The Gorgeous East: Bois Cheri Tea factory, Rhumerie St-Aubin, Mahebourg & Lunch
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In this private tour, you will explore the East of Mauritius including a visit to the Bois Cheri Tea Factory to see how the famous tea is produced in Mauritius. Then, you'll head to Rhumerie St-Aubin to visit the traditional way of making rum with sugarcane. .Then, you will savor a 3-course lunch & continue to Mahebourg Museum where it will take you into a historical journey of the island dating back to the 18 century. Next, you'll head to Mahebourg local market which is an open-air flea market where you can find lots of local handicrafts & fantastic souvenirs. Then, continue to Mahebourg waterfront which is an iconic attraction in Mauritius famous for the Bataille de la Passe. Afterward, head to Pointe canon to see the panoramic view of the ocean. Then head to Frederick Henrick museum which bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius.7 hours to 8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Tea tasting at Le Bois Cheri restaurant (Panoramic view)
Entrance to Bois Cherri Tea Factory
Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
3-course Lunch (Veg and Non-veg) Note: Halal food
Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver
Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to Rhumerie De St-Aubin
Bottled water upon arrival
Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
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Locations in the itinerary
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Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum
Bois Cheri Road, , Bois CheriBegin your 8 hours tour with a hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet & be greeted by our guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop.
Firstly, you'll head to the Bois Chéri Tea factory. A guide will lead you through the factory & 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 & herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
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
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Mahebourg Waterfront
Rue de la Passe, MahebourgAfterward, 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.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Mahebourg Waterfront
Rue de la Passe, MahebourgAfter 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. 45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
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!
45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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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.40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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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.
After a long day at exploring, your East full-day adventurous tour ends with return transport to your hotel.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Thank you for booking with us! We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off all around Mauritius. Please mention or email us your hotel or accommodation location at the time of booking! Our representative will meet you at the reception. You will recognize him by his uniform and the "Freshverde Holiday badge."
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Infant aged 1 to 4 are free of charge. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking.
- Please advise of any food allergies or illness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
- Please bring a raincoat (In case of a rainy day) and wear non slippery shoes
Language And Guide
Printed Guide Available In
- Norwegian
- German
- Swedish
- Russian
- Finnish
- Portuguese
- Croatian
- Italian
- Hungarian
- Spanish
- Czech
- Arabic
- Ukrainian
- Japanese
- Slovak
- Chinese Simplified
- Polish
- Romanian
- Danish
- Turkish
- Dutch
Tour Guide Available In
- Hindi
- English
- French
- Urdu
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Indian/Mauritius time to receive 100% refund.
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