Mauritius Sightseeing tours

Tropical Fascination

This excursion gives a glimpse of the way of living of the rainbow nation of Mauritius and the discovery of one of the most beautiful gardens in the world: The Royal Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses.

Port Louis, the capital, with its buzzing business centre, its crowded, colourful, local market (bazaar), its monuments, its different places of worship, is so typically Mauritian! The old and the new mingle through the contrast between the high-rise, the modern shopping centre of the Caudan Waterfront and the still existing colonial buildings.  

Visit the Blue Penny Historical and Art Museum.

After lunch in the lively city, take a breath of fresh air at Pamplemousses Botanical Garden.

Full day tour

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

Timings from hotel to starting point of excursion:

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

1 hr.

1 hr.

35 mins.

40 mins.

50 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

1 ¼ hr.

10H00                            Arrive in Port Louis.

                                     Drive to Marie Reine de la Paix/ photo stop for 10 minutes

10H20                            Stop at Chinese Pagoda

10H45                            Photo stop at La Citadelle

                                      Drive down to Champs de Mars, Cathedral, Place d’Armes.

11H00-11H30                  Stop at Miraj Caudan Duty free Centre

11H30-13H00                  Stop for 2 hours shopping at the market and at Caudan.

13H00                             Lunch at Grand Ocean Restaurant.

15H00                             Leave Caudan for Pamplemousses Garden

15H30-16H30                  Visit of Pamplemousses Garden.

17H00/17H30                  Back to respective hotels.

The Past Revisited  : Le Domaine les Pailles

“Domaine Les Pailles” is a place where the French colonial way of life and habitat have been re-created. The sugar-mill, rum distillery, spice garden, toy-train, horse carriages and the beautifully created garden will amaze you.

Enjoy a mini safari in a 4 x 4 in the surrounding hills and adjoining valley among stags, monkeys and several species of birds which live on the Domain. Have lunch in one of the finest restaurants of the island.

Full day tour

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

1 hr.

1 hr.

40 mins.

50 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr.

1 ¼ hr.

10H00                     Arrive at Domaine les Pailles. Board train for the visit of the distillery and sugar mill and spice garden. (Sega show  and rhum tasting during the visit).

12H00                     Lunch in one of the restaurants of the Domaine.

                              Horse-drawn carriages back to l’Accueil.

13H30                     Leave the Domaine and drive back to the hotel.

The Mystical South

Follow the guide to Floréal and Curepipe for bonanza shopping. Curepipe, the second most important town is the heaven of shopping lovers. Shopping can be done in the factory and duty free shops of Floréal. Cashmere, carpets, jewellery, ready made clothes are available for good value for money.

There will be a first stop in Curepipe at the ship model factory. Ship models from Mauritius are quite famous.

When shopping is over in Floréal, there will be a short visit of Curepipe and  Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct crater situated at 650 metres above sea level. It offers a beautiful view on the Moka range and right up to the sea.

From Curepipe proceed to Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao, a sacred place of worship to the Hindu community. It is a crater lake surrounded by luxuriant forests.  Drive along the National Park to see Black River Gorges where endemic forests are the natural habitat of protected fauna and flora species.

The final stops will be Chamarel Cascade and the Coloured Earth, before starting on the way back.

Full day tour

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

40 mins.

45 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr 10 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

30 mins.

1 hr.

09H30             Arrive in Floreal. Stop at Cottage Industry (CIE) Carpet & Souvenir shop in Floreal for a visit.

10H00             Leave CIE and drive to “Adamas” shopping complex.

10H05             Stop in Floreal to visit diamond duty free boutique “Adamas”.

10H35 -11H30 Time for shopping in Floreal Square & Textile Museum

11H30             Drive to Trou aux Cerfs for a photo stop.

11H50             Leave Trou aux Cerfs.

12H00-12H30 Stop at Voiliers de l’Ocean.

12H30             Leave Curepipe and drive to Grand Bassin for a guided visit and photo stop.

13H00             Arrive at Grand Bassin.

13H20             Leave Grand Bassin.

