La Soufrière Volcano Hike, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Description
la Soufriere is approximately 4048ft/1234m above sea level, with a crater approximately 500m wide and 60m deep. Which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding land and seascape. it also give you wide diversity and a close encounter of flora and fauna.
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La.Soufriere is a stratovolcano located on the northern side of St.Vincent. It is approximately 4048ft/1234m above sea level, with a crater approximately 500m wide and 60m deep. Which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding land and seascape. it give you wide diversity and a close encounter of flora and fauna. La soufriere volcano erupted in 1718,1812,1902,1987 and also on the 9th of April 2021. This hike is suitable for any average hiker, it's accessible from both the north eastern side(Windward) and the north western(Leeward) side of the island. hiking from the windward side...this tour takes an hour from the capital(Kingstown) along the picturesque eastern coast, through agriculture farms on your way to Bamboo range (Where you have access to facilities such as Parking, Washrooms and Gazebos). Starting from bamboo range it's a 4km hike to the summit and 4km hike back, which takes an average hiker 2 hours to hike up and 2 hours back down
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offered Transportation pickup and drop offs from every accommodation on the Island…..Please contact me for more information about pickup up and drop off at Sandals Resort, Buccament, St Vincent
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The hike starts from 387 meters (1200 ft )to 965 meters (3196 ft ) It can be cold at the top at times especially on a cloudy, windy, rainy day so I recommend you take along a windbreaker or rain jacket also a change of clothes for when you finish is a good idea because you will either be wet from sweat or rain
- Please note: there's an entrance fee every guest have to pay (entrance fee only payable at the trailhead office) (located at the trailhead)
- This is a shared tour and we require a minimum of 4 persons for the Tour. If you're solo or couple, please reach out to us...to see if you can join forces with other solo travellers or couples, and what would be the2 scedule time for the shared tour...and we can check then get back to you . Thanks for understanding!
- We typically only pick up guests from Kingstown and surrounding areas for the La Soufriere Volcano tour (Windward Trail). Pickup at Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines would be outside our standard range, and would likely incur an additional fee.
Reviews(35)
Grueling BUT rewarding. Yes, it’s a challenging hike, but it’s so rewarding to witness the beauty of nature, from the various flora to the crater rim of an active volcano 🌋 with steam rising from it. Special shoutout to Lavaman for encouraging me along the way and making sure I completed the hike safely. He knows this hike and is well equipped to get you through it too. Some parts are steep, slippery, and/or overgrown, but again, it’s worth it to see it through to the end. Also, do dress appropriately as the higher elevation is noticeably cooler and windier than coastal/sea level St. Vincent.
Our trip to La Soufrière Volcano with Lavaman was an incredible experience! The pickup went smoothly, and you can immediately tell that Lavaman truly loves what he does. He was extremely knowledgeable about the volcano and the plants in the area. He was very patient with us throughout the hike. The climb was very challenging, but the experience was absolutely worth it. The views, the accomplishment, and the experience made every step worthwhile. And at the end of it all, you get the ultimate bragging rights! Highly recommend this unforgettable adventure! Highly recommend bringing some EarPods for music and playing when you feel you want to give up.
Rare experience, Lavaman was a great guide , very knowledgeable of the volcano history n surrounding area. Challenging climb but was well worth the adventure.
This is a unique and wonderful hike! Lavaman was an amazing guide and everything ran smoothly. Highly recommended :)
Fun experience with my friends! Good experience with the guide!
Hard hike but worthwhile for the views and experience. Try to wear good shoes and bring a windbreaker as it can be cooler, wetter and windy at the top.
Lawman was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about the volcano and the island itself. Although the weather was not the best, he made sure we still got good views
Our tour guide lavaman , truly made the entire experience unforgettable. From the start, he had such a chill and laid-back vibe that instantly put everyone at ease. It never felt rushed or overly scripted—instead, it felt like exploring with a knowledgeable friend who genuinely loves what he does.
Great early hike with great people. Had fun. Thanks Lava Man!
It was a privilege to climb Soufriere volcano with the famous Lava Man, he is both kind and professional. We were a group of three....being an older lady I found it challenging and went quite slowly. Lava Man was patient and considerate and never made me feel uneasy for being slow. Lava Man gave us lots of time at the crater for a rest, photos and eating snacks. This was our highlight in St Vincent...such a fabulous experience and Lava Man is a fantastic human being❤️
