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Gros Piton Hike: Explore the Majestic Symbol of Saint Lucia
Embark on the Gros Piton Hike in Saint Lucia and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this volcanic mountain. Marvel at stunning vistas, learn about the island’s history, and immerse yourself in lush vegetation.
Embark on the Gros Piton Hike in Saint Lucia and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this volcanic mountain. Marvel at stunning vistas, learn about the island’s history, and immerse yourself in lush vegetation.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Soufriere - For a breathtaking, 360 degree view of paradise, put on your comfortable shoes and take the Brigand walk. A guided hike to the summit of Gros Piton will empower and will leave you feeling invigorated.
- Soufriere - For a breathtaking, 360 degree view of paradise, put on your comfortable shoes and take the Brigand walk. A guided hike to the summit of Gros Piton will empower and will leave you feeling invigorated.
What's Included
- Water for Hike & Cold Piton beer after
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Driver / Tour Operator
- A brief island tour with historical insights and local knowledge
- Water for Hike & Cold Piton beer after
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Driver / Tour Operator
- A brief island tour with historical insights and local knowledge
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- $50 USD Per Person Entrance Fees For Gros Piton Hike
- Lunch
- $50 USD Per Person Entrance Fees For Gros Piton Hike
Additional Information
It’s simply a matter of trekking 4 miles through the forest-laden emblem of Saint Lucia - namely, along a serpentine path that ascends the steep, tropical rainforest gradients of a volcanic peak standing at 2,619 feet. Intermittently, the foliage parts to unveil stunning panoramas of the verdant island and the strikingly azure sea of the Caribbean….
It’s simply a matter of trekking 4 miles through the forest-laden emblem of Saint Lucia - namely, along a serpentine path that ascends the steep, tropical rainforest gradients of a volcanic peak standing at 2,619 feet. Intermittently, the foliage parts to unveil stunning panoramas of the verdant island and the strikingly azure sea of the Caribbean. Procuring a guide is obligatory, yet they are a fount of insight. The caverns once served as havens for insurgent fighters during the Brigand war, flamboyant avian species, and luxuriant flora that features immense gommiers (crafted into canoes), the diminutive swizzlestick tree (from which cocktail stirrers are fashioned) and ‘peeling tourists’ - trees with fissured brown rinds that eerily resemble the appearance of someone who has dozed off under the sun’s rays without protective sunscreen.
- Drivers will wait only 15 -30 mins after pickup time before leaving and you considered a No Show. No Refund.
- Cruise Ship Passengers* Please note that due to time limitations. You MAY or MAY NOT be able to reach the summit of the Piton. We do not want you to feel disappointed in not being able to. We try our best to get everyone back to the ship in a timely manner.
- For bookings of 2 or more groups for the day - Shared (See ticketing information)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Scott_c
Nov 8, 2024
Best driver on the island. - DannyBoy was amazing. Van was clean and he had lots of information to share to make the drive more enjoyable. He was very considerate trying to avoid the potholes and to make you feel comfortable. I would definitely book with him again.
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Amber_b
Oct 29, 2024
Great hike! - Our driver, Lloyd, was FANTASTIC! He’s friendly, knowledgeable, & just fun to be around. He shared lots of island fun facts with us & we laughed with him to & from our resort.
Mya, our guide, spent most of the 4 hour hike socializing in Creole with her friend & not even hiking with us. That’s fine, we enjoyed the hike on our own, but we paid $260 for this tour. She didn’t speak to the multitude of vegetation in the rain forest or share any facts about the rain forest. Paying $260, I’d expect that if we actually NEED a guide, she stay with us & “guide” us. She put out zero effort for us. I noticed the same behavior from her coworker who was also “guiding” a tourist.
I still give this 5 stars because the hike itself & the views are stunning. It’s definitely moderate to strenuous with very rocky terrain, but overall well worth it.
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Sean_c
Sep 30, 2024
Great Hike, Better Driver! - I enjoyed this hike. My S/O did not. This hike is rated as moderate to difficult. It's very hot and humid and some endurance is required. The view at the top of the mountain was incredible. Our guide for the hike itself wasn't the friendliest. Very quiet and not much learned about the local flora. Danny Boy, the driver to and from the base of the mountain was incredible. My S/O got sick at the base of the mountain. Danny made sure that he got us back to the resort as soon as he possibly could so that she could rest. I was very thankful for his assistance.
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Henry_f
Sep 14, 2024
Great trip with DannyBoy - Awesome excursion with DannyBoy! He is a wealth of knowledge about St Lucian history and local culture. He picked us up on time and drove safely to all of the excursions. The excursions stand on their own but he definitely added "good vibes" to our day. We'll book him for our next trip there and would recommend the same to a friend
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James_m
Sep 11, 2024
Mountains, Mangoes, and Meows: Conquering Gros Piton - My wife and I had the incredible experience of being the first to reach the summit of Gros Piton with our guide, Mavo (apologies if the spelling is off). Mavo was not only highly experienced but also shared fascinating insights about the local wildlife and the rich history of St. Lucia along the way. The hike itself is challenging in parts, but the path is well-maintained, with steps and handrails to help you navigate the steeper sections.
One highlight of the hike is about three-quarters of the way up, where you'll come across an enormous mango tree—easily the biggest I’ve ever seen. Reaching the top is incredibly rewarding, and the views are spectacular. On the way down, we treated ourselves to Piton beer and refreshing coconut water, which made the descent even more enjoyable.
A funny tip: beware of the cats that accompany hikers—they’re only after your snacks! I made the mistake of feeding one, and it followed me for a good portion of the hike.
All in all, if you’re reasonably fit, I highly recommend this hike. It’s a memorable adventure that you won’t forget.
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Amy_m
Aug 30, 2024
10/10 experience! - we loved our excursion! Danny boy is the best!! i had read lots of reviews about him, so i was excited when we got him! our trip was about 2hrs and I got very car sick but danny has essential oils, and motion sickness glasses! how thoughtful!!!! he gave us all of the cool facts, stopped for a beautiful picture on the way, provided us with waters, stopped us by a grocery store to grab some snacks, towels when we got back down *we got some rain on our hike* and just gave us the best experience!! we definitely recommend!!
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Tamika_l
Jul 31, 2024
Good Vibes - Danny boy was super awesome. Friendly and very knowledgeable about the island. Would definitely request for him as a private driver. GoodVibesOnly!!!! Huge fan of St Lucia
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Mark_t
Jul 29, 2024
Tough hike but great experience - Now that's a hike!
Harder than anticipated, but well worth it. Our guide, Al, was great, and our driver, Lloyd, super chill and super informative. Great local lunch as well.
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Aaliyah_m
Jul 8, 2024
Positive vibes only! - Steven our driver and tour guide definitely brought the positive vibes to the trip. Detailed history and information on the way that was fun and interesting. The hike itself was hard but very rewarding up top. Pickup and drop off at the correct time and communication was perfect. Thank you for a safe journey and day out up in the mountains.
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Allison_r
Jul 23, 2024
Says will get your approval if it’s private but… - Booked this trip looking for a half day excursion but we’re gone for about 8 hours. Overall the ride to and from was fine the hike (we stopped half way 1 hour up 1 hour down) was more of a rock climb but we enjoyed our time. The tour says it will contact you for approval if your transport isn’t private — we never were contacted and arrived to others in our car. That all would have been fine except since we only did half the hike we had to wait at the park for 3 hours for others to finish which completely ruined the experience.
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