I had a private tour with James, and it was a really fun and relaxing way to see St. Lucia. I arrived into Castries on a cruise ship, and I accidentally missed the planned group excursion, so I was on my own to explore. Shopping didn't interest me, but fortunately I met James at the port as one of his tour groups was leaving with another driver. He offered to take me on a private tour in his 4x4, and I enjoyed a terrific four-hour tour from Castries to the volcano in Soufriere, and back. The roads are rough and very windy, and fortunately James is a calm and confident driver. He is also so knowledgeable about St. Lucia's history, flora, and fauna, and a great guy to spend the day with. Everyone we encountered seemed to know and like him.

This was a good excursion for a first-time visitor - seeing the highlights of the Pitons, the waterfall, the volcano - and I look forward to returning and experiencing more of the island. If you go to the Diamond Waterfall, be sure to stop at the stand where a woman is barbecuing chicken; the chicken and fresh juice are delicious!

I'd never been to the Caribbean before, and St. Lucia was the first stop on my cruise. James and the beautiful island of St. Lucia set the tone for a wonderful week in the Western Caribbean. I can't count the number of times I said, "wow!"

Our group of six requested a private tour with James while on the Island. James was a
terrific guide who knows the island and the people. He gave us exactly what we asked for in a private tour for over four hours. We drove around a bit of the island to see some great sights. While driving James gave us information about the island and it’s people and happily answered our questions. We stopped at several roadside stands to sample food and checkout souvenirs. We were not pressured to purchase anything.
We enjoyed a buffet lunch at a local restaurant with some locals and other tourists.
James gave us the opportunity to visit the falls and the volcanoe. Traveling with him took the uncertainty out of the day. He managed the activities and entry fees for us.
I would be delighted to travel with him again. Thank you, James, for a memorable day.