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On the road for discovering Tea, Rhum and Vanilla

4.0 (4 reviews) 2–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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On the road for discovering Tea, Rhum and Vanilla

About this activity

The Route du Thé, du Rhum et de la Vanille is a must-do activity in Mauritius that invites you to immerse yourself in the country’s history through the richness of its gastronomy. This authentic excursion will take you along the paths of our three heritage sites: Domaine des Aubineaux, Domaine de Bois Chéri and Domaine de Saint Aubin.

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At a glance

Duration
2–7 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
English, French
Operated by
RELAX MAX LTD

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum

    6 hours Admission included

    Bois Chéri is the first tea plantation in Mauritius dates back to 1892.

    A guide will lead you through the factory and the tea plantation, offering you to discover the history, stories and tales of the Bois Chéri and the importance of tea productions in Mauritius.

    After the guided tour of the tea factory, you will visit the tea production museum learning more about the history of tea in Mauritius.

    The Bois Chéri offers a great panoramic view of the south of the island.

    A Tea-based meal is served in the Bois Cheri Restaurant.

    Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas and herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

The driver will assist you at the entrance.

This activity takes place 2 or 3 days per week except in the low season (July and August) when it takes place only one a week.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Infant seats are available. Request to be made at time of booking

  • Please be informed that for this activity confirmation of booking will depend upon availability at time of booking. Should the activity not be available for your requested date, we shall propose the next available date during your stay.

  • Pickup is available when the purchase includes transfer.

  • Minimum of 2 persons is required

Options

  • Bois Cheri - Visit + Transfer

    Tea Tasting

  • Saint Aubin - Visit Only

    Rum Tasting

  • Saint Aubin - Visit + Transfer

    Rum Tasting

    Inclusive of return

  • Aubineaux - Visit + Transfer

    Can be included in South Tour

  • Tea Story - No Transfer

    3 visits: Domaine des Aubineaux

    Domaine du Bois Cheri

    Domaine de Saint Aubin

    Meal included

  • Aubineaux - Visit Only

  • Bois Cheri - Visit Only

    Tea tasting

  • The Tea Story + Transfer

    Tea Tasting / Lunch

    Private Vehicle: 8-Hours service inclusive of pickup and drop off

Traveller ratings

4.0 out of 5 · 4 reviews
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