France, Guadeloupe · National Parks

8-Hour Jacques Cousteau Reserve Tour in Guadeloupe with Cocoa Visit

8 Hours Round trip from GRANDE PLAINE RN2 POINTE-NOIRE Moderate pace

Snorkelling Fun in Jacques Cousteau Reserve

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Jacques Cousteau Natural Reserve and its underwater marine world
02 Visit the Maison de cacao in Pointe-Noire to learn about Guadeloupe's cocoa production
03 Stroll through the zoo in the Guadeloupe Islands National Park
04 Enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride or choose from snorkelling and scuba diving
05 Look out for dolphins in the channel behind Pigeon Island

Explore the national park of the Guadeloupe Islands on this full-day experience, with stops at the zoo and the Maison de cacao in Pointe-Noire to learn how Guadeloupe produces its own cocoa and how it once formed part of the island's main industrial exports. Continue to Bouillante for a local lunch before choosing from water activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, or a glass-bottom boat tour to discover the underwater world. Along the way, see the monumental statue of Jacques Cousteau, a symbol of his history in underwater exploration, and enjoy a dolphin encounter in the channel behind Pigeon Island.

Admire the monumental statue of Jacques Cousteau, symbolising his history in underwater exploration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Guadeloupe National Park, Cocoa Discovery and Jacques Cousteau Reserve

Meet your tour guide and begin the tour by exploring the national park of the Guadeloupe Islands. Stop at the zoo for about an hour, then drive down to Pointe-Noire for your next visit to the cocoa factory. There, get to know how the island of Guadeloupe produces its own cocoa and how it was once part of the island's main industrial exports.
After visiting the Maison de cacao for a little more than an hour, transfer to Bouillante for lunch. After dessert, continue to your different activities, such as snorkelling, scuba diving, or a glass-bottom boat tour to view the underwater marine world, and much more.
Admire the monumental statue of Jacques Cousteau, symbolising his history in underwater exploration.
Enjoy a dolphin encounter in the channel behind Pigeon Island before heading back to your hotel or accommodation.