Private North Day Tour: Botanical Garden, Sugar Museum, Rum Tasting, Port Louis
SSR Botanic Garden - In the historical village of Pamplemousses, you will visit the famous Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, where you will get to see the giant waterlilies and 85 varieties of palm trees from around the world. You will also discover the various spices and medicinal plants and learn about the various endemic and imported plants in the garden.
L’Aventure du Sucre - In Pamplemousses you will also visit L’Aventure du Sucre, the informative museum set in an old sugar factory. There, you will not only discover the history of sugar but also that of Mauritius, the slave trade and rum. You will leave with a new appreciation of the island and its people and get to sample the different varieties of sugar and delicious local rums.
Chateau De Labourdonnais - Discover the Château de Labourdonnais, a beautifully restored colonial mansion built in 1859 and visit their enchanting tropical garden. The tour includes a visit of the château, a walk through the orchard and the bird garden, a viewing of the giant tortoises, as well as a guided tour of their rum distillery on the estate, and free rum tasting at bar. Note: Bring mosquito sprays. Due to the age and value of certain objects found inside the house, flash-photography is not allowed inside the chateau as this could lead to damage.
Le Caudan Waterfront - A tour of the North isn’t complete without a visit to Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius. The city is a blend of the old and the new. On one side you have the hustle and bustle of the city’s historical market (bazaar), built in 1828, where you can bargain for different spices and souvenirs and sample Mauritian street food. And on the other side you have the modern Caudan Waterfront, where there visitors can shop at brand name stores and eat at various restaurants. You can leisurely visit the areas of Port-Louis that interest you such as the Jummah Mosque, Blue Penny Museum, Aapravasi Ghat (UNESCO heritage site), and the smaller streets. For great views, your driver will take you for a stop at the Citadel and you will also get to see the Champs de Mars racecourse on the way.
Jummah Mosque - One of the many attractions in Port Louis you will be able to visit with this tour.
Aapravasi Ghat - One of the many attractions in Port Louis you will be able to visit with this tour.
Blue Penny Museum - One of the many attractions in Port Louis you will be able to visit with this tour.
Port Louis Race Track - One of the many attractions in Port Louis you will be able to visit with this tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat
- Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned and insured car
- Experience snorkeling by the coral reef (equipment provided)
- Enjoy the expertise of a fully licensed, qualified driver
- No extra charges with included parking fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch or snacks
Our ‘Essential Mauritius’ package comprises of three personalized tours, each lasting for 8 hours, that lets you discover the prime sights at leisure. Note: It’s upon you to decide the sequence of the tours.
Day 1: Tour of the North
• Visit the Pamplemousses botanical garden
• Tour the L’Aventure du Sucre, a museum dedicated to sugar and rum
• Explore the colonial mansion and garden at Château de Labourdonnais
• Travel around Port Louis
Day 2: Journey to the South
• Stroll around Bois Cheri tea plantation
• Enjoy La Vanille park inhabited by crocodiles and tortoises
• Witness the rugged rockscapes of Gris Gris and La Roche Qui Pleure
Day 3: Excursion to the Southwest with Optional Wild Dolphin Swim
• Optional: Shared boat ride for wild dolphin swim
• Gaze at the Trou aux Cerfs volcano
• Admire the Grand Bassin, a sacred lake
• Traverse the Black River Gorges national park
• Experience the seven colored earth at Chamarel
- You can choose which tour you do on each day, and the days do not need to be consecutive. We will contact you through the TripAdvisor portal upon booking.
- The dolphin portion of this outing is not recommended for pregnant women. All children under 12 years old should be accompanied.
- Each tour lasts up to eight hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction (except for the dolphin portion). Depending on your group’s speed you may not have time to see all the listed attractions. You will be able to stop for lunch but the price of the lunch is not included.
- Bring swimwear for the dolphin’s portion, and comfortable walking shoes for the rest of the tours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
