Stay : Mauritius tour in 9 days
This tour is for those interested in the heritage of Mauritius. It gathers several activities per day, likely to give an overall view of the island. It avoids the tourist areas for a more authentic approach of the country and proposes, as much as possible, accommodation in small charming structures. Remember to book nights and activities before leaving
Summary of the stay
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Detail of the stay : Mauritius tour in 9 days - 9 days
Day 1: Arrival and first excursion île aux Aigrettes
Steps: Mahébourg, Blue Bay, Pointe D'Esny
Southeast. Arriving in Mauritius in the morning after a night flight. Ecotourism excursion of 1 hour 30 in île aux Aigrettes, a protected piece of land that updates the original vegetation of Mauritius. Free diving and/or glass-bottom boat in Blue Bay (1 hour). Relaxation on the beach. Walk in Mahébourg late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in the colonial residence of Beau Vallon (4 chalets, 1 charming lodge, swimming pool, restaurant, a few kilometres from the sea) or at Nativ Lodge (in Mahébourg on the edge of the river, 8 minimalist bungalows including 4 with individual swimming pool) or on the seafront in a boarding house of Blue Bay or Pointe d'Esny.
ÎLE AUX AIGRETTES ECOTOUR
Day 2: Cruise in traditional canoe
Steps: Blue Bay
From Blue Bay, cruising day to the islets of the South-East in traditional canoe or motorboat. Picnic on an island, free diving, swimming, fishing. Dinner and overnight: as before.
Day 3: The Mauritian endemic flora
Steps: Blue Bay, Vieux Grand Port
East. From Blue Bay, go along the east coast to the valley of Ferney. Excursion-discovery of the Mauritian endemic flora (walk of 1h30) and lunch at Falaise Rouge, facing the historic bay of Vieux Grand Port. Then road to Maison d'été of Poste Lafayette: a lovely boutique hotel on a wild site (coves, rocks, rollers, etc.). Great walk on the beach and overnight on site.
Day 4: Sea kayaking in Amber Island
Steps: Goodlands, Île D'Ambre
Northeast. At dawn, go along the coast quietly over twenty kilometres. Then excursion in sea kayak to Amber Island with Yemaya Adventures, canoeing in the mangrove, picnic, swimming. Dinner and overnight in Goodlands, in the magnificent colonial residence Saint Anthony (4 old-fashioned bedrooms, sitting rooms, park, etc.).
Day 5: L'Aventure du Sucre (the adventure of sugar) to rum...
Steps: Beau Plan, Mapou, Port Louis, Grand Baie
North. In the morning, visit of L'Aventure du Sucre, the largest and the most beautiful museum in Mauritius, located in a former sugar factory, about 25 minutes from the North Coast inside the land: tasting of special sugars and New Grove rums, and lunch on site; or excursion at Château de Labourdonnais, an estate located 20 minutes from Grand Baie: house of planter, old orchards, distillery, wine tasting of the estate's products (juice, fruit pastes, rums...) and lunch on site. In the afternoon, discovering Port Louis: old neighbourhoods, market, cultural route, etc. Overnight: as before.
Day 6: Discovery of the mountains of the island
Steps: Tamarin, Rivière Noire, Chamarel
Southwest. In the early morning, we head southwest (about an hour and a half). Climb one of the mountains of this part of the island (such as the piton of Petite Rivière Noire, the turret of Tamarin, the Morne, etc.). During lunch time, swimming and lazing on the beach of Tamarin (few tourists). Around 4pm, we head for Chamarel and spend the night in charming little houses in the middle of nature, at La Vieille Cheminée or Lakaz Chamarel..
Day 7: Exploring the south of the island
Steps: Chamarel, Souillac, Rivière Noire, Boischéri, Grandbassin, Pétrin, Baieducap, Belombre
South. Discovery-tour of the deep South. Departure from the interior of the land and visit of Chamarel (waterfall, seven coloured earths, rhumerie), Pétrin (endemic forest, Black River Gorges), Grand Bassin (temples and places of worship), Bois Chéri (plantations and tea factory). Returning by the southern coastal road, its fishing villages, its wild coastline and its isolated beaches: Souilla, (basalt cliffs, La Roche Qui Pleure, historical remains), Bel Ombre, Baie du Cap... On the road, multiple possibilities of taking lunch in character places: Restaurant of Rhumerie de Chamarel (the best), lodge of La Varangue on Morne, traditional colonial house of Saint Aubin, friendly table d'hôte facing the sea... Overnight at Chamarel.
Day 8: Electric bike or canoe with a local fisherman
Steps: Tamarin, Île Aux Bénitiers
Southwest. Electric-bicycle excursion along the south coast (Electro-Bike Discovery) or canoeing between Le Morne and 'île aux Bénitiers with a local fisherman. At the end of the day, you can relax on the beautiful beach of Le Morne. Overnight at River House or Les Lataniers in Tamarin (guest houses).
Day 9: Buggy, zip line or relaxation
Steps: Belombre, Saint Félix
South. Hiking or a quad/buggy excursion in the Frédérica Reserve (at Bel Ombre), or a zip-line tour at Domaine de Chazal (in Saint Felix). Lunch at the colonial house of Saint Aubin or in nature at Domaine de Chazal. You can relax and swim on the side of Bel Ombre, and why not at C Beach Club to benefit from deckchairs, towels, water activities, changing rooms. Return plane at the end of the day.
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