Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Pointe-à-Pitre
You'll fly from Frankfurt to Pointe-à-Pitre, arriving in Guadeloupe where a driver meets you at the airport. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel near Saint-Claude for the night. This gives you time to settle in and get acclimated to the Caribbean after your flight.
Landmarks Pointe-à-Pitre 
- Day 2
Saint-Claude
After breakfast, you'll head out to climb Soufrière volcano. The hike takes around 5 hours with 350m of elevation gain and loss, and you'll see impressive fumaroles around the massive craters at the top. Once you come back down, you can relax and soak in the sulphur springs at Bains Jaunes to recover from the climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb Soufrière volcano with observation of fumaroles and craters
- Bathe in Bains Jaunes sulphur springs
Landmarks Soufrière Volcano Bains Jaunes - Day 3
Guadeloupe to Dominica
You'll start with breakfast and then get picked up for a trip to Valombreuse Botanical Gardens, where you can walk through tropical plants from all over the world. Lunch happens at the park's restaurant with rainforest views, and after that you'll head to Pointe-à-Pitre port to catch the ferry to Dominica. The journey gets you to Roseau in the late afternoon, where you'll transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at botanical garden restaurant overlooking rainforest)
Included Activities
- Visit Valombreuse Botanical Gardens with guided tour of tropical plants
- Lunch at botanical garden restaurant overlooking rainforest
Landmarks Valombreuse Botanical Gardens Pointe-à-Pitre Port 
- Day 4
Dominica
Your day involves a guided hike along Dominica's rugged east coast with a Kalinago guide leading the way. You'll learn about the indigenous way of life and meet villagers on the trail. The hike covers about 7 km and takes around 3 hours. After that, you can check out the Barana Autê museum village to learn more about Kalinago people and their culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking tour along east coast with Kalinago guide
- Meet and speak with Kalinago villagers
- Visit Barana Autê museum village
Landmarks Barana Autê Museum Village - Day 5
Dominica
Head to the north coast for a hiking trail that takes you through volcanic terrain and dry forest. You'll get the chance to swim at Purple Turtle Beach, and there's an optional lunch at a beach restaurant if you want it. On clear days, you can see neighboring islands like Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, and Les Saintes from the ridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking tour on north coast through volcanic terrain and dry forest
- Swimming at Purple Turtle Beach
Optional Activities
- Lunch at beach restaurant
Landmarks Purple Turtle Beach 
- Day 6
Dominica
Start with a whale watching tour by catamaran. Dominica is the only country where sperm whales live year-round, so there's a good chance you'll spot them. Later, you'll relax on one of the north coast beaches and put your feet in the Caribbean water. If you brought snorkeling gear, you can explore the underwater life right from the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale watching tour by catamaran
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling from the beach (if equipment is brought)
- Day 7
Dominica
You'll take a boat up the Indian River and see the dense vegetation lining both banks. Keep an eye out for crabs and water birds, and if you're a film fan, watch for locations from Pirates of the Caribbean. From there, you'll travel by vehicle along the west coast heading south toward your accommodation, which sits high above the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on the Indian River with guided tour
Landmarks Indian River 
- Day 8
Dominica
This is a challenging day hiking to Boiling Lake, a crater lake on top of a volcano. Your journey starts in lush rainforest and climbs up wooden steps and forest paths. You'll cross rivers over large boulders and move through the Valley of Desolation with its colorful rocks and fumaroles, where steaming sulphur streams run through. After this demanding hike, there's an optional chance to float through Titou Gorge with a waterfall at the end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike to boiling lake crater
- Trek through Valley of Desolation
- Guided exploration of volcanic landscape with fumaroles
Optional Activities
- Float through Titou Gorge with waterfall (life jackets available for a fee)
Landmarks Boiling Lake Valley of Desolation Titou Gorge 
- Day 9
Dominica
You'll drive about 1.5 hours (30km) along winding coastal roads and up into Dominica's mountains to reach Daria Eugene's place. There, you'll cook Caribbean dishes together for lunch, then head to Champagne Reef for snorkeling. You'll see tropical fish and corals, plus experience unique underwater bubbles from volcanic heat, finishing with a swim and rest at the reef.
- Meals
- Lunch (Caribbean specialties prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with Daria Eugene - prepare Caribbean specialties
- Lunch with locally prepared Caribbean dishes
- Snorkeling at Champagne Reef
- Swimming and relaxation at Champagne Reef
Landmarks Champagne Reef 
- Day 10
Dominica
Early on, you'll hike through primary forest to reach Middleham Falls, which drop through thick vegetation. From there you can hike down in switchbacks to swim in the basin below the falls. Then you'll transfer to Freshwater Lake, a peaceful crater lake formed millions of years ago. A 1.5-hour rainforest hike with mountain ridge paths gives you panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscape all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike through primary forest to Middleham Falls
- Swimming in water basin below Middleham Falls
- Visit Freshwater Lake
- Guided hike along rainforest paths and mountain ridges around Freshwater Lake
Landmarks Middleham Falls Freshwater Lake - Day 11
Dominica to Guadeloupe
After breakfast, you'll drive to the port in Roseau and catch the ferry back to Guadeloupe, arriving in Le Gosier around midday. The journey takes about 2 hours covering 80km. Once you dock, a driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel to get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Roseau, Dominica to Le Gosier, Guadeloupe
Landmarks Roseau Le Gosier 
- Day 12
Grand-Terre
You'll cross Grand-Terre island from south to north after having breakfast. The route takes you along the northwest coast where you can hike past volcanic rock formations, small bathing areas, and water fountains. You might spot crabs in the mangroves as you near the end, then you'll head back to the south coast to swim and relax on the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike along northwest coast of Grand-Terre
- Observation of volcanic coastal formations
- Swimming and relaxation on sandy beach
Landmarks Grand-Terre - Day 13
Guadeloupe to Frankfurt
You have a free day in Guadeloupe to do what you want, rest, or explore on your own. In the afternoon, your driver will transfer you to Pointe-à-Pitre airport for your return flight to Germany, wrapping up your Caribbean trip.
Optional Activities
- Free day activities in Guadeloupe (self-arranged)
Landmarks Pointe-à-Pitre - Day 14
Frankfurt
You'll land at Frankfurt Airport in the afternoon, marking the end of your Caribbean tour and bringing you home after a week of hiking, swimming, and exploring the islands.
Landmarks Frankfurt Airport
