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E-mail pageLa Soufrière Drive-In Volcano
Volcano, Geological Sites, Soufrière
User Rating: *** 3.4
Fodor's Review:
As you approach, your nose will pick up the strong scent of the sulfur springs -- more than 20 belching pools of muddy water, multicolor sulfur deposits, and other assorted minerals baking and steaming on the surface. Actually, you don't drive in. You drive up within a few hundred feet of the gurgling, steaming mass, then walk behind your guide -- whose service is included in the admission price -- around a fault in the substratum rock. It's a fascinating, educational half hour, though it can also be pretty stinky on a hot day.
User Reviews & Ratings:
Not for the Faint-Hearted
Posted by Jill from Saint Louis on 3/23/06
I enjoyed the tour guide at the sulphur springs. She was lively and provided interesting information about the geological site. But that was ALL I enjoyed about the experience. The smell is really quite overwhelming. Think hundreds of rotten eggs. I had to hold my nose for most of the time. I personally didn't have a problem with the vendors at the bottom of the hill. If you are firm with them, they will leave you alone, especially since there is a steady stream of tourists coming down the hill with you.RATING: 2.8
Stinky site
Posted by Mary from Bethlehem, PA on 1/16/06
We took a catamaran cruise down the island, to the Pitons and the volcano. From the boat, we took minivans to the land sites. Then we walked to the volcano. It was interesting and our tour guide was great, but it was hot and SMELLY! (sulphur) From there, we had to walk down the hill back to the vans, and on the way, there are vednors trying to sell you jewelry, etc. They are friendly, but you must say a firm, "No, thank you," if you are truly not interested, or they will follow you all the way to your vans, with prices getting lower and lower.RATING: 4.0
INFO
- Address: Bay St., Soufriere
- Phone: 758/459-5500
- Cost: $1.25
- Open: Daily 9-5
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