Sports and leisure activities Grande-Terre

You'll be accompanied by naturalist guides in a 4x4 Land Rover to the south or north of Basse-Terre, discovering, for example, rivers, natural spas, spectacular waterfalls and banana plantations, as well as the Longueteau distillery or the volcano up to the summit (allow 4 hours for the walk). Bring hiking boots, windbreaker, sun cream and sunglasses. Safaricaraib Adventure also offers a day Offshore to discover Les Saintes, Marie-Galante or the Caribbean coast.

With Nautic Blue, the Caribbean's only eco-responsible water sports base, you and your family can visit the largest biodiversity reserve in the Lesser Antilles. Nautic Blue Caraïbes offers electrically-assisted pedal boats, go-karts and unlicensed motorboats for hire, which can be piloted by children aged 9 and over. Whether on your own or on a guided tour, this is a unique opportunity to sail through the heart of the mangrove and discover the islets and islets of the Grand Cul-de-sac marin.

If you want to visit Grande-Terre by sea, off the beaten tracks, this is the ideal solution. You go in a small group with a State-qualified instructor and discover inaccessible places differently: mangrove and its amazing fauna, coral barrier and crystalline lagoons and paradisiac islands… Several packages are offered: initiation of 20 or 30 minute, 1 hour, 2 hour or half-day hike with meals included (5 hours), or à la carte hike. Whether you are beginner or experienced, the team of instructors offers an unforgettable moment to live with friends or family. Discover exclusively the flyboard: fly in the sky in the air above the water! Don't forget to reserve. Boat license is not compulsory for hikes and initiations, as they are supervised by graduate monitors.

There are around twenty dive sites to discover on the Vaisseaux and Roches merveilleuses banks, on the outskirts of the Petite-Terre islets nature reserve and on the island of La Désirade (schools of barracudas, sleeper sharks, stingrays, turtles...). The team offers morning and afternoon outings in a relaxed atmosphere, giving you the time to build up the confidence you need to take the plunge if you've never dived before. The program includes introductory dives, baptisms, discovery dives and exploration dives.

Serge offers sporty and eco-responsible rides to get away from it all on a 100% electric scooter. You will discover the countryside of Sainte-Anne from Dupré to Bois-Jolan in the heart of the sugar cane fields to arrive at the beach of Sainte-Anne. Yaka Gwada also proposes, from Petit-Canal, rides on board of two-seater buggy-quad to circulate from the East Atlantic coast to the Western part of the Caribbean Sea.

The CGRP (Comité de Randonnée Pédestre) values and promotes hiking through different actions. It organizes events, manages trail marking and coordinates the various initiatives. Its site lists the various outings proposed by the member associations and invites you to discover some of the island's high spots such as the Porte d'Enfer, Pointe Lézard, Bassin Bleu or Soufrière, with systematically some appropriate recommendations.

Fun Kite Academy offers individual training, including top-of-the-range private lessons (from age 6): one instructor for one student, as well as radio assistance and jet-ski accompaniment during lessons. Self-sufficient students can rent top-quality equipment. The center offers a wide range of water sports, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoil, towed foil (as part of kitefoil training), windfoil and 100% eco-friendly electric surfing.

This easy seaside walk links the famous beaches of Helleux and Bois Jolan, 4.5 kilometers north of Sainte-Anne. The path winds its way between coastal landscapes, ponds and forests over a six-kilometre round trip, offering a glimpse of the island's widespread plant species: coconut palms, mangroves and black mapous. The mangrove also reveals its complex ecosystem, and the more discreet will be able to observe numerous birds. But the highlight is undoubtedly the shallow turquoise waters of Bois Jolan beach.

This easy 9 km walk links Anse à la Baie and Anse à l'Eau, in the north-east of the town of Saint-François. The start is at the parking lot of the first cove. From there, a path, first tarred then dirt, will lead you first to the chapel of Baie Olive, then to the second cove by following the coastline. At Anse à l'Eau, the trail makes a small loop, which is not mandatory, before turning back.

This 6,5 km coastal promenade will take you from the beach of the Saltworks to Pointe Carnot along the coast. Yet it is the green that dominates this hike through mangrove areas and meadows. An ornithological reserve can even observe birds in their natural environment. Let us also wait to see many cows in freedom who also seem to want to enjoy marine air. Finally, you will find the beach of Saint-Félix where you can rest before you arrive at Pointe Carnot.

