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Gros Piton Hike: Scenic Volcanic Mountain Trek
Embark on the Gros Piton Hike in Saint Lucia and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this volcanic mountain. Marvel at stunning vistas, learn about the island’s history, and immerse yourself in lush vegetation.
Embark on the Gros Piton Hike in Saint Lucia and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this volcanic mountain. Marvel at stunning vistas, learn about the island’s history, and immerse yourself in lush vegetation.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Soufriere - For a breathtaking, 360 degree view of paradise, put on your comfortable shoes and take the Brigand walk. A guided hike to the summit of Gros Piton will empower and will leave you feeling invigorated.
- Soufriere - For a breathtaking, 360 degree view of paradise, put on your comfortable shoes and take the Brigand walk. A guided hike to the summit of Gros Piton will empower and will leave you feeling invigorated.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Driver / Tour Operator
- Driver waiting during your hike
- Assistance coordinating forestry guide
- An island tour with historical insights and local knowledge
- Water for Hike & Cold Piton beer after
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Driver / Tour Operator
- Driver waiting during your hike
- Assistance coordinating forestry guide
- An island tour with historical insights and local knowledge
- Water for Hike & Cold Piton beer after
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
It’s simply a matter of trekking 4 miles through the forest-laden emblem of Saint Lucia - namely, along a serpentine path that ascends the steep, tropical rainforest gradients of a volcanic peak standing at 2,619 feet. Intermittently, the foliage parts to unveil stunning panoramas of the verdant island and the strikingly azure sea of the Caribbean….
It’s simply a matter of trekking 4 miles through the forest-laden emblem of Saint Lucia - namely, along a serpentine path that ascends the steep, tropical rainforest gradients of a volcanic peak standing at 2,619 feet. Intermittently, the foliage parts to unveil stunning panoramas of the verdant island and the strikingly azure sea of the Caribbean. Procuring a guide is obligatory, yet they are a fount of insight. The caverns once served as havens for insurgent fighters during the Brigand war, flamboyant avian species, and luxuriant flora that features immense gommiers (crafted into canoes), the diminutive swizzlestick tree (from which cocktail stirrers are fashioned) and ‘peeling tourists’ - trees with fissured brown rinds that eerily resemble the appearance of someone who has dozed off under the sun’s rays without protective sunscreen.
- Please note that your driver for the day is not the same person who will hike with you. The Piton hike is conducted by certified guides assigned by the hiking foundation for safety reasons.
- Drivers will wait only 15 -30 mins after pickup time before leaving and you considered a No Show. No Refund.
- Guests staying in Soufrière or the South who have their own vehicle should not book this option, as transportation is included in the price.
- *For bookings involving two or more groups on the same day, whether from the same hotel or different locations, the service may or may not be shared. If you finish before the other party and prefer not to wait, transportation will be provided to take you back to your hotel.
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(218 Ratings)
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Stephen_w
Mar 5, 2026
Gros Piton Hike - 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)
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Lisa_d
Feb 27, 2026
Best day ever! - Danny was awesome!
Nothing but Good Vibes Only!
Would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Danny made the whole day perfect!
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Donald_m
Feb 26, 2026
The PH.D. of Travel - 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!!
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Lisa_k
Dec 28, 2025
Top Notch! - Can I give Danny more than five stars? He was our tour guide for our hike of gros piton. He picked us up on time, was so outgoing and positive, in addition to being professional, and very organized. His bus— spotless. He took time to tell us so much about this island we now love— the history, the ecosystem, endangered animals, its beautiful people. My kids 20, 18, 16 were totally engaged with his animated storytelling. He allowed us to customize our tour, and took us to an amazingly authentic creole restaurant on the water, plus a hot volcano spring (not mud) which was privately owned. We were the only ones there and I truly felt like I was somewhere in Jurassic park. He quietly organized everything from asking our hiking guide to call him when we were almost finished the hike so he could pick us up at the precise time. Then he called ahead to the restaurant with our menu orders so we would not wait long. He’s a gem. Thank you Danny!!!!
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Wendy_r
Dec 17, 2025
Dannyboy came to us... - Dannyboy picked us up at the appointed time. It is super nice, gives explanations about Saint Lucia / tips. He was there to take us back to our accommodation also, always with his good mood.
Great hike on the big stud with a very nice guide who did not hesitate to give us advice. The view was beautiful!
I recommend for people a sporty minimum!
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Gail_c
Dec 2, 2025
Challenging! - This is a tough hike both because mostly rocks and boulders, and a lot of elevation gain. But one can always turn back. Dannyboy doesn't hike with you because it must be the government guides but he is funny and a great guide about the island!
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Anastasia_l
Feb 6, 2026
Great hike, tour fee was just for transportation - The hike was really great and our guide was friendly, but the Viator tour is just for the transportation. Our driver was fun to chat to, but if you have a car you don't need this tour. You can get a guide at Gros Piton yourself as the entrance fee is not included in the tour fee.
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Jessica_m
Feb 8, 2026
Challenging Hike - Dannyboy was a wonderful driver and gave us a ton of energy and facts about the island. I don’t. It is completely my fault for not reading the reviews and description further, but I was disappointed that Danny was not actually hiking with us. Though I enjoyed our ride, our hiking guide gave off the vibe that he didn’t like us. I will say I thought I was going to die on that mountain (maybe a little dramatic), so it is definitely not for someone who does not have endurance and hiking experience. We did make it to the top, and I am still sore days later haha. I got sick on the way back and Danny made me feel very comfortable, promptly pulling over and even giving encouragement while getting sick haha. Would recommend him if you don’t mind paying a bit for his personality.
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752lancew
Feb 20, 2026
Failed to show - I was looking forward to this hike. The driver failed to show and I could not contact the company fast enough to allow for time for this hike to happen. Find a different company to guide you on this hike.
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Robin_g
Jan 24, 2026
Disappointed - Unfortunately we booked this based on the wonderful reviews and that was not the experience we had. This was basically a very expensive taxi ride to the park. We got some fun local facts on the drive there but no discussion on the way back. Our driver asked to stop to use the restroom on the side of the road but didn’t even ask if we needed to stop ourselves and no offer of refreshments, no offer to stop for lunch, and no free beer after. So what we got was a $280 taxi ride..
on top of that when we did get to the park, our hiking guide wasn’t very friendly and seemed generally annoyed until we decided to turnaround after the halfway point (which was the right decision for us cause it was rainy and the rocks were slippery and this is a very rock heavy climb. We knew coming down would have been way much harder on our knees than we wanted to go through). But it wasn’t until we turned back that the guide became chatty.
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