Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Martinique
After landing, you'll pick up your rental car and drive south to Sainte-Luce for a week-long base in a family-friendly hotel right near the beach. Your local office staff can help point you toward good spots around the island and answer questions about what to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Sainte-Luce
From Sainte-Luce, you'll spend the day checking out the southern beaches of Martinique. Stop by your local office for route recommendations, then try kayaking, take a boat tour, go snorkeling, or see if you can spot dolphins in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kayak tours
- Boat excursions with snorkeling
- Dolphin watching tours
Landmarks Sainte-Luce Beaches - Day 3
Sainte-Luce
This day is completely yours to plan. You could go diving or snorkeling if you want the activity, or just relax on one of the Caribbean beaches nearby and take it easy for a while.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Sainte-Luce Beaches - Day 4
Sainte-Luce
A boat tour takes you out on the water today to see Martinique's beaches and nature from a different angle. You'll get a nice perspective of the island's coastline from the water instead of from shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat tour
Landmarks Sainte-Luce Beaches - Day 5
Sainte-Luce
You'll head north to the Caravelle Peninsula, which combines a nature reserve and national park in one area. The marked hiking trails wind through the vegetation and give you a real sense of the natural landscape up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Caravelle Peninsula nature reserve hiking
Landmarks Caravelle Peninsula Nature Reserve - Day 6
Sainte-Luce
More time at the peninsula reserve means more chances to hike and get views of the surrounding area. Walking through the unspoiled nature here is really worth doing if you get the chance, and there's plenty of ground to cover.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Peninsula reserve hiking
- Nature walks
Landmarks Caravelle Peninsula Nature Reserve - Day 7
Sainte-Luce
Your final day in southern Martinique gives you options. Stick around the beach near your hotel and unwind, or take one last excursion around the area to see anything you might have missed earlier in the week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Local excursions
Landmarks Sainte-Luce Beaches - Day 8
Martinique to Guadeloupe
Return your rental car at the airport, then catch a short flight to Guadeloupe. From there, drive about 45 minutes to your beachfront hotel in Bas-Vent. The hotel has complimentary non-motorized water sports available for guests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Non-motorized water sports at hotel
Optional Activities
- Mountain bike rental
- Day 9
Bas-Vent, Basse-Terre
Your first full day on Guadeloupe can go two ways. Take your rental car to explore the mountainous Basse-Terre side and check out interesting spots, or just relax on the nice beach at your hotel and try some of the water sports they offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Non-motorized water sports at hotel
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Basse-Terre
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Basse-Terre - Day 10
Bas-Vent, Basse-Terre
This day is flexible with several options available. You could visit Captain Costeau National Park, wander through botanical gardens and a natural zoo with local animals, or hike up to La Soufrière volcano for views of the neighboring islands from the top.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Captain Costeau National Park visit
- Botanical garden tour
- Natural zoo with native animals
- La Soufrière volcano trekking
Landmarks Captain Costeau National Park La Soufrière - Day 11
Bas-Vent, Basse-Terre
If you like adventure activities, a guided canyoning tour is really recommended. Guadeloupe has great conditions for canyoning, and local operators run wet trekking experiences that take you through the island's terrain and water features.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided canyoning tour
Landmarks Basse-Terre - Day 12
Basse-Terre to Gosier, Grande-Terre
Drive to the other half of Guadeloupe, Grande-Terre, which is flatter and covered with sugar cane fields. You'll pass rum distilleries and colonial town centers along the way. Your new hotel sits near Saint-Gosier with shops and restaurants within reach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rum distillery tours
- Colonial town exploration
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Grande-Terre Saint-Gosier - Day 13
Gosier, Grande-Terre
The day is yours to spend however you'd like. The hotel's beachfront location is perfect for relaxing on the Caribbean shore and swimming, or you can stay active with water sports if that appeals to you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Water sports activities
Landmarks Gosier Beach - Day 14
Gosier, Grande-Terre
Either explore the capital Pointe-à-Pitre or take a ferry day trip to nearby Marie-Galante or Les Saintes islands. Your hotel staff can help with information and bookings if you decide to go that route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pointe-à-Pitre city exploration
- Ferry day trip to Marie-Galante
- Ferry day trip to Les Saintes
Landmarks Pointe-à-Pitre Marie-Galante Les Saintes - Day 15
Departure from Guadeloupe
Your island vacation wraps up today. Drop off your rental car at the airport and board an Air France flight back home, routing through Paris to reach your final destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
