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3-Day Private Mauritius Discovery with Optional Wild Dolphin Swim
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3-Day Private Mauritius Discovery with Optional Wild Dolphin Swim
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Without Wild Dolphin Swim
Duration: 3 days
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North, South & Southwest tours without wild dolphin swim
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USD 471.18
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Duration: 3 days
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North, South & Southwest tours with wild dolphin swim
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USD 539.02
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Highlights
This “Mauritius Essentials” 3-day private journey is designed to help you explore the island’s main regions at a relaxed, flexible pace. Each day is up to 8 hours, and you may choose which day you do each tour.
Day 1 – Northern Cultural Exploration
Discover northern Mauritius through a curated mix of botanical heritage, colonial history, and city life. Visit Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, Château de Labourdonnais, and Port Louis.
Day 2 – Southern Nature & Heritage
Explore tea plantations, native wildlife, and coastal scenery. Visit Bois Cheri, La Vanille Nature Park, and Gris Gris with La Roche Qui Pleure.
Day 3 – Southwest Landscapes & Optional Marine Experience
Discover volcanic landscapes and sacred sites including Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth. Optionally, begin the day with a shared-boat experience swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat, subject to sea and weather conditions.
Itinerary
Private North Day Tour: Botanical Garden, Sugar Museum, Rum Tasting, Port Louis
SSR Botanic Garden
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the historical village of Pamplemousses, you will visit the famous Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, where you will get to see the giant waterlilies and 85 varieties of palm trees from around the world. You will also discover the various spices and medicinal plants and learn about the various endemic and imported plants in the garden.L'Aventure du Sucre
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn Pamplemousses you will also visit L’Aventure du Sucre, the informative museum set in an old sugar factory. There, you will not only discover the history of sugar but also that of Mauritius, the slave trade and rum. You will leave with a new appreciation of the island and its people and get to sample the different varieties of sugar and delicious local rums.Chateau De Labourdonnais
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDiscover the Château de Labourdonnais, a beautifully restored colonial mansion built in 1859 and visit their enchanting tropical garden. The tour includes a visit of the château, a walk through the orchard and the bird garden, a viewing of the giant tortoises, as well as a guided tour of their rum distillery on the estate, and free rum tasting at bar. Note: Bring mosquito sprays. Due to the age and value of certain objects found inside the house, flash-photography is not allowed inside the chateau as this could lead to damage.Port Louis
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA tour of the North isn’t complete without a visit to Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius. The city is a blend of the old and the new. On one side you have the hustle and bustle of the city’s historical market (bazaar), built in 1828, where you can bargain for different spices and souvenirs and sample Mauritian street food. And on the other side you have the modern Caudan Waterfront, where there visitors can shop at brand name stores and eat at various restaurants. You can visit the areas of Port-Louis that interest you such as the Aapravasi Ghat (UNESCO heritage site), and the smaller streets. For great views, your driver will take you for a stop at the Citadel and you will also get to see the Champs de Mars racecourse on the way.
Private South Day Tour: Tea Factory, Nature Park and Wild South Coast
Bois Cheri Tea Factory
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDiscover the tea making process at Bois Chéri, the first tea plantation in Mauritius, founded in 1892. You will visit the plantation, factory, museum and learn about the tea production process from harvest and fermentation to drying, sieving and packaging, and the history of tea in Mauritius. After the guided tour, you can sample the delicious varieties of tea on the terrace of its old chalet and admire a volcanic crater now transformed into a small lake, surrounded by lush greenery.La Vanille Nature Park
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedStroll through La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes and its 3.5 hectares of lush greenery. Discover its beautiful palm and banana trees, giant bamboos, its impressive animals, including 2,000 Nile Crocodiles and 1,000 giant tortoises. You will also visit their insectarium which boasts one of the best private collections in the world with 23,000 species.Gris Gris Beach
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAdmire the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the cliffs at Gris Gris. A few metres away, you will see La Roche qui pleure, a natural rock formation that resembles a person crying when the waves hit it.
Private Southwest Day Tour: 7-Coloured Earth, Chamarel Waterfall, Trou aux Cerfs with Optional Dolphin Swim
Tamarin Bay
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeNote: This part of the tour is optional. You will start your day with the experience of a lifetime, and one of the most popular activities in Mauritius, swimming with wild dolphins in their natural environment. Once you get on board the speedboat, the professional and qualified skippers will start by briefing you on the important aspects of this experience. You will then head to Tamarin Bay for the dolphin encounter. The skippers will accompany you in the water when it’s your turn to swim with the dolphins. You will enjoy 2.5 hours on the open sea viewing the dolphins and swimming with them. Depending on the amount of time left, you will then go to The Aquarium, a popular snorkelling and diving site with beautiful coral and tropical fish.Trou aux Cerfs
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter swimming with wild dolphins, your driver will take you to discover the Trou aux Cerf volcano. You will be able to enjoy the 360 degree views from the top of the volcano while taking a stroll around the crater. This dormant volcano stands at around 600m above sea level, and on clear days offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the island.Grand Bassin
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDrive by the largest reservoir in Mauritius, the Mare-aux-Vacoas, on the way to Grand Bassin, a tranquil and serene crater lake considered sacred by the Hindu population. Discover the Hindu culture by visiting the temples around the lake and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings. You will also be amazed by the tall statue of Shiva and the view from the highest temple. Be sure to watch out for the monkeys and wildlife. Note: It may not be possible to make this stop in the month of February or March as the area is also a pilgrimage site during the festival of Mahashivaratree.Black River Gorges National Park
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeNature lovers will enjoy the incredible views of the Black River Gorges, the largest national park in Mauritius. Covering an area of 6754 hectares, the park is home to numerous endemic flora and fauna and provides visitors with beautiful hikes, with varying levels of difficulty. During your drive through the park and Plaine des Champagnes, you will also get to stop and admire Alexandra falls and viewpoint, and if they’re in season, like the locals, you’ll want to pick a few goyaves de chine!Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedVisit the popular Chamarel, the coloured earth site, where in addition to the geological wonders of the seven coloured dunes, you can view the Chamarel Falls, the most famous waterfall in Mauritius! And, make sure you stop by the giant tortoise pens before leaving the park!
What's included
INCLUDED
Encounter with wild dolphins in the open seas (if this options is selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snorkeling near the coral reef (if this options is selected)
Private air-conditioned and insured car
Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch or snacks
Pamplemousses Garden:
L’Aventure du Sucre Museum:
Château de Labourdonnais
La Vanille Nature Park
Bois Cheri Tea Plantation:
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can choose which tour you do on each day, and the days do not need to be consecutive. We will contact you through the TripAdvisor portal upon booking.
The dolphin portion of this outing is not recommended for pregnant women. All children under 12 years old should be accompanied.
Each tour lasts up to eight hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction (except for the dolphin portion). You will be able to stop for lunch but the price of the lunch is not included.
Bring swimwear for the dolphin's portion, and comfortable walking shoes for the rest of the tours.
Location
Address
Royal Road, Parc, Pamplemousses, 21003
Provider
Bonjour Mauritius
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