Basse Terre: all 6 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Carbet falls hiking trek

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Indulge your senses with the stunning beauty of Carbet Falls in a healthy new way during this invigorating, half-day hiking excursion. Basse-Terre, Coastal Drive, Carbet Falls, Viewing Platform Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive along the Atlantic Coast en route to the rainforest. Upon arrival, head to Carbet Falls. A series of three waterfalls, Carbet Falls is one of Guadeloupe's most well-known natural sites and brought Christopher Columbus...

Botanical garden & beer tasting

  • Cruise line: Silversea
This visit will give you the opportunity to discover the lush volcanic island of Basse-Terre. "Domaine de Valombreuse" botanical garden Depart from the pier for approx. 1 hour by bus along the Atlantic Coast to our first visit. The "Domaine de Valombreuse" botanical garden is considered one of the most beautiful on the island. Visit the botanical garden and at the end of the tour have a local fruit juice Goyave, Lekouz Beer...

La soufriere volcano hiking trek

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the spectacular natural beauty, rainforest and summit of La Soufriere during this unforgettable, full-day hiking excursion up the Lesser Antilles. Basse-Terre, St. Claude, Yellow Baths, Volcano Hiking Trek Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to St. Claude. At an altitude of 1,739 feet (about 530 metres), St. Claude is the highest city in the Lesser Antilles and offers a fresh perspective on the Caribbean. Upon arrival, transfer via minivan...

Canyoning at black river

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Swim, jump and slide in a lush, tropical paradise during this exhilarating, full-day canyoning excursion to the rainforest of Guadeloupe. Basse-Terre, Lesser Antilles, St. Claude, Black River Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to St. Claude. At an altitude of 1,739 feet (about 530 metres), St. Claude is the highest city in the Lesser Antilles and offers a fresh perspective on the Caribbean. Upon arrival at the Black River, meet your mountain...

Culinary treasures & landmark views

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Some twenty minutes’ drive down Basse-Terre’s western coast by coach is Vieux Fort lighthouse, where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic, and your guide shares a brief historical recap. Next on the agenda: a stop at iconic Grande Anse beach – decked out for your photographing pleasure in black sand, rolling surf, and towering coconut palms.With your visual senses so deliciously stimulated, it’s time to do the same for your sense of taste. That happens along the Embarcadero...

Basse terre cocoa experience

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Your très délicieux Cocoa Journey begins with a scenic 45-minute coach drive around Basse-Terre’s Atlantic coastline to the town of Goyave, where you’ll meet Michael, owner of the artisanal Natibwa products company. There you’ll walk among the fruit trees in the orchard and garden, learning intriguing secrets about their flavorful and medicinal virtues.In a hands-on demonstration, discover how hard cocoa pods are opened and have the opportunity to taste the gum...