The tour starts with a boat transfer to Ile aux Cerfs Island, which is a beautiful island near the east coast of Mauritius. This amazing paradise island is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship. 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. Enjoy a day of relaxation and fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches or enjoy a swim and/or snorkel in the azure sea. You can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities on the island and the various water sports activities found there.After the visit to Ile aux Cerfs, you will travel by speed boat to the Grand River South East waterfall for a great view of the waterfall before heading back. Return to hotel and have Dinner. Overnight at Hotel.
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. Return to Hotel and have Dinner. Overnight Stay at Hotel.
Day-4 Full Day South Island Tour
Breakfast at hotel. Then Proceed for Full day South Island Tour.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.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. Return to Hotel and have Dinner. Overnight at Hotel.
Day- 5 Leisure
Breakfast at hotel . Rest of the Day is Free for you to explore on your own or alternatively you can relax at your comfortable hotel room. Dinner at hotel. overnight stay at hotel.
Day-6 Leisure
Breakfast at hotel . Rest of the Day is Free for you to explore on your own or alternatively you can relax at your comfortable hotel room. Dinner at hotel. overnight stay at hotel.
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