Guadeloupe and its islands in 9 days

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Guadeloupe (Le Gosier)

  

  Relax at last, you have arrived! After getting off the plane, you will pick up your rental car directly at the airport and head to your 4-star hotel, the Auberge de la Vieille Tour in Gosier, to check into your room. Take advantage of your arrival to relax by the pool or go for a walk by the sea, breathing in the salty air of Grande-Terre. You will spend the first 4 nights of your stay in this accommodation with breakfast and dinner included.

• day 2

  Shellfish and crustaceans in Grande-Terre

  

  This first day will be all about sunshine, white sand, and turquoise water! You will set off by car to discover the beauties of Grande-Terre. You will discover the beaches of Petit Havre, La Caravelle, and Bois Jolan in Sainte-Anne. Then, you will go for a walk towards Saint-François where the Raisins Clairs beach is located. Continuing towards the tip of Saint-François, along this rocky coast, enjoy the famous La Douche beach, Les Salines, and, of course, the well-known Pointe des Châteaux. For lunch, a selection of Creole restaurants awaits you all along the Pointe.

• day 3

  Beaches and cliffs in Port-Louis and Anse-Bertrand

  

  A beautiful day to continue exploring Grande Terre! This time, head towards Port Louis and Anse Bertrand. For Port Louis, you will pass through the sumptuous and colorful cemetery of Morne-à-l’Eau, one of the prettiest on the island. Head towards Port Louis to discover the Souffleur beach. Surf lovers: you will love it! On the way, grab some delicious accras from the lolos you come across, or even a smoked chicken to take away! A delight. After Port Louis, head to Anse Bertrand. The Chapelle beach or Anse Laborde beach will surely charm you. Continue until you reach the tip of the island, Pointe de la Grande Vigie, and take the time to admire the beauty of the cliffs and the calm that reigns there.

• day 4

  Kayak with turtles and enchanted gardens in Basse-Terre.

  

  Go meet the turtles at Malendure, in Bouillante, on a kayak trip to Pigeon Islet. Very often, the turtles have their breakfast in the morning. It is pleasant to watch them feast. By kayak, you will go to the Cousteau Reserve, a true life-size aquarium. For lunch, we recommend La Tuna and Le Rocher de Malendure by the sea, or L’Étoile, a restaurant perched in the heart of nature. You will continue your journey to the Deshaies Botanical Garden, a place of great beauty, home to many tropical species, trees, flowers, and other wonders of nature. If you have time, on the way back, have a drink at Karacoli, Grande Anse beach, to admire the sunset!

• day 5

  Departure for Marie-Galante

  

  You will leave your hotel early in the morning and head to the Pointe-à-Pitre ferry terminal, where you will drop off your rental car. After an hour of sailing, you will pick up a vehicle at the port of Grand Bourg, in Marie-Galante. You will spend one night in a bungalow located in Capesterre, offering a view of the bay with blue and green colors. Take advantage of this first day to discover by car the many beaches of Marie-Galante, one of the most authentic islands of Guadeloupe. At lunchtime and in the evening, enjoy the island's good spots: le Dantana, la Playa, le Pêcheur…

• day 6

  Heritage and hiking in Marie-Galante

  

  Second day in Marie-Galante. After breakfast, set out to discover an island that seems frozen in time. You will discover the Murat castle, a former plantation. At lunchtime, treat yourself and try a dish of Ouassous (the King of the Springs), beautiful prawns in sauce that are eaten with dombrés! Traditional dish! In the afternoon, you will go for a hike starting from the magnificent Anse Canot. Kite-surfing enthusiasts: Capesterre beach will become your "favorite spot"!

• day 7

  Departure for Les Saintes!

  

  You will leave your accommodation early in the morning and, this time, you will head towards Saint-Louis where you will return your car. After an hour of inter-island navigation, you will arrive at Terre-de-Haut. Once there, you will have a choice: electric bikes, buggy, scooter, or bicycle. In the morning, reserve the local specialties that sell out very quickly: fish crepes and small fish pastries. Make sure to pack: a mask, a snorkel, and fins, and set off to discover the crystal-clear waters of Pain de Sucre. At the end of the day, you will take the ferry to return to Guadeloupe. Once in Trois-Rivières, you can pick up your rental vehicle and head to your beautiful boutique hotel in Trois-Rivières, the Jardin Malanga, where you will spend the next two nights with breakfast included.

• day 8

  Discovery of the beauties of Trois-Rivières and Vieux-Fort

  

  In the morning, set out to discover the coastal hike of Trois-Rivières. A magnificent hike of about 2 hours of walking, which allows you to admire the sublime landscapes of Basse-Terre and to observe the Saintes archipelago from a different perspective. For lunch, you can eat in the town of Trois-Rivières. You will then head towards Vieux-Fort, an unmissable fort in Basse-Terre, which will quickly immerse you in a wonderful world where butterflies reign supreme. The fort is explained, and you will be given many anecdotes about the construction of this fort. At the end of the day, before returning to your hotel, make a stop at the Phare bar in Vieux-Fort, an ideal moment to sip a drink while watching the sunset.

• day 9

  Departure

  

  It will be time to leave your accommodation to go to the airport in order to return your rental vehicle.