My wife came across this via trip advisor and even our tour guide had not heard of it. Truly a one of a kind experience on the island. We were greeted by our very pleasant farm guide Silvo and the adventure began. We travelled off the beaten path in a 4x4 vehicle. Silvo best described the road as "a road that makes you dance even if you don't want to". Once we reached to farm it was a true oasis. Silvo gave each of us our "third leg" (Walking stick) for the hilly terrain ahead of us. Along the 2-1/2 hour tour he explained many of the native plants and trees to us as well as the birds that frequent many of the farms fruit trees. We ate over 8 local fruits and vegetables right off the trees they were growing on. The views were incredible and the highlight for me was roasting fresh cashews on an open fire. I highly recommend this for anyone willing to get out of the touristy areas and experience the amazing beauty of nature and the people of St. Lucia. This truly was a highlight of our visit to St. Lucia. Great job Silvo and team. Keep up the amazing work!!

This is the mantra of Silvanus, the gentle patriarch of this one-of-a-kind farm tour. You can stop reading the reviews and book now, everyone attests to the perfect 5 star fact that this experience WILL BE the pinnacle of your St. Lucia adventure! An intimate, educational and uniquely edible tour highlighting tropical bird, tree, plant and garden species within a backdrop of exquisite scenery with breathtaking views. Silvanuss’ vast knowledge and contagious passion is unsurpassed and beyond welcoming; blending his ancient ancestral wisdom and stories with current applications of sustainability… “Lets Venture” With love and respect Silvanus, Jami & G… See you again soon!

I hope Sylvo’s mom is getting a special meal ready because this review can’t say enough good things about our experience at Grand Eden Estate. We loved seeing the estate and the natural views it captures of the island. Sylvo was so knowledgeable of his surroundings (plants, animals, landscape) and you could easily see that he enjoyed sharing and teaching about these. We never felt rushed, but we had an adventure and bonded with nature. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic activity in Soufrière.

We had a fantastic afternoon with Silvanus and Zee, who gave us an excellent introduction to the flora and fauna of the St. Lucia rainforest. We only read about this tour the day before our visit, but we sent Silvanus a WhatsApp message and he agreed to give us a tour the following day. When we had trouble with Google Maps, he then offered to meet us at our previous destination, and when the final section of road proved too much for our small hire car, he gave us a lift the rest of the way. The 3-hour tour showcased a wide range of trees, flowers, fruits and nuts on the estate, with fun and interesting pieces of information about various traditional uses of particular plants. We were able to taste several fruits, fresh coconut, and flame-roasted cashews and corn. The highlight of the tour though was the bird life: we saw a St. Lucia Oriole, the St. Lucia Warbler, a variety of finches and threshers (including the St. Lucia Black Finch), a Broad-Winged Hawk, all three hummingbird/carib species on the island, and SEVEN St Lucia Parrots!! Add to that a mongoose and one of the most engaging and cheerful guides I've ever met, and this was an excellent trip. If you like nature, this trip is a must!!

I cannot say enough good things about this tour. Watching, listening to, and learning from Silvano about the rainforest was incredible. He is so knowledgeable about the plants and animals and caters the tour to entice guests to harbor the same interest. He has a slice of heaven and it is a blessing that he has chosen to share it with those lucky enough to take the opportunity!

Where to start?! The best trip of our week and a half stay here in St Lucia. If you can only do one thing, please do this! Getting there is not for the faint of heart. Takes you off roading a ways but it’s so worth it. Like all the reviews, google maps will be no help here or anywhere on the island. We got to do our tour in the pouring rain and it did not stop us from enjoying every minute. It made us feel more connected with nature. Bookerty was our guide and he is very passionate about his work. He’s so involved with the tour and explains everything so well. It was a good time. Bon Bagay!

