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Caribbean Island Hopper: Guadeloupe to Saint Lucia: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 6-day version for February: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 6-day plan · best time to go.
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6
days
310 km
distance
11.9 h
in transit
25
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Drier season for the island visits. FRS publishes a variable timetable, so check the exact sailing and weather before every crossing.
Day 1 Basse-Terre
- Transit
- 0h36
- Finish
- ~14:05
- Temperature
- 25.0°C–26.6°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~4
- Daylight
- 11.5h
09:00
La Soufrière volcano read more
Stand beneath the highest peak in the Lesser Antilles, offering panoramic island views.
50 min · Basse-Terre
10:05
Basse-Terre city read more
Explore colonial architecture and the grand 19th-century Cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul.
50 min · Basse-Terre
11:10
12:15
Baie-Mahault read more
This industrial hub features the island's largest shopping mall for retail therapy.
50 min · Basse-Terre
13:05
Overnight here
e.g. Fleurs des îles · Chalets Sous-le-Vent - Réserve Cousteau
Day 2 Around Basse-Terre
- Transit
- 0h24
- Finish
- ~12:00
- Temperature
- 25.0°C–26.6°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~4
- Daylight
- 11.5h
09:00
Carbet Falls read more
Admire three cascading waterfalls on the Carbet River, a highlight of Guadeloupe's natural beauty.
50 min · Basse-Terre
10:05
11:10
Zoo de Guadeloupe zoodeguadeloupe.com map ↗
Walk among 85 animal species on jungle trails and hanging bridges in this tropical reserve.
50 min · Basse-Terre
Overnight here
e.g. Fleurs des îles · Chalets Sous-le-Vent - Réserve Cousteau
Day 3 Roseau
- Transit
- 3h35
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 24.6°C–26.3°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 11.5h
12:15
Discover Dominica's natural and ancient history through artifacts and local art in this compact museum.
50 min · Roseau · $3
13:15
14:15
15:20
Emerald Pool search
Cool off in a serene waterfall pool nestled in mountain forests just outside the city.
90 min · Roseau
16:50
Fusion Village fusionvillagerestaurant.com
Dine on international cuisine with a Creole twist in a colorful cottage and well-stocked bar.
60 min · Roseau
open: 11:00-23:00
Day 4 Fort-de-France
- Transit
- 3h33
- Finish
- ~17:05
- Temperature
- 25.4°C–26.8°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 11.5h
12:10
13:10
14:10
Visit the reconstructed 1890 cathedral that replaced earlier versions damaged by fires and quakes.
50 min · Fort-de-France
15:15
Cascade Absalon search
Cool waterfall drops into a clear pool where you can swim.
50 min · Fort-de-France
16:05
Babaorum facebook.com
Garden bar with outdoor seating and indoor dining options.
60 min · Fort-de-France
open: Lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, dinner only on Saturdays
Overnight here
Day 5 Around Fort-de-France
- Transit
- 0h36
- Finish
- ~14:45
- Temperature
- 25.4°C–26.8°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 11.5h
09:00
Hike to Cascade Didier search
A hidden tunnel leads to a charming 6-meter waterfall.
90 min · Fort-de-France
10:45
Le grand marché search
Browse covered stalls in this vibrant market filled with local goods and colors.
50 min · Fort-de-France
11:50
Dillon distillery search
Learn rum-making history in this small museum set in a former distillery.
50 min · Fort-de-France
12:55
Sacré-Coeur de Balata search
See a Montmartre Church replica perched on a cliff surrounded by tropical forest.
50 min · Fort-de-France
13:45
La Réserve search
Delightful vegan dishes packed with bold flavors and textures.
60 min · Fort-de-France
open: M-F 12:00-15:00
Overnight here
Day 6 Castries
- Transit
- 3h10
- Finish
- ~14:10
- Temperature
- 25.5°C–26.9°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 11.5h
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.