
Martinique
The island of flowers, then the Pitons of St Lucia
Martinique
A combined stay: four nights in Martinique, then the ferry to St Lucia and three nights at the foot of the Pitons, between volcano, hot springs and beaches. Also as a Dream Yacht cruise in the Grenadines from Martinique, via Bequia, Mayreau and the Tobago Cays, in 9 days from €2,706 or 12 days from €3,213 per person.
When
December to April
Price
From 2 563€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
7 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-4
The island of flowers.
Day 1
Arrival in Fort-de-France
Flight to Fort-de-France, welcome and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2
Stay in Martinique
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
Stay in Martinique
Southern Martinique: Diamond Rock, the Anses-d'Arlet and their jetty, Sainte-Anne and Les Salines beach.

Day 4
Stay in Martinique
A free day: Balata garden, a boat trip with the dolphins or the beach.

Days 5-9
The Pitons and Soufrière.
Day 5
Martinique – St Lucia
Ferry crossing to St Lucia.

Day 6
St Lucia
The UNESCO-listed Pitons, the Soufrière volcano and its hot mud baths, the Diamond waterfall.

Day 7
St Lucia
A free day: snorkelling at Anse Chastanet, Rodney Bay or a hike up Gros Piton.

Day 8
St Lucia – Martinique – flight home
Ferry back to Martinique and an overnight flight to France.

Day 9
Arrival in France
Arrival in France in the morning.


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