13H45             Stop at Black River Gorges for photos.

13H55             Leave Black River Gorges for the restaurant “Le Chamarel” for lunch.

14H00             Lunch

15H30             Leave restaurant for Chamarel waterfalls and seven coloured earths.

16H30             Leave Chamarel village and drive back to respective hotels.

The Tea Route

 This excursion will allow you to discover the history and the importance of tea in Mauritian life. Visit of the impressive and splendid colonial mansion of Les Aubineaux, the home of a tea-estate owner.

After a drive along tea-plantations watch the tea making process at the factory of Bois Cheri and sample the different flavours of tea at the Chalet.

Lunch at St Aubin, in an elegant and colonial environment will be a pleasurable moment. Have a glimpse at the anthurium greenhouse, the Vanilla House and the Rum-House.

The last attractions of the tour are the breathtaking sights of Gris-Gris and La Roche qui Pleure. Literally: The Mourning Rock.

Full day tour

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings:

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

40 mins.

45 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr 10

1 ¼ hr.

30 mins.

1 hr.

10H00             Arrive at Domaine des Aubineaux.

                       Visit of the colonial house built in 1867 followed by a walk in the garden.

                       Tea and scones will be served afterwards in the dining room.

10H45             Leave Les Aubineaux and drive to Bois Cheri.

11H20             Arrive at Bois Cheri

                       Guided visit of the tea factory followed by a visit of the museum.

11H50             Drive up to the Chalet for tea tasting (served with biscuits).

13H15             Leave Bois Cheri for St Aubin.

13H30             Lunch is served.

                       Visit of the anthurium greenhouse and vanilla house after lunch.           

15H00             Leave St Aubin.

15H15             Stop at Gris Gris at “La Roche qui pleure” for 15 minutes.

15H45             Leave Gris Gris and drive to respective hotels.

Wild Adventure

 This outing will take you to the South East and Mahébourg, an area rich in historical landmarks.

Visit the Naval Museum of Mahébourg with its exhibits relating to the fierce battles between the French and English fleets and retrieved from sunken ships.

Go on a tour of the picturesque village of Mahébourg for shopping and picture taking. The bay is quite impressive in this part of the island and you will see several historical monuments, such as the ones commemorating the battle of Vieux Grand Port and the abolition of slavery.

Lunch at Domaine du Chasseur further away along the coastal road.

From the restaurant, high on the hill, enjoy the magnificent view on the Vieux Grand Port lagoon.

Take a stroll in the 1000 acre estate to discover its nature reserve where hundreds of Javanese stags, wild boars, monkeys and birds, including the kestrel, a protected endemic bird of prey, can be seen.

Full day tour

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings:

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

40 mins.

50 mins

1 hr 10

1 ¼ hr.

1 hr.

10 mins.

1 hr

10H30             Arrive at Mahebourg Historical Museum

                      Visit of the museum.

11H15             Leave Museum for 1 hour shopping in the village.

12H15             Leave Mahebourg and drive to Domaine du Chasseur.

12H45             Arrive at Domaine du Chasseur.

                      Take 4X4 wheel drive jeeps for Panoramour Restaurant.

13H00             Lunch.

14H30             Short trekking or quad biking (optional).

15H30             Leave the Domaine du Chasseur and drive to respective hotels.

NOTE: Not to be sold on Tuesdays as museum is closed.

Untouched South and Paradise Valley

This is an opportunity to discover La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes. This park is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and is the home of giant tortoises, reptiles and other species of the Indian Ocean region. The crocodile farm and nursery are to be seen, along with an impressive collection of butterflies and insects.

Lunch is served at “Le Crocodile Affamé” (crocodile is a speciality cooked in different appetising ways).

After lunch, a “train” (wagons drawn by a tractor) will take you through an oasis of calm, beauty and breathtaking views. A must.

Full day tour

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings:

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

1 hr

1 hr

1 hr 10

1 hr 15

1 hr 20

30 mins.

45 mins.

10H30             Arrive at Crocodile and Reptile park.

