"FRENCH CARIBBEAN RUM TOUR WITH TASTINGS" PRIVATE TOUR
- Recommended by 100% of travelers.
- From Pointe à Pitre or Le Gosier Village.
3.5 Hours
MODERATE
PRIVATE TOUR
ENGLISH
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Discover some of Guadeloupe’s finest rums and learn more about how agricole rums are made in this archipelago during a 3.5-hour private tour of an award-winning rum distillery and a renowned producer of aged rum.
Discover the unique character of our rums and the terroir-focused approach of our sugar cane producers. You will be guided by an expert local guide (WSET Level 2 certified in spirits) who will explain everything you need to know about our rums.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the behind-the-scenes of this exceptional rum distillery.
- Skip the queues and explore the distillery on a private tour.
- Learn about the rum distilling, aging, and production process.
- Discover the art of rum ageing and blending, and enjoy a guided tasting.
- Taste exceptional rums (white rums, golden rums, aged rums and liqueurs).
- Enjoy personalised attention with a maximum of 8 participants.
- From €125 per person
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).
What's Included >
- Expert local guide (WSET Level 2 certified in spirits).
- Private Tour with your guide or inhouse guides.
- Hotel (Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier) )pickup and drop-off.
- Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off.
- Minimum 6 Premium Rums Tasting.
- Ticket for visiting rum distilleries & Cellar.
What's Excluded >
- Lunch and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
- Pick-up and return to another location.
Meeting and Pickup >
For cruise passengers:
Your guide will wait for you next to the bar of Terminal number 1 of the the Pointe à Pitre Cruise Terminal with a sign bearing your name.
Tour returns to original departure point.
People from hotels:
Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it, in front of the Penchard Voyages agency located at 3 Quai Lefèbvre, 97110 Pointe-à-Pitre. Tour returns to original departure point.
Hotel pick-up (Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier):
This option is available only for bookings of at least 3 people made during the low season (May to October) or on days when no cruises are scheduled at the Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Terminal. Please do not hesitate to contact us before booking if you would like to make use of this service.
Itinerary >
Itinerary: detailed description >
Your journey from Pointe-à-Pitre takes you through the lush countryside of the island of Basse-Terre to the Longueteau estate, home of Guadeloupe’s famous rum. Enjoy a narrated sightseeing drive as your guide unfolds…
Your journey from Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier Village takes you through the lush countryside of the island of Basse-Terre to the Longueteau estate, home of Guadeloupe’s famous rum. Enjoy a narrated sightseeing drive as your guide unfolds the history of Guadeloupe in a lively and interactive discussion. Upon arrival at the Longueteau estate, you will be welcomed with sugar cane juice and pieces of sugar cane to snack on.
Step back in time with your guide and discover what Guadeloupe was like 300 years ago on your next tour. You’ll visit a historic plantation still in operation at the Longueteau estate with your guide or one of our in-house guides. Discover the secrets of the rum distillation process on this French island, then enjoy a tasting of authentic rums and liqueurs. You’ll also be able to buy your favourite flavours at very attractive prices (not included).
The tour ends with a visit to the archipelago’s only rum producer specialising in the ageing of rums. The in-house guide will take you on a tour of the ageing cellar and bottling area to show you the long process of ageing distillates, the work of the cellar master and the production of amber, golden and old rums. The tour ends with a guided tasting session with the in-house guide or your guide, during which you can sample the aged rums of your choice.
KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
- Minimum 2 adults: this tour requires at least 2 bookings to operate (we’ll reschedule or refund if needed).
- Participants must be able to get on and off the transport.
- This tour is not accessible to wheelchairs, electric scooters or walkers.
- Distillery visits/tours: rum production, and therefore the distillery season, takes place between February and July each year. Outside this period, the distilleries generally take a break.
- If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- The price is based on a return journey from the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre, a hotel in Pointe-à-Pitre or from Le Gosier.
- This tour/shore excursion is reserved for people aged 18 and over.
- For groups of 9 or more, please email info@karukera-experiences.com.
- Distilleries will be booked once you have made your reservation.
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Free cancellation >
Questions?
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Karukera Experiences customer service team.
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