel special!
Our driver Nick, was the best. Patient, caring, and exceeded expectations.
The river tour guide Ahmed, was great as well. Very wise and very passionate .
The rum flavor we liked the most was the one with the lime. I cant recall the name but everything was perfect. We felt so included as if we were family the whole day! Thank you.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mar 3, 2025
One of the best excursions !! - If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure in Saint Lucia, the Bamboo Rafting & Cacao Chocolate-Making Experience is an absolute must! This excursion is the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and hands-on fun, offering a true taste of the island’s rich heritage.
Drifting down the serene river on a handcrafted bamboo raft was pure magic. The lush tropical scenery, soothing sounds of nature, and gentle sway of the raft made for the most peaceful and picturesque ride. Our guide (can’t remember his name) was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories about the island’s history, flora, and fauna while ensuring we had the most relaxing time.
The chocolate-making experience was a highlight! We got to learn about the traditional process of turning raw cacao into rich, velvety chocolate. We even crafted our own chocolate treats, every step was hands-on and so much fun. Plus, tasting the freshly made, organic chocolate was nothing short of divine!
This experience truly captures the heart and soul of Saint Lucia. Whether you’re a nature lover, a foodie, or just looking for something unique and immersive, this excursion is worth every penny. I would 100% do it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Oct 28, 2024
Go for it ! - Amazing !!! If you are thinking of doing it go for it. Andell was the absolute best. He made our honeymoon amazing ! He really took the time to show us around and was always there to answer questions.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
May 29, 2025
Raft, Rum & Chocolate Fun - Great, unique experience. One of the more expensive tours though. A lot of time driving to get to each destination. Chocolate making was fun and only 6 of us so it was more personalized. The bamboo rafting was very cool, chillin down the river. Rum tasting was self serve. Several rum flavors to try. We got a few bottles 😊. Overall, very good experience
Review provided by Viator
Jan 13, 2025
Chocolate really good - rum tasting okay... - The Chocolate experience was fantastic. The rum tasting was okay - not the fault of the tour guides - it's just that - you taste the rum. I thought it would be a bit more involved. We were not able to do the bamboo rafting due to the weather. Zaid was very nice. I think if we were able to do the rafting it would have been a better experience. It was mostly driving.
Review provided by Viator
Nov 11, 2024
Rain stops play - I would like to give this a higher star rating but due to circumstances beyond everyone's control we weren't able to complete the experience.
We had contact from the organiser keeping us informed throughout. The driver arrived at the port at the alloted time, he was friendly and helpful. The vehicle was air-conditioned and comfy.
The chocolate factory was informative, although a bit scripted, the staff need to be a bit more informal and to bear in mind dialect understanding issues. We made a chocolate bar each which we took with us.
The rafting was cancelled after the visit to the chocolate factory due to heavy rain the previous day resulting in the river being too dangerous to raft. To his credit the organiser was going to upgrade the rum distillery visit to a full tour but we declined as we had done a similar tour before.
The organiser then refunded us the cancelled rafting fees within a couple of days with no issues.
We would have loved to have done the rafting and I'm sure the rating would have been higher then, but you can't control the weather and they put our safety first.
Review provided by Viator