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Eastern Treasures of Mauritius: incl Rhumerie St Aubin & Blue-Bay Marine Park
Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius
$265.02
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Overview
You will discover the magnificent East of Mauritius in this 8 hours private tour including a visit to Rhumerie St Aubin where you learn all you need to know about Rum making. You will get to enjoy a boozily delicious rum tasting.
Next, drive to Blue-Bay Marine park to enjoy a Glass Bottom Boat trip and Snorkeling at, one of the best places to discover unique marine life.
Later, savor a 3-course lunch and continue to the Mahebourg museum to see naval artifacts, the history of Mauritius, and shipwrecks. Next, head to the Mahebourg waterfront to visit the Bataille de la passe memorial with its panoramic stunning view.
Then, continue to Mahebourg Market to witness the local culture, food & local products. Afterward, continue to Frederick Hendrick museum which bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius.
Finally, See the Pointe Canon which is famous for its anti-ship canons and viewpoint
Next, drive to Blue-Bay Marine park to enjoy a Glass Bottom Boat trip and Snorkeling at, one of the best places to discover unique marine life.
Later, savor a 3-course lunch and continue to the Mahebourg museum to see naval artifacts, the history of Mauritius, and shipwrecks. Next, head to the Mahebourg waterfront to visit the Bataille de la passe memorial with its panoramic stunning view.
Then, continue to Mahebourg Market to witness the local culture, food & local products. Afterward, continue to Frederick Hendrick museum which bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius.
Finally, See the Pointe Canon which is famous for its anti-ship canons and viewpoint
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Eastern Treasures of Mauritius: incl Rhumerie St Aubin & Blue-Bay Marine Park
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Bottled water upon arrival
- Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
- Snorkeling equipments will be provided (Blue-Bay Marine park)
- Entrance to the Rhumerie De St-Aubin
- Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver
- Snorkeling at Blue Bay marine park
- Rum tasting at Rhumerie De St-Aubin
- Pick-up and drop-off at any accommodation in Mauritius
- 3-course Lunch (Veg and Non-veg) Note: Halal food
- Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
- Blue-Bay Marine park and Glass bottom boat trip
- Gratuities (Optional)
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Saint AubinBegin your 8 hours Eastern Treasures Mauritius tour with a hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop.
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Then heading to discovering the Rhumerie St Aubin. Set in a charming colonial house, exhibiting tropical and traditional vibes, The Rhumerie de St Aubin Distillery will have you learn all you need to know about Rum making on paradise island. You will get to enjoy a boozily delicious rum tasting session, discovering the different flavors of rum the distillery manufactures. Freshverde holidays offer you to enjoy a visit to the Rhumerie de St-Aubin & having a guided tour with one of the experienced guides who will take you behind the scenes to provide a detailed explanation of the rum-making process while you visit the distillery. You can enjoy a quaint visit and rum tasting. Highlights: - Visit the Rum House and Tasting - Guided tour of the Sugar Factory - Visit of La Vieille Cheminée du Domaine de Saint Aubin - Visit the vanilla house - Visit the Anthurium Greenhouse - Visit the tropical botanical garden and spice garden at Saint Aubin - The Mini Farm of Domaine de Saint Aubin
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Blue Bay Marine ParkThe Blue Bay marine park is one of the best places to see the beautiful marine life and to go for snorkeling in Mauritius. At the Marine Park, you can decide to see the underwater world onboard the boat through its glass bottom or to jump into the water for some snorkeling. The Snorkeling at the park is highly recommended as the colorful fauna & flora found at the park are absolutely stunning. At an average depth of 5.5 meters, with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkeling conditions are ideal. You will have a great view of the reef, fish, and of large selection of corals The Blue Bay Marine Park is home to mangroves, algae, seagrasses, corals, and other marine organisms. There is also a wide variety of fish species that include Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Butterflyfish, juvenile Sailfin tangs, as well as tiny Pipefish and Trumpetfish. Note: all activities are supervised to ensure the protection of the flora and fauna. With respect to marine life & its ecosystem!
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Mahebourg MuseumThen, you'll head to a local restaurant to savor a 3-course lunch comprising Fresh Salads, Rice, Soups, chicken, fish & vegetables Then, head to Mahebourg to visit the National History Museum of Mauritius, which will take you into a historical journey of the island dating back to the 18th century. The Naval Museum of Mauritius contains the reminiscences of the French colonial empire. The interesting aspects of the Naval Museum lie not solely in its collection of exhibits, but also in its history as a building. It is worthwhile to see both the exterior of the building & the different exhibitions. In addition, you will also get to see exquisite artifacts of many other ships' wrecks. Some bones of an extinct species of Giant Tortoises & of the Dodo are displayed at the museum. These bones bear testimony to their existence until some few hundred years back.
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Mahebourg WaterfrontAfter some time, visit Mahebourg waterfront to know about the Culture and History of Mauritius which is very interesting. Located in the traditional Mauritian Village, the new Mahebourg Waterfront is ideal for a relaxing walk as well as a journey back in time taking part in the local Mauritian history! You will get the chance to see and learn more about the epic battle that was fought in this region. There is also the memorial known as Bataille de le Passe that pays homage to the fighters who lost their lives in the battle. You will get to see the panoramic view where the battle took place.
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Then head to the mahebourg local market, is a spectacular sight for those who wish to experience the lively local culture. You will find amazing products here at a great bargain.The Mahebourg market was initially focusing on silks and textiles, but today you are sure to find a large variety of World of Seashells on offer. The market offers typical market products such as vegetables, fruits for the surrounding locals but also a wide variety of local handicrafts and souvenirs of the paradise island. One thing we surely advise you not to miss is the food. At the Mahebourg Market, you will have a large selection of food such as Briyani, Dholl Puri (lentils pancakes), Chinese Noodles or the very famous Gato Pima (fritter made with split pea). They make up for a delicious street food tasting, don’t worry we won’t tattle to your diet!
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On the way, we will go to to visit the Frederick Hendrick Museum. The Frederik Henrik Museum is a historical site which at present bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius. Located at Old Grand Port, this place is considered a historical site bearing witness to the Dutch and French colonial settlements in Mauritius, on the coast of south east Mauritius. The very first inhabitants of Mauritius, the Dutch, settled here to colonize the island. The museum is surrounded by a luxuriant tropical garden, includes a visitors’ centre with an exhibition of artifacts found during archaeological excavations in the area since 1997 and the remains of some ruins. They consist of building materials: stones, bricks, nails; military objects like musket balls, cannon balls, flint stones and many other interesting utilities.
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Pointe Canon is an interesting place to go to have a nice overview of the different sites surrounding Mahebourg. You will see the imposing Lion Mountain that overlooks the sugar cane fields, Mouchoir Rouge islet, facing the waterfront, and Ile aux Aigrettes further north, a small protected island located in the lagoon and which is also a nature reserve. Pointe Canon is the place where the inhabitants of the region meet during events such as regattas and the commemoration of the abolition of slavery celebrations in February. You will see the panoramic view of the South East and the ocean.
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Eastern Treasures of Mauritius: incl Rhumerie St Aubin & Blue-Bay Marine Park
Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius
$265.02
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!