South Mauritius Private Day Tour: Tea Factory, Nature Park and Wild South Coast

4.3 (9 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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South Mauritius Private Day Tour: Tea Factory, Nature Park and Wild South Coast — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy an 8-hour private tour of the South of Mauritius in an air-conditioned vehicle. At Bois Cheri Tea Plantation you'll discover the history of tea in Mauritius, and learn about the tea making process. At the La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes you'll see giant tortoises and crocodiles in this one-of-a-kind nature reserve. At Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure you can admire the rugged scenery of the south of Mauritius, the most wild part of the island.

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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: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private air-conditioned and insured car
Included: Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch or snacks
Not included: Entrance fees: Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum
Not included: Entrance fees: La Vanille Nature Park

Itinerary

Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum

2 hours Admission not included

Discover 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 hours Admission not included

Stroll 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

one hour

Admire 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.

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
Aroma Plaza - Infinity Pool & Peaceful Boutique Hotel
Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
Mauricia Beachcomber
Domaine de Grand Baie
Hotel le grand bleu
Anand Villa Guest House

and 200 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 us with your correct hotel information. Please let the reception know that someone from Bonjour Mauritius 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
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.
Entrance fees for the attractions are not collected by the supplier, so that gives you the possibility to skip the ones that don’t interest you and spend more time at the ones that do
Bois Cheri is closed on Dec. 24 and 25, and from Dec. 31 to Jan. 5, and may be closed on certain public holidays