Gros Piton Wandeling met Dannyboy & Co.
Beschrijving
Het is slechts 4 mijl lopen op en neer het met bomen bedekte symbool van Saint Lucia, dat wil zeggen, een kronkelend pad op dat de steile, met regenwoud bedekte hellingen van een 2619 voet vulkanische berg beklimt. Af en toe maken de bomen plaats voor adembenemende vergezichten van het smaragdgroene eiland en de te blauwe wateren van het Caribisch gebied. Gidsen zijn verplicht, maar vol kennis. De grotten die ooit werden gebruikt als schuilplaatsen door vrijheidsstrijders van de Brigand-oorlog, felgekleurde tropische vogels en weelderige vegetatie met onder meer gigantische gommiers (gebruikt om kano's te maken), de kleinere roerstokboom (gebruikt om roerstokjes te maken) en "pellende toeristen" - bomen met schilferige bruine bast die pijnlijk bekend voorkomt bij iedereen die zonder zonnebrandcrème op het strand in slaap is gevallen.
Rondreisopties
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
We halen alle gasten op van hun cruiseschip of hotel
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- Houd er rekening mee dat uw chauffeur voor de dag niet dezelfde persoon is die met u zal wandelen. De Pitonwandeling wordt uitgevoerd door gecertificeerde gidsen die om veiligheidsredenen door de wandelstichting zijn aangewezen.
- Chauffeurs wachten slechts 15 - 30 minuten na ophaaltijd voordat ze vertrekken en u beschouwde dit als een No Show. Geen restitutie.
- Gasten die in Soufrière of het zuiden verblijven en een eigen voertuig hebben, moeten deze optie niet boeken, omdat vervoer bij de prijs is inbegrepen.
- *Voor boekingen waarbij twee of meer groepen op dezelfde dag betrokken zijn, of dit nu vanuit hetzelfde hotel of verschillende locaties is, kan de service al dan niet worden gedeeld. Als u eerder klaar bent dan de andere partij en liever niet wacht, wordt er vervoer voorzien om u terug naar uw hotel te brengen.
- ** Cruiseschippassagiers*** Houd er rekening mee dat vanwege tijdsbeperkingen. Je kunt wel of NIET de top van de Piton bereiken. We willen niet dat u teleurgesteld bent als u dat niet kunt. We doen ons best om iedereen tijdig terug aan boord te krijgen.
Beoordelingen(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!!
