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Pitons

St. Lucia
Ranked #5 of 126 attractions in St. Lucia
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Mountains, Volcanos, Geologic Formations
Activities: Hiking, Mountaineering
Traveler Description: The two Pitons are of course the most photographed landmark on the island. The Gross Piton is easier climbed with well established tours that provide... more »
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RNLIII
Missouri
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

Pictures cannot do this view justice. You just have to go see it for yourself More

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parkerhouse94
MIchigan
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

We took a tour with Cosol Tours, and it was the best excursion we've done thus far! You get the best bang for your buck, they pick your group up right at the the cruise ship's pier and have you back in plenty of time. Very dependable, very legitimate company and you see SO much! The driver was great, so... More

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otis94
Vancouver, Canada
Senior Contributor
46 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Took a day trip to the absolutely gorgeous Pitons. Definietly worth the trip down there. Don't even think about climbing them unless you're an expereinced climber and have the gear. Total different to the mountians in the rockies. More

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sjohnston12
Seattle, Washington
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous. Definietly worth the trip down there. However, many people go down there thinking they are going to hike to the top, but don't even think about it unless you're an expereinced climber and have the gear. More

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cdb5
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

This was a great excursion. We took a boat from the cruise docks out of the Pitons. It was a really pretty ride and we were able to sit on the top part of the boat for maximum view. The Pitons are gorgeous and a must-see. The snorkeling there was great. Granted, it was a little small and roped off.... More

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Krakolis
Toronto, ON
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5 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

THE VIEW WAS GREAT>>>PICTURES AND SOME VIDEO attached What a great feeling to climb something so memorable like the gros piton. The hike itself it difficult...it took my girlfriend and i just under 2 hours to get to the top with stops at each quarter, and carrying a backpack with approx 5 L of water. If you are not physically... More

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Randy H
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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15 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

The official entrance fee was $30/person and about a $40 cab ride from the hotel. We found a random guy outside asking if we needed cab and he offered to take us to the Gros Piton for $200 (5 people + transport). I asked if for $150 and we settled on $160 although I feel that he would taken $100-120.... More

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jmk5033
Sellersburg, Indiana
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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What ever you do, take a tour to view the Pitons. This is the island's signature attraction and it is the "least" croweded tour and attraction. In fact, our tour group consisted of 3 couples. You travel through rainforests and winding mountain roads with fantastic views of the island, mountains and the sea. Don't miss this! More

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Richard_Off_Sailing
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

I had the opportunity to sail into Pitons Bay on a sailboat, and moor in the bay. Coming in from the sea the pitons are an amazing sight. I've only seen it from the sea, but I can't imagine the view from land would be as breathtaking. The snorkeling there is spectacular. Beautiful coral, of many different varieties, and quite... More

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Linda5355
Charlotte, North Carolina
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36 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
1
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Beautiful scenery! This natural structure is nothing like I have ever seen before. Very unexpected and unique. More

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