Tour of the North of Mauritius Mauritius Private North Tour

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1 MAURITIUS ATTRACTIONS DAY SIGHTSEEING TOURS

2 LIST OF SIGHTSEEING DAY TOURS MAURITIUS NORTH TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) MAURITIUS SHOPPING TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) MAURITIUS SOUTH TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) MAURITIUS SOUTH WEST TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) LUXURY NATURE JEEP TRIP ILE AUX AIGRETTES, BLUE BAY MARINE PARK, MAHEBOURG - (PRIVATE TOUR) HERITAGE (HISTORY) TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TOUR

3 MAURITIUS NORTH TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) Tour of the North of Mauritius Mauritius Private North Tour Discover the North region of Mauritius on its many sights. This tour offers you to discover and visit all the main tourist sights, attractions and places of interest of the North of Mauritius. This is a Private Tour, only for you to go in a private vehicle (including pick up and drop off from anywhere in Mauritius)! Location: Transportation: Minimum age: Times: Duration: Operational days: Northern region Full day transportation in a private vehicle, including pick up, drop off from any hotel Any Age 09:00am 17:00pm About 8h00 hours Every day As part of this tour you will visit many attractions and sights in one day: Mauritius National Botanical garden Visit and tour of the Sugar estate & Museum Visit of the city of Port Louis The Capital of Mauritius Port Louis waterfront area including Caudan Shopping complex Port Louis main market Port Louis craft market Fort Adelaide Port Louis (aka La Citadelle) The full day private north tour includes: Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius Full transportation to all the sights A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you on each of the sights All along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air-conditioned family car / minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver/guide to show you around. The Mauritius North Tour Tour Itinerary: Mauritius National Botanical Garden. The botanical garden is home to an incredible variety of tropical plants, many of them indigenous. The Botanical Garden is one of the most visited sights in Mauritius. It was first opened as a private garden by the French governor of Mauritius nearly 300 years ago. The botanical garden stretches over endless acres of land and it can take you more than a week to cover the whole garden. The Botanical Garden is populated with more than 650 varieties of plants among which are the famous Baobabs, the palmier bouteille, the ineluctable giant water lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, 85 different varieties of palms, a big spice garden and many more. As part of the tour, you will get to explore the Botanical garden and have a taste of their beauty.

4 Sugar estate and Museum. The Sugar estate and Museum located at the North West of Mauritius stretches over 5000 square meters. In the estate you will discover the profound effect and the key part of sugar in the history and identity of Mauritius. You will also hear local sugar tales and stories on sugar in Mauritius and on its importance. As part of the sugar estate tour you can see a selection of panorama videos and films on many sugar related subjects. Also, you will have the opportunity to shop at the estate s boutique. Be sure not to miss this great opportunity to enjoy the tastes and purchase unique-local made special sugars, and also the very famous local made Mauritian rum! Visit and Tour of Port Louis. Enjoy a visit of Port Louis the capital of Mauritius. Port Louis is the Mauritius' largest city and the economic and administrative center of the island. Right off the main square you can stroll besides the palm-lined Place d'armes. You can see some wonderful French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theater. You will have free time to visit Port Louis Waterfront and the Le Caudan Waterfront shopping complex. The bustling Port Louis Waterfront offers exciting shopping and entertainment venues intermingle with world-class hotels and restaurants overlooking the Port Louis Harbor. The waterfront area has become an essential actor of the vivid tourism and cultural life in Mauritius. The craft market in particular is a hive of activity with wonderful ambiance where you are sure to find a lot of souvenirs for the family back home. Another place to visit is the Port Louis central market the market is a fun place to visit and the ideal place to find many local made products, textiles, Mauritian spices, fruits and many souvenirs for very cheap prices. On your free time you can stroll the city streets and see several sightseeing attractions such as: The Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the main city Mosque, Chinatown, the Supreme Court house, the 18th century Barracks and the Natural History Museum (free entry). Fort Adelaide (also known as La Citadelle) was built in a very strategic location on higher lands of Port Louis at 240 feet above sea level. The construction of Fort Adelaide started on 1832 and completed after almost ten years. Fort Adelaide offers a vast panorama on Port-Louis and its harbour. The British built this fortress in fear of a civil war from the remaining French settlers on the island and also for the purpose of guarding the harbor against enemy attacks. A ride uphill to Fort Adelaide, guarantee breathtaking view of Port Louis andof the mountain range surrounding Port Louis. Discover the North region of Mauritius on its many sights. This tour offers to discover and visit all the main tourist sights, attractions and places of interest of the North of Mauritius. Additional information regarding the North Tour: Start & End times: Duration: The duration of the private North tour is 8 hours This private tour is offered every day Departure time: 9:00 am from your hotel / place of accommodation Return time: 17:00 pm back to your hotel / place of accommodation (Upon request it is possible to start or finish the tour in a different time)

