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| Authentic South (Mahebourg village, Biscuit Factory, Ile aux Aigrettes, La Vanille Réserve Des Mascareignes) Deep in the heart of a small suburb of Mahebourg, discover a unique handicraft manioc biscuit factory, over 125 years old. Then proceed to Pointe d’Esny to go to Ile aux Aigrettes by boat. It is the last refuge of the Ebony forest, endemic animals & plant species. Finish the day by visiting La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes. This park homes giant tortoises, reptiles, crocodiles and an impressive collection of butterflies and insects. Full day Departure: 09h00 • Return: 17h00 Lunch included (exclusive of drinks)
Tropical Fascination (Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Local Market, Caudan Waterfront, Sugar Adventure) This excursion allows a glimpse in the way of living of the rainbow nation of Mauritius and the discovery of one of the most beautiful gardens in the world: The Royal Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses, Port Louis, the capital, with its buzzing business centre, its crowded, colourful, local market (bazaar), its monuments, its different places of worship, is so typically Mauritian! The old and the new mingle through the contrast between the high-rise, the modern shopping centre of the Caudan Waterfront and the still existing colonial buildings. Have lunch at L’escale Restaurant. Visit of the sugar Museum at the “Sugar Adventure” before taking a breath of fresh air at Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. Full day Departure: 09h00 • Return: 17h00 Lunch included (exclusive of drinks)
Mauritian Heritage (Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Sugar Adventure, Domaine Les Pailles) After a visit to the famous botanical garden of Pamplemousses, you will be taken to the “Sugar Adventure”, a sugar factory turned into a Museum and a site full of surprise, which recalls the history of sugar and the origin of the population of Mauritius. Have lunch at “Domaine les Pailles”, where the French colonial way of life and habitat have been re-created. A replica of the first sugar mill, the rum distillery and the spice garden, will amaze you. Full day Departure: 09h00 • Return: 17h00 Lunch included (exclusive of drinks)
Mystical South (Shopping at Floreal & Curepipe, Trou-aux-Cerfs Crater, Grand-Bassin Lake, Black River Gorges, Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth) Follow the guide to Floréal and Curepipe for bonanza shopping. Curepipe, the second most important town is the heaven of shopping lovers. Shopping can be done in the factory and duty free shops of Floréal. Cashmere, carpets, jewellery, ready made clothes are available and good value for money. There will be a stop in Curepipe at the ship model factory. Ship models from Mauritius are quite famous. When shopping is over in Floréal, there will be a short visit of Curepipe and Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct crater situated at 650 metres above sea level. It offers a beautiful view on the Moka range and right up to the sea. From Curepipe proceed to Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao, a sacred place of worship to the Hindu community. It is a crater lake surrounded by luxuriant forests. Drive along the National Park to see Black River Gorges where endemic forests are the natural habitat of protected fauna and flora species. The final stops will be Chamarel Cascade and the Coloured Earth, before starting on the way back. Full day Departure: 08h30 • Return: 17h30 Lunch included (exclusive of drinks)
Tea Route (Les Aubineaux, Bois Cheri Tea Factory, Saint Aubin, Gris-Gris) This excursion will allow you to discover the history and the importance of tea in Mauritian life. Visit of the impressive and splendid colonial mansion of Les Aubineaux, the home of a tea-estate owner. After a drive along tea-plantations watch the tea making process at the factory of Bois Cheri and sample the different flavours of tea at the Chalet. Lunch at St Aubin, in an elegant and colonial environment will be a pleasurable moment. Have a glimpse at the anthurium greenhouse, the Vanilla House and the Rum-House. The last attractions of the tour are the breathtaking sights of Gris-Gris and La Roche qui Pleure. Literally: The Mourning Rock. Full day Departure: 08h00 • Return: 17h00 Lunch included (exclusive of drinks)
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