Wild South: Full-Day tour incl Rhumerie St Aubin, Bois cheri Tea factory & Lunch

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Duration:7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius

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You will explore the wild south-West of Mauritius on this 8 hours private tour. With your guide, you will visit beautiful places, including Bois Cheri Tea Factory to see the production of tea in Mauritius. Then, continue to Rhumerie St Aubin to visit the rum distillery to know about Rum making in Mauritius

Afterward, head to see the famous dormant volcano Trou Aux Cerfs and continue to Mare aux Vacoas. Then, drive to Gris-Gris which is well known for its sea cliffs & offers a great view from the top.

Later, you will savor a 3-course lunch & continue to Grand Bassin to visit the gigantic statue of Lord Shiva. Afterward, you'll head to Alexandra falls, where you will live a unique experience with nature, the waterfalls & its deep valley.

Finally, continue to Gorge Viewpoint, to see the panoramic unparalleled beauty of flora & fauna.

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Begin your 7-8 hours southwest scenic tour with a hotel pick-up anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet & be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop. You'll be heading to Trou Aux Cerfs which is one of the famous natural tourist attractions in Mauritius. The dormant volcanic crater is around 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters & a depth of around 100 meters. Unlike the typical volcanic features, Trou aux Cerfs’ crater is surrounded by a vast area of lush forest consisting of indigenous plant species and some giant green pine trees. It is believed that the Trou aux Cerfs erupted once and has remained dormant for the last 700 000 years; experts believe that there is a potential chance for it to become active again. Definitely, one of the main highlights is the 360-degree view of the town, Curepipe & the majestic view of Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis- Moka mountain range.
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Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir which has the honor of being the largest reservoir on the island with a capacity of almost 26 million cubic meters and is simultaneously a rather popular stop for tourists visiting the south of the island. Although nothing as fancy as the other attractions in Mauritius, Mare aux Vacoas is a gem hidden between lines of thick forests. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few minutes away from the usual hustle and bustle of the country. The reservoir even offers a rather amazing view worth several clicks.
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After some time, continue to Ganga Talao (commonly known as Grand Bassin is a crater lake, about 550 meters above sea level, located in the mountainous Southwest of Mauritius. On the shoreline sits a temple along with a collection of small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other gods. During your visit to this sacred site, you will inevitably be awestruck by the gigantic statue of Lord Shiva. However, fear not about your doom, at Grand Bassin you will find the Hindu God Lord Shiva, smiling and as peaceful as ever. The statue is 33 meters high & is the highest known statue in Mauritius. Ganga Talao is a major draw of crowds in Mauritius, with many people visiting the site to pray, meditate, or simply to walk by the lake and enjoy the gorgeous surrounding views. The lake of Ganga Talao is thought to be around 18 meters deep with a healthy population of fish in the lake.
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The next stop is Alexandra falls which is Situated some 700m above sea level & is one of the most popular nature sites in Mauritius. You must have definitely seen many of its pictures on postcards or in videos venting the beauty of Mauritius. Alexandra Falls is indeed one of the most emblematic & popular sites of the island. Famous not only for its breathtaking beauty, Alexandra Falls also offers visitors the chance to live a unique experience with nature. Once you are there, do not miss the chance to admire and capture on your camera the panoramic view of the South-East Coast with its turquoise ocean. If you want to take in the full view, you can climb up a wooden platform. On your right is the Alexandra Falls. From where you are, the waterfall looks like a silent white stream cascading over the rocky outcrops. You will also have a plunging look on Mauritius’s virgin green valley which is home to many endemic avian species and flora. You will need nothing more to soothe the eye.
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Next, you'll head to Gorge Viewpoint, where you will stop for a stunning panoramic view of the endless green stretches. Amidst the unspoiled rainforest of Mauritius, there are almost 17,000 acres of rolling hills, deep valleys, spectacular waterfalls, and unparalleled beauty of flora and fauna in the southwestern region. You will be amazed to discover how high the viewing area is from the gorge. On the right side of the viewpoint, you can see a breathtaking waterfall. The path leading to the viewpoint has a unique ambiance of its own with some souvenir stalls. The Black River Gorges Nature Reserve was constructed in order to save the natural vegetation of the island and make it one of the most important Mauritian sights. The Black River Gorges National park protects most of the island's remaining rainforest and is home to many species of wild animals and birds.
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Afterward, continue to the Bois Chéri Tea factory which is the first stop in the Mauritian Tea Route. A guide will lead you through the factory and the tea plantation, offering you to discover the history, stories, and tales of the Bois Chéri and the importance of tea productions in Mauritius. After the guided tour of the tea factory, you will visit the tea production museum learning more about the history of tea in Mauritius. The Bois Chéri offers a great panoramic view of the south of the island. Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas, and herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit. Your visit to the Bois Chéri plantation includes: - A guided tour of the Bois Cheri tea factory - Visit the tea museum - Visit the tea plantation - A tea tasting at the chalet with a panoramic view of the flora and fauna
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Afterward, heading to Souillac to see the astounding view of Gris-Gris. The appeal of Gris-Gris lies in its scenery, the high cliffs here drop abruptly to the sea and the refreshing winds of the Indian Ocean blow all year round. Far away from the idyllic setting of calm seas and the tranquil scenery, is the Gris Gris beach. Gris-Gris is well known for its sea cliffs and offers visitors a magnificent view from the top. This is definitely a sight worth seeing. Coral reefs do not surround this part of the island, which allows large waves to crash directly on the cliffs. You will have a great viewpoint on the cliffs and will see the crashing of waves against the flanks. Afterward, you'll head to a local restaurant to savor a 3-course Mauritian lunch comprising fresh Salads, Rice, Soups, chicken curry, or fish and vegetables. You will have a choice and the chef will explain to you and ask you about your preferred choice.
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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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Posted By : PAUL_H
Itinerary:what to expect-don’t expect it!
Didn’t do half the things mentioned,the day was rushed.If i hadn’t taken my time at the rhumerie,would have been a complete waste of money!(driver was courteous)
Why did i give a tip??
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Posted On : 2024-07-15 07:03:13

