Aerial view of a Le Mantou boat navigating through the mangrove in Martinique. View of the Le Mantou reception desk in Les Trois-Ilets, Martinique.

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Génipa Mangrove Discovery Tour in Martinique!

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Mangrove Guided Tour

Departing from the seaside village of Les Trois-Îlets, embark on a small boat with a maximum of 12 passengers for an entertaining and educational guided tour of the Génipa Bay mangrove in Martinique.

Front view of one of Le Mantou's boats at the beginning of the tour.
A guide in the middle of an explanation, standing up on the roots of a mangrove tree, he is speaking to the visitors that are on the boat.

Passionate Naturalist Guides

They will take you on an amazing tour filled with humour and passion, where you will learn all about the bay and its mangrove, the geography, the history, and the local wildlife.

Immersed inside the Mangrove

After a short trip across the bay near the shores of the town of Ducos, the colour of the water changes, the waves and the wind fade away, and the boat switches to its electric motor. You are now immersed in the heart of the mangrove, silently making your way along the Rivière-Salée Canal.

In this unusual scenery, the guide will teach you how to distinguish the different mangrove tree species and how they colonise and survive in these salty, oxygen-deprived waters, each having adapted in its own way. But the guide will not stop at the trees: he will also speak in detail about the mangrove’s wildlife, including the many species of crabs, insects, and birds. Keep your eyes open, they are everywhere!

Fun fact: This mangrove is the largest in Martinique. It represents about two thirds of the island’s 4,400 acres of mangrove and around 6% of its total forest cover.

Aerial shot of one of Le Mantou's boats in the middle of a tour on the Cocotte Canal, surrounded by the mangrove.
One of Le Mantou's boats in the middle of a tour on the Cocotte Canal, surrounded by the mangrove.
A guide brings a cooler toward the center of Petit Îlet. The island is lush, the sky is blue, and a large volcanic rock forms the shoreline.
Another view of the island, with lush vegetation, tall coconut trees, other tropical fruit trees, and a blue sky.

Botanical stop and local apéro on the Petit Îlet

On the way back, and to conclude the tour on a lighter note, your guide will stop the boat at Petit Îlet, a small uninhabited islet. It is time for a well-earned refreshment: local fruit juices and two delicious specially crafted rum cocktails.

But before sitting down, the guide will take you on a short walk around the islet. You will discover additional local tree species and learn about their historical and everyday uses in meals and traditional remedies in Martinique. The guide will also show you traces of the island’s early inhabitants, the Caribs.

Tour Information

We offer a daily mangrove discovery tour by boat in shared small groups of up to 12 people.

Tour Hours 9:30am to 12pm or 2:30pm to 5pm
Tour Duration 2:30
Age Requirement People of all ages are welcome, including babies.
Max number of passengers 12
What to bring? a bottle of water, a hat, sunglasses and a camera
Spoken Languages French, English
Prices 35€ per adult, 20€ per child (between 3 and 12 years old).
Accepted Payment Methods cash, credit card, check and bank transfer
Reception Desk and Departure Address Bourg des Trois-Îlets 🗺
Parking free parking near the reception desk
Taxi transfers from your hotel or apartment are possible with our 9-seat van.
Inside of the boat in the middle of a tour with two people in wheelchairs at the front and two folded wheelchairs at the back.
Special Needs Our boat can accommodate a wheelchair, but please let us know about any health issue or special accommodation needed at the time of booking.
Visitors from Cruise Ship If your Caribbean cruise stops in Martinique, you can take the Vedettes Tropicales water taxi from Fort-de-France to reach the Mangrove Tour departure point directly. The crossing between Fort-de-France and the center of Les Trois-Ilets takes around 25 minutes, and the round trip costs about 7€.
Weather Restrictions Although it is very rare, weather conditions can force us to cancel an upcoming tour. In that case, you will be informed by email or phone. We will offer you new dates for the tour, and if none of them are suitable, everything you have already paid will be refunded.
Cancellation Conditions Please note that we will always try to find a solution that works for you. However, if the cancellation comes from your side, it is free up to 24 hours before the tour. After that, the full price will be due.

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Address

1 Place Paul Thevenard,
97229 Trois-Ilets,
Martinique

Phone

Landline: +596 596 68 39 19

Mobile: +596 696 11 54 68

Booking Desk Open Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 12pm / 1:30pm to 3pm

Saturday: 8:30am to 2pm

By phone: everyday between 7am and 8pm

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