Tea tasting at Le Bois Cheri restaurant (Panoramic view)
Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
3-course Lunch (Veg and Non-veg) Note: Halal food
Pick-up and drop-off at any accommodation in Mauritius
Rum tasting at Rhumerie De St-Aubin
Entrance to Bois cheri Tea Factory & Tea Route
Snorkeling at Blue Bay marine park
Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver
Entrance to the Rhumerie De St-Aubin
Snorkeling equipments will be provided (Blue-Bay Marine park)
Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water upon arrival
Gratuities (Optional)
Overview
There are many places to explore on this 8 hours All-Inclusive private tour including a visit to Rhumerie St-Aubin where you will all learn about Rum making. You will get to enjoy a boozily delicious rum tasting session.
Then head to Bois Cheri Tea Factory to visit the tea production & taste the famous tea admiring a great view. Next, drive to Blue-Bay Marine park where you will enjoy a Glass Bottom Boat trip including snorkeling. You will be delighted by the underwater world.
Later, savor a 3-course lunch & continue to Mahebourg museum to learn about the historical journey of the island. Next, head to Mahebourg waterfront which is famous for the Bataille de la Passe, or simply take a stroll. Then, drive to Mahebourg local market to learn about how locals' culture & the artisanal products.
Then, head to Frederick Hendrick museum to visit the dutch ruins. Finally, drive to Pointe Canon for its anti-ship cannons.
Pickup points
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Aanari Hotel & SpaRoyal Road, Pasadena Village, Flic En Flac, MU, 90502
Ambre MauritiusCoastal Road, Palmar, Belle Mare, MU, 41604
Anahita Golf & Spa ResortGrande Riviere Sud Est, Beau Champ, MU, 40901
Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & VillasBlue Bay Marine Park, Le Chaland, Blue Bay, MU, 51510
Anelia Resort & SpaKlondike Road, Dolphins Bay, Flic En Flac, MU, 90501
Azuri by Life in BlueHaute Rive, Roches Noire, MU, 31201
Bils' VillaLot 296 Jean Pierre de Verney Gris, Souillac, MU
Blue Shell ApartmentsRoyal Road, , Flic En Flac, MU
Bubble Lodge Bois CheriBois Cheri Road, Bois Cheri, MU, 60203
Bubble Lodge Ile aux CerfsIle aux Cerfs Golf Course, MU
BungalowFlic En Flac, MU
C MauritiusCoastal Road, Palmar, MU
Chez Lolo Guest HouseRoyal Road, Trou d'eau Douce, MU
Club Med Albion Villas - MauritiusAvenue du Club Med, , Albion, MU
Club Med La Plantation D'albionAvenue du Club Med, , Albion, MU
Cocotiers Hotel - MauritiusRoyal Road, , Baie du Tombeau, MU
Constance Belle Mare PlagePoste De Flacq, , Belle Mare, MU, 41602
Constance Prince MauriceChoisy Rd, Poste de Flacq, Pointe de Flacq, MU, 02300
Constance SakoaCoastal Road, , Trou aux Biches, MU, 22322
El Monaco Hotel17 St Jean Road, Quatre Bornes, MU
Escale VacancesCoastal Road, , Flic En Flac, MU
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at AnahitaCoastal Road, Beau Champ, MU, 71501
Friday AttitudeB59 Royal Road, La Pelouse, Trou d'eau Douce, MU
Gold Beach ResortWolmar, , Flic En Flac, MU
Gold Crest HotelSt. Jean Road, , Quatre Bornes, MU
Hennessy Park Hotel65, Cybercity, Quatre Bornes, Ebene, MU
Thank you for booking with us! We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off all around Mauritius. Please state or email us your hotel or accommodation location at the time of booking. Our representative will meet you at the reception. You will recognize him by his uniform and the "Freshverde Holiday badge. ...Read more ▼
Itinerary
Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum
Begin your 8 hours All inclusive East of Mauritius tour with a hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop at Bois Cheri Tea Factory.
Firstly, you'll head to the Bois Chéri Tea factory. A guide will lead you through the factory & the tea plantation, offering you to discover the history, stories, and tales of the Bois Chéri and the importance of tea productions in Mauritius.
After the guided tour of the tea factory, you will visit the tea production museum learning more about the history of tea in Mauritius.
The Bois Chéri offers a great panoramic view of the south of the island. Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas & herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit.
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Then heading to discovering the Rhumerie St Aubin. Set in a charming colonial house, exhibiting tropical and traditional vibes, The Rhumerie de St Aubin Distillery will have you learn all you need to know about Rum making on paradise island. You will get to enjoy a boozily delicious rum tasting session, discovering the different flavors of rum the distillery manufactures.