                        Visit of the park.

12H30             Lunch at Crocodile Affamé restaurant.

14H00             Tractor train will take clients in the Paradise Valley.

15H00             Leave Paradise Valley and drive back to respective hotels.

A Miniature Eden - Ile aux Cerfs

Leave behind the stress and enjoy the Sun, Sand and Sea of the East Coast.

Ile aux Cerfs is a small paradise island surrounded by fine white sandy beaches. It is one of the most valued spot in Mauritius .

Once at the jetty, a fishing boat will take you across to the island in 10 to 15 minutes.

Make the most of this leisurely day either sunbathing or enjoying the turquoise lagoon or the numerous water sports which can be bought directly on the island. (Big banana, wind surfing, water-ski, pedal boats, glass bottom boats, parasailing…)

Full day tour

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

15/20 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr.

50 mins.

40 mins.

20 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

  1. DAY WITHOUT LUNCH

10H00                       Arrive at Jetty of Trou d’Eau Douce.Transfer to Ile aux Cerfs by boat.

10H45-15H30            Day at leisure on Ile aux Cerfs.

15H45                       Leave jetty and back to Trou d’Eau Douce.

16H00                       Drive back to respective hotels.

  1. DAY WITH LUNCH

10H00                    Arrive at Jetty of Trou d’Eau Douce.

                             Transfer to Ile aux Cerfs by boat.

12H30-13H30          Lunch at Paul & Virginie Restaurant.

                             Day at leisure on the island.

15H30                    Leave the island/boat transfer back to jetty of Trou d’Eau Douce.

15H45                    Leave jetty and back to Trou d’Eau Douce.

16H00                    Drive back to respective hotels.

Off the Beaten Tracks

This is a mixture of local life and Nature safari.

The day will start with a visit to the market of Quatre Bornes, on the Central Plateau.This typically Mauritian market is colourful, popular as it is The spot for great textile and local crafts bargains.

After the hustle and bustle, the shaded country roads will take you downhill to Yemen for a safari. You will be driving in a Nature Reserve full of monkeys, stags and birds. You may come across moorhens, partridges, guinea fowls and Egyptian geese around the ponds.

You will drive uphill and downhill, taking in the breathtaking views on the savannah  and the west coast. Refreshments will be served at a kiosk before going to the bat sanctuary.

This safari is done in a 4 x 4 vehicle or a specially fitted bus.

A Mauritian lunch will be served at the restaurant of Casela Nature and Leisure Park, some 15 minutes away.

Visit of the Park, after lunch.

Full day – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

1 hr.

25 mins.

45/50 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr 10.

40 mins.

45 mins.

09H45             Arrive at Quatre Bornes market.

10H40             Leave Quatre Bornes

11H00             Meeting at Magenta for 2 hours safari at Yemen .

                      (up to 10 pax safari is done in 4X4 wheel jeep/more than 10 pax, in bus).

13H15             Arrive at Casela Restaurant for lunch.

14H30             Visit of Casela Leisure and Nature Park.

15H30             Leave the park and drive back to respective hotels.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

1 hr.

25 mins.

45/50 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr 10.

40 mins.

45 mins.

09H45             Arrive at Quatre Bornes market.

10H40             Leave Quatre Bornes

11H00             Meeting at Magenta for 2 hours safari at Yemen .

                      (up to 10 pax safari is done in 4X4 wheel jeep/more than 10 pax, in bus).

13H15             Arrive at Casela Restaurant for lunch.

14H30             Visit of Casela Leisure and Nature Park.

15H30             Leave the park and drive back to respective hotels.

Mauritian Heritage

 You will drive to the famous botanical garden of Pamplemousses for a beautiful walk of about an hour, in luxuriant vegetation from all over the world. This garden is prestigious and a priceless historical heritage.

You will also be taken to Beau Plan, a sugar factory turned into a Museum to tell the Adventure of Sugar. It is a site full of surprise, which recalls the history of the main industry in Mauritius and the origin of the population of Mauritius .

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

45 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

10 mins.

20 mins.

