MMAAUURRIITTIIUUSS AATTTTRRAACCTTIIOONNSS DDAAYY SSIIGGHHTTSSEEEEIINNGG TTOOUURRSS LIST OF SIGHTSEEING DAY TOURS • MAURITIUS NORTH TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) • MAURITIUS SHOPPING TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) • MAURITIUS SOUTH TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) • MAURITIUS SOUTH WEST TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) • LUXURY NATURE JEEP TRIP • ILE AUX AIGRETTES, BLUE BAY MARINE PARK, MAHEBOURG - (PRIVATE TOUR) • HERITAGE (HISTORY) TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) • CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TOUR MAURITIUS NORTH TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) Tour of the North of Mauritius – Mauritius Private North Tour Discover the North region of Mauritius on its many Location: Northern region sights. Trans portation: Full day transportation in a private vehicle, including pick This tour offers you to discover and visit all the main up, drop off from any hotel tourist sights, attractions and places of interest of the Minimum age: Any Age North of Mauritius. Times: 09:00am – 17:00pm This is a Private Tour, only for you to go in a private Duration: About 8h00 hours vehicle (including pick up and drop off from Operation al days: Every day anywhere in Mauritius)! As part of this tour you will visit many attractions and sights in one day: • Mauritius National Botanical garden • Visit and tour of the Sugar estate & Museum • Visit of the city of Port Louis – The Capital of Mauritius • Port Louis’ waterfront area including Caudan Shopping complex • Port Louis main market • Port Louis craft market • Fort Adelaide Port Louis (aka La Citadelle) The full day private north tour includes: • Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius • Full transportation to all the sights • A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you on each of the sights All along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air-conditioned family car / minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver/guide to show you around. The Mauritius North Tour – Tour Itinerary: Mauritius National Botanical Garden . The botanical garden is home to an incredible variety of tropical plants, many of them indigenous. The Botanical Garden is one of the most visited sights in Mauritius. It was first opened as a private garden by the French governor of Mauritius nearly 300 years ago. The botanical garden stretches over endless acres of land and it can take you more than a week to cover the whole garden. The Botanical Garden is populated with more than 650 varieties of plants among which are the famous Baobabs, the palmier bouteille, the ineluctable giant water lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, 85 different varieties of palms, a big spice garden and many more. As part of the tour, you will get to explore the Botanical garden and have a taste of their beauty. Sugar estate and Museum . The Sugar estate and Museum located at the North West of Mauritius stretches over 5000 square meters. In the estate you will discover the profound effect and the key part of sugar in the history and identity of Mauritius. You will also hear local sugar tales and stories on sugar in Mauritius and on its importance. As part of the sugar estate tour you can see a selection of panorama videos and films on many sugar related subjects. Also, you will have the opportunity to shop at the estate’s boutique. Be sure not to miss this great opportunity to enjoy the tastes and purchase unique-local made special sugars, and also the very famous local made Mauritian rum! Visit and Tour of Port Louis. Enjoy a visit of Port Louis the capital of Mauritius. Port Louis is the Mauritius' largest city and the economic and administrative center of the island. Right off the main square you can stroll besides the palm-lined Place d'Armes. You can see some wonderful French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theater. You will have free time to visit Port Louis Waterfront and the Le Caudan Waterfront shopping complex . The bustling Port Louis Waterfront offers exciting shopping and entertainment venues intermingle with world-class hotels and restaurants overlooking the Port Louis Harbor. The waterfront area has become an essential actor of the vivid tourism and cultural life in Mauritius. The craft market in particular is a hive of activity with wonderful ambiance where you are sure to find a lot of souvenirs for the family back home. Another place to visit is the Port Louis central market – the market is a fun place to visit and the ideal place to find many local made products, textiles, Mauritian spices, fruits and many souvenirs for very cheap prices. On your free time you can stroll the city streets and see several sightseeing attractions such as: The Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the