"French Caribbean Rum with Tastings" Private Tour
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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. 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.

  • 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.
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.
Not included
  • Lunch and drinks. 
  • Personal expenses. 
  • Pick-up and return to another location.
Bring along

We recommend that you wear light, comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

Requirements
  • Departure from the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre or from your hotel/accommodation in Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. However, the timetable may change depending on the arrival time of your cruise ship. 
  • Estimated return between 13:30 and the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre or your hotel in Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier. 
  • 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.
  • Participants must be able to get on and off the transport. This tour is not accessible to wheelchairs, electric scooters or walkers.  
  • 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 [email protected]. 
  • Distilleries will be booked once you have made your reservation.
Important information

CANCELLATION POLICY:

You may cancel up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time or local service start time to receive a full refund, provided that the cancellation notification is made in writing (e-mail or form) or via the cancellation link received in the confirmation e-mail via the online booking platform (Regiondo) on our websites:

  • To receive a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time or the start time of the local service.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the scheduled departure time or the start time of the local service, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • No changes made less than 72 hours before the scheduled departure time or local service start time will be accepted.
  • No refund will be given if the cruise ship is unable to dock at the port of call.

Further information

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.

After visiting the rum producer, it will be time to board our minibus for the return trip to the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre or to your hotel.

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