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SOUTH OF GRANDE-TERRE: OLD COLONIAL TOWN, LOCAL FLAVOURS, WILD ISLAND AND BEACH BREAK
7H
MODERATE
SMALL GROUP (4-16)
ENGLISH
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Make the most of your day in Guadeloupe with this 8-hour tour, which will show you the best of the old town of Pointe-à-Pitre and the surrounding area, sample the local flavours, explore an island and enjoy a beach break.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Learn about the history, culture and traditions of Guadeloupe
- Uncover the rich history of the Old Pointe-à-Pitre city
- Sample local flavours throughout the day
- Explore the wild islet of Le Gosier with a beach break
- Conclude your day relaxing on the sands of Sainte-Anne beach
- Enjoy personalized attention with a maximum of 16 participants
FULL DESCRIPTION
> POINTE-A-PITRE OLD CITY, SPICE MARKET AND LOCAL FLAVOURS
From the cruise terminal, you will first head for the old town of Pointe-à-Pitre. As you stroll through the streets of this quiet port city, your local guide will tell you more about its fascinating past and allow you to admire some of its religious and colonial buildings. You’ll immerse yourself in the island’s oldest spice market and have free minutes to visit them at your leisure. It’s the perfect place to discover and buy local spices, and explore stalls brimming with tropical fruits, local crafts and rums flavoured with exotic spices. It’s a great opportunity to take home authentic souvenirs and sample the richness of Guadeloupe’s produce. Your guide will introduce you to some of the local flavours on this walking tour.
> THE FLEUR D'ÉPÉE FORT AND ITS BREATHTAKING VIEWS
We continue our adventure at Fort Fleur d’Epée, a historic 18th-century bastion perched on a hill overlooking the bay. This peaceful site offers breathtaking views of the coast, the surrounding islands of Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and La Désirade, and the mountains of Basse-Terre.
Désirade, as well as the mountains of Basse-Terre. Here you can admire the military architecture while imagining the naval battles that took place in these disputed waters.
> WILD ISLAND, BEACH BREAK AND LOCAL COCKTAIL
After this walking tour of Pointe-à-Pitre, you will head for the small uninhabited island of Gosier. You will board a motorboat and reach the island after a short crossing. This verdant island, located off the coast of Gosier, south of Grand-Terre, is a paradise of exceptionally clear water, fine sand and tropical palm trees. The island is easy to explore, so you can first get an overview on a short tour with your guide, then enjoy some free time. If you wish, you can take a dip in the refreshing water or simply sit back and enjoy the enchanting view. Spend your time as you please! You can enjoy cocktails made with local rum in the unique restaurant. Your guide will be happy to advise you.
> THE VILLAGE OF SAINTE-ANNE, ITS SUPERB BEACH AND ITS LOCAL SANDWICH
Back on the mainland, you will continue your journey to Sainte-Anne. This small town is famous for its magnificent sandy beach, one of the most beautiful on the island. You’ll have around an hour and a half of free time to use as you wish. Feel the white sand between your toes as you stroll along the vast coastline. To relax, you can find a shady spot under a palm tree or borrow a folding beach chair (provided on request by your guide).
GALLERY
MEETING AND PICKUP
Pickup point >
Pickup details >
- Our guide will be waiting for you at 8.45am at the entrance (outside) to the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre (follow the signs ‘SORTIE CENTRE VILLE’) with a sign bearing your name.
- Leave your phone on so that he can call you if he needs to.
- He will wait for you for a maximum of 10 minutes from the time of your appointment.
- After this time and without any news from you, the guide will be free to leave the meeting place.
- Estimated return between 3:45 at the meeting place
KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
- Departure from the main entrance (outside) of the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre or from your hotel/accommodation in Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier at 8.30 or 9 am. However, the timetable may change depending on the arrival time of your cruise ship.
- Estimated return between 3:45 and the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre or your hotel in Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier.
- If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Motorized scooters, collapsible wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, and luggage are not permitted. This tour is also not recommended for individuals with mobility restrictions.
- Guests must be able to walk on both paved and unpaved surfaces, navigate uneven terrain, independently step in and out of the vehicle. Participants should be in good physical condition. Please review these requirements before deciding to join the tour.
