A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Terre-de-Haut vs. Sequoia National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Sequoia National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Sequoia National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Terre-de-Haut or Sequoia National Park?

Terre-de-Haut

Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.

Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.

Sequoia National Park

Located in the southern part of California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, Sequoia National Park is best known for its giant sequoia trees, most notably the General Sherman tree which stands as the largest tree in the world. The park is also noted for features like the Crystal Cave, Moro Rock, and Tunnel Tree.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in United States of America, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska.


Which place is cheaper, Sequoia National Park or Terre-de-Haut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Terre-de-Haut Prices
    Guadeloupe Prices
    Sequoia National Park Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Terre-de-Haut $203
    Sequoia National Park $152

The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is $203, while the average daily cost in Sequoia National Park is $152. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Terre-de-Haut and Sequoia National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Terre-de-Haut $80
    Sequoia National Park $64
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Terre-de-Haut $160
    Sequoia National Park $128
Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Sequoia National Park

Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut or Sequoia National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Terre-de-Haut


Hotels in Sequoia National Park


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Terre-de-Haut Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Terre-de-Haut $52
    Sequoia National Park $56

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut

Also for Terre-de-Haut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Deshaies or Trois Riviers to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $96

Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or Sequoia National Park?

Prices for flights to both Sequoia National Park and Terre-de-Haut change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Terre-de-Haut $91
    Sequoia National Park $53

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Terre-de-Haut $23
    Sequoia National Park $31

Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.

  • Boat Tour with Lunch in the Water in Guadeloupe Lagoon : $149
  • Guadeloupe Bus Tour: $72
  • Guided Kayaking Tour of the Mitan Pond and its Mangrove: $42
  • Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings: $188
  • Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $131
  • Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $118

Tours and Activities in Sequoia National Park

For Sequoia National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Kings Canyon National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
  • Sequoia National Park Adventure from Tulare: $299
  • Sequoia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Sequoia National Park Small Group Tour from Three Rivers.: $289
  • Sequoia National Park Small-Group Tour from Wuksachi Lodge: $283
  • Sequoia and Kings Canyon Audio Tour Self Guide National Park Tour: $20

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Terre-de-Haut $52
    Sequoia National Park $7.84

Sample the Local Flavors in Terre-de-Haut

Also in Terre-de-Haut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère : $11


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and Sequoia National Park, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is Sequoia National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and Sequoia National Park is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Sequoia National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sequoia National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Terre-de-Haut would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Terre-de-Haut than you might in Sequoia National Park.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Terre-de-Haut Expensive? and Is Sequoia National Park Expensive?.


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