main city Mosque, Chinatown, the Supreme Court house, the 18th century Barracks and the Natural History Museum (free entry). Fort Adelaide (also known as La Citadelle ) was built in a very strategic location on higher lands of Port Louis at 240 feet above sea level. The construction of Fort Adelaide started on 1832 and completed after almost ten years. Fort Adelaide offers a vast panorama on Port-Louis and its harbour. The British built this fortress in fear of a civil war from the remaining French settlers on the island and also for the purpose of guarding the harbor against enemy attacks. A ride uphill to Fort Adelaide, guarantee breathtaking view of Port Louis andof the mountain range surrounding Port Louis. Discover the North region of Mauritius on its many sights. This tour offers to discover and visit all the main tourist sights, attractions and places of interest of the North of Mauritius. Additional information regarding the North Tour: Start & End times: • Duration: The duration of the private North tour is 8 hours • This private tour is offered every day • Departure time: 9:00 am from your hotel / place of accommodation • Return time: 17:00 pm back to your hotel / place of accommodation (Upon request it is possible to start or finish the tour in a different time) Car Capacities: You can choose from a selection of vehicles types: • Family Car - Up to 4 passengers • SUV Car - Up to 6 passengers • Minivan - Up to 12 passengers About the drivers: • All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize driver who speaks additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights. • All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers. Personal Guide: • In addition to the driver we can also provide an optional service of a professional personal travel guide to join the tour and sit beside the driver. The personal guide will walk along side you and will offer personal guidance in each of the locations, providing insights on each of the sights and information about Mauritius, its history, culture, traditions, places of interest, and more. Comments: • Please note that in case a personal guide joins the trip, there will be one place less for a passenger • The private tour is done in a private car / minivan (for bigger groups) and includes full transportation to all the sights, pick up and drop off from any hotel in Mauritius and a driver to show you around. Prices: TRANSPORTATION* PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Family Car (for up to 4 people) 79 Euro 68 Euro SUV big Car (for up to 6 people) 89 Euro 76 Euro Minivan (up to 12 people) 109 Euro 93 Euro * The transportation prices are per vehicle referring to the total number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type. ENTRY TICKETS & ACTIVITIES** PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Price per Adult 15 Euro 13 Euro Price pe r Child (ages 3 -12) 12 Euro 10 Euro Price per Baby (ages 0 -3) Free of Charge Free of Charge ** The charge for the entry tickets & activities refers to the fees for entering to all the sights as part of the tour and for doing all the activities ( Botanical Garden, Sugar Estate and Museum). Possible extras: Personal Guide to join the trip, lunch at the Fangourin restaurant or at Reve d’R Restaurant. MAURITIUS SHOPPING TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) Shopping Tour in Mauritius – Mauritius Private Shopping Tour Full Day of shopping in Mauritius - Shop Till You Drop! Location: Northern & Central regions As part of this tour you will visit the best places to go Transportation: Full day transportation in a shopping in Mauritius. You will get to visit main shopping private vehicle, including pick centers, local handcrafts shops, markets and shopping up, drop off from any hotel streets in Mauritius. Minimum age: Any Age Times: The shopping Tour includes visits to: 09:00am – 17:00pm Duration: About 8h00 hours • Port Louis – The Capital of Mauritius Operational days: Every day, except Sunday • The city of Curepipe • The town of Floreal • The town of Rose Hill and/or Quatre Bornes The full day shopping tour also includes: • Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius • Full transportation to all the shopping centers and shops • A personal driver guide to take you to all the main shopping locations according to your preferences The focus of the shopping tour is for you to enjoy the great shopping opportunities Mauritius has to offer as a shopping paradise. Whether it is textile, jewelry, handcrafts, or many other desired shopping items, you will probably find what you are looking for and for very attractive prices. All along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air-conditioned family car / minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver/guide to show you around. About Shopping in Mauritius Mauritius has a reputation of a shopping paradise.