5 Car Capacities: You can choose from a selection of vehicles types: Family Car - Up to 4 passengers SUV Car - Up to 6 passengers Minivan - Up to 12 passengers About the drivers: All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize driver who speaks additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights. All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers. Personal Guide: In addition to the driver we can also provide an optional service of a professional personal travel guide to join the tour and sit beside the driver. The personal guide will walk along side you and will offer personal guidance in each of the locations, providing insights on each of the sights and information about Mauritius, its history, culture, traditions, places of interest, and more. Comments: Prices: Please note that in case a personal guide joins the trip, there will be one place less for a passenger The private tour is done in a private car / minivan (for bigger groups) and includes full transportation to all the sights, pick up and drop off from any hotel in Mauritius and a driver to show you around. TRANSPORTATION* PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Family Car (for up to 4 people) 79 Euro 68 Euro SUV big Car (for up to 6 people) 89 Euro 76 Euro Minivan (up to 12 people) 109 Euro 93 Euro * The transportation prices are per vehicle referring to the total number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type. ENTRY TICKETS & ACTIVITIES** PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Price per Adult 15 Euro 13 Euro Price per Child (ages 3-12) 12 Euro 10 Euro Price per Baby (ages 0-3) Free of Charge Free of Charge ** The charge for the entry tickets & activities refers to the fees for entering to all the sights as part of the tour and for doing all the activities ( Botanical Garden, Sugar Estate and Museum). Possible extras: Personal Guide to join the trip, lunch at the Fangourin restaurant or at Reve d R Restaurant.

6 MAURITIUS SHOPPING TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) Shopping Tour in Mauritius Mauritius Private Shopping Tour Full Day of shopping in Mauritius - Shop Till You Drop! As part of this tour you will visit the best places to go shopping in Mauritius. You will get to visit main shopping centers, local handcrafts shops, markets and shopping streets in Mauritius. The shopping Tour includes visits to: Port Louis The Capital of Mauritius The city of Curepipe The town of Floreal The town of Rose Hill and/or Quatre Bornes The full day shopping tour also includes: Location: Transportation: Minimum age: Times: Duration: Operational days: Northern & Central regions Full day transportation in a private vehicle, including pick up, drop off from any hotel Any Age 09:00am 17:00pm About 8h00 hours Every day, except Sunday Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius Full transportation to all the shopping centers and shops A personal driver guide to take you to all the main shopping locations according to your preferences The focus of the shopping tour is for you to enjoy the great shopping opportunities Mauritius has to offer as a shopping paradise. Whether it is textile, jewelry, handcrafts, or many other desired shopping items, you will probably find what you are looking for and for very attractive prices. All along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air-conditioned family car / minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver/guide to show you around. About Shopping in Mauritius Mauritius has a reputation of a shopping paradise. Mauritius has become known worldwide as a manufacture of quality textile, unique designed jewelry, diamonds and wide range of hand crafts such as: artificial flowers, model boats, wooden art and many more. The shopping in Mauritius offers you to enjoy very high value-for-money on your shopping, and turn the shopping into an interesting and enjoyable experience. The Mauritius Shopping Tour Tour Itinerary Port Louis. Enjoy shopping in Port Louis the capital of Mauritius. Port Louis is the largest city in Mauritius, and the economic and administrative center of the island. Port Louis has plenty of charm. Right off the main square you can stroll besides the palm-lined Place d'armes and discover Port Louis busy streets. You will have free time to visit Port Louis Waterfront and the Le Caudan Waterfront shopping complex. The bustling Port Louis Waterfront offers exciting shopping and entertainment venues intermingle with worldclass hotels and restaurants overlooking the Port Louis Harbor. The Le Caudan Waterfront shopping complex

