Full Day Guided Tea Route Mauritius: Including Lunch

4.9 (17 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Tea Tasting at Bois Cheri — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bois Cheri — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French
Operated by: ToursBooking.mu

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Rhum Tasting
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Driver/guide
Included: 3-course lunch
Included: Tea Tasting
Included: Local taxes
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Drinks

Itinerary

Domaine des Aubineaux

one hour

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.
Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum

2 hours

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
Rhumerie de Saint Aubin

2 hours

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.
La Vanille Nature Park

one hour

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.