Canyoning · Cousteau Reserve
How to choose
Both tours run with Mon Canyon and depart from Bouillante, on Guadeloupe's western coast. The 70 € Bourseau canyon (4h, “Everybody welcome”) runs near the Cousteau Reserve and requires zero prior experience, making it a clean entry point into tropical canyoning. The 110 € Bois Malaisé option doubles down on commitment: 6h of effort, a “Sporty” physical level, and a route that pushes toward the Soufrière volcano. The 40 € gap between the two directly reflects the extra duration and intensity. If you want to test the format, start with Bourseau. If you're already comfortable with sustained physical effort and want the full volcanic canyon experience, book Bois Malaisé directly.
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Our picks
Canyoning in Bourseau near the Cousteau reserve
4h, open to all levels and priced at 70 €, the Bourseau canyon is the lowest-barrier entry into Guadeloupe canyoning.
Canyoning in Bois Malaisé near the Soufrière
6h of Sporty-rated effort near the Soufrière volcano for 110 € delivers the highest intensity available on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment in these canyons?
In canyon tours like these, rappels down wet rock faces and jumps into natural pools are typically the peak adrenaline moments. The Bois Malaisé tour, rated Sporty over 6h, will push that intensity further than the Bourseau initiation route.
Do you need to know how to swim?
Yes. Canyoning involves moving through water at various depths, so basic swimming ability is required for both tours.
Which tour is right if it's your first time?
Book the Bourseau canyon at 70 €. It's explicitly rated “Everybody welcome” and runs 4h, which is the right duration for a first canyoning experience in tropical conditions.
What physical level is required for these tours?
The Bourseau canyon is rated “Everybody welcome” for 4h, while the Bois Malaisé route requires a “Sporty” level for its 6h duration.
What languages does the guide speak?
Both tours are guided in Spanish, French and English.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4 °C | 44.2 mm | Peak |
| February | 25.3 °C | 23.3 mm | Peak |
| March | 25.6 °C | 21.6 mm | Peak |
| April | 26.3 °C | 29.3 mm | Peak |
| May | 27.2 °C | 39.9 mm | Peak |
| June | 27.8 °C | 52.4 mm | Peak |
| July | 28 °C | 50.2 mm | Peak |
| August | 28.2 °C | 46.1 mm | Peak |
| September | 28 °C | 87.1 mm | Peak |
| October | 27.6 °C | 102 mm | Good |
| November | 26.8 °C | 87 mm | Peak |
| December | 26 °C | 53.1 mm | Peak |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring water shoes or old trainers with good grip. For the Bois Malaisé 6h Sporty tour, add a rashguard to limit skin abrasion on rock surfaces during the longer exposure.
Getting there
Both tours meet at 54-64 Rle Lostau, Bouillante, Guadeloupe 97125, accessible by car from Pointe-à-Pitre in roughly 45 minutes via the N1 and D23.
See also
Canyoning elsewhere
Other activities in Cousteau Reserve
Updated September 2026