Gros Piton Wanderung mit Dannyboy & Co.
Beschreibung
Es ist nur ein 4-Meilen-Spaziergang auf und ab des baumbestandenen Symbols von St. Lucia, dh auf einem gewundenen Pfad, der die steilen, regenwaldbedeckten Hänge eines 2.619 Fuß hohen Vulkanberges hinaufführt. In regelmäßigen Abständen weichen die Bäume atemberaubenden Ausblicken auf die smaragdgrüne Insel und das zu blaue Wasser der Karibik. Guides sind obligatorisch, aber voller Wissen. Die Höhlen, die einst von Freiheitskämpfern des Brigandenkrieges als Unterschlupf genutzt wurden, farbenfrohe tropische Vögel und üppige Vegetation, darunter riesige Gommiers (aus denen Kanus hergestellt wurden), der kleinere Swizzlestick-Baum (aus dem Swizzle-Sticks hergestellt wurden) und "schälende Touristen" - Bäume mit schuppiger brauner Rinde, die jedem schmerzlich vertraut vorkommt, der ohne Sonnencreme am Strand eingeschlafen ist.
Tour-Optionen
Highlights
Was ist inklusive
Abholorte & -zeiten
Wir holen alle Gäste von ihrem Kreuzfahrtschiff oder Hotel ab
Bewertungen der Reisenden
Wichtige Informationen
- Nicht empfohlen für Reisende mit Wirbelsäulenverletzungen
- Nicht empfohlen für Schwangere
- Nicht empfohlen für Reisende mit Herz-Kreislauf-Schwäche
- Reisende sollten mindestens eine gute Fitness haben.
- Bitte beachten Sie, dass Ihr Fahrer für den Tag nicht dieselbe Person ist, die mit Ihnen wandern wird. Die Pitonwanderung wird von zertifizierten Wanderführern durchgeführt, die aus Sicherheitsgründen von der Wanderstiftung beauftragt wurden.
- Fahrer warten nur 15 - 30 Minuten nach der Abholzeit, bevor sie abfahren und Sie haben eine No Show in Betracht gezogen. Keine Rückerstattung.
- Gäste in Soufrière oder im Süden, die ein eigenes Fahrzeug haben, sollten diese Option nicht buchen, da der Transport im Preis inbegriffen ist.
- *Für Buchungen mit zwei oder mehr Gruppen am selben Tag, unabhängig davon, ob sie vom gleichen Hotel oder von verschiedenen Standorten stammen, kann der Service geteilt werden oder nicht. Wenn Sie vor der anderen Partei fertig sind und nicht warten möchten, wird ein Transport bereitgestellt, um Sie zurück zu Ihrem Hotel zu bringen.
- **Kreuzfahrtschiffpassagiere*** Bitte beachten Sie, dass aus Zeitgründen. Sie können den Gipfel des Piton erreichen oder NICHT. Wir wollen nicht, dass Sie enttäuscht sind, dass Sie es nicht können. Wir versuchen unser Bestes, um alle rechtzeitig zurück aufs Schiff zu bringen.
Bewertungen(225)
Dannyboy was an excellent guide for our excursion! He picked us up exactly when and where we expected, and he brought great enthusiasm and energy to our early morning drive. Along the drive, he taught us everything he knows about St. Lucia's history, landmarks, and anything else we had questions about. During the drive back, he continued to entertain any questions we had while also respecting that we were tired and wanted a nap on the way back! Regarding the excursion itself, the hike was definitely challenging, even for us as experienced hikers. The humidity and the steep incline of the climb made for a tough but beautiful hike. The admission fee is a bit expensive, but it is certainly worth it to hike once while in St. Lucia. The crowds were heavier near the bottom, then thinned out the higher you climbed as some people turned around before the top. Overall it is a great hike, you can expect it to take about 4-5 hours if not more. Make sure to have water and some sunscreen!
Our driver was very knowledgeable and personable. He stopped along the way for some photos and picked us some mangoes.
This was a great hike up one of the Pitons. Warning: please be in better shape than I was, only made it halfway up! This is not a normal trail path, but a rock climb! But even at halfway, the view is spectacular! The full climb takes about 4-5 hours...but it varies depending on speed and your ability to keep up with the guides, who are great assistants! Walking sticks are provided and definitely needed for your first go!
We booked Dannyboy for the hike on Day 1 then his local tour day 2 and would strongly recommend it for anyone going to St. Lucia! Resorts will shuttle you back and forth but we wanted a private experience and our expectations were exceeded to say the least. Dannyboy drives you to the base of the piton and waits while you hike with a local guide there. You will need a credit card and/or cash for admittance into the park and optional tip for the guide and this cost isn’t included in your trip. Make sure you bring lots of water (1.5L each person) and whatever snacks you may need. The hike was challenging but fun and took us about 4 hours with awesome views the whole way. When we finally made it down, Dannyboy had 2 cold piton beers and waters with the AC cranking and ready to take us back. We felt bad being so tired coming back but he was incredibly accommodating and we can’t imagine doing this experience without him.
This was a very challenging but rewarding hike to do with my family. It took us exactly 4 hours total to complete the entire hike and was so much fun. Our guide gave us tips on how to climb down which was helpful because climbing down can be tricky. The driver was also extremely nice and got us there and back safely!
Absolutely not for first time hikers, this is very tough and involves climbing both up and down all sorts of sizes of boulders. Positives are it’s a great sense of accomplishment once you get to the top and the view is beautiful.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We really appreciate your honest feedback! You’re absolutely right, this hike can be quite challenging, especially for first-time hikers, as it involves navigating uneven terrain and climbing over boulders. We always aim to give our guests a clear idea of what to expect, and your comment helps highlight just how adventurous it can be. We’re really glad to hear that despite the difficulty, you felt that incredible sense of accomplishment at the top and were able to enjoy the beautiful views, that’s exactly what makes it so rewarding! Thanks again for choosing to hike with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another experience, maybe something a bit more relaxed next time :)
Danny boy was amazing and he did a great job at making our experience memorable! Also our tour guide was great!
Dannyboy was amazing! Dannyboy’s knowledge, humour and attention to client details made our experience a wonderful one to remember (even though it rained most of the day….. lol)
Danny was awesome! Nothing but Good Vibes Only! Would recommend to anyone and everyone! Danny made the whole day perfect!
Saw Dannyboy & Co. on YouTube video re Gros Pitan tour and was shocked to see him in person to pick us up. Dannyboy is one of a kind: informative, entertaining and efficient [PH.D. in Pot-Hole Dodger as he boasts]. Make sure you ask for him!!
