Randonnée Gros Piton avec Dannyboy & Co.
Description
Ce n'est qu'une marche de 4 miles de haut en bas du symbole couvert d'arbres de Sainte-Lucie, c'est-à-dire sur un sentier sinueux qui grimpe les pentes abruptes couvertes de forêt tropicale d'une montagne volcanique de 2619 pieds. Périodiquement, les arbres cèdent la place à des vues à couper le souffle sur l'île vert émeraude et les eaux trop bleues des Caraïbes. Les guides sont obligatoires, mais pleins de connaissances. Les grottes autrefois utilisées comme abris par les combattants de la liberté de la guerre de Brigand, des oiseaux tropicaux aux couleurs vives et une végétation luxuriante qui comprend des gommiers géants (utilisés pour fabriquer des canoës), le plus petit arbre à picots (utilisé pour fabriquer des bâtons de swizzle) et des «touristes qui pèlent» - des arbres avec une écorce brune squameuse qui semble douloureusement familière à quiconque s'est endormi sur la plage sans écran solaire.
Options de l'excursion
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Nous récupérons tous les invités de leur bateau de croisière ou de leur hôtel.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Veuillez noter que votre chauffeur pour la journée n'est pas la même personne qui fera de la randonnée avec vous. La randonnée du Piton est effectuée par des guides Certifiés désignés par la fondation de randonnée pour des raisons de sécurité.
- Les chauffeurs n'attendront que 15 à 30 minutes après l'heure de ramassage avant de partir et vous avez envisagé un No Show. Aucun remboursement.
- Les clients séjournant à Soufrière ou dans le Sud qui ont leur propre véhicule ne doivent pas réserver cette option, car le transport est inclus dans le prix.
- *Pour les réservations impliquant deux ou plusieurs groupes le même jour, que ce soit à partir du même hôtel ou de lieux différents, le service peut être partagé ou non. Si vous terminez avant l'autre partie et préférez ne pas attendre, un transport vous sera fourni pour vous ramener à votre hôtel.
- **Passagers de navires de croisière*** Veuillez noter qu'en raison de limitations de temps. Vous POURRIEZ ou NON atteindre le sommet du Piton. Nous ne voulons pas que vous soyez déçu de ne pas pouvoir le faire. Nous faisons de notre mieux pour ramener tout le monde au navire en temps opportun.
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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!!
