| Duration: | 6 Day(s) - 5 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Honeymoon 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 our representative for check-in & overnight in the Hotel.
Day 2 - 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.
Day 3 - Free at Leisure
You can enjoy a full day free at Leisure
Day 4 -La Vanille des Mascareignes - Saint Aubin Sugar Estate - Gris Gris
Explore the beauty spots and natural wonders of south Mauritius on this relaxing 8-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, rewind the centuries and sample rum at the Saint Aubin Sugar Estate, and feast on a delicious Mauritius lunch.
Last but not least, see the Indian Ocean crash against the cliffs at Gris Gris, Mauritius’ southernmost point.
Highlights:
8-hour tour of Mauritius’ beautiful southern region and coast
See the crocodiles and giant tortoises at the Le Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes
Visit the charming old sugar estate of Saint Aubin
Explore the old sugar factory, tropical gardens, and mansion house
Sample the delicious rum made at the Saint Aubin rum distillery
Marvel at the stunning Indian Ocean views from the cliffs
Encounter the idyllic beauty and natural wonders of south Mauritius on a day trip.
Start your experience with a pickup from your hotel in the north, east, west, or south of the island and head to Mauritius’ verdant southern region. Enjoy the scenery and learn about the area’s flora, fauna, and history from your guide as you go.
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. There are more than 1,500 crocodiles of different ages here and, as you watch them feed, the reserve guide will explain each stage of their development and how they came to be on Mauritius.
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. Also, visit the quaint rum distillery to taste and learn about the delicious rum still produced here.
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. Capture the views on camera and then board your coach for your return journey.
Your experience ends in the late afternoon with a hotel drop-off.
Day 5 - Free at Leisure
You can enjoy a full day free at leisure
Day 6 -Transfers to Airport
You will be met by our representative and transferred to Sir Seewoosagur International Airport.
