Excursion Unesco tour at Fort de france

Overview

On the fertile flanks of Mount Pelée, step into an eco-friendly farm and vanilla plantation set within one of only 35 UNESCO biodiversity hotspots worldwide. Pick, taste, and learn about the tropical fruits, vegetables, and spices that thrive in volcanic soil, then continue to a vanilla plantation whose beans are used by 3-star chef Mauro Colagreco at Mirazur. A guide shares the history and botany of vanilla and how sustainable methods deepen its aromatic power, before a tasting of fresh juices pressed from orchard fruit closes the visit.

Highlights

• Guided visit to a UNESCO-recognized biodiversity hotspot on the fertile flanks of Mount Pelée.

• Hands-on tour of a premium vanilla plantation whose beans supply Mirazur, voted the world's best restaurant in 2019.

• Tasting of fresh juices pressed from the orchard's tropical fruit — a sweet introduction to sustainable Martinican farming.

Important Details

• Walking: moderate, over uneven and potentially slippery ground at the farm

• Not suitable for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair

• Minimum age 6

• Wear casual attire and bring a hat, sunglasses, sun protection, a camera, and cash or credit card

• Tour operates in English and French; one bottle of spring water is provided per guest