Posted By : Venture22077734312
We could see many different places, very beautiful ! Many thanks to Daren, our driver, available and kind !
A very beautiful day to see Maurice
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 05:28:12

Posted By : louisepR7679WQ
We were contacted the day before to confirm pick up time and contacted ehen Daren arrrived at the hotel in the morning. The tour was perfect, gave us the opportunity to see lots of sights (and potentially return to some if we wish on another day). It was a private tour so we got the chance to ask anything we wanted.
Daren (our tour guide) was knowledgeable and friendly, we did not feel rushed at all. Perfect day, highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 10:27:02

Posted By : ethank2150
Daren was a fantastic guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable about the island. Any questions that we had, even when not related to the planned visits at each location, he was able to answer.
He is very passionate about the island and you can tell.
Each of the stops were wonderful and just as good as we had hoped for. We didn't feel rushed around and took our time at each of the places. The lunch that was part of the four was wonderful and catered well for my wife who requires gluten free food as she is a coeliac.
This tour is not to be missed if you want to see what the south of the island has to offer.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 12:22:43

Posted By : Nuvin S
Great experience with incredible places such as the Bois Chéri site and the Chamarel rum factory in particular. Visit with a friendly and incredibly cultured guide
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Posted On : 2023-10-21 01:11:04

Posted By : James_M
Fantastic trip around the north of the island. Our guide Paco was amazing. He was really friendly and couldn’t have done any more for us. He was extremely knowledgeable and happily answered any questions we had. The botanical gardens were a definite highlight of the day. The sugar museum was also very interesting.
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Posted On : 2022-11-06 20:47:50

Posted By : W7909OGwalters
Mr Manu was our driver for 3 tours, he is an inteliigent guy and a good driver. He helped us with everything (stay away from tourist trap) and also make us discover some more amazing places. He bought us some local snacks which was very tasty.

We discovered every places that was mentioned on the tours description
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Posted On : 2022-09-20 10:57:23

Posted By : brunhildekid
It was time & money wasting. They didn't hold to the terms of conditions.
They didn't provide bottled water, any guide just send taxi and driver.

This guy(name was Irshaad) calling someone all the driving or just watching his phone.

And skipped Rochester fall gave the reason road closed repair didn't suggest alternatives.

In addition, after come back to hotel he demanded money from me his working time(1.5 hour)was excesses.

We even that didn't go to all fixed course and hotel is in belle mare far from southwest.

I have never found driver's overtime allowance in terms and conditions. I have already numerous trips, it's first time.

I don't recommend this tour. Especially your hotel is in belle mare east area, You must prepare cash for driver's overtime allowance.

일인당 15만원이나 하는 비싼 투어 였는데 보낸건 택시랑 기사가 끝.

기사(이름 irshaaf) 는 운전 내내 큰소리로 통화중 이었으며 관광지에서는 폰 게임 하느라 사진한장 찍어주지 않았습니다.

주요코스인 로체스터폴은 도로 수리한다고 그냥 건너 뛰면서 본인 운전시간이 8시간 초과했다고 오버타임 페이를 청구했습니다.

우리숙소가 동북쪽 지역이라 애초에 8시간안에 호텔로 돌아오는거 자체가 불가능했는데 그런건 지알바가 아니라면서 끝까지 돈을 받아갔습니다.

수많은 나라를 여행해봤지만 이런경우는 처음입니다.
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Posted On : 2022-07-29 11:39:29

Posted By : 380anik
This is a great tour with lots of places to discover. The South of mauritius is indeed
exotic.. our guide dives is very knowledgeable. Someone very funny.. The food was good 👌 I recommend this tour and ask for dives as guide.
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Posted On : 2022-07-28 15:46:16

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