Karambole Tours

Aboard an air-conditioned minibus that can accommodate up to 8 passengers, set off on a guided gourmet excursion filled with tastings of local products. With over 11 years of experience, Christelle takes you off the beaten track to discover an authentic, generous Martinique full of flavour. Throughout the tours, your guide shares the island’s history, anecdotes and typical tastings with you. At each stop, local specialities, péyi products and homemade preparations enrich the visit. It is a wonderful way to discover Martinique with your eyes, your ears… and your taste buds. Karambole Tours’ Gourmet Circuits Circuit 1: Pile et Face – North Meeting point: 1 rue Loulou Boislaville Duration: 5 hours Price: from €75 Karambole Tours’ best-selling circuit, Pile et Face, introduces you to two sides of north-western Martinique: the tropical forest, with its lush vegetation, and the Caribbean coast, drier and brighter. Throughout the journey, the stops are an opportunity to better understand the island’s architectural heritage, history and culinary traditions. You will be able to taste around ten local products: pastries, hot chocolate, exotic fruits, juices, liqueurs and other Martinican flavours. Among the stops on this excursion are the Sacré-Cœur de Balata Basilica, the Alma River, the Fonds-Saint-Denis waterfall, the ruins of Saint-Pierre — destroyed by the eruption of Mount Pelée — the Depaz distillery and the grey-sand beach of Le Carbet. Circuit 2: Abolition in 90 Minutes Departure point: Le Carbet Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Price: from €39 This 90-minute cultural walk immerses you in the history of the abolition of slavery in Martinique. In 4 stages between Le Carbet and Saint-Pierre, you will discover emblematic sites connected to this fight for freedom. Accompanied by your guide, the tour combines memory, transmission and sharing. The historical stories are accompanied by tastings of péyi products consumed at that time, offering an experience that is cultural, human and gourmet. Circuit 3: Glouglou Fresh – South Meeting point: Anse Mitan Duration: 4 hours Price: from €49 Glouglou Fresh is a gourmet tour dedicated to local Martinican drinks. At each stop, you will taste classic or creative beverages inspired by Martinique’s terroir. The excursion includes several must-see stops. On the programme: Les Trois-Îlets, the Dlo Ferré basin or a swim on one of the beaches of Les Anses-d’Arlet, a panoramic view of Diamond Rock, Cap 110, as well as a visit to a cocoa farm in Rivière-Salée. Lucien will explain the production process of the famous bâton kako. The package includes: 6 drinks with local flavours and a small snack preparation. Circuit 4: Cœurs en Nord Meeting point: Galion district Duration: 4 hours Price: from €59 With Cœurs en Nord, head towards the north Atlantic side of Martinique. This excursion highlights a part of the island marked by history, heritage and local traditions. Departing from Trinité, the route includes gourmet stops in the Petit Galion district, the ruins of Habitation Anse Azérot, La Salle sugar refinery in Sainte-Marie, as well as a river swim in Ajoupa-Bouillon. A tasting of 6 Creole flavours awaits you. What to Bring for Your Excursion To fully enjoy your gourmet tour, remember to bring: • a hat; • sunglasses; • comfortable shoes; • clothing suited to the weather; • your good mood and curious spirit. A Gourmet Immersion into Authentic Martinique Choosing Karambole Tours means experiencing much more than a simple excursion. It means setting out to discover a lively, flavourful Martinique, passionately brought to life through stories. Between local tastings, remarkable landscapes, historic sites and moments of sharing, each circuit offers you an original immersion into the heart of the Island of Flowers. Tip: when booking, mention that you are coming on the recommendation of Martinique Tour.