30 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

1 ¼ hr.

10H00             Arrive at Pamplemousses Garden.

                      Guided visit for 1 hour.

11H00             Leave the parking for Beau Plan.

11H05             Arrive at Sugar Museum

12H30             Leave the Museum and drive back to respective hotels.

Ali Baba’s Cave

Discover Ali Baba’s cave, Mauritian style, in Floréal and Curepipe. Curepipe is the second most important town of the island and a shopping paradise.

The factory shops of Floréal offer a variety of cashmere and ready made garments, duty free shops offer carpets and jewellery, among other things.

In Curepipe you will find fabric shops, ship models factories and other souvenirs.

Half day tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

40 mins.

45 mins.

1 hr.

1 ¼ hr

1 ¼ hr.

30 mins.

1 hr.

10H00                                Arrival in Curepipe.

10H00-10H30                     Beauté de Chine.

10H40-11H15                     Voiliers de l’Ocean.

11H25-12H00                     Adamas

12H10-12H45                     Shibani

12H50-13H20                     CIE

13H30                                Drive back to respective hotels.

NOTE: Timings can be modified according to client’s wishes.  ALL SHOPS TO BE VISITED.

Parc Aventure

The Aventure Park occupies no less than 12 hectares in Chamarel. This park offers unique attractions and is one of the newest on the island. Visitors can choose between the very accessible botanical discoveryitinerary, overhead trail along shady footbridges, or the ‘Aventure’ course with technical obstacles. Either way a great day out is guaranteed.

Half day tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

45 mins.

45 mins

1 ¼ hr.

1 ¼ hr

50 mins.

1 hr

20 mins.

09H15       Arrive at Chamarel.

09H30       Briefing at the reception.

09H45       Visit of the parc (lasts 2 and a half hours)

                 Pic nic lunch included.

12H00       Back to reception

                 Drive back to respective hotels.

                 A second tour starts at 12H00.

Quad and Safari at Domaine de l’Etoile

L’Etoile is a spot for exclusive trips in the greenwoods of Mauritius . There, the natural environment has been superbly protected.

Indigenous forests, lush valleys, crystal clear springs and sources, slope down from the distant mountains, with the Indian Ocean as a backdrop, in a ballet of changing light and shade as the hours go by.

To admire the birds and other animals that roam these vast expanses of land, a few possibilities are offered to the visitor: biking with or without a guide and motorized itineraries by quads or 4 x 4.

Full day tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings:

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

40 mins.

1  hr

1 hr

1 hr 10.

1 ¼ hr

1 hr.

1 ¼ hr

09H30       Upon arrival at l’Etoile, guests will be welcomed by the team followed by a briefing.

10H00       Participants for either Quad Bikes or the Land Rover 4X4 will leave for 3 hours safari to discover the surroundings.  The whole visit is guided.

14H00       Back to the welcome center where lunch will be served. 

NOTE: Drinks will be provided during the safari but during lunch, drinks will be at the client’s account.)

15H00       Free trekking and Archery on normal mark.  (Should clients wish to use artificial animal targets, clients will have to pay a supplement for the Archery circuit).

16H15       Leave the domaine and drive back to respective hotels.

Espace Aventure

A once-in-a lifetime opportunity …. to be experienced on board a Land Rover.

Explore the hidden facets of Mauritius in a unique and exclusive way.  Country road lovers travel right across the island, in full safety and comfort, on secret trails stored in our G.P.S.

You will share with our tour leader, the wonders of an authentic Mauritius .  Surrounded by endemic flora and fauna, discover a rainbow of breathtaking views.  One of the highlights of the trip is to share a traditional meal in a local household.

A journey through time, truly ‘out of the blue’.

Full day tour – Ex all hotels.

08h30/09h00 The GPS will pick up clients from their respective hotels.

Circuit will be decided by the driver depending upon the weather conditions.

For a whole day, visit the interior parts of the island, off the beaten tracks.

Lunch will be served in a local household.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN TO CLIENTS:

·         Any special request or vegetarian to be requested upon bookings.

