Arrives Mauritius Airport , Meet & Greet by our Executive & Transfer to your resort , After check in Full day Free at leisure   

A full day tour to the South of Mauritius
As part of this tour you will: Crocodile Farm & Nature Park, Bois Cheri- Tea Plantation and Factory, Saint Aubin Tea House, Grand Bassin, Mangal Mahadev- Shiva Statue and the village of Gris- Gris.

It is a day full of fun, relaxation and of highlights and attractions in Mauritius!

The first stop will be at the Crocodile Farm & Nature Park. The park which is home to various species of animals, reptiles and plants is set in a beautiful rain forested valley with natural freshwater springs, full of prawns and fish. During your stay in the crocodile park you can also experience a firsthand unique encounter with the giant tortoises (turtles), and get a rare chance to feed, pet and play with them. There is also a mini zoo of Mauritian fauna where you can find most of the Mauritian mammals and reptiles including skinks, phelsumas (geckos), tortoises, turtles, bats, deer, mongooses, monkeys, pigs, as well as domestic livestock such as goats, fat-tailed sheep and donkeys. A must see is the park’s rare collection of butterflies and other brightly-colored insects (with about 23 000 species), which is one of the biggest and most fascinating in the world.

Rochester Falls Mauritius
The tour will continue with a visit to Bois Chéri which is the second stop in the Mauritian Tea Route tour. The Bois Chéri is the first and biggest tea producer in Mauritius, operating since 1892. After a guided tour of the factory, you will discover the history of tea while visiting the tea production museum. Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas and herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit, while enjoying a great panoramic view of the beautiful south of the island.

You will then head to the Saint Aubin house. Built in 1819, It has been home to several managers of the sugar estate, before being renovated in the 90’s to preserve a part of the Mauritian heritage. Today one may still see the beams and ship poles used in its original construction. The estate produces sugar canes, processed to make sugar as well as the delicious agricultural rum, the manufacture of which you may see at the distillery. You will also discover the interesting transformation process of the vanilla orchid: from the flower to the aromatic pod.

Afterwards you will visit the holy lake of Grand Bassin. The lake is situated 6km South East of Mare aux Vacoas in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet (550m) above sea level. Grand Bassin with its Hindu temple is a holy lake for Mauritians of Hindu faith. The lake rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. Beside Grand Bassin you will also get to see the statue of Lord Shiva Statue- Mangal Mahadev. The statue is of 108 feet (33 meters) and is the highest known statue in Mauritius (and one of the 50 highest statues in the world). The sight of the Mangal Mahadev statue is quite impressive as it is a beautiful crafted very big statue.

The tour will continue to the cliffs of Gris-Gris of Souillac, found on the Southern tip of Mauritius. Gris Gris received its name for its gloomy and moody atmosphere which you will find all year round.

This is the only place in Mauritius where there is an opening in the barrier reefs circling Mauritius. And accordingly, the only place you can see the big waves reaching the shores and crashing on the cliffs.

The duration of the Mauritius South tour: 8:30 to 17:30

A full day tour to the North of Mauritius
As part of this tour you will visit many highlights in one day: Mauritius National Botanical garden, Sugar estate & Museum, the city of Port Louis, the Natural History Museum, Fort Adelaide and Caudan Waterfront.

Mauritius North Tour
The Tour starts off in the Mauritius National Botanical gardens, home to an incredible variety of tropical plants, many of them indigenous.

The Botanical Garden is one of the most visited attractions in Mauritius. It was first opened as a private garden by the French governor of Mauritius nearly 300 years ago.

The garden stretches over endless acres of land and it can take you more than a week to cover the whole garden. The botanical garden is populated with more than 650 varieties of plants among which are the famous Baobabs, the palmier bouteille, the ineluctable giant water lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, 85 different varieties of palms, a big spice garden and many more.

The tour will then continue to the Sugar estate and museum which stretches over 5000 square meters. In the estate you will discover the stories, tales and background on the sugar, such as: sugar throughout the ages, the history of sugar production and growing in Mauritius, manufacturing progress of sugar, the Sugar Routes- journeys of sugar and the history of commercial exchanges throughout the world and many more.
You can also enjoy a selection of panorama videos and films on many sugar related subjects. Also, as part of your visit, you will have the opportunity to shop at the estate’s boutique – Don’t miss this great opportunity to enjoy, try, and to purchase a unique-local made special sugars, and the local made Mauritian rum!

If you wish, you can also enjoy a lunch at the Sugar estate restaurant, where you can have a great quality lunch with a magnificent view of the Pieter Both Mountain.

You will end the tour with a visit to Port Louis, which is the capital of Mauritius. It is the largest city in Mauritius and the economic and administrative center of the island. Port Louis has plenty of character. Right off the main square you can stroll besides the palm-lined Place d’Armes. You can see some wonderful French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theater. In Port Louis you can also see few sightseeing attractions such as the: the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the main city Mosque, Chinatown, the lively covered market, the Supreme Court house, the 18th century Barracks and the Natural History Museum. If you fancy shopping then the Port Louis central market is a fun place to visit and the ideal place to find many local made products, textiles, Mauritian spices, fruits and many souvenirs for very cheap prices. If you prefer more upscale products then you can head to the Caudan Waterfront for a number of local and international stores.

The duration of the Mauritius North Tour: 9:00 to 17:00

 

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You will get to spend a full day at Ile aux Cerfs, having a delicious 3 course Set menu or BBQ lunch menu for lunch at the Sands Grill situated along the main beach of Ile aux Cerfs.

This Ile aux Cerfs tour offers a day of pure relaxation as you soak up the sun on the dazzling white sand and swim in the warm turquoise waters that fringe the beaches. You will get to stay on one of the picture-postcard beaches of Ile aux Cerfs and enjoy swimming and snorkelling in the beautiful lagoon surrounding the Island.

You can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities available on the island and of the various water sports.

The Ile aux Cerfs Tour includes:

Boat transfers in a comfortable motor boat to Ile aux Cerfs and back to shore
Welcome fruit cocktail at the famous Ile aux Cerfs Sand’s Bar
Sun Mattress for the day
Delicious 3 Course Lunch OR BBQ Lunch served at the Sands Grill (seafood restaurant)
Drinks Package [Optional]
The Ile aux Cerfs day tour starts with a boat transfer to Ile aux Cerfs Island. The boat transfer is done in the comfortable spacious motor boat, and the trip takes about 15 minutes. As you approach the island by boat, you will see the swaying palm trees and the pure white beaches framed by the vivid turquoise waters.

Ile Aux Cerfs Island Tour Promotion! in Mauritius
Once you reach Ile aux Cerfs you will be guided to the famous Ile aux Cerfs Sands Bar where you will start your Ile aux Cerfs experience with a refreshing fruit cocktail. Then after you will have free time to spend on the beach, going for a stroll, swimming in the lagoon or just relaxation at the Sand’s bar or on the beach.

For your convenience, as part of the package, you will have a Sun Mattress for the day to lie down or for tanning just beside the beautiful beach.

At around noon time a delicious 3 Course Lunch OR BBQ Lunch served at the Sands Grill. Should you be interested, you can also book the Drinks package for a supplement as detailed here below.

 After Breakfast , Transfer to Airport. We hope that your vacation was truly memorable and would be glad to receive your feedback on your return.

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