BEACH SCENIC DRIVE AND WALK TO CARBET WATERFALLS
The southern end of Basse-Terre Island is dominated by La Soufrière volcano, which rises to a height of 1467 m amid Guadeloupe’s rainforest. It is also where you’ll find the Carbet Waterfalls, the main highlight of this tour. After boarding a coach at the port of Pointe-à-Pitre, your journey to the falls – consisting of three separate cascades – will first take you through the Capesterre-Belle-Eau region to the island’s Hindu temple, a testament to Guadeloupe’s multi-ethnic society. A photo stop will be made at this place of worship, following which the route continues right into the rainforest and to the 110-m mid-level fall.
A walk will then take you to the viewing platform, which affords views of the cascade as it gushes through the dense vegetation. The sun on the water coming over the mountainside is a perfect photo moment, so do remember to bring your camera. Your tour then draws to a leisurely close with your journey back to your ship. Guests must be at least 7 years old to participate.
Please note: For reasons of safety, direct access to the falls and the pool has been prohibited, by order of the National Park Authorities, since 2004. The tour is not available for guests with mobility problems. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable clothing.
Accessing the viewing platform takes approximately 1.6 miles of walking each way and involves walking on uneven terrain and going up/down approx. 400 steps. Guests must be at least 7 years old to participate. It is required that guests wear closed toe shoes