·         That they have breakfast in the morning as lunch is served quite late.

·         Sportswear and Tennis shoes strongly recommended.

·         Sunglasses/cap and sun block.

·         Spare clothes and own towel in case they would like to have a shower.

·         Its is strictly forbidden to smoke during the tour.

·         Not recommended for pregnant women.

Safari Nature – The Secret South

This 4 x 4 wheel drive will take you from the South West to the North West allowing an insight in the interior of the island.

From the “Seven Waterfalls” of Henrietta, to Tamarind Falls, Simonet Mountain, Le Morne and The Higher Plaine Wilhems, the landscape keeps changing.

You will discover Bassin Blanc: a water filled crater covered with overhanging white clouds, and Rochester Falls in the middle of sugar cane and banana fields. Proceed towards Gris Gris, a beach covered in grey mist caused by crashing wavesand drive along Senneville Bridge, the oldest and highest bridge on the island. Cross more sugar cane fields to admire a unique sight: Nature Bridge, a natural bridge shaped in the rock by eroding waves.

The trip ends at Blue Bay where you will be allowed to admire one of the most beautiful coral gardens of the Indian Ocean from glass bottom boat.

Afterwards, you will be taken back to the hotel along conventional roads… A picnic lunch will be served and refreshments are available during the trip.

Ile Aux Aigrettes – Eco Tourism

Since 1965 the island is a Nature Reserve and has been managed by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.

 It is the last refuge of the ebony forest that was, once, common around coastal Mauritius . It is the sanctuary of animal and plant species unique to Mauritius and not to be found anywhere else in the world.

 Animals once known to have existed on the island have been reintroduced such as the pink pigeons, the giant Aldabra tortoises, the Round Island Telfair’s skinks. Mauritian kestrels and fruit bats will be re-introduced in a large aviary.

Half day tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

45 mins

1 hr.

1 hr

1 ¼ hr

1 hr.

5/10 mins.

 1 ¼ hr.

09H30                   Arrive at Pointe d’Esny (either next to Le Preskil OR at the jetty of Le Preskil Hotel depending upon the tides/ information to be given at the moment of booking).

09H45                   Embark the boat for 10 minutes transfer.

09H55                   Arrive on the island

10H00-12H30        Guided visit of the island.

12H40                   Back to jetty and transfer to respective hotels.

Mountain Biking at La Nicolière or Tamarind DownHill

Mountain biking at La Nicolière. Come and discover a great biking trail in the Réserve of La Nicolière where you may come across stags, monkeys and wild boars. This mountain bike trail is relatively easy but for those looking for greater challenge further difficulties can be added. It is a splendid nature trip giving the opportunity of crossing rivers, riding through forests to enjoy the view on the lake of La Nicolière, the northern Plains and the small islands off the north coast.

Half day  tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

40 mins

1 hr.

30 mins.

40 mins.

45 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

1 ¼ hr.

09H00       Meeting point near the lake

                Car or coach transfer to the “Chassé de La Nicolière”.

09H10       Briefing is done before starting the ride at the chassé.

09H30       Circuits on VTT of 6 kms, 12 kms or 25 kms.

                 Cakes and juices are served during the circuit.

12H00       Back to starting point.

                Min 2 pax Max 8 pax.

Downhill mountain biking to Tamarind. The meeting place is at Tamarind Falls. The view over the waterfalls is stunning. It is a great way to start the day.

Begin the ride along sugar cane tracks which run parallel to the Trois Mamelles and Le Rempart mountains to reach Tamarind Bay, twenty five kilometres away.

Half day tour – Ex all hotels.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

50 mins.

40 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr 10.

1 ¼ hr.

50 mins..

45 mins.

09H00       Meeting point at the bus terminal of Henrietta.

09H10       Briefing is done before starting the ride

09H30       Circuits on VTT of 6 kms, 12 kms or 25 kms

                Cakes and juices are served during the circuit.

12H00       Back to starting point.

                Min 2 pax Max 8 pax.

