French Caribbean – Martinique & Guadeloupe

In Martinique, Mount Pelée watches over white sand beaches and rum distilleries. In Guadeloupe, the butterfly-shaped archipelago offers waterfalls, rainforest and idyllic islets, all in a warm Creole atmosphere.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Fort-de-France via Paris
2. Day 2 — Arrival in Martinique, check-in, beach
3. Day 3 — Route de la Trace, Balata Garden, Saint-Pierre
4. Day 4 — Southern Martinique: Les Salines, Sainte-Anne, distillery
5. Day 5 — Transfer to Guadeloupe, check-in
6. Day 6 — Basse-Terre: Carbet Falls, Cousteau Reserve
7. Day 7 — A day in Les Saintes or Marie-Galante
8. Day 8 — Grande-Terre: beaches, Pointe des Châteaux, evening airport transfer
9. Day 9 — Arrival in Abidjan via Paris

Highlights

• Les Salines beach and the bay of Sainte-Anne in Martinique
• Visit a rhum agricole distillery
• Route de la Trace and Balata Garden
• Saint-Pierre and views of Mount Pelée
• Carbet Falls and Guadeloupe National Park
• Snorkelling in the Cousteau Reserve
• Getaway to Les Saintes or Marie-Galante

Our 4 packages

Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.

Practical information

Flights

Abidjan → Fort-de-France via Paris, approximately 15 to 18 hours including a stopover; return from Pointe-à-Pitre

Climate

Tropical: dry season (carême) from December to May, wet and hurricane season from June to November

Currency

Euro (EUR); bank cards accepted everywhere

Health

No compulsory vaccinations; mosquito protection advised

Good to know

Hiring a car is the best way to explore the islands at your own pace

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