Local Market, Crayfish Waterfall and Rum Distillery with Tasting
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Come and discover the local culture and delicacies, authentic French rums from Guadeloupe and relax in the cool waters of the crayfish waterfalls during this half-day (5-hour) shore excursion.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Local English-speaking guide/driver
- Pick-up from and drop-off at the cruise terminal
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fee to the rum distillery
- Pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel in Gosier
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Rums and liqueurs tasting
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
From the cruise terminal, you will first head for the old town of Pointe-à-Pitre. As you stroll through the streets of this quiet port city, you’ll immerse yourself in the island’s oldest spice market and have free minutes to visit them at your leisure. It’s the perfect place to discover and buy local spices, and explore stalls brimming with tropical fruits, local crafts and rums flavoured with exotic spices. It’s a great opportunity to take home authentic souvenirs and sample the richness of Guadeloupe’s produce. Your guide will introduce you to some of the local flavours on this walking tour.
Take a step back in time and get a glimpse of how Guadeloupe was 300 years ago. Visit to a functional historical plantation at Longueteau Estate where your guide will be given a tour. Discover what goes into the french island’s rum distilling process, followed by the opportunity to taste authentic rums and liqueurs. While here, you will be able to purchase your favorite flavors at excellent prices (not included).
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. There is a pond where you can take a dip if you would like. This stop will last approximately 45 minutes.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our guide will be waiting for you at 9:00 am at the entrance (outside) to the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre (follow the signs ‘SORTIE CENTRE VILLE’) with a sign bearing your name.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Karukera Experiences
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must be able to get on and off the transport. This tour is also not recommended for individuals with mobility restrictions. Participants should be in good physical condition. Please review these requirements before deciding to join the tour.
How it compares in Grande-Terre
- Its from-price is 203% above the median of the 53 experiences we list in Grande-Terre.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 53.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Grande-Terre
Grande-Terre is the flatter, eastern wing of Guadeloupe, with white-sand beaches, sugar-cane fields, limestone cliffs and Creole fishing towns.
Grande-Terre is the eastern half of Guadeloupe's butterfly shape, a low limestone island of cane fields and rolling hills. The main city, Pointe-à-Pitre, sits on the water where the two halves meet; its Mémorial ACTe tells the story of slavery and the Caribbean, and its market stalls sell spices, rum and madras cloth. Le Gosier, to the east, has an eighteenth-century fort, Fort Fleur d'Épée, above the bay.