.Hiking and Rock Climbing

For the adventurous, the nature lovers or the curious, a wide range of activities exist to meet different requirements. Make your choice from any of the above.

These activities will bring the visitor in close contact with the unspoilt Mauritius , from Le Pouce Mountain to the Black River Gorges or the marvellous Tamarind Falls.

Hiking

This activity takes place in the following places:

  • Black River trail through the Gorges and the National Peak
  • Le Pouce Mountain
  • The Lion Mountain
  • The Peak of Black River Mountain ( the highest on the island )
  •  

Rock Climbing

  • At Belle Vue Lighthouse in Albion

All these activities are carried out with all required safety measures and in compliance with international regulations.

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Pacha et Harris Wilson

Cruise on a Catamaran around Coin de Mire Island (a sanctuary of sea birds) before anchoring in the turquoise lagoons of Ilot Gabriel and Ile Plate, 14 kilometres from Grand Bay. The crystal clear lagoons offer a marine diversity which give great pleasure to divers and is a paradise for swimmers (snorkelling equipment available on board).

Non swimmers can take a shuttle boat to the beach.

This cruise in open sea from mainland to smaller islands is highly attractive and spent in beautiful surroundings.

A BBQ lunch will be served on board. Drinks and snacks throughout the day.

Full day tour – Ex all hotels.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

45 mins.

1 ¼ hr

15 mins.

10 mins.

25 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

1 ¼ hr.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

09H15             Arrive at Sunset Boulevard Jetty.

09H30             Embark.

11H30             Arrive at l’Ilot Gabriel.

                      Snorkelling is done near l’Ilot Gabriel.

                      Clients visit the island and swim during one hour.

12H30             Back on board.

12H45             Lunch is served on board.

14H00             Possibility of snorkelling for clients who wish to do so.

14H30             Le Pacha sails back to the shore.

14H40             Harris Wilson sails back to the shore.

16H15             Arrive at the Sunset Boulevard Jetty.

                      Drive back to respective hotels.

NOTE: All drinks included during the cruise (soft drinks, water, beer)/ white and red wine are served during lunch only/ rhum is served after lunch).

La Magicienne

This is a motorised catamaran which cruises only in the north east lagoon. It leaves from Grand Gaube in the north east and sets sails for the coral reef. You will be able to snorkel close to the anchored catamaran. The variety of corals and fish make it a rare experience.

Before and after lunch you will have time to discover the still untouched Ilot Bernache. Sailing in between the islets with a panoramic view on the high grounds is a fine mixture of pleasure and unusual beauty.

There will be an ultimate stop to enjoy snorkelling in the mangrove before sailing back to the mainland.

Lunch will be served on board. Refreshments and local rum, at will.

Full day tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

40 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

25 mins.

15 mins.

5/10 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

1 ¼ hr.

09H30/09H45             Arrive at Paul & Virginie Hotel’s jetty.

10H00                        Leave jetty for a full day cruise.

10H45                        Snorkelling near the coral reefs.

11H30                        Sail to l’Ilot Bernache.

                                 Clients go on the island to explore the island or swim for 1 hour.

12H30                         Lunch is served on board.

13H45                         Sail back to Paul & Virginie Hotel’s jetty.

16H15                         Back to jetty.

                                  Drive back to respective hotels.

Pirate Cruise

The Pirate Cruise is an unforgettable trip on board “La Caroline” a 34-foot wooden sailing boat, the genuine replica of a pirate boat.

Spend an enjoyable day cruising around Ilot Mangenie, Ile aux Cerfs, and admiring the waterfall of Grande Rivière Sud Est. The ever changing turquoise lagoon, the green lush vegetation, the soft sea breeze, everything contributes to a pure sense of elation.

Spend two hours sunbathing and relaxing on the fine white sand beaches of Ile aux Cerfs or doing some water activities.

A seafood and chicken BBQ will be served on “La Caroline”. Snacks and drinks at will.

Music and Sega performed by the crew keep the atmosphere lively and exciting throughout the journey. Guests are welcomed to join in the show. This makes the cruise a typical and memorable experience.