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Aquabike classes last 45 minutes and take place in shallow seawater with the support of a coach. The maximum group size is 10. The activity is accessible to all, and won't leave you feeling sore the next day. Aquabike, which combines aquagym, cycling, running and stretching, is optimized by the benefits of sea salt! You can enjoy the activity on your own, with family or friends. Registration per session recommended. Please contact us for times other than those shown above.

Gwada Marine specializes in the rental of well-maintained motor boats for 8 to 10 people. We offer destinations such as the Petite Terre reserve, the Petit Cul de Sac Marin (Fortune and Gosier islets), the Grand Cul de Sac Marin with its islets and mangrove (Caret, La Biche, Fajou, Blanc islets...). Also rental of wakeboards, towed buoys, water skis, big game fishing equipment, booking of excursions, diving trips in the Cousteau reserve... Another base is located in Gourbeyre.

Excursions are based on the discovery of flora and fauna. Choose from full-day or half-day quad or buggy tours. The route takes in beach, forest and swamp. Tours are adapted to participants' wishes and abilities. B license required for the 300 ^cm3 buggy, A or B license for the 250 ^cm3 quad. More sporty than the buggy, the quad requires about 15 minutes to get the hang of. Before coming, please bring your license, closed shoes, water bottles, a change of clothes...

The resort offers a range of activities to suit all tastes and moods, including jet-ski rides for which you don't need a boating license. Trips are available for up to a full day, with lunch and snacks included. More fun, the towed buoy ride can be enjoyed with family or friends. You're guaranteed a thrill with an introduction to flyboarding, hoverboarding or parasailing. Enjoy a moment of serenity on a stand-up paddle in the turquoise waters of Le Souffleur.

The stand up paddle has become the most popular and accessible way to visit the lagoon of the Grand-Cul-de-sac-marin. Matthew will be happy to introduce you to paddling on adapted boards and a calm water before going along a wild mangrove coast. The naturalist instructor will make you discover the different species of the mangrove and will explain you its functioning in a peaceful environment far from the tourist routes. The activity is accessible to all and to all levels after the initiation to the handling of the paddle.

Try your hand at windsurfing, wingfoil or paddleboarding in Le Moule's beautiful lagoon. The proximity of the mangrove swamps and the Rivière d'Audoin make for a wide range of activities. The friendly Wanalao team will give you a warm welcome. This small, family-run business, which prides itself on the quality of its teaching, is a true reflection of the local community. Every first Saturday of the month, the club transforms itself into a beach bar , with live music and home-cooked dishes in a friendly atmosphere.

Discover the North Grande-Terre and its natural landscapes aboard a two-seater buggy-quad. You'll set off on new hybrid machines that are easy to handle, driving from the East Atlantic coast to the West coast of the Caribbean Sea, immersing yourself in the sugar cane fields and discovering the vestiges of the sugar industry, as well as the slave route and the former prison of Petit-Canal. Buggy tours take you along beautiful beaches, with a swim stop at Plage du Souffleur. We also offer scooter rides in Sainte-Anne.

The Poyo Surf Club is both a surf, stand-up paddle and bodyboard school and club in Guadeloupe, with a base in the town of Le Moule, another in the commune of Sainte-Anne and on the island of Marie-Galante. Surfing lessons are also available on the Helleux beach in Sainte-Anne. In addition to courses and workshops, the structure also offers equipment for hire. The three centers regularly organize competitions, as well as initiatives such as beach clean-ups.

The golf school, under the aegis of the Guadeloupe Golf League, welcomes children and teenagers (from 3 to 16 years old). The site, with a surface of 8 ha, has a practice and a 6-hole compact course. The structure offers initiations, courses, training courses and competitions. A license is required to play on the driving range. A women's section aims to allow women members of the club to practice golf through friendly meetings, training sessions, competitions... Open days are organized.

Awarded the "Marque de Confiance" label by the Guadeloupe National Park, a guarantee of its ecological commitment to its activities, the club can accommodate 12 divers. We offer first dives as well as safe sea outings. You'll discover the architecture of the caves and arches of Port-Louis, as well as the wrecks that are home to aquafauna. You can also dive near the Pointe de la Vigie. Other activities include night dives, photography courses, underwater biology and underwater excursions.

