Mauritius Guided North Tour (Private)
Description
Tour of the North of Mauritius Discover the North region of Mauritius on its many sights. 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. As part of this tour you will visit many attractions and sights in one day: Cap Malheureux - Red Church 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)
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Itinerary
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 and of the mountain range surrounding Port Louis.
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!
About the Red Church at Cap Malheureux One of the most renowned churches in Mauritius is the Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Chapel, a Roman Catholic Church famous for its vivid red roof against the bright turquoise sea and azure sky. Located ten minutes from Grand Bay is the small fishing village of Cap Malheureux. It translates to “Unfortunate/Unhappy Cape”, due to the numerous ships, which floundered there in the past. The Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Church is famous for its lovely red roof, which attracts many curious passers-by and offers a picturesque background for worthy snapshots. This simple chapel was founded in 1938 and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is situated ideally at the very northern point of Mauritius, offering breathtaking views of the five northern islets, including Coin de Mire (Gunner’s Quoin). This Roman Catholic Church draws in a lot of visitors as well as worshippers. On Sunday mornings, many tourists can be found joining the mass. The church, as well as the beach behind the church is a popular spot for newlyweds to have their pictures taken- so it is not uncommon to run into couples here. The beach behind allows you to soak up the sun and enjoy the view, while the kids can play in the white sand and discover aquatic life in the rock pools. Fishermen are also frequently docking, with a fresh catch.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off can be agreed mutually. Pick up time starts as from 9.00a.m.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
For this day of sightseeing, we were accompanied by Kavish, who helped us discover the different places included in this excursion. His knowledge of the island was a major asset for learning more about life in Mauritius and about the different places seen/visited, and his friendliness made this day even more pleasant. We thank him again! The route allows you to discover the points of interest in the north of the island, such as Fort Adelaide and its magnificent view of Port Louis, the botanical garden and its impressive diversity of plants, the church of Cap Malheureux, L'Aventure du Sucre, which allows you to better understand the history of the island, and the Port Louis market to bring back some souvenirs to France. At each of these places, Kavish knew how to accompany and advise us when necessary, but also let us enjoy ourselves as a couple, a perfect balance!
I would recommend this tour - it was very thorough and interesting, covering the highlights of the north of the island: Port Louis, the Citadelle (from which you get unique views of the city), the tea factory, the best beaches of Grand Baie, the unique red-roofed church at Cap Malheureyx, the sugar museum and factory (allow plenty of time for this - it also covers some of the fascinating history of the island, as well as sugar making and testing/ rum tasting), and the very impressive Botanical gardens. My guide, Nasser, was absolutely excellent: very knowledgeable about the island, patient and assiduous in ensuring that I saw what I was interested and was comfortable.
This was a brilliant day out. Paul was an amazing guide and very safe driver. He gave us lots of interesting information on the history of Mauritius. Showed us the local makers in Port Louis as well as the tourist areas. The fort was also great. Next stop was the sugar factory and rum tasting which was also very interesting and the rum good. Unfortunately it rained while we were at the botanical gardens but it was still very interesting and we saw the giant tortoise. This was a brilliant day out. Thank you Paul.
I had a wonderful North Tour in Mauritius with Deva, and I am extremely happy with the whole experience. From the beginning, he was very professional, punctual, friendly, and easy to communicate with. He made me feel comfortable straight away and took very good care of me during the entire day. The tour was very well organized, but also flexible, which I really appreciated. Deva showed me beautiful places in the north of Mauritius, gave me time to enjoy each stop, and never made me feel rushed. He also shared useful local information and made the experience feel more personal, not just like a normal transfer or basic tour. His driving was safe and smooth, the vehicle was comfortable, and he was always attentive to what I needed. What I liked the most is that he genuinely wanted me to enjoy Mauritius and have a memorable day. He was patient, helpful, respectful, and always smiling. I can honestly say that Deva is not only a good driver, but also a very reliable and professional person to work with. Any travel company, agency, or customer would be lucky to work with him because he represents Mauritius in a very positive way and gives excellent service from start to finish. Thank you, Deva, for making my North Tour such a beautiful experience. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trusted, professional, and friendly driver/guide in Mauritius.
Sameer did an outstanding job. His vast knowledge of his country, culture, and history creates a meaningful experience.
Excellent tour with our wonderful guide, Dinesh. He was knowledgeable and entertaining, and showed us how lovely and interesting Mauritius is. We learned a lot about the history and the people of Mauritius. We will certainly recommend him as a guide to any of our friends who might be contemplating a trip to Mauritius.
Once again, I unfortunately booked a guided tour of Port Louis, we have a very friendly taxi driver, but by no means, a guide. apart from visiting the citadel and the market downtown. Very poor visit, total disappointment. I will no longer book by your services, in view of the amounts paid, unjustified.
Bonjour, La visite réservée était bien une visite guidée : notre chauffeur a expliqué l’histoire et le contexte culturel de chaque site, de la Citadelle au marché central, tout au long d’une journée complète de plus de 7 heures. L’île Maurice n’est pas une destination à bas coût. Les tarifs reflètent les charges locales, le véhicule, l’accompagnement, les taxes et commissions. Le prix reste le même, que vous soyez 1 ou 4 personnes, alors que d’autres entreprises facturent par personne pour des prestations similaires. Nous aurions apprécié que vous nous contactiez directement pour partager vos remarques, plutôt que de publier un commentaire susceptible de nuire à notre réputation. Nos avis parlent d’eux-mêmes, et nous laissons les autres juger la qualité de nos services.
Unlimited recommended tour of the beautiful north. Our driver Rakesh was friendly and helpful, but too reserved for our taste with his explanations. Since we had the southern tour with the same company before, we know that there are also drivers there who are also great guides and happy to be able to inform about the history, culture and cuisine of their country. Despite small limitation this time, still a great experience with unbeatable value for money! Absolutely serious, punctual and reliable.
First class trip with Jean who took great care of us. He showed all the sights with excellent advice on taking a guide at the Botanical Gardens and where to have lunch
We had a very nice day. Were only in Port Louis at the port with shops. Then we visited the market hall and the fortress. Where we had a great view over the city. Afterwards we went to the sugar factory with tasting. At our request, our driver drove us to the supermarket... because the same one was much cheaper than in the sugar factory. The botanical garden was unfortunately closed that day. We were very happy with our driver. He told us a lot about the country, responded to our wishes. And we felt safe on the car ride. Can highly recommend. We had a very