- We recommend wearing comfortable seasonal clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes, and a hat. Please ensure you are appropriately dressed for visits to any to local places of worship, as you could be refused entry.
- Please note: the Hotel pick-Up option is only available for private tours or orders with a minimum number of people required for the tour. This option is not available for shared tours.
- Please Note: The itinerary may be slightly altered depending on the weather or the traffic.
- The price is based on a return journey from the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre to a hotel in Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier.
- The minimum age for our shared tours is 3 years. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children: All passengers, including children, must have a seat reserved, in accordance with legal requirements, and the carriage of children on laps is not permitted. Please specify the child’s age when booking so that we can provide an appropriate car seat if necessary.
- This small-group tour/shore excursion requires a minimum of 4 participants (by minibus). If the number of participants is insufficient, we offer a postponement or a full refund.
- For groups of 9 or more, please email info@karukera-experiences.com.
INFORMATION ON OUR PRICES
€79 per person
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE
BOAT SHUTTLE TICKET
AIR-CONDITIONED MINIBUS
CITY WALKING TOUR
CRUISE TERMINAL PICK UP & DROP OFF
FRESH WATER BOTTLES
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
LUNCH: MEAL AND DRINKS
HOTEL PICK UP & DROP OFF
PERSONAL EXPENSES
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
FREE CANCELLATION
Cancellation is free up to 7 days before the excursion!
CRUISE PORT CANCELLATION
If your boat can no longer dock, you will receive a full refund in accordance with our general terms and conditions.
Customer reviews:
"We had a fantastic time with Olivier and I can't recommend this excursion enough. While we were in a small public group it felt much more like a private excursion with Olivier being a highly skilled guide as well as an excellent driver. Oliver provided us his details well in advance and a youtube video showing were to meet him. We did an excellent walking tour of Pointe a Pitre and then he took us on the short boat ride to the paradise of Gosier island. I'm not sure there's a better spot in the Caribbean/World! Later we went to St Anne's beach with Olivier pointing our the best places and dishes to try. A truly 5* experience which was never rushed and so professional. We felt like VIPs."
Paul C.
Posted on Tripadvisor
"We had an amazing day with our guide Oliver. The excursion was very well planned and organized. Oliver shared a wealth of knowledge and provided many interesting facts about Guadeloupe. The vehicle we traveled in was very well maintained and each of the stops were a perfect length of time. At the beach break we were each provided a collapsible chair to enjoy our time. We loved that the tour has a maximum of 8 people so it was very personal. We highly recommend this tour to others travelling to Guadeloupe!"
DaydreamerNL
Posted on Tripadvisor
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FAQS: things we're regularly asked >
Yes, this tour is available from the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal in Guadeloupe.
All our customers can receive a full refund if the request for cancellation is made 7 days before the scheduled date of the excursion. See our terms and conditions for more details.
Any cancellation by THE CLIENT must be notified to us by email or telephone, whatever the reason, the following amounts will be due as fixed penalties:
- If you cancel at least 7 full days before the scheduled departure or local start time, no cancellation fee will be applied.
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 full days before the scheduled departure or local start time, a cancellation fee of 50% of the total price will be applied,
unless cancellation is a result of (i) your ship’s inability to dock and/or disembark passengers; or (ii) the excursion, event or activity vendor’s inability to
operate your respective excursion, event or activity and written notice is received by us within twelve (12) days. - If you cancel within 2 full days of the scheduled departure or start time of the service, a cancellation fee of 100% of the total price will be applied, unless
cancellation is a result of (i) your ship’s inability to dock and/or disembark passengers; or (ii) the excursion, event or activity vendor’s inability to operate
your respective excursion, event or activity and written notice is received by us within twelve (12) days.
Applicable refunds will be processed within thirty (30) days of the date we receive your cancellation request back to the original method of payment or by
bank transfer.
Yes, it is possible for us to collect you from your hotel. However, this is only possible for bookings of a minimum of 4 people or as part of a private tour. In addition, all hotels located outside Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier will be subject to additional charges.
No, reservations are required to participate in this tour. Due to the popularity of this one and the limited availability of tours, advance booking is recommended to guarantee your place and ensure a seamless experience.