Private Craft Tour: Tea Factory - Rhumerie - Diamond Museum - Ship Model Factory

3.8 (4 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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

Private Craft Tour: Tea Factory - Rhumerie - Diamond Museum - Ship Model Factory, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On this 8-hour private craft tour you’ll start the day by visiting the Bois Cheri tea factory, plantation and museum. Next, you'll have the chance to visit the St. Aubin Rhumerie, Colonial Mansion, and Vanilla and Anthurium Plantation as well as sample some delicious, local rums. Discover the art of miniature and model ship building, and explore the diamond museum as well. End the day by admiring the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the stunning cliffs at Gris Gris.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Bonjour Mauritius

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transfer for your group to and from your hotel
Included: Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
Included: Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
Included: Waiting time
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Bois Cheri Tea Plantation
Not included: Entrance fees: St. Aubin Rhumerie
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum

2 hours Admission not included

You will have the opportunity to discover the tea plantation of Bois Cheri. It’s no doubt the most popular tea in Mauritius; just the smell of the wonderful vanilla-infused black tea brings back fond memories for all Mauritians. You will have the opportunity to choose whether you would like a guided visit of the factory and tea plantation, a visit of the tea production museum, a tea tasting, or all three (which is our recommendation!).
Rhumerie de Saint Aubin

2 hours Admission not included

St. Aubin Rhumerie uses both the artisanal and traditional distillery techniques to make its award-winning rum. You will have the opportunity to visit the factory and learn about the rum-making process, and sampling the delicious varieties of rum that they offer. You can also visit the beautiful historical colonial house and the vanilla and anthurium flower plantations.
Le Port Ship Model

2 hours

Le Port Model Ship Building Workshop:

Mauritius is well known for its artisanal ships that are expertly hand-crafted by talented artisans. People fly to Mauritius from all over the world to admire and purchase these unique and beautiful works of art. You will have the opportunity to visit a traditional workshop and learn about the art of model ship-building. If you would like to purchase one as a souvenir of your trip, you will be able to choose from the many unique models on display.

Diamond Museum:

Discover how diamonds are expertly cut by local artisans and learn about the process of manufacturing diamonds from beginning to end. You will be able to see the experts at work and view their creations on display at the museum.
Gris Gris Beach

Passing by

While most of Mauritius is surrounded by coral reefs, giving us the calm lagoon the island is famous for, the southern part of the island is where there is a break in the reef. At Gris Gris, you will be able to admire the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the stunning cliffs. 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.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Orchid Villas by Sea Resorts
Residence Les Dodos
Westin Turtle Bay Resort Mauritius
Kaz'alala Hosted B&B
Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
Mauricia Beachcomber
Domaine de Grand Baie
Hotel le grand bleu
Anand Villa Guest House
Le Gavnor Hotel

and 199 more pickup points

We pick up at all hotels, B&Bs, apartments on the island. Please let us know which hotel, B&B or apartment you're staying at. Note that the driver will pick you up at 9am.

Using your ticket

Please make sure you have provided your correct hotel information. Be sure to let the reception know that someone will be picking you up at 9:00am the day of your excursion.

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%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour lasts up to 8 hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction. Depending on your group’s speed, you may not have time to see all the listed attractions. You will be able to stop for lunch but the price of the lunch is not included
Some attractions may be closed on Sundays and certain public holidays
Fees are not collected for the attractions, so this gives you the possibility to skip the ones that don’t interest you and spend more time at the ones that do