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Transfers and day tours with a driver · Guadeloupe

Volcano and waterfalls

The southern road to the foot of La Soufrière: the royal palms of Allée Dumanoir, the Carbet Falls, the rock carvings of Trois-Rivières and a black-sand beach to finish.

Area
Southern Basse-Terre
Length
about 9 hours
Driving
137 km
Price
On request
8.55 am 9.30 am 12.10 pm 2.20 pm
The square marks the start (Le Gosier in this example). Times are those of the schedule. Coastline: IGN. Roads: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The N1 leaves greater Pointe-à-Pitre, follows the windward coast and its banana fields, then climbs towards the Soufrière massif. This is the greenest day out: rainforest, tall waterfalls, volcanic rock. A little walking, and a swim at the end.

This schedule is a starting point. Stops and times are confirmed with you when you book.

The day, hour by hour

  1. 8 am

    Pick-up at your accommodation

    Time shown for a start from Le Gosier or Pointe-à-Pitre. It is adjusted to your location when you book.

  2. 8.55 am

    Allée Dumanoir

    Capesterre-Belle-Eau

    More than a kilometre of road lined with royal palms on the way into Capesterre-Belle-Eau. Photo stop.

    Time on site : 15 min
  3. 9.30 am

    Chutes du Carbet

    Capesterre-Belle-Eau

    The D4 winds up to the National Park reception area. From there a maintained path leads to the viewpoint over the second fall. Closed shoes recommended: the ground is often wet.

    Time on site : 2 h
  4. 12.10 pm

    Trois-Rivières: lunch on your own, then the Rock Carvings park

    Lunch at your own expense in the village or near the ferry dock. Then the archaeological park: volcanic boulders carved by Amerindians, in a sloping garden facing Les Saintes.

    Time on site : 2 h
  5. 2.20 pm

    Plage de Grande Anse

    Trois-Rivières

    A long black-sand beach at the foot of the volcano’s slopes. Swimming depends on sea conditions: the ocean is livelier here than in the lagoons of Grande-Terre.

    Time on site : 1 h 15
  6. 3.35 pm

    Return via the N1

    Arrival around 5 pm depending on traffic into the city.

Driving time for the whole loop: 2 h 25 to 3 h 20, depending on traffic.

What the price covers

Included

  • The vehicle and its driver, for your party only, for the planned duration
  • Fuel
  • Pick-up and return at the address of your choice
  • The stops on the schedule, and any you ask for on the way if time allows

Paid by you on the day

  • Entrance to the Carbet Falls site
  • Entrance to the Rock Carvings park
  • Lunch and drinks

We do not sell tickets, meals or activities. For opening days, times and prices of the sites, check their official pages: Parc national de la Guadeloupe (accès aux chutes du Carbet), Les Îles de Guadeloupe (comité du tourisme).

Who it suits

Families and occasional walkers. The path to the falls has steps and slippery sections: it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Those who prefer not to walk can stay at the reception area.

Pick-up

At your accommodation, anywhere in mainland Guadeloupe, or at the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre. The start time is adjusted to where you are staying. Up to 8 passengers in the 9-seat van, up to 4 in the 5-seat vehicle.

What to bring

  • Closed shoes with good grip
  • Light rain jacket
  • Swimwear and towel
  • Water
  • Means of payment for entrance fees and lunch

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