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A Volcanic Complex & Cocoa Vortex

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Grab some comfy shoes because you’re heading into the magnificent trails of the famed Pitons and a cocoa plantation.
With a dramatic backdrop along the islands' winding roads, a guide will take you along a volcanic trail with a view of Gros Piton, passing by medicinal plants, herbs, exotic fruits, and some serious photo ops from every angle. After your hike, you'll get acquainted with another novelty perfected by the region's tropical local — chocolate. You'll witness the different production stages, take in the aroma of cocoa filling the air and taste the final result for a delicious ending.

Energy Level

Duration

5.5 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Don't miss the stunning photo ops where the views have been described as "heavenly" inside the Piton landscape

  • The soil from the dormant volcanoes cultivates medicinal plants, flowers, and several species of exotic fruit trees

  • Witness various stages of chocolate production amongst the cocoa groves at the Fond Doux Plantation

  • Sample chocolate and seasonal fruits grown on the property

Need to know

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors

  • This Shore Thing is weather dependent

  • Approximately 1-hour drive to/from Soufrière

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate

  • Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing

  • Includes light bites and refreshments

  • Sailors will hike for approximately 45-minutes

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