Full day tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

15/20 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr.

50 mins.

40 mins.

20 mins.

1 ¼  hr.

09H30             Arrive at débarcadère of Trou d’Eau Douce

09H45             Embark

                      Sail to GRSE waterfalls.                    

16H00             Back to Trou d’Eau Douce.

                      Drive back to respective hotels.

Croisières Turquoises

Board the Catamaran of Croisières Turquoises at Trou d’Eau Douce and enjoy the clear shimmering water of the lagoon with its different shades of blue.

Spend an enjoyable day cruising around Ilot Mangenie, Ile aux Cerfs, and admiring the waterfall of Grande Rivière Sud Est.

Spend two hours sunbathing and relaxing on the fine white sand beaches of Ile aux Cerfs or doing some water activities.

Lunch will be served on the catamaran. Snacks and drinks at will.

Full day tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

40 mins.

1 hr.

1 hr

1 ¼ hr.

1 hr.

5/10 mins.

1 ¼ hr.

09H00             Arrive at jetty next to Le Preskil Hotel at Pointe Jerome

09H15             Embark

11H00             Stop near GRSE waterfalls.

12H00             Stop near Ile aux Cerfs

                      Lunch on board

13H00             Afternoon at leisure on Ile aux Cerfs.

14H30             Leave Ile aux Cerfs

16H30             Back to Pointe Jerome

                      Drive back to respective hotels.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no snorkeling except near Ile aux Cerfs where catamaran is anchored.

Aquarelle

Discover the wild South and its magnificent lagoon, by sea.  The beauty and tranquillity of the South West Coast is not to be missed.

The catamaran leaves Black River for Tamarind Bay where sometimes dolphins come and swim around the boat. Sail back to a spot called Harmony, close to the reef barrier where you will be able to snorkel or swim in two to three metre deep water.

A BBQ Lunch is served on board the catamaran on the way to Ile aux Benitiers.  Drinks and snacks throughout the journey.

The catamaran will anchor in the lagoon, close to La Roche Crystal (Crystal Rock). A shuttle is organised to go to L’Ile aux Benitiers for those who wish to do so. Others may prefer to swim or snorkel in the crystal water around the catamaran.

Make the most of the beautiful landscape between land and sea.

Full day tour – Ex all hotels.

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.

COAST

East

West

North 1

North 2

North 3

S. East

S.West

DURATION

1 hr.

20 mins.

1 hr

1 hr 10.

1 ¼ hr

1 ¼ hr.

20 mins.

09H15                    Arrive at Morne Anglers Jetty.

09H30                    Board catamaran and sail along the west coast.

                             Sail first to Tamarind Bay to watch the dolphins.

                             Time for snorkeling and swimming.

                             Lunch is served on board.

                             Stop at Ile aux Bénitiers for 1 hour.

16H00                    Back to Morne Anglers Jetty.

Sunset Cruise

Experience the splendour of a tropical sunset on this short but memorable cruise. As you sip your favourite cocktail, watch the last rays of the sun slowly disappear behind the horizon.

The different colour tones are quite fascinating, and notice how fast the atmosphere can change on a tropical island.

The catamarans of “Croisières Australes” depart from the north, the south west and the south east. 

Embark the catamarans of “Croisières Australes” either from the north (Sunset Boulevard), the south west (Morne Anglers Jetty) and the south east (jetty of Shandrani Hotel).

NOTE: For residents of Le Paradis Hotel, embark from the hotel Le Paradis.

SUMMER

Embark: 17H30

Back to jetty: 19H00.

WINTER

Embark: 17H00

Back to jetty: 18H30

Sea Kayaking at Ile d’Ambre or on the West coast to meet Dolphins

Sea Kayak at Ile D’Ambre. Paddle through the mangrove of Ile d’Ambre and let the peace of this tranquil islet invade you. Visit the ruins and the forest of this peaceful islet.

A picnic lunch and a swim at ilot Bernache have been planned before paddling back down wind across the clear lagoon

¾ day tour – Ex all hotels.

COAST

East

West