Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Basse-Terre Island December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Basse-Terre Island ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Basse-Terre Island Types of activities Where to stay [Basse-Terre Island travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Basse-Terre-Island.dx11741) ![Basse-Terre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/55dfc5dada34b26b19efc3bda5f568a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basse-Terre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1fe4d2ef273ec5c815d66ba688b2f0e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basse-Terre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9439cf97c3bb4772c77ed506d93296f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basse-Terre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8807751da20bd5ea798261f879b9575b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basse-Terre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/17c937a4805b446cbe41cbe1c8d62a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Basse-Terre Island ### Tours & day trips [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47495525/9bf86553-21c7-4fb8-bc77-01601d824545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe 10h Free cancellation available £127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-of-guadeloupe.a47495525.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2964026/b95ffe84-5901-4e03-9763-e465363ab46f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-day-cruise-ilet-caret-mangrove-coral-reef.a2964026.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Full-Day Sailing and Snorkelling Excursion to Les Saintes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2190569/6b67013e-b86a-48bb-87c6-468d28aac4b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Sailing and Snorkelling Excursion to Les Saintes 9h Free cancellation available £131 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sailing-and-snorkelling-day-tour-to-les-saintes.a2190569.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Hiking 100% Sailing 100% ecological: lagoon Snorkelling Paddle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46452031/83511e4d-13ba-4855-81cf-d66b1ba66fbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking 100% Sailing 100% ecological: lagoon Snorkelling Paddle 9h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-the-lagoon-by-sail-swim-and-relax.a46452031.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![On the Way to Saint Marie: ''Death in Paradise'' Show Locations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46577547/f7c8d882-03d4-436d-8510-3d94ac739a8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### On the Way to Saint Marie: ''Death in Paradise'' Show Locations 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/on-the-way-to-saint-marie-death-in-paradise-show-locations.a46577547.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49902239/0c4c6478-0ae7-4477-983f-d37eba33e737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère 1h 30m Free cancellation available £8 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-with-tasting-of-the-distillery-bonne-mere.a49902239.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Bouillante: Sea Kayak Rental in the Cousteau Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48376699/875c29fa-557f-46fc-81c2-1cb2c4db880d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bouillante: Sea Kayak Rental in the Cousteau Reserve 3h 30m 2/10 1 review Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-kayak-rental-in-the-cousteau-reserve-guadeloupe.a48376699.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![ILET GOSIER: visit the ilet du gosier in a transparent kayak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48174063/3b6d35a7-5c34-48f3-bb9b-5c1a28c13a49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ILET GOSIER: visit the ilet du gosier in a transparent kayak 1d Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visite-de-lilet-gosier-en-kayak-transparent.a48174063.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Full Day Guadeloupe Private Sailing and Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50264264/11c39648-5590-4708-b9bf-2c44230b9a39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Guadeloupe Private Sailing and Snorkelling Tour 7h 30m £523 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-guadeloupe-private-sailing-and-snorkelling-tour.a50264264.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Sailing catamaran in La Baie des Saintes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46464478/01f486a0-8630-4b6a-8e0d-0287290d11cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sailing catamaran in La Baie des Saintes 3h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sailing-catamaran-in-la-baie-des-saintes.a46464478.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Hiking 100% Sailing 100% ecological: lagoon Snorkelling Paddle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46452031/83511e4d-13ba-4855-81cf-d66b1ba66fbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking 100% Sailing 100% ecological: lagoon Snorkelling Paddle 9h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-the-lagoon-by-sail-swim-and-relax.a46452031.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Full Day Guadeloupe Private Sailing and Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50264264/11c39648-5590-4708-b9bf-2c44230b9a39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Guadeloupe Private Sailing and Snorkelling Tour 7h 30m £523 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-guadeloupe-private-sailing-and-snorkelling-tour.a50264264.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Sailing and Snorkelling Private Tour to Les Saintes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47184378/75cbfe76-5cff-4a52-86bc-fc599bd0d906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sailing and Snorkelling Private Tour to Les Saintes 7h 30m £374 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sailing-and-snorkelling-private-tour-to-les-saintes.a47184378.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47239782/81116e67-33d3-49c6-b430-b64a92b359dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe 8h £487 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-boat-tour-to-the-lagoon-of-guadeloupe.a47239782.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Yoga Paddle Aqua Zen, yoga on a floating carpet in connection with nature!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2839079/feb0c95d-a32f-405a-a466-c9a7278474da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yoga Paddle Aqua Zen, yoga on a floating carpet in connection with nature! 1h Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yoga-paddle-aqua-zen-yoga-on-a-floating-carpet-in-connection-with-nature.a2839079.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Come and learn to surf at the best surf spots in Guadeloupe.