7 with its 170 boutiques, is a shopper's must visit and the center for local artists and Mauritian artifacts. It has become an essential actor of the vivid tourism and cultural life in Mauritius. The craft market in particular is a hive of activity with wonderful ambiance where you are sure to find a lot of souvenirs for the family back home. Then you will get a very different shopping experience when visiting Port Louis central market the market is the ideal place to find many local made products, textiles, Mauritian spices, fruits and many souvenirs for very cheap prices. On your time break from shopping, you can tour the city and see some wonderful French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theater. Also, under the time limitation, you can visit the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the main city Mosque, Chinatown, the Supreme Court house, the 18th century Barracks and many additional sights. Curepipe. The city of Curepipe is located in the district of Plaines Wilhems. It is the second city in size and importance after Port Louis. Curepipe is a great place for shopping where you will find many duty free shops, modern clothing shops, Indian wear clothing shops and many more. Floreal. The town of Floreal also situated in the district of Plaines Wilhems offers you a selection of local handcrafts workshops and factory shops, such as the wool factory, a model boats workshop (the biggest and most famous one in Mauritius), a diamond cutting workshop and more. Many of the boutiques and factory shops in Floreal offer a vast range of products. You will be able to purchase at competitive prices handmade crafts, watches, paintings, top designer garments and many more, all directly from the manufactures. The shopping tour will then continue to either Rose Hill or to Quatre Bornes (will be decided according to weather conditions, traffic and time limitation). Rose Hill is the third largest city in Mauritius. Rose Hill became very populated because of its higher plains offering a much cooler climate. Today, Rose Hill is a busy town with many shops and attractions. It is by far the largest residential town in Mauritius inhabited by all ethnic groups. Accordingly, it is possible to find an extensive variety of shops offering a vast range of products. Quatre Bornes. which means four boundary stones in French, is located in the Upper Plaines Wilhems district. It is considered by many the most happening town in Mauritius. Quatre Bornes is known for its nightlife and its large choice of discos. The main shopping activity is done in the city center on its main street and at Quatre Bornes central market place. Additional possible Shopping Tour day plans: Upon special request we can customized the shopping tour according to your shopping preferences. Accordingly we can organize any of the following personally customized shopping tours: Diamond and Jewelry Shopping Tour Visiting all the main diamond shops, diamond workshops, diamond ruff stones centers, jewelry design studios and jewelry shops.

8 Textile Shopping Tour Create a shopping tour with a clear focus for textile shopping. Visiting the main textile shops, textile factory shops, tailored clothing and more. Shopping Centers tour Explore the rapidly developed world of Mauritius shopping centers and visit all the major shopping centers of Mauritius, for you to do your shopping Other customized shopping tours according to your preferences Additional information regarding the shopping tour Tour: Start & End times: Duration: The duration of the private shopping tour is 8 hours This private tour is offered every day Departure time: 9:00 am from your hotel / place of accommodation Return time: 17:00 pm back to your hotel / place of accommodation (Upon request it is possible to start or finish the tour in a different time) Car Capacities: You can choose from a selection of vehicles types: Family Car - Up to 4 passengers SUV Car - Up to 6 passengers Minivan - Up to 12 passengers About the drivers: All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize driver who speaks additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights. All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers. Comments: The private tour is done in a private car / minivan (for bigger groups) and includes full transportation to all the sights, pick up and drop off from any hotel in Mauritius and a driver to show you around. Prices: TRANSPORTATION* PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Family Car (for up to 4 people) 80 Euro 69 Euro SUV big Car (for up to 6 people) 90 Euro 78 Euro Minivan (up to 12 people) 120 Euro 102 Euro * The transportation prices are per vehicle referring to the total number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type.

