For a really serious hike to the summit / crater of La Soufriere, the highest volcanic mountain in Basseterre, we were advised to contact Ariane at Guadeloupe Yacht Concierge who can arrange the experienced guide necessary to lead this challenge!

VHF (Deshaies & Marina Bas du Fort): Ch. 09
Cell: (590) 690 728809
Skype: arianegraf
[email protected]
www.guadeloupeyachtconcierge.com

Operating from the calm waters of St.Anne, Orizon operates exciting seaplane flights. For a taster they offer a quick 20 minute first flight around the bay, then, if the ‘bug bights’ instructed flying courses are offered.
Tel: (590) 690 310808
[email protected]
orizon-ulm.com

Not for the faint hearted, but a fabulous adrenalin fueling experience is to ‘free fall’ parachute jump from a plane high above the peninsular of St.Francois with the stunning coloured waters of the lagoon far below! Acting to the highest levels of security this company will also video your 4000 metre free fall experience!

Tel: (590) 690 867336
www.caraibeparachutisme.com

The fast flowing rivers and waterfalls in the mountainous interior of Basseterre provide the perfect arena for some seriously extreme canyoning! A highly professional company offers a variety of sporting / nature tours (including canyoning) with an option to camp high up in the mountains.

Contact Ariane of Guadeloupe Yacht Concierge for more details.
VHF (Deshaies & Marina Bas du Fort): Ch. 09
Cell: (590) 690 728809
Skype: arianegraf
[email protected]
www.guadeloupeyachtconcierge.com

Guadeloupe has a great amount of variety along its coastlines, offering good surf breaks on the South East and North West Coasts of Grande Terre.

Favourite surf spots are Sainte Anne, Saint Francois, Port Louis, Le Moule and Anse Bertrand.  But the best spot is St. Francois, with a very good watersports centre, renting windsurfs, jet skis and kayaks. And of course a great “surfer camp” not to be missed.

With its turquoise blue and shallow water lagoons, located close to Marina Bas du Fort, Guadeloupe is a first class destination for kitesurfing. Michelle Baillot is a certified kitesurfing instructor and used to be one of the top 10 female international competitors. She used to teach in Dominican Republic and speaks perfect English and Spanish. She offers individual or group lessons from 3 hour sessions to several days’ packages and for any level. Friendly and flexible, she can even come to pick up her clients to the marina and take them to the best spots on the island.

Located in the Cousteau Marine Park (the best diving spot of Guadeloupe) at Ilets Pigeon in Malendure (Basse Terre south of Deshaies), the CIP dive centre is a 5 star ‘PADI Gold Centre’ with all instructors certified, highly experienced and speaking English / Spanish.

Located close to the beautiful beach in St.Francois - one of the best spots for kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing on the island - The Sunset Surf Camp is a ‘back-packer’ type hotel, offering 8 rooms set in a tropical garden that can be converted into single, double or triple rooms, each with its own bathroom.

A ‘surf taxi’ runs twice a day to take advanced surfers to extreme spots, and work with the best surf and kite-surfing schools in the area. Other activities that can be organized include scuba diving, golf (with a course close by), hiking, paragliding, tennis, and more…

A visit to the wonderful Botanical Gardens located at Deshaies is a nice shoreside attraction. Besides a large display of tropical flowers and trees, the park also features rivers and ponds, and hosts a collection of flamingos, parrots and tropical birds. Allow 60 to 90 minutes for a complete visit. The park has a panoramic restaurant (open for lunches only) and a gift shop. Opening hours are from 0930 to 1730hrs, 7 days a week.

Tel: +(590) 590 284302
www.jardin-botanique.com

Carib Waterplay is THE place for any windsurfing need. Jean Michel runs his business, ideally located on the beautiful beach of St Jean (next to La Plage restaurant) since 1983. As an excellent windsurfer himself, he keeps updated on all the latest technology and always offers a choice of high tech and brand new equipment for all levels, from beginners boards with a lot of buoyancy… to ‘sinkers’ for advanced clients. St Jean is the perfect spot for all levels, with a protected lagoon and nice waves behind the reef. They offer lessons for any lever and rentals from one hour to long term.