Full Day Guided Tea Route Mauritius: Including Lunch
Description
Get ready to discover the process of tea manufacturing, with a guide you will learn about the harvested tea leaves and the tea factory whilst understanding the different steps of production. You may then continue with a tea tasting in the chalet, 'Le chalet du Domaine de Bois Chéri' overlooking the domaine and 'Le lac des Cygnes du Domaine de Bois Chéri', a truly unmissable experience! The lake is surrounded by the first tea plantations with tea plants of at least 125 years old. You will then learn about the process of sugar manufacturing which will be explained by your guide with the opportunity of tasting local rums by the first producer of agricultural rums made of sugarcane juice in Mauritius. A local lunch will be served on the veranda of 'Saint Aubin' a colonial house turned into a restaurant with a magnificent garden view. Also part of your visit is 'La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes' park with unforgettable walks among rare reptiles and endemic plants.
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Itinerary
Le Domaine des Aubineaux stands as a beacon of Mauritian history, nestled in the cool highlands near Curepipe. Built in 1872, this colonial mansion marks the beginning of the famous Mauritian Tea Route.Surrounded by a lush garden, visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk across Le Parc Floral du Domaine des Aubineaux and visit La Maison des Essences, where the distillation of essential oils takes place.
Embark on a journey through time and taste at the Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum, located on the scenic Bois Cheri Road in Mauritius. As the first tea plantation on the island, dating back to 1892, Bois Cheri has a storied history intertwined with the cultural fabric of Mauritius.The Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum offers a unique glimpse into the heart of Mauritius’ tea culture. It’s an experience that promises to enchant tea lovers and history enthusiasts alike
Nestled among the rolling hills of southern Mauritius, Rhumerie de Saint Aubin is not just a destination, it’s an experience steeped in over 200 years of history. This estate, named after one of its first owners, Pierre de Saint Aubin, has been cultivating sugar cane since 1819 and is renowned for producing Mauritius’ very first agricultural rum from pure sugar cane juice.Discover the traditional pot still distillation process and learn about the ‘heart of the distillation’ used to create rums of exceptional quality.Enjoy a rum tasting session, where you can sample a variety of rums macerated with natural ingredients for subtle and distinctive flavors.Indulge in a delightful lunch at Le Saint Aubin Restaurant, set within the estate, offering a fusion of European and local cuisine with a view of the lush surroundings.
Nestled in the heart of Mauritius, La Vanille Nature Park is a verdant oasis that spans over 3.5 hectares of lush tropical vegetation. It’s a sanctuary where visitors can have close encounters with the world’s largest group of captive-bred giant Aldabra tortoises, numbering over a thousand.The park is also home more than 2000 Nile Crocodiles and a host of other wildlife , including monkeys ,iguanas , bats , deer, geckos , eels and wild boar , offering a rich biodiversity experience.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up time will be confirmed at the eve of your excursion date.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(14)
We did 2 trips on separate days! Both were excellent and gave us a great appreciation for the culture and history of Mauritius. Our guide on both trips was Ravind, a lovely man who looked after us really well, no questions unanswered and a dry sense of humour. We did the 1001 Fragrance and Colours South East tour - this included the Tea Plantation, Colonial House, Alligators and Giant Tortoises, Rhum and Vanilla tasting (also had a lovely lunch there), Gris Gris viewpoint. It was an all day trip with private car and guide. Second tour was the Tropical North tour - this included the Citadel in Port Louis, local Markets (an eye opener), the Pamplemousse Botanical garden (could have spent all day there), the Red Church.
Our guide Nirag was fantastic. From pick up to drop off he gave us so much information about Mauritius and its history and about the places we were visiting. This was our favourite tour (and I don't even like tea!) The tea plantation, factory and tasting were really interesting. My Mum's favourite part of the tour was La Vanille Nature Park, as she got to feed Aldabra tortoises. Highly recommended.
Excellent tour and our guide Hughes was amazing
Great day thanks to our guide Vijay. We were able to do the whole excursion with explanations throughout the day and always the best seats with the help of Vijay. Thank you again and we recommend our Vijay guide!
It was a lovely tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. We tasted some teas, the lunch at the restaurant was delicious including the rum that we had.
Jean "Dodo Huggies" Hughes took us around many interesting sites and added vital local knowledge to enhance a Mauritanian experience. He was flexible, thoughtful, safe and experienced driver who gave us insight to Mauritius & it's vast history. His chirpy demeanor, politeness & presence made it easy to relax and enjoy many of the tour highlights. He was happy to oblige taking pictures and showing in detail parts of the tours that others could easily miss. Thank you also to Sarah for her help in the schedule change to our 2nd tour, our two days so far have been perfect. Can't recommend CB enough. ❤️ Camilla & Derek
We had a great time. We did and saw so much of the island! Really worth it! Our driver-guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
We booked the trip via our hotel rep Yuvrin who looked after us during our stay. We were picked up in a spotless air conditioned car - first tick! Our driver was friendly and informative as we travelled around, explaining things we saw. We visited a Hindu monument, the tea factory, tea tasting experience, vanilla plantation, rum distillery with rum tasting, a colonial house and also lunch included. Really well organised and a locely day out. We loke to learn about local history and culture when we visit a new place and this day had plenty. Definitely recommend both this company and also this day out.
I keep an excellent memory of the welcome at Port Louis airport in Mauritius of Coquille Bonheur! On arrival on December 22, 2024, it was Luc who accompanied me to the port to take the boat Dumont d'Urvil. Then on January 4, 2025, it was Didier and a charming companion who made us the very interesting visit of the excursion "Perfumes of Mauritius". On January 5, I was accompanied to the airport by a very professional young man who took care of my check-in to fly. I recommend you Shell Happiness!
It’s really top, I hesitated to take the excursions with them as the prices were less attractive than the competition, but no regrets car top (given the state of the roads it’s not a detail), Bernard has been super cool since our transfer from the airport to the two excursions we have with him. Yuvrin advised us well and always available. I strongly advise you.