9 MAURITIUS SOUTH TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) Tour of Mauritius South Region Mauritius Private South Tour Discover the beautiful south of Mauritius, one of the most beautiful areas of Mauritius. This tour offers you to discover and explore the beautiful south of Mauritius, and visit several of the main sights and places of interest of the Southern region of Mauritius. This is a Private Tour, only for you to go in a private vehicle (including pick up and drop off from anywhere in Mauritius)! Location: Transportation: Minimum age: Times: Duration: Operational days: South Region Full day transportation in a private vehicle, including pick up, drop off from any hotel Any Age 08:30am 17:30pm About 9h00 hours Every day As part of this tour you will visit many interesting and exciting sights in one day: Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park Rochester Waterfalls Bois Cheri Tea Plantation and Factory Saint Aubin House Grand Bassin (the sacred lake and Hindu temple) Mangal Mahadev Shiva Statue The village of Gris - Gris and the Viewpoint The full day private South tour includes: Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius Full transportation to all the sights A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you on each of the sights The South of Mauritius is famous for its many nature reserves, breathtaking scenery, wild nature, mountains, parks and plenty of attractions and sights to visit. All along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air-conditioned family car / minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver/guide to show you around. The Mauritius South Tour Tour Itinerary: Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park. The park is home to various species of animals, reptiles and plants. The park is set in a beautiful rain forested valley with natural freshwater springs, full of prawns and fish. As part of your visit to the Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park, the park s guides will guide you through some unforgettable walks, and you will stroll through luxuriant greenery where banana trees, palm trees and giant bamboos provide shade for the crocodiles and the giant tortoises. During your stay in the crocodile park you can also experience a firsthand unique encounter with the giant tortoises and turtles, and get a rare chance to feed, pet and play with them. Also thousands of Nile crocodiles are found in the park and you can watch them in maximum safety. The Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park also offers a mini zoo of Mauritian faunawhere you can find most of the Mauritian mammals and reptiles including skinks, phelsumas (geckos), giant tortoises, turtles, bats, deer, mongooses, monkeys, wild boars, as well as domestic livestock such as goats, fat-tailed sheep and donkeys.

10 A must see is the park s rare collection of butterflies and other brightly-colored insects (with about species), which is one of the most fascinating in the world. Rochester Waterfalls. Rochester Falls are waterfalls on the Savanne River. The Rochester waterfalls are located near the southern coast of Mauritius around 2.5 kilometers from the village of Souillac. This area is full of natural beauties and interesting formations. The organ-pipe shaped basalt columns near the waterfalls and the signs of lava balls revealed from the way are really spectacular. The water of the Savanne River tumble from 10m height. The constant erosion has fashioned the basalt rock into upright columns of unique shapes. They form a natural sculpture, carved within a hard rock, with angles frayed over time. The track leading down to the waterfalls is lined with banana, mango and litchi trees and also sugar cane fields, all provide shade from the sun, and create beautiful and peaceful surrounding. You will get to enjoy the short track leading to the waterfalls and the beautiful surrounding, while admiring the charm of the waterfalls. Gris Gris. The village of Gris-Gris is found at the Southern tip of Mauritius. The appeal of Gris Gris lies in it scenery, the high cliffs here drop abruptly to the sea and the bracing winds of the Indian Ocean blow all year round. Gris-Gris is well known for its sea cliff and this is definitely a sight worth seeing. This part of the island is not surrounded by coral reefs and this is why thick waves crash directly on the cliffs. At the southern end of Gris-Gris you will have a great viewpoint on the cliffs and will see the squashing of waves against the flanks of the cliffs. Bois Chéri. Visit of Bois Chéri, the biggest tea producer in Mauritius. It is also the first tea plantation in Mauritius dates back to As part of the visit of the Bois Cheri, you will enjoy a guided tour with a local guide leading you through the factory and the tea plantation, offering you to discover the history, stories and tales of 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. Saint Aubin House - The Saint Aubin house was built in It has been home to several managers of the sugar estate, before being renovated in the 90's in order to preserve a part of the Mauritian heritage. Today one may still see the beams and ship poles used in its original construction. The estate produces sugar cane which is then processed to make sugar as well as delicious rum. You will get to see the manufacturing process during your visit to the distillery. You will also discover the vanilla plantation of the estate and the interesting transformation process of the vanilla orchid from the flower to the aromatic pod. Grand Bassin (also known as Ganga Talao). Grand Bassin is a lake situated 6km South East of Mare aux Vacoas in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet (550m) above sea level. Grand Bassin with its Hindu temple is a holy lake for Mauritians of Hindu faith. The lake rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. It is said that the water inside the lake communicates with the waters of the holy Ganges of India. The Hindus of Mauritius declared the Grand Bassin as a Holy lake. The Hindu community performs there a pilgrimage every year on the Maha Sivaratri (Shiva s Great Night), on this day they honor the Lord Shiva. Beside the lake there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Hanuman, Lakshmi, and others. Mangal Mahadev Shiva Statue. Beside Grand Bassin you will also get to see the statue of Lord Shiva. The statue is of 108 feet (33 meters) and is the highest known statue in Mauritius (and one of the 50 highest statues in the world). The sight of the Mangal Mahadev statue is quite impressive as it is a beautiful crafted very big statue.

