Martinique North Island Private Tour from Fort de France

Rainforest waterfall and rum factory in one morning, ending at a dark sand beach

A six-hour private tour departing from Fort de France cruise terminal for up to seven passengers, combining rainforest hiking to a hidden waterfall, a guided visit to the Botanical garden and Forest park at le Domaine D'Emeraude, a rum factory tour with tasting, the ruins of Saint Pierre destroyed by volcano in 1902, and lunch at a dark sand beach bar. An air-conditioned vehicle and private guide in English, Spanish or French are included. Lunch and drinks are not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Martinique North Island highlights

• Visit tropical rain forest on route de la trace
• Tour Forest park and Botanical garden
• Stop at volcano viewpoint ruins of old capital
• Guided visit to Rum Factory with tasting
• Lunch at dark sand beach bar
• Visit second rum distillery and art place
• City tour of Fort de France

The experience

The tour leaves the cruise ship terminal in Fort de France and heads into the tropical rainforest along the famous Route de la Trace, a primary jungle route where you walk to a hidden waterfall. From there you move to le Domaine D'Emeraude, where a private guide leads you through the Botanical garden and Forest park, revealing the secrets of the Kreol garden in an interactive visit at this award-winning site.

Next comes a guided visit inside a rum factory to watch the production process and tour the mansion and its grounds, followed by a tasting of the rum. A second distillery stop showcases what the operator calls the best rum in Martinique, housed in a space that doubles as an art venue. Along the way, you pass three viewpoints overlooking the volcano that destroyed the old capital, Saint Pierre, in 1902: a moment to absorb the scale of that eruption.

The tour finishes at a dark sand beach bar around 2 pm, where you can swim or order cocktails. Lunch and drinks are your own cost. The air-conditioned vehicle holds your group of up to seven, and towels are provided. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on your preference.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for your private group.
• private guide in English, Spanish or French.
• entry to le Domaine D'Emeraude Botanical garden and Forest park.
• guided rum factory tour with complimentary tasting.
• towels for beach use.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by MARTINIQUE BEST SECRET

Is this one for you?Private tours work best for families or small groups traveling together from a cruise ship, since the fixed six-hour window fits a port day and the single vehicle keeps everyone in one group without splitting up or waiting for other travelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What is le Domaine D'Emeraude like on this tour?

Le Domaine D'Emeraude is a Botanical garden and Forest park with a museum where your private guide leads an interactive visit focused on the Kreol garden. It's an award-winning site and one of the main stops on the morning itinerary.

Can I swim or have lunch at the beach where the tour ends?

Yes, the tour finishes at a dark sand beach bar around 2 pm where you can swim. Cocktails and other drinks are available for purchase, though lunch and drinks are not included in the tour price.

How many people can join this tour?

The tour is private and accommodates a maximum of seven passengers in one air-conditioned vehicle, so your group travels together without joining other travelers.

What happens at the rum factory?

You receive a guided tour inside the rum factory to see the production process, then tour the mansion and gardens on the grounds. A complimentary rum tasting is included at this stop.

Will I see the volcano that destroyed Saint Pierre?

You won't climb the volcano, but the tour includes three viewpoints with views overlooking it. These stops let you see the landscape shaped by the 1902 eruption that destroyed the old capital.