11-Day The People, History & Gastronomy of Mauritius

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Welcome to Mauritius

Arrival transfer from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, check into your accommodation and settle in.

Bleu de Toi Boutique Guesthouse offers the perfect balance between two worlds: authentic hospitality and a laid-back chic touch. You'll be at a short walk from one of our favorite beaches on the North coast, as well as a diving centre, restaurants, and other dynamic villages like Grand Baie.

Bed: Queen
People: 2 adults
Room size: 35 m2
Wi-Fi: Yes, complimentary
Air conditioning: Yes
TV & DVD: Yes
Electronic safe: Yes
Stocked mini-bar: Yes
Additional facilities: Swimming pool, living room, café, outdoors spa, bikes.

Main Destination:

Pereybere Beach (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Bleu de Toi

• Mid-range guest house located in Pereybere Beach (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Free day

Today is free for you to spend as you please. We recommend visiting local village Poudre d’Or. Located between the sugarcane fields and the ocean, Poudre d’Or offers a snapshot of traditional slow-paced coastal life in Mauritius. You can wander the narrow streets bordered by colorful flower gardens and frequented by warm and smiling passersby.

Main Destination:

Pereybere Beach (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Bleu de Toi

• Mid-range guest house located in Pereybere Beach (Town & Beach)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Historical and street food tour of Port Louis

Experience the Mauritian way of living by sampling typical Mauritian dishes: steamed dumplings in succulent broth, rotis (Indian crêpes filled with cooked vegetables and spices), grilled peanuts and, for those who are a little daring, gato pima (deep fried chilli cakes).

The rest of the day is free for you to relax after this gastronomic exploration of our capital city.

Main Destination:

Port Louis (City)

Accommodation:

Bleu de Toi

• Mid-range guest house located in Pereybere Beach (Town & Beach)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Local cookery experience & botanical garden visit

This morning, prepare and enjoy a meal at our friend Rosemonde's home. You'll visit the weekly fresh market to handpick the ingredients you will cook with. A delicious curry preparation follows, filled with the aromas, talk and music that you can only experience in the kitchen of a Mauritian Creole.

This afternoon, visit Pamplemousses’ lush botanical garden, also known as the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden. Famous for its giant water lilies, it is the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere.

Main Destination:

Pamplemousses

Accommodation:

Bleu de Toi

• Mid-range guest house located in Pereybere Beach (Town & Beach)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Free day

Make the most of a free day to laze on the beach, take a dip in the salt water pool, indulge in a spa treatment or practise some yoga at the guesthouse. Alternatively, you could explore local town Grand Baie for a spot of souvenir shopping. Tomorrow, you move on to the South of the island.

Main Destination:

Grand Baie (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Bleu de Toi

• Mid-range guest house located in Pereybere Beach (Town & Beach)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Head to the South & taste local lychee wine

Today, transfer to the South of Mauritius for the second section of your trip and check into Kazalala hosted guesthouse.

Underneath its newly built finishings, the rock walls of this boutique guest house once sheltered the labourers who ran the Domaine de Bel Ombre, an old sugar state at the South of Mauritius. Today, the historical quarters reopen their doors to travellers looking for a comfortable stay close to nature, history and the gorgeous beaches of the South.

Bed: 1 King size or 2 Twins per room
Wi-Fi: Complimentary in room & common areas
Air conditioning: Yes
Safe: Yes
TV: No
Additional facilities: shared kitchenette, living room, verandas, swimming pool and Restaurant
Complimentary access to C Beach Club and Heritage Le Chateau. Bicycles for independent use available.
Walking distance from public beach of Bel Ombre.

This afternoon, visit a peaceful local winery. Learn the elaboration process and enjoy the tasting of our unique and organic Mauritian wine made of lychees.

Main Destination:

Bel Ombre (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Kazalala Hosted Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Chamarel by electric bike

A round immersion 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 Seven Colors and Chamarel Waterfall, and continue the ride towards the south coast, down the meandering Fantasie Road. Just in time for an energy intake you will arrive to a typical shack by the coast, where you'll be invited for a traditional lunch. Your comprehensive tour will end in the old sugar state of Bel Ombre.

Main Destination:

Chamarel (Village)

Accommodation:

Kazalala Hosted Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The Tea, Rum & Vanilla Route

From all art expressions, food and beverage is Mauritius’ specialty. A visit to the authentic places within this Route assures you a complete cultural immersion, a very happy belly and gorgeous scenery. Enjoy guided visits in three stops: the colonial house of Domaine des Aubineaux; the tea plantation of Bois Cheri; and the artisanal rum distillery of Domaine de St. Aubin, where you will be invited for a gourmet 3 course Mauritian lunch.

Main Destination:

Bois Cheri Tea Plantation (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Kazalala Hosted Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Historical e-biking tour of the first port of Mauritius

Guided e-biking tour of the most traditional coast of Mauritius, exploring the traditional coastal villages of Mahébourg, Ferney, Vieux Grand Port and Bois des Amourettes. Meet old Mauritian characters, handicraft artisans and Dutch ruins in between. Electric bikes help you cover a long distance with their integrated electric motors. In between your stops you will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Falaise Rouge Restaurant.

Main Destination:

Mahebourg (Town)

Accommodation:

Kazalala Hosted Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Free day

This final day in Mauritius is free for you to spend as you please. You could make the most of complimentary beach club access, swimming pool, or bike hire at the guesthouse, or admire the corals by snorkeling at Pomponette Beach. Reflect on your time in Mauritius and everything you've learnt about the local culture, people, history and food.

Main Destination:

Bel Ombre (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Kazalala Hosted Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Today your time in Mauritius comes to an end, but we hope that the cultural immersion and encounters that you've had during your stay will live on for a long time in your he.

Main Destination:

Mahebourg (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.