Guadeloupe — Group Travel | HB Agency Group

Guadeloupe,Where French sophistication meets Caribbean soul

Two islands joined at the centre, each with its own character. Grande-Terre for white sand beaches; Basse-Terre for rainforest, volcano, and some of the best Creole cooking in the region.

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Why Guadeloupe

The Caribbean's
French Soul

Guadeloupe is shaped like a butterfly — and the two wings couldn't be more different. Basse-Terre is volcanic, dramatic, and draped in rainforest, home to the still-active La Soufrière volcano and the extraordinary Carbet Falls. Grande-Terre is where the white-sand beaches, turquoise water, and buzzing resort towns live. Together they create an island of remarkable variety — and one where the food, language, and culture are unmistakably, beautifully French.

For group travel, Guadeloupe offers something rare in the Caribbean: the combination of genuine European sophistication with authentic Creole warmth. Private Creole cooking classes, rum distillery tours through sugarcane plantations, volcano hiking, and beach club days — the island offers a range of group experiences that few Caribbean destinations can match. And because Guadeloupe is a French overseas region, travel logistics are streamlined for European groups.

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UNESCO
Guadeloupe National Park — a biosphere reserve
1467m
La Soufrière volcano height
15–80
Group sizes we handle
Nov–May
Best dry season
What To Do

Experiences Built
for Groups

Adventure
Adventure
La Soufrière Volcano & Carbet Falls Hike
A guided group trek through Guadeloupe's extraordinary rainforest park to the active La Soufrière summit, with a detour to the spectacular three-tiered Carbet Falls — one of the Caribbean's great natural experiences.
Culture
Culture
Creole Cooking Class & Rum Distillery Tour
A private Creole cooking workshop with a local chef — colombo spices, accras de morue, and ti-punch — followed by a guided tour of the island's historic rhum agricole distilleries.
Beach
Beach
Îles des Saintes Day Trip
A private boat charter to Les Saintes — a tiny archipelago of extraordinary beauty just south of Guadeloupe, with turquoise bays, a French village, and pristine snorkelling reefs.
Where To Stay

Our Partner Hotels

Every property we work with has been selected for its group-readiness — the space, the service, and the soul. We match your group to the right home base.

Luxury Adults-Only
Le Relais du Moulin
Guadeloupe's most celebrated luxury address — an elegant adults-only hotel & spa set around a restored 18th-century windmill in Sainte-Anne. Intimate, beautiful, and ideal for executive retreats.
Up to 50 pax · Sainte-Anne · Spa, pool & gardens
Eco-Luxury
Le Jardin Malanga
A stunning hillside eco-lodge in Basse-Terre's mountains — rainforest mornings, volcano views, and extraordinary Creole cuisine. Perfect for nature and wellness retreats.
Up to 20 pax · Trois-Rivières · Eco-lodge, rainforest
Boutique Luxury
Hostellerie des Châteaux
A small, exceptional bungalow hotel near Pointe des Châteaux with a celebrated restaurant and garden pool. Perfect for intimate executive groups seeking genuine refinement.
Up to 16 pax · Saint-François · Bungalows & restaurant
Events & Festivals

When To Go

Plan your group trip around one of these cultural and seasonal highlights for an experience your group will carry long after they've returned home.

February
Guadeloupe Carnival
One of the Caribbean's most elaborate and artistically sophisticated carnivals — the Vaval burning, the Black & White parade, and the extraordinary costume traditions of Guadeloupean mas.
⭐ Major Event — Book Early
May 27
Abolition of Slavery Day
A significant public holiday in Guadeloupe — observed with cultural events, ceremonies, and community reflection marking the 1848 abolition.
August
Tour Cycliste de la Guadeloupe
The island's prestigious international cycling race — a fascinating spectator event as cyclists race through the island's dramatic landscapes.
July 14
Bastille Day
France's national day — celebrated in Guadeloupe with fireworks, community events, and the unmistakable French Caribbean festivity.
August 1
Emancipation Day
Caribbean-wide public holiday with cultural events and reflection.
July 9–14, 2026
Festival Gwo Ka (Sainte-Anne)
A celebration of Guadeloupe's UNESCO-recognised Gwo Ka drum tradition — one of the most distinctive and powerful African-rooted musical forms in the Caribbean.
⭐ Flagship Event — Cultural Landmark
February
Guadeloupe Carnival
Annual elaborate carnival — Vaval, Black & White parade, and extraordinary costume traditions. Dates TBC for 2027.
⭐ Major Event — Book Early
July 14
Bastille Day
Annual French national day celebrations across the island.
August
Tour Cycliste de la Guadeloupe
Annual international cycling race through Guadeloupe's landscapes.
July (TBC)
Festival Gwo Ka (Sainte-Anne)
Annual celebration of UNESCO-recognised Gwo Ka drum culture, held each July in Sainte-Anne. Exact 2027 dates TBC.
⭐ Flagship Event — Cultural Landmark
December
Christmas Season
A distinctly French Caribbean festive season — réveillon meals, midnight mass, and the unique Guadeloupean holiday warmth.
Who We Bring Here

Guadeloupe is Perfect For

Rainforest & Volcano Adventure Groups
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Nature
Rainforest & Volcano Adventure Groups
La Soufrière, Carbet Falls, and the UNESCO rainforest park make Basse-Terre one of the Caribbean's great natural adventure destinations. Ideal for hiking, eco-tourism, and team-building expeditions.
Ideal ForLe Jardin Malanga · 8–30 guests · Volcano hikes, waterfall treks & eco-immersion
Creole Culture & Food Groups
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Culture
Creole Culture & Food Groups
Guadeloupe's Creole cuisine, rhum agricole tradition, Gwo Ka music, and carnival culture create an exceptionally rich cultural immersion for groups driven by food, art, and authentic island life.
Ideal ForLe Relais du Moulin or Hostellerie des Châteaux · 15–50 guests · Cooking classes, rum tours & cultural programming
Executive Retreats & Incentive Travel
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Corporate
Executive Retreats & Incentive Travel
A French Caribbean island with boutique luxury hotels, extraordinary beaches, and a diversity of experiences that makes it feel genuinely earned as an incentive destination. Refined, memorable, and distinct.
Ideal ForLe Relais du Moulin · 15–50 guests · Private experiences & tailored itineraries
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Let's Plan Your
Guadeloupe Group Trip

Start with a consultation. We'll design an itinerary that balances Guadeloupe's extraordinary beaches, volcanic landscapes, Creole culture, and French Caribbean refinement.

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