Gros Piton Hike with Dannyboy & Co. from Cap Estate with Forestry Guide and Transport
by St. Lucia Best Experience Tours & Airport Transfers
Choose from 5 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$180Overview
This tour in Cap Estate offers a 4-mile hike up and down Gros Piton, a 2,619-foot volcanic mountain covered in rainforest. The trail is steep and winding, passing through dense forest and opening at times to views of the island and Caribbean Sea. A certified forestry guide, arranged by the operator, leads the hike and provides information about the area’s history, including caves once used by freedom fighters during the Brigand war. Along the way, hikers see tropical birds and local trees such as giant gommiers, swizzlestick trees, and "peeling tourists," which have distinctive flaky bark. The hike lasts about five hours and includes water for the walk and a cold Piton beer afterward. Transportation is provided with hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Cap Estate, and a driver remains nearby during the hike. The guide who accompanies hikers on the trail is different from the driver. The operator also offers an island tour with historical information as part of the service. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. Drivers wait only 15 to 30 minutes after the scheduled pickup before leaving, and no refund is given for no-shows. Guests staying in Soufrière or the South who have their own vehicle should not book this option, as transportation is included. For bookings of two or more groups on the same day, transport may be shared or separate. Cruise ship passengers may not reach the summit due to time constraints but will be returned to the ship on time. The guide known as Dannyboy leads the hike, ensuring a knowledgeable and safe experience.
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What's included
What's not included
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Gros Piton Hike with Dannyboy & Co. from Cap Estate with Forestry Guide and Transport
by St. Lucia Best Experience Tours & Airport Transfers
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$180Overview
This tour in Cap Estate offers a 4-mile hike up and down Gros Piton, a 2,619-foot volcanic mountain covered in rainforest. The trail is steep and winding, passing through dense forest and opening at times to views of the island and Caribbean Sea. A certified forestry guide, arranged by the operator, leads the hike and provides information about the area’s history, including caves once used by freedom fighters during the Brigand war. Along the way, hikers see tropical birds and local trees such as giant gommiers, swizzlestick trees, and "peeling tourists," which have distinctive flaky bark. The hike lasts about five hours and includes water for the walk and a cold Piton beer afterward. Transportation is provided with hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Cap Estate, and a driver remains nearby during the hike. The guide who accompanies hikers on the trail is different from the driver. The operator also offers an island tour with historical information as part of the service. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. Drivers wait only 15 to 30 minutes after the scheduled pickup before leaving, and no refund is given for no-shows. Guests staying in Soufrière or the South who have their own vehicle should not book this option, as transportation is included. For bookings of two or more groups on the same day, transport may be shared or separate. Cruise ship passengers may not reach the summit due to time constraints but will be returned to the ship on time. The guide known as Dannyboy leads the hike, ensuring a knowledgeable and safe experience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.