Mauritius: Private North Cultural Odyssey with Hotel Pick Up

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

  The church is situated at the northernmost point of Mauritius, in the small fishing village of Cap Malheureux. Its name, which translates to "Unfortunate/Unhappy Cape," is due to the numerous shipwrecks that occurred there in the past.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Pereybere Beach

  Pereybere Beach is a popular public beach in the north of Mauritius, known for its calm, turquoise waters, and soft white sand, making it ideal for swimming and relaxing. It offers a festive atmosphere, especially on weekends, with amenities like food trucks, restaurants, and shaded areas for visitors.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Grand Baie Public Beach

  Grand Baie refers to a lively tourist hub in Mauritius with several beaches, including the main Grand Baie Public Beach and the nearby La Cuvette Beach. The public beach is known for being a bustling area with local snacks and sunset views, a picturesque spot with clear water offering a range of experiences from vibrant nightlife to peaceful relaxation.You can enjoy a nice refreshing fruit juice admiring the Turqouise Blue Lagoon.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Chateau De Labourdonnais

  The Château: The mansion, built in 1859, has been meticulously restored and furnished with period antiques, allowing visitors to experience 19th-century Mauritian colonial life. Gardens and Orchards: The mansion is surrounded by lush botanical gardens and orchards featuring a diverse range of tropical flora, including century-old mango trees, spice plants, and a small animal farm with giant Aldabra tortoises.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  SSR Botanic Garden

  The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden, formerly known as the Royal Botanic Garden is situated in the village of Pamplemousses which lies about ten kilometres North East of Port Louis. From the 18th century up to today, the Botanic Garden has been known under several names such as “Jardin de Mon Plaisir”, “Jardin des Plantes”, “Le Jardin National de I’ Isle de France”, “Jardin du Roy”, “Jardin Botanique de Pamplemousses”, and “The Royal Botanical Garden, Pamplemousses”. On 18th September 1988, the Garden was renamed the “Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden” in remembrance of the first Prime Minister of Mauritius.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Citadel Fort Adelaide

  Perched on a hill in Port Louis, Mauritius, La Citadelle de Port Louis, or Fort Adelaide, stands as a sentinel over the capital. This fortress, with its black stone walls, dates back to 1830 and was constructed under British rule by Sir Charles Colville. Fort Adelaide was built to protect Port Louis from invasions and control local revolts amid racial tensions. Completed in 1840 and named after Adelaide, wife of King William IV, it stands intact, unlike many British-era forts. It symbolises the end of slavery and the start of Indian immigration, constructed by a diverse labour force.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Le Caudan Waterfront

  Le Caudan Waterfront is a commercial development in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius. It includes shops, banking facilities, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, a marina and a five star hotel (Le Labourdonnais). The name of Le Caudan Waterfront comes from a famous figure of the past, Jean Dominique Michel de Caudan, who came to former Isle de France from Languedoc (a historical province in the South of France). He started a saltpan in 1726, close to a small bay in the southwest of Port-Louis. This area, now known as the Robert Edward Hart Garden, is situated on the entrance road to Le Caudan Waterfront.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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