11 Additional information regarding the Mauritius South Tour: Start & End times: Duration: The duration of the private South tour is 8 hours This private tour is offered every day Departure time: 8:30 am from your hotel / place of accommodation Return time: 17:30 pm back to your hotel / place of accommodation (Upon request it is possible to start or finish the tour in a different time) Car Capacities: You can choose from a selection of vehicles types: Family Car - Up to 4 passengers SUV Car - Up to 6 passengers Minivan - Up to 12 passengers About the drivers: All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize driver who speaks additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights. All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers. Personal Guide: In addition to the driver we can also provide an optional service of a professional personal travel guide to join the tour and sit beside the driver. The personal guide will walk along side you and will offer personal guidance in each of the locations, providing insights on each of the sights and information about Mauritius, its history, culture, traditions, places of interest, and more. Comments: Please note that in case a personal guide joins the trip, there will be one place less for a passenger The private tour is done in a private car / minivan (for bigger groups) and includes full transportation to all the sights, pick up and drop off from any hotel in Mauritius and a driver to show you around.

12 Prices: TRANSPORTATION* PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Family Car (for up to 4 people) 89 Euro 76 Euro SUV big Car (for up to 6 people) 99 Euro 85 Euro Minivan (up to 12 people) 119 Euro 102 Euro * The transportation prices are per vehicle referring to the total number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type. ENTRY TICKETS & ACTIVITIES** PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Price per Adult 32 Euro 27 Euro Price per Child (ages 3-12) 20 Euro 17 Euro Price per Baby (ages 0-3) Free of Charge Free of Charge ** The charge for the entry tickets & activities refers to the fees for entering to all the sights as part of the tour and for doing all the activities (Crocodile & Giant Tortoises, Bois Cheri, Saint Aubin). Possible extras: Personal Guide to join the trip, lunch at the Bois Cheir restaurant or at Hungry Crocodile restaurant

13 MAURITIUS SOUTH WEST TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR) Tour of Mauritius South West Region Mauritius Private South West Tour Discover the beautiful South West of Mauritius, one of the most beautiful areas of Mauritius. The South West of Mauritius is famous for its beautiful virgin beaches, untouched nature, small villages, many nature reserves, high mountain peaks and for the many attractions it has to offer. The South West tour is definitely one of the must tours to go to when visiting to Mauritius and a must area to discover and explore firsthand. Location: Transportation: Minimum age: Times: Duration: Operational days: South West Region Full day transportation in a private vehicle, including pick up, drop off from any hotel Any Age 08:30am 17:30pm About 9h00 hours Every day This is a Private Tour, only for you to go in a private vehicle (including pick up and drop off from anywhere in Mauritius)! As part of this tour you will visit many interesting and exciting sights in one day: Mauritius Safari and Bird Park (Casela Park) Viewpoint of Morne Brabant and l'ile aux Benitiers Chamarel village (including Chamarel waterfall and seven colored earth) Black River Gorge (viewpoint of Alexandra waterfalls) Mangal Mahadev Shiva Statue Grand Bassin (the sacred lake and Hindu temple) Mare aux Vacoas Trou aux Cerfs (Mauritius famous crater) Floreal village (including the model boat factory) The full day private South & Southwest tour includes: Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius Full transportation to all the sights A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you on each of the sights All along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air-conditioned family car / minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver/guide to show you around. The Mauritius South West Tour Tour Itinerary: Mauritius Safari and Bird Park (Casela Park). The Park is a real animal's sanctuary. It is located besides the Rempart Mountain on the South-West of Mauritius with magnificent views of the countryside rolling down the west coast of Mauritius.The Bird Park is home to 150 species of birds from 5 different continents, including the lovely long necked Pink Pigeons which until recently were threatened with extinction. The pink birds can be seen alongside hundreds of other exotic species from Asia, Australia, Africa and America. The park is also home to wild boars, hares, macaque monkeys, mongoose, fruit bats, tigers and many more. During your visit to the park, you will enjoy the sight of most amazing orchids, meandering streams, lush nature, cascades and fishponds. The park also offers a Petting Farm. The Petting Farm is a great joyful experience for children where

