Rum and Bananas

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    Duration

    4.15 HOUR

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    Activity Level

    Moderate

Experience Details*

Breath-taking scenery and tropical treasures abound, as you head into the inland’s interior, to the L'Habitation Belfort banana plantation. Hop onto an open tram and cruise around the plantation to discover the entire journey of the humble banana from field to your local supermarket. You’ll see the farmhands’ quarters, explore the pretty grounds and sample the delicious produce. At the famous Clément Plantation House, you’ll find a historic distillery, an open-air contemporary-art gallery and an awesome 16-acre botanical garden. Oozing cultural heritage, you’ll learn all about the distillery’s history, before sampling a rum and sugar cane juice. 

At a glance*

Duration: Half-day guided tour

Activity: Moderate level of walking

Transport: By coach, trolley train and on foot

Why book? To visit two of the island’s most treasured plantation homes.

Itinerary*

Drive to Belfort Banana plantation > Visit of the plantation by little train > Drive to Clément plantation > Visit of the plantation > Return to the ship

What's included*

Local guide

Visit of the banana plantation by little train

Visit of the Clément plantation

Refreshment drink

Photo opportunities

Essential information

There is approximately 1½ hours of walking on this tour. There are approximately 70 steps at the rum distillery and 20 steps inside Clement Plantation House. Local currency or a credit card will be required for purchases. 

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