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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This suggested 5 day trip takes you to connect with the locals and immerse yourself into the real culture of Mauritius - getting to know its rich historical past and understanding its present. You will have ocean adventures as well as nature immersions and gastronomic discoveries.
It is fully customisable depending on the length of your stay, how many activities you’d like to experience and your interests. We can also arrange accommodation (everything from eco-lodges to local guesthouses, boutique hotels to sustainable resorts) and airport transfers.
It is completely hassle-free as our chauffeur takes care of you each day, picking you up from your accommodation and returning you back.
This tour is ideal for families, couples, friends or solo travellers looking for an authentic experience of Mauritius.
What's included
Private transportation
Lunch
Accommodation
What to expect
Day 1: Traditional Boat Sailing Experience
Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
Pass by
Set sail for a day on board a traditional wooden boat, locally known as a "pirogue". We will bring you to discover 3 isolated islets in the Southeast of Mauritius. You will start by discovering one of the best snorkeling spots near Ile aux Aigrettes, and raise sails to reach Ile de la Passe and Ile aux Phare, with their old lighthouse structures and rich historic past. Wave the sun goodbye from a tiny, exclusive islet where your captain will prepare for you a sumptuous seafood BBQ, his specialty!
Day 2: Cook & Share a Meal with a Local
Marche de Goodlands
1h
Today, meet our friend Rosemonde. You'll visit the weekly market together to handpick the ingredients you will cook with. A delicious curry preparation follows, filled with the aromas, conversation and music that you can only experience in the kitchen of a Mauritian Creole.
Day 3: Historical & Gastronomy Tour of Port Louis
Port Louis
3h
Learn about Mauritius' eclectic history and the blend of cultures in our island by sampling typical street food snacks from different backgrounds. Experience the heady scent of the spice quarters of Gujarati influence, the respite offered from the streets' constant buzz and crowds by Port-Louis' serene places of worship, and the colourful streets of Chinatown.
Day 4: Biking in Picturesque Chamarel
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
1h · Admission ticket included
Today involves an immersive round trip into the lively village of Chamarel. Riding your electric bike you will visit an agricultural rum distillery and learn the process from sugarcane to spirit. Your local guide will take you through the Earth of 7 Colors and to see the Chamarel Waterfall, before continuing the ride towards the south coast, down the meandering Fantasie Road. Just in time for an energy intake you will arrive at a typical shack by the coast, where you'll be invited for a typical lunch. Your comprehensive tour will end in the old sugar state of Bel Ombre.
Day 5: Winery Visit
Takamaka Boutique Winery
2h · Admission ticket included
Somewhere between the West of the Sun and the East of the Moon, authentic litchi wine is being crafted artisanally. During your visit to this boutique winery you will learn about the elaboration process and enjoy a tasting of Mauritius' unique and organic wine made of litchis.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We can pick you up from any accommodation or the airport
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
