Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
It's only a 4-mile walk up and down the tree-covered symbol of Saint Lucia- that is, up a winding trail that climbs the steep, rain forest-covered slopes of a 2,619 foot volcanic mountain. Periodically, the trees give way to breathtaking vistas of the emerald-green island and the too-blue waters of the Caribbean. Guides are mandatory, but full of knowledge. The caves once used as shelters by freedom fighters of the Brigand war, brightly colored tropical birds and lush vegetation that includes giant gommiers (used to make canoes), the smaller swizzlestick tree ( used to make swizzle sticks) and "peeling tourists" - trees with flaky brown bark that looks painfully familiar to anyone who's fallen asleep on the beach without sunblock.
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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.
Lunch
$50 USD Per Person Entrance Fees For Gros Piton Hike
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all guests from their Cruise ship or Hotel
Traveler pickup
Jeremie St, Castries, St Lucia
2273+RR5, St Lucia
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
**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.
Drivers will wait only 15 -30 mins after pickup time before leaving and you considered a No Show. No Refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Paul_B
24 Apr 2023
DannyBoy and his team are amazing. Could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you for making our trip so special.
Eric_S
21 Apr 2023
Advice - go directly to the Tour Operator. Do NOT go through Viator as it's just a waste of money.
Please let me start by saying this is not a reflection of the tour operator, but a reflection of how misleading Viator is. The hike and tour guide were phenomenal. We had a great experience! The problem is that we left wondering what Viator actually provided?
We were under the impression that the $180 fee included the tour guide and alcohol. Neither of those were included in the $180 fee. In fact, the $50 entrance fee includes the tour operator. We could have taken our own taxi and paid the $50 and been all set! So really the only thing we received was a taxi cab to and from. I could have gotten that for $40 round trip.
Bottom line - I spent $280 when I could have spent $140. Lesson learned - in the future, skip Viator and go directly to the source!
NicuesaLodge
17 Apr 2023
We did the Gran Piton Hike excursion with ride by Danny Boy from St. Lucia experience. it was a great day. Danny boy was the best guide for the 1.5 hour drive from the North of the island. He gave us great information and was alot of fun. I was clear that we would have a separate guide that the Park Service provides and everyone who climbs the Piton must pay a certified guide which is included in the Park Fee.of $ 50 per person. ( they take credit cards) but any other vendors in park for drinks and souvenirs do not and good to have some cash to tip hiking guide
As we were coming from North we asked to stop at a restaurant on the way back for lunch and Danny boy took us to a local place that had great view of the Pitons and had authentic local dishes. I understood that this might be extra time and I was willing to pay for this but he was very flexible. I think anyone going should just work out arrangements as if you come from North good to see this region around Pitons in South as long way to come back and you will want lunch for sure. I was thinking of going to one of fancy resorts nearby but Danny suggested a more local place and very happy we did this.
All in all a great day and compared to some other tour guides I had on trip Danny Boy was by far the best and really has a great knowledge of the country and is just an honest hardworking fun man that is a guide and not just transport which you would basically pay the same price to a taxi that is not a guide
Hike is tough due to lots of rock on path that make climb and going down harder but really depends on person. Anyone who does mountain hiking can do if in good health but is real hike, but in my onion totally worth it. I will say that if you can only make to halfway point there is a great view and worth going and takes half the time so you do have option to stop at that point
Again great trip and great guide
This tour in
Cap Estate
is organized by
St. Lucia Best Experience Tours & Airpor
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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