| Duration: | 7 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
La Vanille - Saint-Aubin - Gris Gris Tours
This tour offers a captivating journey through the natural, cultural, and scenic highlights of southern Mauritius. This well-loved route combines wildlife encounters, colonial heritage, and dramatic coastal landscapes, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking variety in a single day.
The tour typically begins at La Vanille Nature Park, one of Mauritius’s most famous wildlife attractions. Nestled in lush greenery, the park is best known for its giant Aldabra tortoises and one of the largest crocodile breeding farms in the world. Visitors can also explore insectariums, reptile enclosures, and shaded walking paths, offering an educational and family-friendly experience surrounded by nature.
Next, the journey continues to Saint Aubin, a historic plantation that reflects the island’s colonial past. Built in 1819, the plantation house has been beautifully preserved and converted into a restaurant and visitor site. Here, guests can discover traditional sugar-making processes, visit an artisanal rum distillery, and sample sugarcane juice and local rum.
The serene estate, surrounded by vanilla plants and tropical gardens, provides a peaceful and authentic Mauritian experience.
The final stop is Gris Gris, located near the village of Souillac at the southernmost edge of Mauritius. Unlike the island’s calm lagoons, Gris Gris is famous for its rugged cliffs and powerful waves of the Indian Ocean.
With no coral reef to protect the shoreline, the sea crashes dramatically against the rocks, creating a striking and unforgettable landscape. Popular viewpoints such as La Roche Qui Pleure offer breathtaking photo opportunities and moments of quiet reflection.
La Vanille – Saint Aubin – Gris Gris Tours perfectly showcase the diversity of Mauritius, from wildlife and heritage to raw coastal beauty. It is an enriching excursion for travelers who want to experience the island beyond its beaches and discover its true natural and cultural character.
Explore the Beauty Spots and Natural Wonders of South Mauritius on this Relaxing 7-hour tour!
With an expert guide, travel into the island’s lush southern region where rolling hills, deep forests, and rugged cliffs dominate. See the crocodiles and giant tortoises at the Le Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes nature park, Southern Mauritius Day Trip: Nature Reserve, Saint Aubin Sugar Estate with Rum Tastings.
Your first stop is Le Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes, an idyllically lush nature reserve famous for its exotic wildlife. Walk the nature trail and see the giant Aldabra tortoise and Nile crocodiles at the breeding centers.
Continue to the Saint Aubin Sugar Estate, where tropical gardens surround a 19th-century colonial house. Admire the vanilla and anthurium plantations, see the old sugar factory, and explore the gardens and mansion.
Afterward, take in the views at Gris Gris, the island’s most southerly point. Here, the Indian Ocean batters the basalt cliffs with incredible force due to the absence of barrier reefs.
*Include pick up at 9 am and drop off at 4 pm.
*Exclude Entry ticket, activity prices, lunch, drinks, and personal expenses
*Conditions apply
*Price on request
