About this experience
Conquer Sofa Stone's summit with an experienced guide before enjoying a plantation-style picnic featuring fresh local juices. After your adventure, unwind on the beach before returning to your hotel.
What's included
- Guided hike to the Sofa Stone summit
- Plantation-style picnic
- Fresh local juices
- Beach time
- Roundtrip hotel transportation
- 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- 2–40 guests
Tour details
- Duration
- 4 hours · Tue & Sat, 9 AM
- Group size
- 2 – 40 guests
- Format
- Guided hike with plantation picnic and beach stop
- Fitness level
- Moderate — uneven trail with some steep sections
- Minimum age
- 10 years and up
- Maximum age
- No upper limit if you are comfortable on uneven trails
What to bring
- Closed hiking or trail shoes with grip
- At least 1.5 litres of water
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Swimwear and towel for the beach stop
Know before you go
- The trail can be muddy and slippery after rain — long trousers are recommended.
- A plantation-style picnic with fresh local juices follows the hike.
- Not suitable for guests with knee, hip or balance difficulties.
Departure & meeting details
Here is your pickup window, meeting point and return time so you know exactly where to be.
9:00 AM departure
- Departs
- 9:00 AM
- Hotel pickup
- 8:15 – 8:45 AM (hotel lobby)
- Check-in
- Not applicable — hotel pickup only
- Meeting point
- Your hotel lobby
- Finish
- 1:00 PM
Wait in your hotel lobby from the start of the pickup window — the driver calls your room or mobile on arrival. Guests driving themselves check in at the CJM Tour Shoppe, Vibes Beach Bar and Grill, South Frigate Bay. Cruise guests walk off the pier and look for the CJM staff under the arrival hall.
Book the 9:00 AM departureYour day, hour by hour
Total duration 4 hours · Tue & Sat.
9:00 AM departure
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Hotel pickup
Collected from your hotel and driven to the trailhead.
9:50 AM
Trailhead briefing
Your guide checks footwear, hands out water and covers the route.
10:00 AM
Ascent to Sofa Stone
About 60 minutes through dry forest with photo and rest stops.
11:00 AM
Sofa Stone lookout
Time at the rock formation with panoramic peninsula views.
11:30 AM
Descent
A steadier walk back down to the vehicle.
12:15 PM
Beach & swim
Cool off with a swim and optional drink at a nearby beach bar.
1:30 PM
Hotel drop-off
Returned to your hotel.
- Trail shoes with grip are essential — the rock is slippery when wet
- Moderate fitness needed; not suitable for knee or balance issues
- Rescheduled free of charge in heavy rain
Cruising? Back to your ship on time — guaranteed.
We plan every cruise-day tour around your all-aboard time. Prices in US$, groups of two welcome, and free cancellation as shown in the policy below.
Booking confirmation & cancellation policy
How confirmation works
- You receive an on-screen booking reference the moment your request is submitted.
- Our team confirms availability and your chosen departure by email or WhatsApp within 24 hours.
- Your booking is only final once you receive the written confirmation with your pickup time.
Cancellations & refunds
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure — full refund.
- Cancellations inside 24 hours are non-refundable, but we will try to move you to another date.
- No-shows at the pickup point or dock are charged in full.
- If CJM Tours cancels for weather or sea conditions, you choose a full refund or a free reschedule.
Refund timeline
| Deadline | You receive |
|---|---|
| More than 24 hours before departureCancel by phone or email and we refund the full amount paid. | 100% refund |
| Less than 24 hours before departureWe will try to move you to another date, subject to availability. | No refund |
| No-show at pickup or dockThe seat is held and crew are on standby, so the full fare is charged. | No refund |
| Cancelled by CJM ToursWeather, sea state or mechanical cancellations are always your choice of refund or new date. | 100% refund or free reschedule |
Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5 to 10 business days.
Non-refundable components
- Third-party charges already paid on your behalf (park or port fees, ferry tickets, entry fees).
- Card or payment-processing fees charged by the payment provider.
Photos from the trip
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