The private 3-hour tour
After pick-up, the road climbs north to the Masingini forest, about 30 minutes away. The plantation explains how the crops are grown and what the spices are used for, with tastings of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and coriander. Fruit is tasted too: rambutan, durian, jackfruit, soursop.
The day with Stone Town
The long option starts with spice farms, villages and palm-leaf crafts. It continues on foot through Stone Town, then by boat to Prison Island and its giant tortoises. It is a way to see three things in a single day.
Which one to choose
The private tour suits you if spices are the main goal and you want a relaxed pace. The day suits you if you also want Stone Town and Prison Island without booking them separately. In both cases, lunch is at your own expense.