This new center is located a few steps from the Soufleur beach, in an old Creole house. Diving is available for a maximum of 14 people, accompanied by Sophie and Renaud. The nearest dive sites are just 5 minutes away. North Grande Terre is characteristic for its dive sites, with caves and arches offering extraordinary scenery, as well as an airplane wreck and the 60 m-deep drop-off. Other shallower sites, between 5 and 25 m, offer the chance to admire the underwater fauna.

Karukera Surf Club was the first surf club to open its doors in Guadeloupe in 1985. It has had the opportunity to train champions (including world champions). The surf school is open to everyone, from children aged 5 and upwards to adults, with courses adapted to suit all levels, from beginners to the most competitive. Lessons are given on the Grande Terre coastline between Sainte-Anne and Port-Louis, depending on the weather, swell and, of course, the level of trainees. Boards are also available for hire.

This equestrian center offers modern facilities for horseback riding in the heart of nature, in the north of Grande Terre. The structure is now helping to revitalize the area, complementing the activities of the Saint-Jacques racecourse, located in Anse Bertrand. The latter, currently undergoing renovation, is due to reopen in July 2024, when it will be the largest in the Caribbean. The center offers a range of activities, including horse and pony rides, baby pony, pony games, pony races, equi fun, equi feel, archery and dressage.

Experience extreme sensations on the water with Jet Holidays. With family or friends, you'll experience unique moments and discover remarkable sites, by jet-ski or towed buoy. And why not take to the skies Iron Man-style on a flyboard or jet-pack, with the help of a young, dynamic and, what's more, skilled team? The thrills are guaranteed! The facility also offers easy-to-maneuver floating bikes for 1 or 2 people. An accessible and comfortable activity.

Guadeloupe's first free climbing gym. Come along in your sports gear for a fun-filled time with family and friends. You'll quickly be won over by this discipline, which is taught by instructors who know how to pass on instructions smoothly and efficiently. Climbing and yoga courses. Courses according to age and level (open to children and adults). The schedule is announced on their Facebook page. Snacking available on site (burgers, crepes, boards, cold drinks).

To enjoy the pleasures of the sea in complete freedom and without any constraints, One Boat Club offers boat rental at the best price. A large fleet equipped with the latest technology for 6 to 20 people and a premium service for unforgettable moments. The little extra: buoys, canoes, wake-boards and water games are included in the rental. And don't worry, if you haven't sailed for a long time, the team offers you a refresher course to get you up to speed before your departure.

In partnership with many service providers, Nico offers, since 2011, excursions and guides according to the desires of his customers. Among his services, visit of Petite-Terre, Marie-Galante, Saintes, Caret Island, Desirade, 4x4, quad, buggy, diving, catamaran, ULM, aerobatics, kayaking, canyoning, cetacean trips, surfing lessons, rental of cottages and cars. Nico offers you good deals, last minute promotions for various excursions. You can get discounts if you book several excursions.

In partnership with many service providers, Nico proposes excursions and guides according to the wishes of each one. This multilingual adventurer knows his subject perfectly and provides precious advice to each visitor. He proposes a vast choice of excursions on the island, by sea or in the air: visit of Petite Terre, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes, l'îlet Caret, La Désirade, rides in 4x4, quad, buggy, kayak, ULM, acrobatics, canyoning, diving, discovery of cetaceans, catamaran but also rental of lodgings and cars...

An ideal way to go on an aquatic trip without effort and in complete safety on the water or underwater: towed by the Seabob, you will observe the sea bed like a dolphin and discover new sensations... Karukear Seabob offers several sites to discover and different formulas. These small sea vehicles (mini-jets) are 100% electric and totally silent. Their handling is very easy and fast. The activity is accessible from 10 years old (if accompanied by an adult).

Sparkling Charter offers the rental of new or recent sailboats in partnership with Dream Yacht Charter which ensures the marketing of cruises. Several types of cruises are possible from Guadeloupe or Martinique; with or without full crew, with skipper, with hostess, cabin cruises, long cruises. Catamarans and monohulls are available from Guadeloupe. The details of the equipment of each boat are available on the site. You can get a quote directly online.

