Small train tour: Of Belfort banana farm, Martinique

Ride the length of a working banana farm without leaving your seat

A small train tour of Belfort banana farm in Lamentin, Martinique, where you ride across 65 hectares while a guide explains banana cultivation over roughly 50 minutes, ending with a tasting of local products. The train runs in English and French, and operates even in rainy weather. All areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Train tour of banana farm

• Arrive at Belfort farm
• Board the little train
• Tour the 65-hectare banana farm
• Learn banana production secrets
• Enjoy local product tasting

The experience

How do you see the inside of a working farm without hiking through mud or getting lost in the rows? The small train does the moving for you. You board at Belfort in the Lamentin countryside and spend the next 50 minutes riding across 65 hectares while a guide walks you through the methods that have built this operation over 30 years. The train covers ground that would take hours on foot, and you stay dry and seated the whole time.

The guide explains what makes a Martinique banana different (the soil, the spacing, the timing), and points out the stages of growth as you pass them. Because the train moves slowly and stops at key spots, you get close enough to see the detail without needing to know anything about farming beforehand. Kids and adults both ride the same route. The operator notes that infants can stay on a parent's lap and strollers fit on board.

When the tour ends, you step off for a tasting of local products: the payoff after an hour of learning where they come from. The whole visit works in English or French, and rain does not stop it. The train runs either way, which matters if your schedule in Martinique is tight or the weather forecast is uncertain.

What’s included

• Transportation by small train across the 65-hectare farm.
• guided explanation of banana cultivation methods.
• tasting of local products at the end of the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideFrench

Audio guideEnglish and French

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visit Belfort MQ

Is this one for you?The train picks you up at Belfort in Lamentin and does all the moving for you, so you do not need a rental car or a driver to see the inside of a working farm. If you are staying elsewhere in Martinique or prefer not to drive, this settles the logistics of getting out to the countryside and back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How long does the banana farm tour actually take from start to finish?

The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes on the train, plus time to board and taste local products at the end. Plan for roughly an hour total at Belfort.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on the small train?

Yes. Strollers fit on board, and all areas of the farm and the train itself are wheelchair accessible. Infants can also sit on an adult's lap during the ride.

What exactly happens during the tasting at the end?

The tour concludes with a tasting of local products grown or made in Martinique, letting you sample what the farm and region produce.

Does the tour run if it rains?

Yes. The small train operates in rainy weather, so weather does not cancel or delay the visit.

Is the guide in English, French, or both?

The tour is offered in both English and French. Confirm your preferred language when you book.