Theme:
Sea and lagoon
Cousteau Reserve: snorkelling and divingThe Pigeon Islets off Malendure beach — corals, sponges, turtles
2–3 hAll year; best visibility December — Maystart: Basse-Terre
Sea and lagoon
The Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin lagoonMangroves, sand islets and a barrier reef by boat from Sainte-Rose
Half a day to a full dayAll yearstart: Basse-Terre
Guided hikes
Climbing La Soufrière with a guideAn active volcano, 1,467 m: fumaroles and a view over the archipelago
4–5 hDrier December — May; start early in the morningstart: Basse-Terre
History and towns
A day on Les SaintesBy ferry to Terre-de-Haut: the bay, Fort Napoléon and Pompierre beach
A full dayAll yearstart: Les Saintes
Rum, wine, vanilla
Marie-Galante: rum and beachesThe island of a hundred windmills: three distilleries and empty beaches
A full dayAll year; cane harvest February — Junestart: Marie-Galante
Whales, dolphins, turtles
Whales and dolphins of the leeward coastOut to sea from Bouillante and Deshaies, into the marine mammal sanctuary
3–4 hDolphins and sperm whales all year; humpback whales January — Aprilstart: Basse-Terre
Sea and lagoon
Petite-Terre nature reserveTwo uninhabited islets: iguanas, a lagoon and a lighthouse
A full dayDecember — June; visitor numbers are limitedstart: Grande-Terre
Canyons and thrills
Canyoning and rivers of Basse-TerreJumps, abseils and swims in forest gorges
Half a dayDecember — Maystart: Basse-Terre
Rum, wine, vanilla
Guadeloupe's rum distilleriesAgricultural rum, from the cane to the tasting
2–3 hAll year; production February — Junestart: Grande-TerreDeparture points on the map
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Where to book
Platform pages checked on 20 September 2026. We describe a type of tour, not a specific offer. Prices, schedules and availability are on the booking platforms. Duration and season are a rough guide.