The ascent of La Soufrière is entirely free — no entry, no mandatory guide, no paid parking at Savane à Mulets. The Carbet Falls 2nd fall costs €2.30 entry (maintenance of trails and safety infrastructure). The Bains Jaunes are free. For a 2-3 day stay dedicated to La Soufrière and its ecosystem, the reference budget is €70/day/person: night in Creole guesthouse in Saint-Claude (€50-90/night for 2 people), meal in popular lolo (€12-18/person), car hire (€35-55/day, essential). A budget traveller can manage on €50-60/day by opting for the simplest rural guesthouses and lolos. Bring your picnic for hiking days — few restaurants at the foot of the volcano. For equipment rental (shoes, poles), allow €10-15/day in Saint-Claude.
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