Mauritius
Overview
Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox. Capital Port Louis has sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house and 18th-century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens.
Tour Plan
Transfer by seat in coach to Hotel upon arrival at Mauritius International Airport, clear the immigration and you will be met by local representative who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel in Mauritius. Check-in and relax. Rest of the day is at your own leisure. Welcome to Mauritius, one of the most beautiful islands on earth. Mauritius is a stunning place offering abundant natural beauty, rich history, lovely weather and gorgeous landscapes. In the evening, step out of your hotel and go for a walk besides the beach getting sand and soft sea waves in your toes and capturing heart warming beauty of sunset. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for Ile Aux Cerf Island Tour, set out for a super fun day at Ile Aux Cerf, an exotic Mauritian attraction perfect for water sport lovers. Enjoy a speed boat ride across the island to Ile Aux Cerf. (Please carry swimming suits, towel & sun screen lotion) Indulge today in exciting water sports (on your own expense) like parasailing, undersea walk, sea tube or ones who like to take it slow should go for kayaking. After enjoying the activities, relax on the fine white sand and soak all the action around you, bask in the shimmering sunlight fringing through the ‘Filao’ trees, lay lazy or go for an occasional swim in warm and crystal clear blue waters. Return to hotel in the evening and relax. Relish your dinner and enjoy a relaxed sleep. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Today the day will be at leisure. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Explore this beautiful island on your own or head for shopping or just soak up the sun and laze around on the beach. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.
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U Can Opt –Optional Tour:-
Optional - Full Day Catamaran Cruise
Enjoy a lazy morning followed by a leisurely breakfast. The day is at your service. You may choose to spend it the way you please. Relax in hotel premises and enjoy the environs, go out for self exploration of the island or you may join us for a thrill filled excursion on Catamaran Cruise (on an extra cost). This unique boat built on two hulls is one of the most famous attractions of Mauritius. Get aboard and discover the stunning beauty of the island on your sea journey. Explore the beautiful coral reefs and unspoiled beaches. Enjoy the stops on the way, jump into the crystal clear sea water, snorkel and discover the intriguing underwater world. Later return back to the hotel and enjoy a hot Indian dinner.
After breakfast, proceed for North Island - proceed for a full day North Island Tour. Visit Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius. Drive through Labourdonnais Avenue and discover the old French Colonial buildings, the imposing Government House and the picturesque modern architecture. See Champ De Mars, the second oldest racecourse in the world and the Fortress of Citadel. Drive past the UNESCO heritage site Aparvashi Ghat, visit the Harbour and take a halt at Caudan Waterfront Square where you can enjoy some free time for shopping in the Port Louis Bazaar and see the commercial city. Further visit the famous Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens to witness the most famous collection of Queen Victoria water lilies among the other awe striking collection of indigenous & exotic plants (Entry fee at own cost). While returning, also visit Mascareignes duty free shop. Return to the hotel and have dinner in one of the restaurants in Hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Today the day will be at leisure. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Explore this beautiful island on your own or head for shopping or just soak up the sun and laze around on the beach.
Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Or
U Can Opt –Optional Tour:-
Optional - Blue Safari (Submarine & Sub-scooter Ride)
You may enjoy your holiday mood by lazing in your bed or you may soak in the stunning sunrise hues by waking early and going to the beach. We will suggest you to fight the urge to keep in bed and witness this amazing surreal morning beauty of the beach when sun makes its entry from the far away horizon. Later have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. The day is free for your own leisure. Today you can choose to spend your day in the blues, the clear water blues. The tour is aptly named Blue Safari (at an extra cost) that takes you to a discovery of underwater world in a unique way. (Carry your own swim suits and towels). The submarine and sub-scooter ride is a unique and innovative way of exploring the sea. The Submarine takes you more than 35 metres deep in water to explore the unmatched beauty of the deep seas and the complex and fragile marine ecosystems. The Sub-scooter ride is a very unique self manoeuvrable underwater ride for two people. It is completely safe and a professional diver accompanies you as your underwater guide. You can opt for this lifetime experience. Later return to your hotel and have your fill at dinner. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for the full day South Island Tour:- Proceed for a full day tour of the exotic Southern region of this Island. Drive to Phoenix town and visit the recycled Glass Gallery (Entry Fees on your own). Also visit the nearby Floreal Town where you’ll visit the Diamond shop and Ship Model factory. Here you can enjoy a shopping spree at the various factory outlets, shopping centres, café and duty free boutiques. Further visit Trou aux Cerfs, the crater of an extinct volcano. Enjoy the extensive view of the central plateau and Curepipe town from here. The tour continues through the Plaine Champagne trails where one can come across the untouched beauty of Black Forest district, the sacred lake of Grand Basin known as the Ganga of Mauritius and Shiv Mandir that lies in the midst of a crater. Take a lunch pause at Restaurant Chez M at Bois Cheri (Lunch at your own cost). The tour finishes with a visit to Gris-Gris, a beautiful rugged beach where the ocean waves dash against the cliff. Just a few steps ahead of Gris-Gris right at the end of the headland, visit La Roche Qui Pleure, the Crying Rock, a rock that clearly resembles a crying man. OR visit Chamarel, the famous seven coloured earth (Entry fee at own cost) followed by a visit to nearby waterfall. Later return to the hotel and retire for a relaxed sleep after having dinner in one of the restaurants in hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the Hotel (Standard check out time is 1100hrs) and later transfer to airport on seat in coach basis for flight back home. Make the most of this day. Soak in the beauty of sun-kissed beaches, stunning coastlines and majestic coral reefs. Get a golden tan on you. Mauritius surely must have provided you with a perfect holiday. Later in the evening transfer to Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport for your flight back home. Bid goodbye to the lovely island with lifetime memories. We hope you had a great trip and you would come to us again for your next travel plan.
Inclusions :-
- Economy class air fare on Delhi - Mauritius - Delhi
- 6 Nights Accommodation in Mauritius
- 6 Breakfast & Dinners
- 3 Full day Sightseeing tour i.e. North tour, South tour & Ile Aux Cerfs (East tour)
- Arrival / Departure Transfers.
- All Tours & Transfers on Seat in Coach (Shared) basis.
- All Taxes.
Package Exclusions :-
- Any Services not mentioned in the Inclusions
- Travel Insurance
- (Strongly recommended for Senior Citizens)
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips to drivers, guides, representative laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us.
- Surcharges if any
- TCS* 5% will be applicable on the total package cost. (Tax Collected at Source)
- Note: - Any increase in the rate of USD (presently calculated at USD 1 = INR 81.50) leading to an increase in the cost of the tour, which may come into effect prior to departure.