Going Bananas: St Lucia's Farming Heritage
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Port
Castries, Saint Lucia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$80
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This fantastic back-to-the-future journey explores the entire process of banana farming, from planting to harvesting and eating the undeniably delicious St Lucia banana.
Get out onto the land and meet a banana farmer who can't wait for this morning's show and tell. You'll learn about the immense benefits this staple crop brings to the tranquil farming community and the entire island.
Discover the diverse approaches to banana farming, which include the use of traditional methods that sustain the residents of this community and some big ideas that could change farming in St Lucia. It's a beautiful story that you can only truly appreciate by being there. Seeing is believing, touching is accepting, and tasting is proving. Enjoy a fresh banana grown with love and harvested at exactly the right moment.
Don't leave the farm without planting a banana tree yourself, closing the circle of sustainable tradition.
Please note: Minimum age is 2 years. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.