Itinerary
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Stop At: Blue Bay Beach, Pointe d'Esny, Mauritius
Start your morning by discovering the beautiful aquatic life that thrives in the turquoise waters of the east coast.
Our glass-bottom boat tour at Blue Bay Beach will give you the tingling feeling to dive in the lagoon and snorkel up close to the beauty that surrounds you in paradise.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve, Mahebourg Bay lagoon Mahebourg, Mauritius 50815
As the sun continues to rise, let's power up the engines to the charming isolated island of Ile Aux Aigrettes and discover the uninterrupted flora and fauna of the east scene of Mauritius.
The park also serves as a home for several rare and endemic bird species, which visitors can spot while wandering through the tranquil forest comforted by melodious sounds. The reptile species include the large, slow Telfairs Skink, several species of ornately coloured day gecko, and a population of non-indigenous Aldabra giant tortoises that were brought to the island to take over the important ecological role of the extinct Mauritian tortoises.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bazarre, Mahebourg, Mauritius
Afterwards, we will visit the market of Mahebourg where you can try some of the best street foods of the Island.
It’s a fantastic day out for everyone where over 200 vendors sell all manner of goods and crafts, from organic fruits and vegetables to products from local farmers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mahebourg Waterfront, Rue de la Passe, Mahebourg, Mauritius
Although not as exciting as the other places in Mauritius, Mahebourg Waterfront has a charm of its own which cannot be ignored. Take a stroll across the Waterfront, as the sound of the sea and calm serene atmosphere takes you away on one of the most relaxing strolls of your life.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nativ Lodge & Spa, Tombeau Lane, Mahebourg, Mauritius
Enjoy a typical Mauritian lunch at Native Lodge, located in the heart of a fishing village - Mahébourg, former capital of L'Isle de France.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Manioc Biscuit factory H. Rault Co Ltd, Fabien Road Ville Noire, Mahebourg, Mauritius
Nestled on the northern borders of Mahebourg, is a famous biscuit factory able to easily trace its roots back 145 years ago to when it was founded by Hilarion Rault, who discovered and perfected the secret recipe to the most delicious locally produced biscuits on the island.
The whole of the production process of this manioc-based biscuit is open to be viewed by the public, from the weighing of the ingredients to the baking process in huge ovens fuelled by burning sugar cane leaves. At the end of the factory visit, you are offered several different types of delicious free samples from which you can subsequently choose the one to take back home.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dutch First Landing, Royal Rd, Ferney, Mauritius
We will make a quick photo stop at the sight where the Dutch first landed in Mauritius between 1638 and 1710,
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Frederick Hendrick Museum, Old Grand Port Luxury Villas, Royal Rd, Vieux Grand Port, Mauritius
Literally translated to “The Towers of the Dutch”, La Tour Des Hollandais was not of Dutch origin but rather of French one. Built during the French colonisation of Mauritius, this tower was used to get a bird’s eye view of the Old Grand Port and the sea, to warn against any attempt of invasion, which were rather common during that period of time since the British were avidly searching to govern Mauritius back in the day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vieux Grand Port, Vieux Grand Port
Witness the untouched canons in the village of Old Grant Port where the Dutch first landed in 1598 under the command of Wybrandt Van Warwyck.
Duration: 15 minutes