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Guided tour of La Soufrière + Minibus transfer
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Guided tour of La Soufrière + Minibus transfer

Outing selected and coordinated by ICIGO.
Meeting point06h00
ParticipantsMax. 20

The experience

Discover La Soufrière on a unique day out. A 5- to 6-hour hike at your own pace, with a 500-metre climb. At the summit, you’ll find the crater and breathtaking views of the sea and the islands. Enjoy a relaxing swim in the 29°C waters at Les Bains Jaunes at the foot of the volcano, with sandwiches and energy breaks included. Marc, your guide, will collect you by minibus from Saint-François, Sainte-Anne, Gosier or Baie-Mahault to take you on a tour of Guadeloupe’s volcano: La Soufrière. This full-day hike is suitable for experienced walkers. Expect a 5- to 6-hour walk with a 500-metre elevation gain up the volcano’s slopes. Refreshment breaks featuring cassava are planned, as well as a sandwich at lunchtime and water supplies. It’s a real pleasure to climb the volcano’s slopes in the early morning. At the very top, the smell of sulphur is overwhelming, as are the yellow fumaroles. The breathtaking view of the sea and the surrounding islands is a feast for the eyes, set against a backdrop of raw, magnificent natural beauty. Exploring the crater is fascinating and highly informative. You will then make your way down at your own pace, and can reward yourself for your efforts with a soak in sulphurous hot springs at 29°. Les Bains Jaunes welcomes you to relax your muscles and enjoy this wonderful experience. Return to Saint-François scheduled for around 4 pm. Recommended minimum age: 12 years (younger children may participate if motivated or used to walking, but no younger than 7 years). Minimum of 4 people, 8-seater minibus.

Day itinerary

  1. 06:00
    Departure from St-François from 6.00 am to collect you from your holiday accommodation (including Ste-Anne and Gosier)
  2. 08:00
    The climb begins at around 8.00 am (taking between 5 and 6 hours, depending on your pace)
  3. Energy breaks during the ascent (Kassaves and water supplies provided)
  4. Observation of the crater
  5. Snack break (sandwich)
  6. Descent
  7. Bathing at the Yellow Baths
  8. 16:00
    Return to St-François at around 4.00 pm

ICIGO Sea Index (La Soufrière)

Sea forecasts and conditions — we track marine weather to guide travellers towards the best time slots.

DaySwellWindReco.Temp.
Fri 30 Oct0.7 m8 km/hIdeal22°
Sat 31 Oct0.6 m7 km/hIdeal22°
Sun 1 Nov0.7 m8 km/hIdeal22°
Mon 2 Nov0.7 m9 km/hIdeal22°
Tue 3 Nov0.6 m9 km/hIdeal21°

Confirmed based on the day's weather · trip confirmed based on sea conditions.

Included

  • Minibus, guide, fuel
  • Kassaves, a sandwich and water
  • Rain capes

To bring

  • Walking shoes or trainers
  • Swimsuit
  • A warm item of clothing
  • A change of clothes
  • A rucksack
  • Sun cream
  • Camera, video camera

What travellers say

32 reviews for Guided tour of La Soufrière + Minibus transfer

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V. KINDEUR
août 2026

Nous avons passé un moment magique en famille. Marc est super sympa, prévenant et connaît son île à la perfection. L’ambiance était conviviale et chaleureuse du début à la fin. Un grand merci également à notre guide de montagne, adorable, très professionnelle, qui connaît parfaitement son environnement et qui a fait preuve de beaucoup de patience avec nous. Une superbe expérience, riche en découvertes et en beaux moments partagés. Merci à toute l’équipe pour ce merveilleux moment en famille !

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P. GAUTHIER
mars 2026

Excellente guide et bon chauffeur. La démarche pour confirmer semble superflue. Une politique de non annulation à moins de 24 heures suffirait. Le bus n'est pas adéquat pour 8 adultes. Merci de vos bons services. Pierre

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A. CHUINARD
mars 2026

Bonjour, pour les 40 ans de ma fille, j’avais pas imaginé le coup de la panne ( 1h30 à attendre) heureusement que Manu a été au top toute la journée ainsi que la guide Martine. PS Marcus pense à réparer la jauge à gasoil ! À bientôt

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F. HUBERT
fév. 2026

Bonjour, très bonne journée, malgré le mauvais temps.... chauffeur et guide au top ! Merci à Manu pour ton accompagnement super sur la route et merci à notre guide pour son professionnalisme Je recommande

Departure point

St-François
Meeting point
06h00
Meeting point
Pick-up by minibus in Saint-François from 6.00 am (also Sainte-Anne and Gosier), with the climb starting from the Soufrière car park (Savane à Mulets)
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