A trip to Guadeloupe?

Oh, the Caribbean, the West Indies, we had wanted to come back for such a long time! Now it is a done deal: in 2021, we settle in to these beautiful islands of Guadeloupe. The program includes discovering the main island of Guadeloupe, but also other ones, such as the Saintes, Désirade or Marie-Galante!

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  • Key words: Rum, Soufrière volcano, national park, Grande-Terre, Basse-Terre, Creole, lagoon, beautiful beaches, carnival, Ti-Punch
  • Food: Punch, Poulet boucané, Boudin Créole, Bokit, Colombo, Bébélé,
  • Currency: Euro
  • Best time to visit Guadeloupe: Dry season (December to April), Carnival (January-February)
  • Time difference: -6h / -5h (compared to France)
  • Official languages: French, Guadeloupian Creole
  • Annual tourism report: 1.1 million in 2019
  • Visa: No visa required for French citizens,
  • Vaccinations: None required (except health certificate for Covid)
  • Animals: Iguanas, butterflies, turtles, tropical fish, raccoons, crabs, lizards.

I’d like to summarise for you all the activities and must-sees during your stay in Guadeloupe:

  • Climb the Soufrière Volcano (National Park) and admire the rainforest, fauna and flora.
    Discover the mangrove swamps and islets of the lagoon on a day trip by boat.
  • Explore the island’s sandy beaches. Who says a little idleness is bad for you? You’ll find gorgeous golden, black and white sandy beaches. It’s also the perfect opportunity to visit the seabed for snorkelling and diving,
  • Discover the inner beauty of the island with waterfalls, lush vegetation, volcanic areas, forest excursions, hiking and visits to botanical gardens,
  • Visit the islands of Guadeloupe: Marie-Galante, Terre-de-Bas/Terre-de-Haut (Les Saintes), Petite-Terre or la Désirade,
  • Various activities in Guadeloupe: jet skiing, canyoning, scuba diving, kayaking, snorkelling, boat trips, hiking, quad biking, 4×4 excursions, catamaran cruises, etc.

Check out our complete guide to activities in Guadeloupe!

  • Many hotels on Grande-Terre (from Sainte-Anne to Saint-François)
  • Many gites, houses for rent, Airbnb
  • Unusual accommodation (tree houses, Creole huts, eco-lodges (Jardin des Colibris), etc.)
  • Few campsites
  • International Airport: Guadeloupe – Pôle Caraïbes Airport
  • Airlines: Air France, Corsair, Air Caraïbes, JetBlue
  • Flight France – Pointe-à-Pitre: from 350 to 500-600€ (sometimes more if not flexible)
  • Flight New York – Guadeloupe: from 250 to 300 € with Jetblue
  • Cheapest flights: from France, Canada, USA and Martinique
  • Flying time: about 8 hours from Paris (direct flight)
  • Domestic flights: Possible flights to Marie-Galante Island, Les Saintes, La Désirade
  • Boats: Many boats operate between Trois-Rivières and Les Saintes, between Saint-François/Pointe-à-Pitre and La Désirade/Marie Galante and to Petite Terre.
  • There are also connections between Marie-Galante and Les Saintes. There are many boats to take you to the islands in the lagoon.

There are, of course, many travel agencies that can organise your stay in Guadeloupe. There’s something for everyone.

Summary
  • Key words: Rum, Soufrière volcano, national park, Grande-Terre, Basse-Terre, Creole, lagoon, beautiful beaches, carnival, Ti-Punch
  • Food: Punch, Poulet boucané, Boudin Créole, Bokit, Colombo, Bébélé,
  • Currency: Euro
  • Best time to visit Guadeloupe: Dry season (December to April), Carnival (January-February)
  • Time difference: -6h / -5h (compared to France)
  • Official languages: French, Guadeloupian Creole
  • Annual tourism report: 1.1 million in 2019
  • Visa: No visa required for French citizens,
  • Vaccinations: None required (except health certificate for Covid)
  • Animals: Iguanas, butterflies, turtles, tropical fish, raccoons, crabs, lizards.
Activities

I’d like to summarise for you all the activities and must-sees during your stay in Guadeloupe:

  • Climb the Soufrière Volcano (National Park) and admire the rainforest, fauna and flora.
    Discover the mangrove swamps and islets of the lagoon on a day trip by boat.
  • Explore the island’s sandy beaches. Who says a little idleness is bad for you? You’ll find gorgeous golden, black and white sandy beaches. It’s also the perfect opportunity to visit the seabed for snorkelling and diving,
  • Discover the inner beauty of the island with waterfalls, lush vegetation, volcanic areas, forest excursions, hiking and visits to botanical gardens,
  • Visit the islands of Guadeloupe: Marie-Galante, Terre-de-Bas/Terre-de-Haut (Les Saintes), Petite-Terre or la Désirade,
  • Various activities in Guadeloupe: jet skiing, canyoning, scuba diving, kayaking, snorkelling, boat trips, hiking, quad biking, 4×4 excursions, catamaran cruises, etc.

Check out our complete guide to activities in Guadeloupe!

Accommodation
  • Many hotels on Grande-Terre (from Sainte-Anne to Saint-François)
  • Many gites, houses for rent, Airbnb
  • Unusual accommodation (tree houses, Creole huts, eco-lodges (Jardin des Colibris), etc.)
  • Few campsites
Travelling
  • International Airport: Guadeloupe – Pôle Caraïbes Airport
  • Airlines: Air France, Corsair, Air Caraïbes, JetBlue
  • Flight France – Pointe-à-Pitre: from 350 to 500-600€ (sometimes more if not flexible)
  • Flight New York – Guadeloupe: from 250 to 300 € with Jetblue
  • Cheapest flights: from France, Canada, USA and Martinique
  • Flying time: about 8 hours from Paris (direct flight)
  • Domestic flights: Possible flights to Marie-Galante Island, Les Saintes, La Désirade
  • Boats: Many boats operate between Trois-Rivières and Les Saintes, between Saint-François/Pointe-à-Pitre and La Désirade/Marie Galante and to Petite Terre.
  • There are also connections between Marie-Galante and Les Saintes. There are many boats to take you to the islands in the lagoon.
Travel agency

There are, of course, many travel agencies that can organise your stay in Guadeloupe. There’s something for everyone.

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