Activities ,Great outdoors ,Hiking & bike tours ,Nature ,Off-road ,Other sports ,Walking tours

Majestic Gros Piton Hike

Cap Estate, Caribbean

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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.

What to remember

Important info

Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not wheelchair accessible. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. 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.. Infant seats available. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This tour will be private unless notified otherwise.. Drivers will wait only 15 mins after pickup time before leaving and you considered a No Show.. 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. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Bottled water - 1.5 litres of bottled water each. Driver / Tour Operator. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Port pickup and drop-off. Alcoholic Beverages - Our Local Piton beer for after the hike