Green Island Dolphin Cruise
Duration: Full day including lunch
Frequency: Daily
Step aboard a majestic catamaran for a sailing trip along the beautiful east coast full of memories.You will discover the falls of “Grande Riviere Sud-Est” during a short stop near its mouth and then have time for swimming and snorkelling.
Back on board, lunch will be served in the sheltered waters of the lagoon. After lunch, you will set sail towards Ile Aux Cerfs to relax on dazzling white sandy beaches or swim in warm turquoise waters.
Cost: $77 from the east coast, $135 from everywhere else on Mauritius.
Port Louis, The Capital and Pamplemousses Garden
Duration: Full day including lunch.
Frequency: Daily
Head towards Port Louis, the capital city and thriving commercial centre, an ideal starting point to discover the island.
Its busy port, spice market and different places of worship offer a foretaste to its rich diversity. The historical monuments such as: The Robert Edward Hart Garden, Marie Reine de la Paix, the Pagoda, La Citadelle, the City Centre, Saint James Cathedral, Port Louis Theatre and the Supreme Court offer a taste of its rich history and diversity.
After lunch in the heart of this bustling city, enjoy the peace and serenity with a visit to a temple followed by a nature walk in one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world: Pamplemousses Garden.
Cost from $89 per person
L’Etoile Excursion
Duration: Full day including lunch.
Frequency: Daily
Proceed towards the eastern coast to discover “ L’Etoile”, a natural sanctuary which promises exclusive trips into the greenwood.
Tailor-made tours are proposed for clients who wish to explore the Mauritian Eco Tourism: nature walking, designed circuits to visit in the Quad’s or 4x4 motorised vehicles.
You will be free to either enjoy archery, visit the Vanilla Gallery or walk along the river which flows across the Domaine.
Cost from $167 per person
A Day at Ile Aux Cerfs
Duration: Full day not including lunch.
Frequency: Daily
Discover rural Mauritius while heading to the east coast of the island. A short trip by boat will bring you to Ile Aux Cerfs, an islet situated a few hundred metres away from the mainland.
Its golden beaches and translucent lagoons will appeal to all the watersport enthusiasts and will make you oblivious of tomorrow. Sip exotic cocktails and enjoy a seafood lunch in one of the two thatched roof restaurants.
Lunch, drinks and watersport facilities are at an additional charge.
Cost: $31 from the east coast, $45 from everywhere else on Mauritius.
Mahebourg Museum and Iles Des Deux Cocos
Duration: Full day including bbq lunch.
Frequency: Daily
Mahebourg is an authentic and lively fisherman village lying on the south east coast of the island. Visit the Naval museum where there is a preserved collection of relics salvaged from the wrecks.
These are reminiscent of the fierce naval battles that took place in the region which saw the very first naval victory of the French over the British during the Napoleon period. Depart from the museum and proceed to Blue Bay for Iles Des Deux Cocos.
Visit the Villa “Follies” followed by a boat excursion to the marine park for scuba diving. Swimming and snorkelling is a must in one of the most beautiful lagoons on the island. You will also have the opportunity to discover the underwater sea fauna and flora, under the supervision of the skippers.
Cost from $159 per person
Curepipe, Grand Bassin, Plaine Champagne and Chamarel
Duration: Full day including lunch.
Frequency: Daily
Let your eyes feast on the panoramic view from the top of “Trou Aux Cerfs”, a volcano that has been dormant for 700,000 years. Next, stop briefly in the town of Curepipe to visit a ship model factory and for some shopping.
Before lunch, you will proceed to Grand Bassin, a sacred lake for pilgrims of the Hindu community. Here, you will find a most impressive statue of Shiva at 38 metres tall - the tallest of the Indian Ocean.This statue looks over this holy site, permanently watched over by Braham priests.
Only a stones throw from this mystical site are the Black River Gorges, Chamarel, a geological rarity made of undulating coloured earth.
Cost from $88 per person
City Tour and Shopping in Port Louis
Duration: Half day not including lunch
Frequency: Daily
Port Louis, the capital city and thriving commercial centre, was founded by the French Governor François Mahé de Labourdonnais in 1735.
Arrive at the Place d’Armes and proceed to the buzzing central market (rebuilt in 2004), which is a strong place of interest for the Mauritian community.
At Le Miraj, tapestries made of cashmere, artisanal products and traditional objects of art will delight you. Proceed to the Caudan waterfront where one can find a wide selection of high quality products and jewellery.
Cost from $46 per person
