| Duration: | 7 Day(s) - 6 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Heritage Tours |
Day 1 -Transfers to Hotel
Arrive at Sir Seewoosagur International airport (advise me with your arrival details), meet & assist us, then transfer you by air-conditioned private car to your hotel where you will be assisted by a Nass Travel representative for check-in & overnight in Hotel.
Day 2 -Domaine les Pailles
Existing for 17 years the Domaine Les Pailles is one of the first and oldest domains in Mauritius. The 1500 hectares big ground of Domaine Les Pailles lies in the center of Mauritius in between the two cities of Quatre Bornes and Port Louis
What can you do in the Domaine Les Pailles?
Tours through the Domaine des Pailles. The Tour begins at 10:00 am with a nice but of course, alcohol-free welcome cocktail in the visitor carriage Ride. In the expedition to the site, you can also venture with a carriage. The ride will take about 15 minutes. carriage-domaine-les-pailles-ausflugsziele-mauritius
Railway Journey
A railway journey for 10 minutes shows you the whole site of Domaine Les Pailles and gives a short description of the individual buildings and activities.
Carriage Ride
On the expedition to the site, you can also venture with a carriage. The ride will take about 15 minutes
Safari Tour
The safari in a Jeep will guide you through the hunting area of Domaine Les Pailles and takes half an hour. The safari starts daily at 10.30 am and another one is at 14.30 pm and starts in the main parking lot of the domain. All in all, about 3000 deers live on this site which is guaranteed to be seen. The tour itself is quite shaky but it would not be a safari if the Jeep would take you over paved streets.
The highest point of the tour is 400 meters above sea level and after arriving you will have some minutes to take in the breathtaking view before returning. After this, the guide will take you to the rum factory which is from 1758. There they still produce in-house rum, which can be tasted. The next stop is the spice garden where all the spices grow which are used in Mauritian cuisine. From cinnamon over to curry, chili, and pepper; here you can experience every spice with every sense.
After your odor and taste nerves have been stimulated you will get the chance to have lunch in one of the excellent Restaurants of the Domaine Les Pailles. Centre of Domaine Les Pailles. From there you will be picked up by one of the nice guides who will first accompany you to life, Sega Show. After a small taste of Mauritius culture, the next stop will be an accurately reproduced sugar mill from the 18th century. Here the whole process of sugar extracting will be presented and explained to you. Meanwhile, you will have the opportunity to taste the sugar in its different process steps. (package with all the activities)
With the different types of Restaurants in the Domaine, you can have an excellent meal or you will also have many different opportunities to celebrate weddings, birthdays, or other occasions on the site. You will also visit the Century ox-driven Sugar Mill which still produces tropical cane sugar. The 1758 Queen Distillery where still today the estate distills the Domaine Les Pailles Rum Ride the gracious train Lady Alice which will drive you through the Estate.Travel in a true colonial style on the Domaine Horse Carriages. Visit the Mask Museum for a visit rich in culture and emotion. Visit the magnificent Spice Garden where you will smell and learn about the spices.
Day 3 - Free at Leisure
All day free at Leisure
Day 4 - The Chateau de Labourdonnais
The Château de Labourdonnais is a family home that has welcomed more than three generations of the Wiehe family. Added to 150 years of weathering, the tropical climate and insects, among other factors, had begun to cause a marked deterioration to the house, particularly to the structure and decorative elements.
In 2006, the Board of Directors of the Compagnie Agricole de Labourdonnais entrusted Jacques Wiehe, a professional architect, to the task of restoring the château to its original state. The company conceptualizes, alongside the restoration work, a reflection on the cultural significance of the château and the estate. Claude Fauque and Alexander Fruh, respectively a museologist and a renowned French designer, were contacted. Their brief was to present the Château de Labourdonnais as a cultural place following the concept of "a château in a natural setting" where its history, flora, orchards, cuisine, and Mauritian expertise would be highlighted.
The Château de Labourdonnais: Enjoy a visit to "a château in a natural setting” where the history is beautifully merged with architecture, flora, orchards, cuisine, and Mauritian expertise.
Situated in the North part of Mauritius, in the heart of a fertile orchard and splendid garden lies The Château de Labourdonnais, where endemic plants and large varieties of exotic trees grow in harmony.
As part of the Tour, you will enjoy the following:
• Visit the “Château”
• Visit the Gardens & Orchards
• Visit to the “Rhumerie des Mascareignes”
• Tasting Bar
Day 5 -Shopping to Caudan Waterfront - Central Market -Bagatelle Shopping Mall
Then you can experience a full day of shopping tours at Caudan Waterfront. Since its opening in 1996, it has shown undeniable know-how and expertise in commercial activities and entertainment. On top of being an undeniable must for shopping, Le Caudan Waterfront is also a business center, a melting pot for local artists, and the favorite meeting place for gastronomes, tourists, and locals looking for leisure and entertainment. Then we will visit the Central Market of Port Louis and last Bagatelle Shopping Mall.
Day 6 -Free at Leisure
Enjoy a full day free at leisure.
Day 7 -Transfers to Airport
You will be met by our representative and transferred to Sir Seewoosagur International Airport.
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Departure: Daily
Minimum Pax: 2 persons per booking / Maximum 75 Guests
Tour Type: Private Tour
Pick up Place: At any hotel where you stay in Mauritius
Pick up Time: 09.00 am - Drop off time: 4.00 pm
B = Breakfast L= Lunch D = Dinner
INCLUSIONS:
Hotel or Villas Accommodation in Self Catering as per choice anywhere in Mauritius
Air Conditioned Transportation; based on Mini-Van, Car or Coach for a bigger group
English or French Speaking Tour Guide
Entrance Fees only
Airport Transfers From and To.
Transfers from and to hotel
EXCLUSIONS:
Visa arrangements
International Flight
Meals other than those mentioned above.
Camera/video entrance fees
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips, etc)
Travel Insurance
Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above
(Note: The itinerary described above may be subject to change depending on unforeseen circumstances e.g. weather conditions.)