14 they can meet and pet Bambi the deer, Lori, the cockatoo and Cecile the wild boar amongst other animals. A great lesson of love and care for animals is taught by the staff of the farm. Visiting the park is an ideal getaway for people of all ages, whether you are animal lovers or birdwatchers. Chamarel Village Visit of Chamarel Waterfall and Chamarel seven (7) colored earth. The village of Chamarel in southwest Mauritius is home to two natural wonders - the magnificent Chamarel waterfall and the seven colored earth of Chamarel. The seven colored earth is one of the wonders of Mauritius and is considered one of the must places to see. The Seven Colored earth. The seven-colored earth of Chamarel is a geological curiosity and a major tourist attraction of Mauritius. This is a small (7500 m2) area of strikingly bare landscape located within a large, dense forest. The earth is particularly unusual; created by volcanic rocks that cooled at different temperatures, the earth form beautiful patterns of color in the exposed hillsides. The rocks were pulverized into sands with various shades of red, brown, grey, and purple. Since the earth was first exposed, rains had carved beautiful patterns of many colors into the hillside. When visiting the park, you will be able to walk between the many sand dunes, along trails and see this unique sight. Also, there is a small petting farm where you can see and pet Giant Turtles which found their home at the park. Chamarel Waterfall. As part of the visit of Chamarel village, you will also have a great viewpoint of the gorgeous Chamarel waterfall. By many it is considered the most beautiful waterfall of Mauritius. Three distinct streams plunging down from almost 100 meters from the St. Denis River, down into the gorge. The sight of this impressive waterfall against the scenic forest and mountains is truly breathtaking. Black River Gorges Nature Park and Alexandra Waterfalls. As part of this tour you will also drive through the Black River Gorges Nature Park, where you will see many endangered species of plants and animals. Along the way you will stop for a viewpoint of the Black River Gorges nature park and of Alexandra waterfalls. Grand Bassin (also known as Ganga Talao). Grand Bassin is a lake situated 6km South East of Mare aux Vacoas in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet (550m) above sea level. Grand Bassin with its Hindu temple is a holy lake for Mauritians of Hindu faith. The lake rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. It is said that the water inside the lake communicates with the waters of the holy Ganges of India. The Hindus of Mauritius declared the Grand Bassin as a Holy lake. The Hindu community performs there a pilgrimage every year on the Maha Sivaratri (Shiva s Great Night), on this day they honor the Lord Shiva. Beside the lake there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Hanuman, Lakshmi, and others. Mangal Mahadev Shiva Statue. Beside Grand Bassin you will also get to see the statue of Lord Shiva. The statue is of 108 feet (33 meters) and is the highest known statue in Mauritius (and one of the 50 highest statues in the world). The sight of the Mangal Mahadev statue is quite impressive as it is a beautiful crafted very big statue. Trou aux Cerfs Mauritius famous crater. From Floreal heading to Curepipe, you will stop on the way to visit the Trou aux Cerfs. This huge natural volcanic crater, 85m deep and 200m wide, was formed millions of years ago. Here you will have a beautiful panoramic view of the crater and the town of Curepipe, and when the sky is clear it is possible to see all the way to Reunion Island. Mare aux Vacoas. From Trou aux Cerfs you will continue to the town of Curepipe, and then to the Mare aux Vacoas, the largest freshwater lake and reservoir of Mauritius. Mare aux Vacoas is found to the south of Curepipe and is considered one of the island main water sources. Mare aux Vacoas, Dotted with casuarina and coniferous trees offers a unique surrounding of an alpine wilderness.