It was a great trip out. All the staff were really nice and helpful and very focussed on giving us a good time and also experiencing the local flora and fauna (in particular the bird life) . We would really recommend it. We arrived in the pouring rain but all soon cleared and we had fantastic views . Tried coconut water out of the shell, grapefruit off the tree and freshly roasted cashew nuts. You won't be disappointed. Peter and Rachel, UK

Tout bagay bon! Don’t hesitate booking a tour of Grand Eden Estate rainforest. We wanted to take the tour but, based on review comments, were concerned about the road conditions getting there. We sent a WhatsApp message (+1 758-729-4882) and Silvanus responded within the hour, asked our date preference, and he offered to meet us in Fond St Jacques and drive us to the Estate. Note: You must pre-book the tour at least 24hr in advance since each tour is private for your group. We booked on Tuesday for a Friday tour. There is no online booking but making arrangements with Silvanus over WhatsApp was easy and he was very responsive. We arranged to meet in the parking lot of the Fond St Jacques Roman Catholic Church. Recommend you use the maps.me App for directions as the church is not on Google maps. We drove from Soufriere taking the road past Toraille Waterfall. On reaching Fond St Jacques, look for the Fond St Jacques Combined School (on left) and about 1/4 mile further (as the road curves sharply right) there is a bus shelter on the left. Make a left turn here into Fond St Jacques Rd and a short distance down is the church on the right (next to the MoneyGram sign and opposite a wall mural). There is ample parking. If you reach the sign for Le Belvedere restaurant you’ve gone too far! We met Silvanus at the church as planned and he drove us into the rainforest. The road wasn’t as bad as some reviews suggest (we think there have been some recent improvements) but we were happy Silvanus was driving! At the Estate entrance he provided us with a walking pole which turned out to be essential since the day of our tour was on/off rain showers (mostly on!) and the terrain was a bit slick even with hiking shoes, but not difficult. The weather did not spoil the experience. As other reviews mention Silvanus is passionate about what he does. He explained about the various plants/trees and their medicinal properties, and we sampled edibles along the way. At the end of the tour we roasted cashew nuts and sampled some local wine/rum. Despite the weather we were able to complete the tour and saw many native St Lucia land birds (eg all 3 types of hummingbirds, bullfinch, warbler, finch, flycatcher, oriole). While we did not see, but heard the Peewees and Parrots. The estate tour lasted about 3 hr and “tout bagay bon” (Silvanus said this translated to “everything is good” in St Lucian creole). Without hesitation we recommend Grand Eden Estate tour. FYI. A short walk from the church is Le Belvedere restaurant. We had a wonderful authentic St Lucian lunch here.

Ladera Resort lists Grand Eden Estate as an activity option and wow, I am so happy we went! Silvo, the estate owner and manager, picked us up at 7AM for the drive up the valley. It’s a rough road, but we were there in little time and it is a paradise. Silvo is an excellent birder and we saw 4 of the 6 species endemic to St. Lucia (we saw the parrots but too far off to count them), and more that are endemic to the Lesser Antilles. The hike is hilly and the views at the top are spectacular. Then, we walked around the farm and ended with tasting (and purchasing) spiced rum before the ride back to our hotel. Silvo’s passion for the land and everything on it is infectious and I highly recommend a morning (or afternoon) at Grand Eden Estate.

Absolutely one of my most favourite holiday experiences ever. My wife surprised me with a visit here so I had no expectations and was completely blown away. I figured it would just be a nice walk through a botanical garden or similar but it is not. The family who owns it goes above and beyond to provide a catered experience and the folks who work there are extremely friendly and fun to be around. Before you go you can let the host know whether you'd like to prioritize bird watching (you can see all 5 endemic birds to Saint Lucia here & 3 endemic hummingbirds plus all birds native to the lesser Antilles including the national bird , the Saint Lucia Parrot), hiking (there is a 2 hr round trip hike), or flora/fauna (there are hundreds of different plants, trees, shrubs, flowers & ferns diligently collected and curated along a shorter nature trail. I don't want to spoil the surprises but the host will include some farm to table elements so come with an open mind on a lovely array of food, fruit, vegetables and drinks to try. We were lucky enough to be hosted by the son of the owner who started the business (Sylvanus) and he's an absolute gem. He has a deep knowledge of the forest, plants, animals and island - I especially enjoyed him pointing out the medicinal uses of the plants. Couple things to note: The drive up absolutely is a bit interesting, it's not difficult but neither is it easy. Just go slow and stick to the path, don't stress, at the end is a clearly marked sign. They cater to all (we saw many different age groups) but I'd say to really get the most out of the trip one ought to be a relatively good hiker (no scrambles, many steep steps along a narrow path) to get to the best views. 10/10 would recommend. Gorgeous views, fun hosts, incredible property and nice surprises along the way.