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Transfers and day tours with a driver · Guadeloupe

Rum and flavours

From sugar cane to cocoa: a distillery in Le Moule, another in Sainte-Rose, then the Maison du Cacao in Pointe-Noire. Return via the Route de la Traversée.

Area
Grande-Terre and northern Basse-Terre
Length
about 8.5 hours
Driving
151 km
Price
On request
9.10 am 11.20 am 2.40 pm
The square marks the start (Le Gosier in this example). Times are those of the schedule. Coastline: IGN. Roads: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Guadeloupe’s rhum agricole is made from pure cane juice. This circuit shows how: crushed cane, fermentation vats, the distilling column, the ageing cellars. The distilleries are chosen with you when you book, depending on their opening days and the season (harvest takes place in the first half of the year). The day ends with cocoa, from pod to bar.

This schedule is a starting point. Stops and times are confirmed with you when you book.

The day, hour by hour

  1. 8.30 am

    Pick-up at your accommodation

    Time shown for a start from Le Gosier or Pointe-à-Pitre.

  2. 9.10 am

    Distillerie au Moule

    Le Moule

    In the middle of the cane fields of Grande-Terre. Tour of the facilities as organised by the distillery.

    Time on site : 1 h 15
  3. 11.20 am

    Distillerie à Sainte-Rose

    Sainte-Rose

    Across the island via Morne-à-l’Eau and Baie-Mahault. Second visit, in northern Basse-Terre.

    Time on site : 1 h 15
  4. 12.40 pm

    Lunch on your own in Sainte-Rose or Deshaies

    Seafront restaurants, at your own expense.

    Time on site : 1 h 15
  5. 2.40 pm

    Maison du Cacao

    Pointe-Noire

    A cocoa-tree garden and a presentation of how the bean is processed, with a chocolate tasting.

    Time on site : 1 h 15
  6. 3.55 pm

    Return via the Route de la Traversée

    Arrival around 5 pm.

Driving time for the whole loop: 3 h to 4 h, depending on traffic.

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation. Tastings are offered by the distilleries, under their responsibility, to adults only.

What the price covers

Included

  • The vehicle and its driver, for your party only, for the planned duration
  • Fuel
  • Pick-up and return at the address of your choice
  • The stops on the schedule, and any you ask for on the way if time allows

Paid by you on the day

  • Distillery visits and tastings, where a fee applies
  • Entrance to the Maison du Cacao
  • Purchases
  • Lunch and drinks

We do not sell tickets, meals or activities. For opening days, times and prices of the sites, check their official pages: Les Îles de Guadeloupe (comité du tourisme).

Who it suits

Adults and families: children enjoy the visits too, without taking part in alcohol tastings. With a driver, nobody in the group has to get behind the wheel.

Pick-up

At your accommodation, anywhere in mainland Guadeloupe, or at the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre. The start time is adjusted to where you are staying. Up to 8 passengers in the 9-seat van, up to 4 in the 5-seat vehicle.

What to bring

  • Closed shoes for the visits
  • Hat
  • Water
  • ID for alcohol purchases if you look young
  • Means of payment for visits, purchases and lunch

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