Natural Wonders of Martinique
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Port
Fort-De-France, Martinique
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$120
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Leaving Fort-de-France, you will stop first at Balata Church, perched on a hill amid lush tropical gardens. It was built as a replica of Sacred Heart Basilica in France in 1915. From here you can take in stunning views of Fort-de-France and the bay.
Continue via Trace Road to Emerald Estate, located in the village of Morne Rouge between Mount Pelée and the Carbet Pitons. This place is all about Martinique's biodiversity – lush greenery, exotic flora, and a tranquil ambiance that make it a natural paradise. The air is almost tangible, the aromas are to be savored, and the sights and sounds of the forest to be absorbed.
The aim of the Emerald Estate is to help people observe and understand the local environment, and to provide visitors with the keys to comprehending the richness of the island's nature. Visit the Emerald Estate gallery, designed to be pedagogical, instructive and recreational. Here, you will learn about the natural history of Martinique. This interactive space is a cleverly illustrated discovery of nature.
Continue your exploration by walking through and abundant forest. More than a hundred endemic species line the way on your hike.
Finish your visit with a typical Martinique snack. Return to the ship via St. Pierre village and a host of little fishing villages on the Caribbean Coast.