Self-drive tour in the Heart of the Caribbean

Self-drive tour in Guadeloupe, Caribbean

Take advantage of the autonomy of car rental to explore the Route des Mamelles in the heart of the National Park as well as the Cousteau Reserve. Stop by local grocery stores and spice markets. Cook with locals and share meals with them, a great way to immerse yourself in Creole culture!

Departures all year long

Private based on 2 passengers : $3199.00 per person*

(*land only)

INCLUDED

Assistance from the local agency 7/7

4 nights in a 3-star gite/ecolodge, 1 bedroom in Basse Terre

4 nights in a 3-star gite/ecolodge, 1 bedroom in Grande Terre

Rental of an economy 5-door car, gasoline, automatic with pick-up and return at the airport

First dinner

All breakfasts

Activities mentioned in the program: snorkeling, hiking, round-trip inter-island ferry tickets for Les Saintes and Marie Galante, guided tour of Pointe-à-Pitre, cooking class at a local’s home, and guided tour of a farm with tasting included.

EXCLUDED

Flights

Tourist taxes to be paid locally

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Personal expenses

Tips for guides (at your discretion)

Gasoline

Security deposits

9D/8N

9 meals+ Age

Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe

Latin America & Caribbean

Destination

Guadeloupe

Day 1: Arrival in Guadeloupe

Welcome at the airport, pick up your rental car, drive to your accommodation, and settle in. Briefing on the program and destination with the local agent.

Day 2: Cousteau Natural Reserve

Explore the heart of the National Park, both on land and sea. Hike through the lush rainforest accompanied by birdsong along the rivers, then swim with fish and turtles near the Ilets Pigeon in the heart of the Cousteau Reserve in 26°C water

Day 3 : Les Saintes

Visit Les Saintes, either Terre-de-Haut or Terre-de-Bas (your choice). Round-trip ferry tickets included (20-minute crossing). Arrive on a little piece of paradise that borders the 3rd most beautiful bay in the world. Bike tour: tips and suggestions from the agency for a great day of sightseeing, beautiful viewpoints, and snorkeling in open-air natural aquariums. Bike rental included on site.

Day 4: Guided tour

Guided hike with an unforgettable guide who will share their knowledge of the environment, their beliefs, and lead you to a beautiful waterfall. An exceptional moment of communion with nature. Later in the day, visit a farm and learn about coffee, vanilla, bananas, coconuts, medicinal plants, or cassava, depending on the season. Discoveries of know-how and tastings will be on the program.

Day 5: Grande Terre

Change of scenery, moving day to Grande Terre. On the way from Basse Terre to Grande Terre, our local agency will take you to places to meet up for a drink with friends or to take short walks to appreciate the natural beauty (waterfalls, viewpoints, etc.).

Day 6 : Grande Terre

Cooking class at a local's home. Tips and suggestions from our agency to discover the most beautiful corners of Grande Terre, including white sand beaches, exceptional viewpoints, and local shops and delicatessens. Then, a wonderful encounter to prepare the day's meal. Take over the kitchen of a local to learn and make a typical recipe with her: a colombo (chicken curry)?

Day 7 : Pointe à Pître

Cultural walk in Pointe-à-Pitre. Guided cultural walk through the aisles and markets of fruits, flowers, vegetables, spices, and street art. Museum visits suggested by the agency. Street food tastings suggested.

Day 8 : Marie Galante

Marie Galante. Round-trip ferry tickets included (1-hour crossing). Tips and suggestions from the agency for a great day of sightseeing on the theme of agricultural rum. Car rental included on site.

Day 9 : Return

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Self-drive tour in Guadeloupe, Caribbean

Destination