Freshverde holidays offer you to enjoy a visit to the Rhumerie de St-Aubin & having a guided tour with one of the experienced guides who will take you behind the scenes to provide a detailed explanation of the rum-making process while you visit the distillery. You can enjoy a quaint visit and rum tasting.
Highlights:
- Visit the Rum House and Tasting
- Guided tour of the Sugar Factory
- Visit of La Vieille Cheminée du Domaine de Saint Aubin
- Visit the vanilla house
- Visit the Anthurium Greenhouse
- Visit the tropical botanical garden and spice garden at Saint Aubin
- The Mini Farm of Domaine de Saint Aubin
1 hour
Blue Bay Marine Park
The Blue Bay marine park is one of the best places to see the beautiful marine life and to go for snorkeling in Mauritius. At the Marine Park, you can decide to see the underwater world onboard the boat through its glass bottom or to jump into the water for some snorkeling.
The Snorkeling at the park is highly recommended as the colorful fauna & flora found at the park are absolutely stunning.
At an average depth of 5.5 meters, with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkeling conditions are ideal. You will have a great view of the reef, fish, and of large selection of corals
The Blue Bay Marine Park is home to mangroves, algae, seagrasses, corals, and other marine organisms. There is also a wide variety of fish species that include Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Butterflyfish, juvenile Sailfin tangs, as well as tiny Pipefish and Trumpetfish.
Note: all activities are supervised to ensure the protection of the flora and fauna. With respect to marine life & its ecosystem!
1 hour
Mahebourg Museum
Then, you'll head to a local restaurant to savor a 3-course lunch comprising Fresh Salads, Rice, Soups, chicken, fish & vegetables
Then, head to Mahebourg to visit the National History Museum of Mauritius, which will take you into a historical journey of the island dating back to the 18th century.
The Naval Museum of Mauritius contains the reminiscences of the French colonial empire. The interesting aspects of the Naval Museum lie not solely in its collection of exhibits, but also in its history as a building. It is worthwhile to see both the exterior of the building & the different exhibitions. In addition, you will also get to see exquisite artifacts of many other ships' wrecks. Some bones of an extinct species of Giant Tortoises & of the Dodo are displayed at the museum. These bones bear testimony to their existence until some few hundred years back.
2 hours
Mahebourg Waterfront
After some time, visit Mahebourg waterfront to know about the Culture and History of Mauritius which is very interesting. Located in the traditional Mauritian Village, the new Mahebourg Waterfront is ideal for a relaxing walk as well as a journey back in time taking part in the local Mauritian history! You will get the chance to see and learn more about the epic battle that was fought in this region. There is also the memorial known as Bataille de le Passe that pays homage to the fighters who lost their lives in the battle. You will get to see the panoramic view where the battle took place.
40 minutes
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Then head to the mahebourg local market, is a spectacular sight for those who wish to experience the lively local culture. You will find amazing products here at a great bargain.The Mahebourg market was initially focusing on silks and textiles, but today you are sure to find a large variety of World of Seashells on offer. The market offers typical market products such as vegetables, fruits for the surrounding locals but also a wide variety of local handicrafts and souvenirs of the paradise island.
One thing we surely advise you not to miss is the food. At the Mahebourg Market, you will have a large selection of food such as Briyani, Dholl Puri (lentils pancakes), Chinese Noodles or the very famous Gato Pima (fritter made with split pea). They make up for a delicious street food tasting, don’t worry we won’t tattle to your diet!
45 minutes
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On the way, we will go to to visit the Frederick Hendrick Museum. The Frederik Henrik Museum is a historical site which at present bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius. Located at Old Grand Port, this place is considered a historical site bearing witness to the Dutch and French colonial settlements in Mauritius, on the coast of south east Mauritius. The very first inhabitants of Mauritius, the Dutch, settled here to colonize the island. The museum is surrounded by a luxuriant tropical garden, includes a visitors’ centre with an exhibition of artifacts found during archaeological excavations in the area since 1997 and the remains of some ruins. They consist of building materials: stones, bricks, nails; military objects like musket balls, cannonballs, flintstones and many other interesting utilities.
40 minutes
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Pointe Canon is an interesting place to go to have a nice overview of the different sites surrounding Mahebourg. You will see the imposing Lion Mountain that overlooks the sugar cane fields, Mouchoir Rouge islet, facing the waterfront, and Ile aux Aigrettes further north, a small protected island located in the lagoon and which is also a nature reserve. Pointe Canon is the place where the inhabitants of the region meet during events such as regattas and the commemoration of the abolition of slavery celebrations in February. You will see the panoramic view of the South East and the ocean.
20 minutes
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children ages 4 years and under are free. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking
Please advise of any food allergies or illness
Please bring a raincoat (In case of rainy day) and wear non slippery shoes
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