North or South Island tour?

[katie64]

Hi

We only have one day and looking at a North Island trip and also a South island trip and cannot make my mind up between them. Any recommendations on which is best- we are more history and active people than lying on a beach? Tours are with Beyond the Beach. Thanks 

 

The South encompasses Les Trois Ilets, where the famous pottery village is. Re-board the transportation to the second stop, Les Anses d’Arlet,  Here you may view the recently renovated steeple of this famous church located directly in front of the beach. Alternatively, you may choose to relax on the fine white sand beach, swim or even snorkel! Once you have soaked up the sun you will be on your way to a viewpoint overlooking Diamond Rock. Then we head to Cap 110, a memorial erected in memory of slavery. After that we will make a stop in a local market to discover local fruits, spices and so much more! Your final stop will be at a local rum distiller -Trois Rivieres Distillery

The North is the Neisson Rum distillery located in Le Carbet. TThe next stop will be the Carbet Beach, a wide beach with calm sea, transparent waters and black sand. You can relax while looking at the sea, at the Mount Pelée or maybe refresh yourself by swimming a bit.

Then you will discover the ruins of Saint Pierre. Once destroyed by the volcano,  You will be then at the foot of the volcano where Saint Pierre, the “Little Paris of the Antilles” is. Then you will continue following the Route de la Trace to delight yourself with Martinique’s nature.

The next stop will be the Saut Gendarme Waterfalls. You will have to do a very easy and short hike to arrive at the waterfall, once there you will be charmed not only by the tropical forest but also by the clear waters of the waterfall. After that, the next stop will be the Alma River, and visit an amazing sight of the tropical foliage mixed with this fantastic building, the Sacred Heart Church, also known as Balata Church. 

[TTEllis]

Email Christelle Eugene of Karambola Tours Martinique and forget about everything else. Have a nice vacation.

[katie64]

Thanks but doesn’t help with my question! Will email her but options still my quandary.

[TTEllis]

Yes it absolutely answers your question you just haven't or can't figure it out. It happens. 😳

[Phyllis13]

On 9/15/2023 at 9:41 AM, katie64 said:

Hi

We only have one day and looking at a North Island trip and also a South island trip and cannot make my mind up between them. Any recommendations on which is best- we are more history and active people than lying on a beach? Tours are with Beyond the Beach. Thanks 

 

The South encompasses Les Trois Ilets, where the famous pottery village is. Re-board the transportation to the second stop, Les Anses d’Arlet,  Here you may view the recently renovated steeple of this famous church located directly in front of the beach. Alternatively, you may choose to relax on the fine white sand beach, swim or even snorkel! Once you have soaked up the sun you will be on your way to a viewpoint overlooking Diamond Rock. Then we head to Cap 110, a memorial erected in memory of slavery. After that we will make a stop in a local market to discover local fruits, spices and so much more! Your final stop will be at a local rum distiller -Trois Rivieres Distillery

The North is the Neisson Rum distillery located in Le Carbet. TThe next stop will be the Carbet Beach, a wide beach with calm sea, transparent waters and black sand. You can relax while looking at the sea, at the Mount Pelée or maybe refresh yourself by swimming a bit.

Then you will discover the ruins of Saint Pierre. Once destroyed by the volcano,  You will be then at the foot of the volcano where Saint Pierre, the “Little Paris of the Antilles” is. Then you will continue following the Route de la Trace to delight yourself with Martinique’s nature.

The next stop will be the Saut Gendarme Waterfalls. You will have to do a very easy and short hike to arrive at the waterfall, once there you will be charmed not only by the tropical forest but also by the clear waters of the waterfall. After that, the next stop will be the Alma River, and visit an amazing sight of the tropical foliage mixed with this fantastic building, the Sacred Heart Church, also known as Balata Church. 

Hi

Party of four adults just returned from a transatlantic cruise which included a stop in Martinique.  We did a North Island full day tour with Sebastianotours.com. I can't comment on the south but this part of Martinique is beautiful and we loved our tour which was similar to the one you're considering. It helped that our guide was very knowledgeable.