Take advantage of attending the BirdsCaribbean Conference to explore as much of Guadeloupe as possible. Consider flying down a few days early, or flying back a few days late, and definitely consider joining in on a combination of our pre-, mid-, and post-conference field trips.
From riding the waves on black sand beaches to hiking the highest peak in the Lesser Antilles, La Soufrière at 1467m, lovers of the great outdoors will have no problem filling a day with activities in Guadeloupe.
Welcome to the French West Indies: seven territories under French sovereignty located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean. French Guiana, although located on the mainland of South America, is often lumped in.
The main butterfly-shaped landmass of Guadeloupe is actually two islands separated by a salt river. The western island is Basse-Terre, and the eastern island is Grande-Terre. Indeed there are only two bridges that connect them.
Also take note of the three major Guadeloupean islands just a short ferry-ride away: Îles des Saintes, Marie-Galante, and La Désirade.
Rando Guadeloupe is a really powerful website and smartphone app that can help you plan out and prepare for some of the best hiking routes around the island.
The site is free, and available in English, French and Spanish. We highly suggest you download this app to your smartphone now!
The Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board offers some great insight on the best sites, based on who you are and what you're interested in.
Click on the "What Traveler Are You?" tab along the top bar of the webpage to see results specific to you.