The structure proposes initiations and excursions in simple, double or transparent kayak. An ideal way to discover the North Grande Terre coastline in complete safety. With the transparent kayak, the underwater visibility is perfect. This activity is accessible to all ages to have fun in complete peace of mind. You can choose to go on a solo, duo or family trip. You may be lucky enough, like some, to be accompanied by dolphins. Kayak du Souffleur also offers transparent paddles.

This surfing school gives lessons on several beaches of the archipelago; on the Helleux beach in Sainte-Anne, in Le Moule and in Port-Louis. The courses are adapted to all levels from the age of 6 years (initiation, improvement, training course). They can take place in solo or in group. A wide range of boards adapted to the morphology and the level of each one is also proposed to the hiring (foam boards for the novices and hard boards for the confirmed surfers). Jex Surf also offers yoga surfing lessons at sunrise.

The facility offers jet-ski initiation courses to help you discover new sensations, as well as a range of excursions in the company of an instructor, lasting from 30 minutes to a full day. Jet skis can be piloted without a boating license. You can also flyboard or tow a buoy for a thrilling ride, or explore the Grand Cul-de-Sac marin by motorboat. Jet Adventure is also present in Sainte-Rose, departing from the seafront.

Depart from the Saint-François marina for a day of dreaming and relaxing in the lagoon with family or friends. The structure offers four small boats that can accommodate up to nine people and can be sailed without a boating license. The comfortable saloon boats are equipped with a large bench seat, ladder and barbecue. Also included in the rental price are a cool box (with ice flakes), a floating bar for aperitifs at sea, bathing French fries and music via a connected loudspeaker.

Pascal has been a state-certified river and mangrove guide for over 10 years. He is also passionate about tales and legends that he integrates in his walks. He offers new formulas in kayak in the mangrove starting from Morne-à-l'Eau or in aquarando starting from Pointe-Noire. The trip is done in small groups in kayaks with seats adapted to the shape of the back for better comfort. The guided tour lasts half a day. Yalodé also offers a nature and ayurveda bivouac 2 days/1 night to regenerate.

Take to the skies by microlight or gyroplane from the Saint-François airfield and discover Guadeloupe and its dependencies in a whole new way, with breathtaking scenery. We offer a range of services, including introductory piloting lessons, first flights, sightseeing flights and video recordings of your exceptional experience, so you can treasure your memories forever... Our geographical location allows us to fly over Guadeloupe in complete tranquillity. You'll discover why the Caribbean Indians called Guadeloupe Karukera (the island of beautiful waters).

The boat accommodates a maximum of 8 people. It is powered by electric motors and designed to offer top-of-the-range services, with porcelain crockery and comfortable equipment including hammocks, a floating bar... The boat allows you to move silently through the heart of the mangrove without disturbing the fauna, while respecting the environment. Program for the day: departure at 9 a.m., guided tour of the mangrove, swimming in the open sea, aperitif, lunch on board the boat, lazing around or swimming, birdwatching, return around 5:30 p.m.

This is a wind tunnel flight that recreates the conditions of a freefall jump from an airplane but without a parachute! The flight takes place in a large 6-metre high transparent glass tube, without vertigo or fear of heights. You benefit from a 360° view. The duration of the flight in the simulator is equivalent to 2 parachute jumps made at an altitude of 4,200 meters. The activity is accessible from 5 years old, whether you are sporty or not and without a medical certificate (except for those over 65 years old). See the pre-flight instructions on the site.

Cata Banana offers guided day trips in the Grand Cul-de-sac marin. Departure under sail, in small groups (12 people) accompanied by a crew trained by the National Park and authorized to dock on less-frequented islets. The program includes discovery of Rivière Salée, Caret and La Biche islets, snorkeling near the coral reef (mask and snorkel not provided), lunch and a kayak or paddle trip to Fajou islet. The company also offers day trips by motorboat to Marie-Galante, departing from Sainte-Anne.

With years of experience in tourism and leisure activities on the island, Julie and Nicole offer a wide range of services to help you enjoy moments of relaxation and discovery throughout the Guadeloupe archipelago. The program includes day trips on sailboats, kayaks and jet skis, mangrove tours, encounters with cetaceans, deep-sea fishing, canyoning, diving, kayaking, cruises, water scooters, speed boats, saloon boats, U.L.M. flights... In short, over 50 activities and a ticket office for inter-island shuttles.