What to do in Basse-Terre Island

Activities, attractions and tours

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, boats, palm trees, and a rocky hill.
A coastal town with red-roofed buildings, a bay filled with sailboats, and a prominent hill in the background.
A stone building with arched windows and shutters, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and potted plants.
A coastal landscape with lush green hills, a clear blue sea, and a few buildings near the shore.
A coastal town with boats, lush greenery, and hills.

Things to do

Small Day Cruise

Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef

CA $159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef
Sea Kayak Rental in the Cousteau Reserve, Guadeloupe

Bouillante: Sea Kayak Rental in the Cousteau Reserve

CA $40
per adult
Bouillante: Sea Kayak Rental in the Cousteau Reserve
Excursion to the Holy Jewel of the Caribbean

Excursion to the Holy Jewel of the Caribbean

CA $193
per adult
Excursion to the Holy Jewel of the Caribbean
Les Saintes: a boat trip in one of the most beautiful bays in the world

Les Saintes: Boat Tour in One of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World

CA $225
per adult
Les Saintes: Boat Tour in One of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World
Stand up paddle in paradise

Stand up paddle in paradise

CA $81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Stand up paddle in paradise
Guadeloupe: Small Day Cruise to Ilet Caret and Coral Reef

Guadeloupe: Small Day Cruise to Ilet Caret and Coral Reef

CA $159
per adult
Guadeloupe: Small Day Cruise to Ilet Caret and Coral Reef
Excursion en bateau avec repas dans l'eau

Excursion en bateau avec repas dans l'eau (Grand Cul De Sac)

CA $177
per adult
Excursion en bateau avec repas dans l'eau (Grand Cul De Sac)
Cruise to the Grand Ass DE Sac in an open air aquarium

Cruise to the Grand Ass DE Sac in an open air aquarium

CA $177
per adult
Cruise to the Grand Ass DE Sac in an open air aquarium
Excursion to Marie-Galante the island of a hundred mills

Excursion to Marie-Galante the island of a hundred mills

CA $177
per adult
Excursion to Marie-Galante the island of a hundred mills
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Boat trip visit Mangroves, islets and lagoon

Boat trip visit Mangroves, islets and lagoon

Activity duration is 4 hours
Price is CA $82 per adult
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Private boat excursion of the Guadeloupe archipelago

Private boat excursion of the Guadeloupe archipelago

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $210 per adult
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Private boat excursion of the Guadeloupe archipelago

Private boat excursion of the Guadeloupe archipelago

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $210 per adult
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Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe

Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe

Activity duration is 10 hours
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $234 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Marie-Galante: All-Inclusive Boat Experience, Tour, Meal, and Swim

Marie-Galante: All-Inclusive Boat Experience, Tour, Meal, and Swim

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $202 per adult
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What to do in Basse-Terre Island

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Pearl Beach

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Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Pearl Beach during your travels in Rifflet?
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Where to stay in Basse-Terre Island

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Rivière-Sens

If you're spending some time in Rivière-Sens, Plage de Rivière-Sens and Christophe Columb Memorial are top sights worth seeing.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, dense housing, and clear turquoise waters.

Jarry

While Jarry might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Pointe-à-Pitre and Place de la Victoire.

Circuit 1C1

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Circuit 1C1 and surrounding area, you can visit Bourg des Saintes and Petit-Bourg Nautical Base.

Bis

While there might not be top attractions in Bis, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sofaia Waterfall and Ecomusee Creole de la Guadeloupe.

Convenance

While there might not be top attractions in Convenance, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bourg des Saintes and Destreland.

 

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Day trip destinations from Basse-Terre Island

An aerial view of a coastal town with red-roofed houses, a fort, and a clear blue sea with boats.

Terre-de-Haut

A coastal town with a mountain, clear blue waters, and numerous boats.

Pointe-à-Pitre

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.

Deshaies

A tropical island landscape with dense greenery and calm waters.

Sainte-Rose

A variety of colorful fabrics with patterns and designs.

Baie-Mahault

A beach with palm trees and rocky shoreline.

Les Abymes

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Capesterre-Belle-Eau

A statue in front of a church with a clock, blue and yellow walls, and a cross on top.

Petit-Bourg

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