Martinique
Two French Caribbean islands and their archipelago, in twelve days
Martinique
An Antilles combination: the Creole north and the south of Martinique, the flight to Guadeloupe, Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, then two nights in Les Saintes. Self-drive version (On the road: Martinique, Guadeloupe and Les Saintes, 17 days), from Le Prêcheur to Deshaies, from €2,923 per person.
When
December to April
Price
From 3 093€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
10 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-4
The Creole north and the south.
Day 1
Arrival in Fort-de-France
Flight to Fort-de-France, welcome and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
The Creole north
Northern Martinique: the Route de la Trace through the forest, Mount Pelée, Saint-Pierre destroyed by the 1902 eruption and the rum distilleries.
Day 3
A free day
A free day on the beach or discovering the Creole markets.
Day 4
The imperial south
Southern Martinique: Diamond Rock, the Anses-d'Arlet and their jetty, Sainte-Anne and Les Salines beach.
Days 5-12
The butterfly and its archipelago.
Day 5
Fort-de-France – Pointe-à-Pitre
Flight to Guadeloupe.
Day 6
Grande-Terre
Grande-Terre: the Pointe des Châteaux facing the Atlantic, Saint-François, the beaches of Sainte-Anne and the Porte d'Enfer.
Day 7
A free day
A free day in Le Gosier.
Day 8
Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre: the national park's rainforest, the Carbet falls, Grande Anse beach at Deshaies and the Cousteau reserve at Malendure.
Day 9
Le Gosier – Les Saintes
Ferry crossing to Les Saintes.
Day 10
Les Saintes
Les Saintes: the bay of Terre-de-Haut, one of the most beautiful in the world, Fort Napoléon and Pompierre beach.
Day 11
Pointe-à-Pitre – flight home
A last few hours in the sun, then an overnight flight from Pointe-à-Pitre.
Day 12
Arrival in France
Arrival in France in the morning.
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