Tea and Culture Route, Trou d'Eau Douce

About this activity

Tour of the natural beauty & scenic wonders of Mauritius
Giant statue of Lord Shiva.
Visits and Discovery of the Wild Part of Mauritius and its Multi Cultural.
Taste the unique Mauritian vanilla Tea

.Taste the St Aubin Rhum

NOTE: All our excursions are concentrated on visits and discovery rather than lengthy travel in bus or car.

Cancellation Policy: 24 hours 100% Refund.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: TIPIK TOUR

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Driver guide
Included: Pick and drop off to your hotel

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Drinks(available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities (If you love the service offered)
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance Tickets

Itinerary

Vacoas

10 min

The Mare aux Vacoas water reservoir is not only the largest lake of Mauritius but also the main water reserve that supplies potable water to the nation and those residing in the upper Plaines Wilhems
Grand Bassin

30 min

Discover the hindu culture, it's sacred lake and the giant Shiva Statue, which is unique in the southern hemisphere.
Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum

one hour Admission not included

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.

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

20 min

The first temple that the hired workers built was made of bamboo and straw. It was devastated after a cyclone but the statue remained there. This is the statue they tried to move without success ”. After which cyclone, the sugar camp was moved to Riche-Bois. And the demolished, abandoned temple. the sugar camp was moved to Riche-Bois. And the demolished, abandoned temple. the sugar camp was moved to Riche-Bois. And the demolished, abandoned temple. "Sacrifices" Until Narainsamy Thungapen, a local planter, decides to rebuild it. With the help of the locals, he rebuilt the temple. This time they are using wood and tin sheets. With his wife, he takes care of it. After 35 years, the couple decided to hand over the management of the temple to the Savanne Tamil Benevolent Society. And there, wood and sheet metal gave way to concrete.
Saint Aubin

one hour

Since 2003, this agricultural rum has been produced by the Saint-Aubin distillery, which until then had been growing sugar cane in the south of the island since 1819.

And it is thanks to Jean Baptiste GUIMBEAU, established in Mauritius in 1793 and creator of the family business St Aubin in 1819, that this rum has been made for eight generations in Mauritius.

Since then, the company has developed the sugar industry, then invested in the production of tea, agricultural rum, local products and ecological tourism.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

La Hacienda Old Grand Port Mauritius
Sannyasa Villa
Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort
Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa
Gold Beach Resort
Pearle Beach Resort and Spa
Le Grand Bleu Hotel
OUTRIGGER Mauritius Beach Resort
Club Med Albion Villas - Mauritius
LUX* Belle Mare
La Plaine Verte Guest House
Laguna Beach Hotel & Spa

and 143 more pickup points

We pickup travelers at any hotel , resorts or bungalows around the island.

Using your ticket

Dress code relax
Bring: Mosquito cream, Umbrella, sun glasses and hats
Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditionsADDITIONAL INFO
NOTE 1: BABY SEAT | ROAD SICKNESS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED ON RESERVATION.ENTRANCE FEE AND LUNCH PRICE INCLUDED.
NOTE 2: All vehicles are air conditioned and equipped with all necessary equipment (first aid kit, seat belts, fire extinguisher)
NOTE 3: Minimum Departure 4 Pax .
NOTE 4: Full payment 7 days before Scheduled date.
NOTE 5: Cancellation Policy: 5 days(Monday to Friday) Before Tour 100% Refund.
NOTE 6: Lunch(Mauritian Cuisine)-Entrance Ticket Included in the tour.
NOTE 7: The Order of the Excursion can be reversed depending on the picking point.However all Scheduled visits will be duly completed.

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

Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Options

TEA AND CULTURE ROUTE

Tour of the natural beauty & scenic wonders of Mauritius .Historic Alexandra waterfalls. Giant statue of Lord Shiva. Visits and Discovery Taste the unique Mauritian vanilla Tea.

Pickup included
Van max 10 Pax

Micro Bus

Pickup included