In a nutshell

In Saint Lucia, the roots of the people are intertwined with those of the banana tree, an iconic plant and a source of life. Enjoy an experience on a real plantation, side by side with local farmers, and you will discover a shared heritage of traditions that are proudly protected and handed down through the generations, from sowing to harvesting to everyday life. By the end of your visit, tasting the fruit of their labor will have a deeper significance.

Main stops

Unspoilt hinterland of Saint Lucia
Visit to a banana plantation accompanied by local farmers
Demonstration of traditional banana planting and harvesting methods
Snack with local bananas, juices and seasonal fruit

The programme

As you drive through the rural hinterland of Saint Lucia, the views will leave you breathless: banana plantations as far as the eye can see. They are so precious for the economy and for the development of local communities that they are referred to as 'green gold' in these parts.
A treasure that requires a commitment from everyone: as you talk to the farmers of a plantation, you'll discover that protecting the plants calls for major work, such as the creation of wind barriers and irrigation canals.
Among the rows of luxuriant banana trees, you won't believe your ears when you hear that the plantation has been razed to the ground a number of times by landslides and storms - luckily, they've always managed to restore it.
How? You'll see this with your own eyes when the locals show you the traditional methods of planting, cultivating and harvesting the fruit, filled with the pride of those who know that what they have created with their own hands will be savored all over the world.
For you, meanwhile, a tasting is just around the corner: local green bananas and seasonal fruit with enchanting exotic flavors. This is what experiencing the culture and pride of a people up close tastes like!

Good to know

This is one of the most popular experiences so book early.
This experience will be narrated in English