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2916956/595d885b-eeeb-4459-82c6-7e6849c97d8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Come and learn to surf at the best surf spots in Guadeloupe. 1h 30m Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/come-and-learn-to-surf-at-the-best-surf-spots-in-guadeloupe.a2916956.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ![Private Duo Surfing Lesson Guadeloupe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48888576/7ab3e9c7-edd2-4d2b-b275-a6d7ab39b61f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Duo Surfing Lesson Guadeloupe 1h 30m Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-duo-surfing-lesson-guadeloupe.a48888576.activity-details?&rid=11741&location=Basse-Terre+Island&swp=off) ## What to do in Basse-Terre Island --- ### Popular places to visit ![Pearl Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/cbb488729e6796c7bd2318dc57d4e34f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pearl Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pearl Beach during your travels in Rifflet? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pearl-Beach-Guadeloupe.d553248621560056232.Attraction) ![Deshaies Botanical Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5a1e3aa1240ea714ae4448c5541460c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deshaies Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Deshaies Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Deshaies. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Deshaies-Botanical-Garden-Deshaies.d6329291.Attraction) ![Caribbean Cove Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/df1c719196fa6783a5b577c8483fe172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caribbean Cove Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Caribbean Cove Beach during your travels in Pointe-Noire? Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caribbean-Cove-Beach-Pointe-Noire.d6105550.Attraction) ![Pompierre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4da59355ddb3021ba2a2b3cc3f5c8f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pompierre Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pompierre during your trip to Terre-de-Haut? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pompierre-Basse-Terre-Island.d553248635977468973.Attraction) #### Réserve Cousteau Explore the great outdoors at Réserve Cousteau, a lovely green space in Bouillante. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reserve-Cousteau-Bouillante.d553248621533157817.Attraction) #### Sofaia Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sofaia Waterfall during your travels in Sainte-Rose. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sofaia-Waterfall-Sainte-Rose.d553248621593198454.Attraction) #### Destreland You can search for that perfect souvenir at Destreland during your visit to Baie-Mahault. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Destreland-Destrellan.d6105546.Attraction) #### Centre Spa et Massage du Parc aux Orchidees You can take time to visit Centre Spa et Massage du Parc aux Orchidees during your travels to Pointe-Noire. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Centre-Spa-Et-Massage-Du-Parc-Aux-Orchidees-Pointe-Noire.d553248621532866552.Attraction) #### Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadeloupe Learn about the local history of Basse-Terre when you take a trip to Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadeloupe. Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Basilica-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Guadeloupe-Basse-Terre.d6105532.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Basse-Terre Island ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1fe4d2ef273ec5c815d66ba688b2f0e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jarry While Jarry may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pointe à Pitre Ferry Terminal and Cruise Terminal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baie-Mahault-Jarry.dx553248635976397360) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rivière-Sens While visiting Rivière-Sens, you might make a stop by sights like Plage de Rivière-Sens and Christophe Columb Memorial. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gourbeyre-Riviere-Sens.dx553248635976007782) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Circuit 1C1 Though Circuit 1C1 may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bourg des Saintes and Petit-Bourg Nautical Base. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basse-Terre-Island-Circuit-1C1.dx553248635976400390) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Destrellan Though Destrellan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destreland and Cruise Terminal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basse-Terre-Island-Destrellan.dx553248635976399361) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bis Though Bis may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sofaia Waterfall and Ecomusee Creole de la Guadeloupe. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basse-Terre-Island-Bis.dx553248635976397294) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Convenance Though Convenance may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destreland and Cruise Terminal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baie-Mahault-Convenance.dx961057750440570880) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Basse-Terre Island ![Terre-de-Haut](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/55dfc5dada34b26b19efc3bda5f568a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Terre-de-Haut ![Pointe-à-Pitre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/cc4e97681ef60d9979b582666c1dccca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pointe-à-Pitre ![Deshaies](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/363c1f373f65f874119e16d3c9e5b9da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Deshaies ![Bouillante](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/17c937a4805b446cbe41cbe1c8d62a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bouillante ![Pointe-Noire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/df1c719196fa6783a5b577c8483fe172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pointe-Noire ![Baie-Mahault](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1fe4d2ef273ec5c815d66ba688b2f0e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Baie-Mahault ![Les Abymes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/35e1104105b5152a308e6d9c8e65b21b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Les Abymes ![Photo by Sylvia Grandinetti](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ef3a21a158645e57d1c081d59dcba9e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Petit-Bourg ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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