The definitive Martinique day: a private chauffeur-guide whisks you through the volcanic rainforest, a premier rum estate, a Creole market lunch, and the blindingly white sands of Grand Anse des Salines.
What to expect
The morning begins in the cool heights of the Route de la Trace rainforest — a UNESCO-listed corridor of mahogany, bamboo, and tree ferns where hummingbirds hover at the roadside. Your guide weaves cultural storytelling into every stop: the Creole heritage of the villages, the history of sugarcane, the Békés planter class. A market lunch in a local bourg introduces you to accras de morue, boudin créole, and freshly cracked coconut. The afternoon belongs entirely to Les Salines — Martinique's most celebrated beach — where a kilometre of bleached coral sand curves beneath sea-grape trees and the water shimmers in a dozen shades of turquoise. Your private driver waits while you swim, then delivers you back to the pier with perfect timing.
Good to know
This is the best option for groups of 2–8 travelling together. Confirm all-aboard time with your driver; private tours flex their schedule to guarantee your return. Book at least 5–7 days ahead for port days. Bring cash for market purchases — many stalls are card-free.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Martinique — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.