Tour Overview
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Martinique — Rum Heritage & Natural Wonders (French Caribbean) |
| Price From | $2,195 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Culture & Gourmet Discovery |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Fort-de-France
Welcome to Martinique! Transfer to your hotel. Evening rhum agricole tasting at a local bar to understand the difference between rhum agricole (from fresh sugarcane juice) and industrial rum (from molasses). Overnight in Fort-de-France.
Day 2: Fort-de-France Markets & Culture
Morning exploration of the Grand Marché Couvert — the covered market where vendors sell everything from dasheen root to hand-woven madras cloth. Visit the Aimé Césaire Museum, dedicated to the poet-politician who co-founded the Négritude movement. Afternoon: Creole cooking class — learn to prepare accras (cod fritters), colombo (curry), and flan coco (coconut flan). Overnight in Fort-de-France.
Day 3: Saint-Pierre & Mount Pelée
Drive the Route de la Trace to Saint-Pierre, the “Pompeii of the Caribbean.” Walk among the ruins of the theater and prison. Optional: hike the northern trail up Mount Pelée (1,397m), still an active volcano. The 4-5 hour climb rewards with sweeping views from Dominica to St. Lucia on clear days. Overnight in Saint-Pierre.
Day 4: Northern Rum Trail
Visit three historic distilleries: Depaz (nestled at the foot of Mount Pelée), Neisson (the smallest, family-owned since 1931), and JM (with its stunning mahogany aging cellars). Each produces rhum agricole with distinct terroir-driven flavors. Lunch at a plantation house restaurant. Afternoon: visit the Anse Couleuvre black sand beach on the wild northern coast. Overnight in Saint-Pierre.
Day 5: Southern Coast & Diamond Rock
Drive south along the Caribbean coast to Anse d’Arlet. Snorkel among sea turtles at this protected bay. Continue to Diamond Rock, where you can kayak around the famous islet. Beach time at Les Salines. Farewell dinner at a beachfront restaurant in Trois-Îlets. Overnight in Trois-Îlets.
Day 6: Depart Martinique
Transfer to airport.
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 3 distillery tours with tastings (Depaz, Neisson, JM)
- Creole cooking class
- Guided Saint-Pierre tour
- Mount Pelée guided hike (Northern trail, optional)
- All transfers
