What to do in Guadeloupe

canyoning trip

Are you planning a trip to Guadeloupe, or are you already on the island and wondering what to see and do? Guadeloupe is full of places to discover, from must-sees to hidden treasures! Hiking, land or water-based activities, at sea or in the river, there's something for everyone.

view of Les Saintes from the Soufrière volcano Guadeloupe
view of Les Saintes from the Soufrière volcano Guadeloupe

Favorites

  • Guided ascent of the Soufrière volcano (to discover the active part of the volcano, an area closed to the public)
  • The Carbet Falls
  • The Saintes archipelago (especially the island of Terre-de-Haut)
  • The Act Memorial (dedicated to the history, heritage and memory of the slave trade, slavery and its abolition)
  • La pointe des Châteaux
  • Diving at Réserve Cousteau
  • Vieux Fort lighthouse
Terre-de-Haut Panoramic view
Terre-de-haut View of Les Saintes

Hiking

Cascade Paradis hike, Vieux Habitant Guadeloupe
Cascade Paradis hike, Vieux Habitant Guadeloupe

Activities and visits

canyoning trip
canyoning trip

Beaches and hot springs to discover

  • Grande Anse de Trois-Rivières and its black sand
  • The Dolé hot baths in Gourbeyre
  • Les Bains Jaunes in Saint-Claude, a sulphurous pool at the foot of the volcano
  • A trip to Bouillante to see the turtles
  • Hot springs at Bouillante
  • The Deshaies pearl with caramel-colored sand
  • Grande Anse in Deshaies and its 2km of caramel-coloured sand
  • Pain de Sucre in Terre-de-Haut, a veritable aquarium
  • Raisins Clairs beach in Saint-François
  • Plage du Souffleur in Port Louis
The Yellow Baths of the Soufrière volcano
The Yellow Baths of the Soufrière volcano

And so much more... Guadeloupe has so much to offer!