Experience the wilder north part of Martinique! We’ll discover the rainforest, the famous Mt. Pélée volcano and the Carbet-mountains, taste excellent rums at the Dépaz-distillery and learn all about the tragic eruption of 1902 that wiped out the old capital, Saint-Pierre.
- Admire scenic views high up the Pelée volcano
- Taste rums and tour the Depaz distillery
- Visit the Memorial 1902 museum and learn about the eruption of 1902
- Drive across the tropical rainforest
| Included | Water, juice and rum punch Rum tasting at the distillery Entrance fees to the Memorial 1902 museum |
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| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Bring along | Comfortable walking shoes and clothes, hat, sunscreen
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| Participants | Minimum of 4 participants required for the excursion to run |
| Important information | Minimum of 4 participants required for the excursion to run Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from hotel/cruise ship port around Fort-de-France |
Further information
- Stop at the Balata church, a miniature replica of the Sacre Coeur basilica in Paris and enjoy the view to the bay of Fort-de-France
– Drive through the lush rainforest, and stop shortly at the pretty Alma-river at the foot of the Carbet-mountains.
– Admire the landscapes from the Pelée-volcano. We drive up the volcano to a parking, from where the hike trail starts. From there a 5 min walk takes us to a viewpoint, from where you’ll be able to see all the north of the island on a clear day
– Tour the renowned Dépaz-distillery with its garden and taste & buy excellent rums
– Visit the Memorial 1902 museum in the old capital Saint-Pierre, learning all about the eruption that destroyed the town in 1902 & the ruins of the theater.
– Drive back to Fort-de-France through the Caribbean coast passing quaint fishing villages like Carbet and Bellefontaine.
