MARTINIQUE – Adventure

Morning               Meet as a group at Toronto Pearson International Airport and depart

Afternoon           In the afternoon, arrive in Martinique! Meet your Evolve Tours Guide excited to spend the next week with you. From the airport, hop on your coach bus and head to the hotel to check-in, drop off your bags, and freshen up.

We will walk by Schoelcher waterfront and enjoy a majestic sunset.

Evening               Enjoy a welcome group dinner, before returning to you hotel to rest for the evening.

Morning               In the morning, discover the history of Mount Pelée at the Maison des Volcans (Volcanoes house) in the town of Morne Rouge. Inaugurated in 1991 by volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, the museum monitors the volcanoes eruptive mechanisms through applications of volcanology, and a video recounts its 1902 eruption.

Then, a local guide will take you hiking in the Mount Pelée region. Here, you will be immersed in pristine landscapes and be able to take in breathtaking views as you hike.  Your guide will have a wealth of knowledge to share with you about the area, its history, and your surroundings.

Afternoon           Spend the remainder of the afternoon on the beach and enjoy the majestic sunset.

Morning               In the morning, enjoy a guided walking tour of Fort-de-France led by a local guide. Stops on the walking tour will include a range of historical landmarks including Schoelcher Library, St. Louis Cathedral, Palais de Justice, and Pavillon Bougenot.

Then learn about Creole culture and language. Get familiar with words and phrases that you can use to interact with the local population.

Afternoon           In the afternoon for free time and souvenir shopping, for plenty of interaction in French with stall vendors and shopkeepers at the local market.

Then head to the Martinique Zoo! Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the zoo.

Morning               This morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Head out on our boat trip to see Catamaran Diamond Rock. Hop off and snorkel with sea turtles. Enjoy some beach time, take in the beauty of the crystal clear waters, and history of Anses-d’Arlet fishing town along the south of Martinique.

Afternoon           Return to shore at 5:00.

Evening               Return to the hotel and enjoy a group dinner

Morning               This morning, enjoy breakfast.

We will drive to the town of Les Trois-Îlets and visit the village de la Poterie for an interactive pottery making class.

Visit the Pagerie Museum to learn about the history of slavery on the island.

Afternoon           After lunch, we will take a tour of La Savane des Esclaves.

Then, you’ll have the wonderful experience of participating in a community service project. Interact with the local population, test your language skills, and engage in a cultural exchange. Here are some examples: help run programs at a local school, planting initiatives, painting and light repairs…etc. Project specifics will be determined closer to the date, as they are designed to address the current needs of the community at the time.

Morning               Wake up, grab breakfast at the hotel.

Head to Canyon Abalson for a “baptism of canyoning”. Take part in a beginners lesson to tropical canyon diving.

Afternoon           After lunch, the group will participate in a Creole cooking workshop! Our chef will lead us through the steps to prepare and cook a traditional three-course Creole meal.

Enjoy some beach time in the later afternoon.

Evening               After dinner, we will head back to our hotel for the night.

Morning               In the morning, board the bus to the Fort the France for some last-minute shopping for souvenirs.

Then visit the Aimé Césaire Museum. Aimé Césaire, founder of the Négritude Movement, was a monumental figure in the struggle for civil rights. Feel his presence and learn more about Martinique’s history as you explore the museum and the theatre.

Afternoon           Then, we will  take a stroll through Jardin de Balata to discover Martinique’s unique flora and fauna.

Evening               This evening, we will have a group dinner at a local restaurant and witness a music performance at Tropiques Atrium.

Morning               Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Check out.

Afternoon           Board our flight home after an incredible time on the island of Martinique.

Evening               Arrive home after a day of travel.