Project Chocolat Tree to Bar Tour at Hotel Chocolat Saint Lucia
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Immerse yourself in a unique Tree to Bar chocolate experience from chocolatier and sustainable cacao grower, Hotel Chocolat, at their Rabot Estate in Saint Lucia - lunch included.
Plunge into the rainforest for a tour of the cacao groves and learn about sustainable cacao-growing. Find out how to graft a cacao tree before tasting cacao pulp from a freshly-cut pod. Then, sample chocolate made on the Rabot Estate and unique to Saint Lucia while crafting your own chocolate bar. (Experience approx. 2.5 hours)
Discover the famous cacao-cuisine and The Cacao Bar - all enjoyed overlooking a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch is included in the Tree to Bar tour price - you can arrive early and eat before or linger after and take in the rainforest views as you indulge in the market-style food.
Finish your Tree to Bar experience by treating yourself (or loved ones back home) to more chocolate and our cacao beauty & alcohol ranges, available to browse and purchase on our retail floor.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Experiences are not suitable for children under 8 years old
We are Covid Certified
You must arrive for your experience with good time, ensuring you are not late
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tree to Bar Experience: Immerse yourself in our unique, multisensory tree to bar chocolate experience at Rabot Estate. Here, you can find out about how cacao grows. Plunge into the rainforest for a tour of the cacao groves, and learn how to graft a tree before hand-crafting your very own chocolate bar. Finish your experience with cacao cuisine, served street-food style - including the Cacao Burger, Cacao Beer-Battered Fish & Chips and fresh local produce. Try our famous soft-serve Ice Cream of the Gods and our cacao infused cocktails.
What‘s Included
Lunch
From Tree to Bar Cacao Tour
Chocolate making experience
Transportation
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Tree to Bar Experience
Chocolate Making: Craft your very own chocolate bar with our team, starting with tasting cacao pulp from a freshly-cut pod.
Duration: 2 hours
Market Lunch: Experience cacao cuisine, served street-food style. Including the Cacao Burger, Cacao Fish & Chips and fresh local produce.
Tree to Bar Tour: Our guides will take you on a tour of our Seederie, where you’ll find out more about how cacao begins its journey.
Shop: Browse our gifting area where you can pick up your favourite cacao-infused alcohol or beauty products, clothing, and bags.
Reviews
552 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Anniversary Trip visit to Project Chocolat
BIGCRC3,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary in St. Lucia and included a tour at Project Chocolat. We very much enjoyed learning about the cocoa trees and aspects of the habitat on the island. Making the chocolate at the end of the tour was informative and fun. They have quite a few products for sale that we acquired for gifts for our children. If you like chocolate and enjoy learning about nature, I would recommend the experience.
10/10 experience, fantastic staff!!
Meander36717241744,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tree to bar tour and it was excellent, highly recommend. Our tour guide John was brilliant, as was Vienna who helped us with the chocolate making. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. Lunch was included and was very filling, tasty and authentic St Lucian cuisine. We forgot to collect our chocolate at the end so don’t forget to do this before you leave! 10/10 must do experience when in St Lucia!!
Great experience!
snonos,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my friend really enjoyed this experience. We were met on the grounds by Mr. Paris (also goes by Jamaica) who graciously offered to take pictures of us. And told us where else we would find good photo ops. Tahj was our main tour guide who introduced the cacao plant to us, taught us how the plants are cared for and took us on a walk through the beautiful gardens. The coffee making experience was a lot of fun! We didn’t realize that this experience included a lunch. One main two sides, a local juice, and ice cream at the end as well as the chocolate bar you take with you. The ladies guiding the chocolate making did a great job. The staff at the bar as well as the in the food court were very gracious and kind. Highly recommend this experience. I would also recommend this for kids older than about 8. Anything younger might not appreciate it. This is also a tour that requires waking and climbing stairs. So be prepared. Flip flops were fine, but I’m not sure of the accommodations for mobility issues.
Fun, short, don’t go to the last group of the day.
Vacationer562775,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We were in a small group, the last one of the day. We initially tried to book through our hotel tour but they had no places, we only had that day but managed to book ourselves direct. Took a good hour to drive there from Marigot Bay. We enjoyed making chocolate but thought as part of the tour we would get to see more of the plantation. Our group lead was very knowledgeable. There were some interesting food stalls, however, they were shut by the time we had finished. I wish we had known this so we could bye some in advance and ask for it to be kept in the fridge as I could see a lot being thrown away.
A fabulous experience in the rainforest!
Karen H,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was a good length so as not to spend too much time in the heat. The grafting demonstration was great and we even got to taste the cacao beans straight from the tree. Lunch was great from street food style vans with cacao worked into most menu options. The cacao mac and cheese and the cacao pulled pork burger were excellent! Staff were lovely and knowledgable. It didn’t feel too touristy or commercialised which was refreshing to see!
Hotel Chocolat is a great day out
haythamk2017,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. The location is stunning and the lunch was delicious. Making the chocolate bar was fun (and hard work!) and well worth the visit. Highly recommended
More chocolate please!
sherryaK7297SJ,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fun, and our tour guide, Tahj, was informative! We had fun making our own chocolate bars!
Ga Girls
tina s,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was unforgettable. Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Our guide, Tahj, was very knowledgeable and patient. The tour is so informative learning about how chocolate was discovered to how its used all around the world today. This tour is a MUST DO while visiting St Lucia!
Hotel Chocolat St Lucia – Chocolate Making Experience
4papar,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I recently visited Hotel Chocolat in St. Lucia and took part in their chocolate-making experience, and it was an unforgettable highlight of my trip. From the moment we arrived at the Rabot Estate, the surroundings were absolutely stunning—lush greenery, cacao trees, and breathtaking views that instantly set a relaxing and immersive atmosphere. The experience itself was both fun and informative, giving us a deeper appreciation for how chocolate is made from bean to bar. What I loved most was how hands-on everything was. We got to work with real cacao, grind the nibs, and create our own chocolate, which made the experience feel authentic and interactive. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was engaged and enjoying themselves throughout. It wasn’t just a workshop—it felt like a cultural experience, learning about the history of cacao in St. Lucia while being surrounded by the very plantation it comes from. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the island. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or just looking for something unique to do, Hotel Chocolat delivers an experience that is both delicious and memorable.
Chocolate making experience
Chloe D,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was nice & interesting to learn about graphing. Making chocolate is literally an arm workout. The lunch included was so delicious!
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