Top Things to do in Basse-Terre Island
Top Restaurants in Basse-Terre Island
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Basse-Terre Island, Guadeloupe
Discover the best top things to do in Basse-Terre Island, Guadeloupe including Ranch de Moreau, La Soufriere Volcano, Carbet Falls (Les Chutes du Carbet), Guadeloupe National Park, Zoo de Guadeloupe (Parc des Mamelles), Distillerie du Rhum Montebello, Ilet Caret, Vanibel, Parc Aquacole, Distillerie Bologne.
Restaurants in Basse-Terre Island
1. Ranch de Moreau
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Izzy_girl101
Six friends of all different experience levels had an amazing ride, the horses were well adaped to to the riders and we all had a great time time. The horses were very well taken care of and the trail was absolutely beutitful.
2. La Soufriere Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 968 reviews
The highest mountain in the lesser Antilles is also a volcano and an important landmark of Guadeloupe's landscape.
Reviewed By wmccfp - Stuart, United States
We never made it to the top because Mother Nature got in the way with wind, rain, fog. Still the effort was satisfying and the occasional breaks in the weather allowed us to see spectacular vistas of countryside and the Caribbean. Not for the faint of heart but well worth the effort. As others have said this is a climb, especially the last portion, and coming down is definitely more difficult if the weather is bad. Good footwear, layers of clothing and water are a necessity.
3. Carbet Falls (Les Chutes du Carbet)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 971 reviews
You know you need lots of vacation photos, so why not take them here? These three waterfalls showcase the natural beauty of the tropical landscape.
Reviewed By thomasbY399FC
We parked the car at the end of the Carbet road where the trail to the third fall starts. Trekking with a 9yr and a 4yr-old kid took about an hour, but could have been done in say half an hour if we'd been adults alone. The trek through the tropical forest was very nice. Forget the slippers and opt for good walking shoes. The third fall is the lowest, but is well worth the visit, as the flow is substantial and falls straight down in the pool which gives free water massage for those who are courageous enough to cross the pond and get hundreds of liters of water poured down per second on top of you. I continued the trek with my 9yr-old for the second fall but turned around appx half-way since my kid was tired (and he wanted to go back to the inn where a well-chrorinated pool was waiting... Kids...) All in all, it's a great way to spend half a day, and don't forget your picnic.
4. Guadeloupe National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Bob21782 - Sharpsburg, United States
Short, easy walk to a beautiful waterfall. Just passed Maison de la Foret. Well worth the stop if you are in the area.
5. Zoo de Guadeloupe (Parc des Mamelles)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,518 reviews
Reviewed By KarenF446 - Edmonton, Canada
Nice place for a walk and full of exotic animals. It rained while we were there, but there were enough sheltered viewing spots that we were able to dodge the rain and still visit with the animals. Cages seemed spacious and sheltered from the heat. Featured a bridge walk that overlooked some of the enclosures, while also providing a fun diversion especially for the kids.
6. Distillerie du Rhum Montebello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By 718kih - Longford, Ireland
Vert interesting tour, the guide who also works in the distillery was awesome, he explained how the whole tradition of making rum in Guadeloupe is still alive and very important for the locals. We had a little tasting of a pure rum straight from the pipe and let me tell you it was delicious. Montebello Rum is the best traditionally made rum on the island, so if you are looking for a bottle or two you can buy it at the small shop they have next to the distillery or even fill up your own bottle with pure rum for a literally few quid.
7. Ilet Caret
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 670 reviews
Here is the program of the day: Departure 8h from the fishing port of Sainte-Rose, direction Ilet Caret where you will enjoy a little take off. Then the captain will bring Diving on the wreck and the Great Barrier Reef (mask and snorkel lent). After the dive a return on Ilet Caret for a small aperitif before the West Indian meal concocted on site at the BBQ. Starter dish dessert! Drinks includes (sweet or alcoholic) Around 15H30 you start a quiet start to the cultural festival of the day! Guided tour of the mangrove always with the comments of your captain emeritus. After a little quiz and have learned how the mangrove a little surprise, you can admire the different varieties of birds that populate this exceptional vegetation. Your return to port is scheduled around 17:00. Half day is possible. it's the same program without the meal
8. Vanibel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
9. Parc Aquacole
10. Distillerie Bologne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada
Located just outside the capitol city of Basse-Terre, this is third-largest distillery on Guadeloupe, but most impressive visually.The entrance from the highway is on a long road, winding through the sugar cane fields, slowly approaching the plantation. The factory is large, the tasting room well-designed, the boutique bright and elegant. You can tell this place had the foresight to design for the tourism opportunities it could seize. I have previously only done self-guided tours of distilleries, reading information on signs that are sometimes worn away, sometimes missing altogether - Bologne presented an excellent opportunity to join a well-organized and informative guided tour, so the ticket price seemed worth paying. As I followed the tour, heading in and out of the processing shed, and the bottling shed, and the aging shed, I was impressed with the wealth of wonderful information presented, on the history of the distillery, the production of rhum agricole and the industry on Guadeloupe in general. Everyone was given a much-needed bottle of water at the start of the tour, and many samples of delicious rum at the end of it. Needless to say, I left Distillerie Bologne with several purchases in hand, and am glad that I bit the bullet and paid for the tour - it was ABSOLUTELY worth the money.
