Martinique North tour: Waterfalls, rum tasting, Route de la Trace
Walk into rainforest waterfalls and taste Martinique's story in a single day
A seven-hour guided tour from Fort-de-France explores Martinique's lush north, following the Route de la Trace through rainforest to multiple waterfalls where you swim, visiting the ruins of Saint-Pierre destroyed by Mount Pelee's 1902 eruption, and ending with AOC rum tasting and a viewpoint photo stop. The van departs and returns on a schedule timed to cruise ship check-out, and a guide speaks English, Spanish or French.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore waterfalls and local highlights
- Discover first waterfall and swim
- Descend to second waterfall and swim
- Visit viewpoint at Mount Pelee
- Tour ruins of St. Pierre
- Taste Martinique AOC rum
- Take photos at heart viewpoint
What’s included
- Fresh water and iced tea peyi throughout the day.
- rum tasting with AOC Martinique rum.
- guide in English, Spanish or French.
- hotel or cruise ship pickup and return.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 08:30
Before you book
Operated by AN NOU CHAPÉ EXCURSIONS
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The experience
The Route de la Trace winds through dense green landscape, and the tour uses it as the spine connecting four distinct stops. You walk into rainforest to reach waterfalls in a ravine setting, with swimming possible at each one. Bring a swimsuit and towel. The water is cold and the descent is real, but the pools are the reason the morning exists.
Saint-Pierre occupies the afternoon. The ruins sit at the foot of Mount Pelee, which erupted in 1902 and killed nearly thirty thousand people in seconds. A guide walks you through what remains and what that catastrophe meant for the island. Then comes the rum: Martinique produces AOC rum, and a tasting reveals why the designation matters. Local juices and fresh water travel with you throughout the day, and lunch comes from a partner restaurant the operator recommends.
The tour ends at a viewpoint with a heart-shaped rock formation, a stop built for photographs. The whole day runs seven hours, timed so cruise passengers return before their ship's check-out. A guide in your language (English, Spanish or French) leads the van, and pickup from your hotel or ship is included.
Is this one for you?Pick this if you're arriving by cruise ship and need to return before checkout. The van departs from the port and the guide confirms timing to your vessel's schedule.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Route de la Trace and why does the tour follow it?
The Route de la Trace is the main road through Martinique's northern rainforest, surrounded by lush vegetation and the landscape the tour is built around. It connects the waterfalls, Saint-Pierre and Mount Pelee, making it the natural route through the day's stops.
Can I swim at the waterfalls, or is it just a walk?
Swimming is possible at the waterfalls you visit. You'll walk into the rainforest to reach them, and refreshing swimming is recommended at each one, so bring a swimsuit and towel.
What happened in Saint-Pierre that the tour covers?
Mount Pelee erupted in 1902 and destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre in seconds. The tour visits the ruins that remain and a guide explains the history and impact of the eruption on the island.
Is the rum tasting included, and what will I taste?
Yes, rum tasting is included. Martinique produces AOC rum, a designation that marks quality and origin, and the tasting shows what sets it apart. Local juices and fresh water are available throughout the day as well.
How does the tour work if I'm arriving or leaving on a cruise ship?
The tour is scheduled to fit cruise ship arrivals and departures. You'll return well before check-out, so there's no stress about missing your ship, and pickup from your ship or hotel is included in the booking.
Martinique North tour: Waterfalls, rum tasting, Route de la Trace
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