15 Floreal. Floreal is a small village in the district of Plaine Wilhems. As part of your visit of Floreal you will visit local handcrafts workshops, such as the wool factory, a model boats workshop, a diamond cutting workshop and more. During your visit you will see the various steps of garments making, learn about the production process, and be amazed by the artistic work done by the people at work. Many of the boutiques and factory shops in Floreal offer a vast range of products. You will be able to purchase at competitive prices; hand made craft, watches, paintings, top designers garments and many more, all directly from the manufactures. You can also take a break on a beautiful terrace while enjoying a good meal or drink in the peaceful atmosphere of the center. Additional information regarding the South West Tour: Start & End times: Duration: The duration of the private South West tour is 9 hours This private tour is offered every day Departure time: 8:30 am from your hotel / place of accommodation Return time: 17:30 pm back to your hotel / place of accommodation (Upon request it is possible to start or finish the tour in a different time) Car Capacities: You can choose from a selection of vehicles types: Family Car - Up to 4 passengers SUV Car - Up to 6 passengers Minivan - Up to 12 passengers About the drivers: All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize driver who speaks additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights. All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers. Personal Guide: In addition to the driver we can also provide an optional service of a professional personal travel guide to join the tour and sit beside the driver. The personal guide will walk along side you and will offer personal guidance in each of the locations, providing insights on each of the sights and information about Mauritius, its history, culture, traditions, places of interest, and more.

16 Comments: Prices: Please note that in case a personal guide joins the trip, there will be one place less for a passenger The private tour is done in a private car / minivan (for bigger groups) and includes full transportation to all the sights, pick up and drop off from any hotel in Mauritius and a driver to show you around. TRANSPORTATION* PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Family Car (for up to 4 people) 85 Euro 75 Euro SUV big Car (for up to 6 people) 95 Euro 82 Euro Minivan (up to 12 people) 115 Euro 99 Euro * The transportation prices are per vehicle referring to the total number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type. ENTRY TICKETS & ACTIVITIES** PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Price per Adult 16 Euro 12 Euro Price per Child (ages 3-12) 9 Euro 7 Euro Price per Baby (ages 0-3) Free of Charge Free of Charge ** The charge for the entry tickets & activities refers to the fees for entering to all the sights as part of the tour and for doing all the activities (Casela park, Chamarel waterfalls and 7 colored earth reserve). Possible extras: Personal Guide to join the trip, lunch at the Le Chamarel Restaurant

17 LUXURY NATURE JEEP TRIP Unique 4x4 (jeep) trip to discover the true beauty of Mauritius Nature. During this trip you will be able to see big part of the island from high above and to discover its many beautiful nature trails. This jeep trip offers travelling in maximum convenience of a Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep, with a personal experienced guide to show you around, and to answer any questions you may have. Location: Transportation: Minimum age: Times: Duration: Operational days: South, West, Central Full day transportation in a private vehicle, including pick up, drop off from any hotel Any Age 07:30am 17:00pm About 9h30 hours Every day You will get to see the island from the top of hills and mountains, and to discover the beautiful nature, fauna and flora of Mauritius. This excursion jeep tour will take you to special places where the usual bus and taxi tours can t go, places of real beauty hidden away. As part of this jeep tour you will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Mauritian family house where you will taste the delicacies of the Mauritian cuisine. Included in the price is a full lunch and drinks with a Mauritian family, access to nature reserves and private properties, full transportation including pick up and drop off at your hotel and a personal experienced travel guide. Jeep Tour Course: The guide will come to pick you up from your hotel / place of accommodation at around 07:30am to start your full day jeep tour. As part of the tour you will get to see the area of Tamarined waterfall - there you will go for a short walk down the hill to enjoy a fantastic view of the waterfall and of the valley. Afterwards you will visit a private ground on the Simonet Mountain. In this private ground it is possible to find deer, wild boars and monkeys, and from the top of the Simonet Mountain, you will get see a beautiful view of the west and south-west coasts of Mauritius. The jeep tour will continue through the villages of Long Mountain, Pamplemousses, Ilot, Moka, Cote Dor and Henrietta. You will get to see another great viewpoint of the north coast and of the central plateau. Next stop will be in the city of Curepipe, where you will get to enjoy a delicious traditional Mauritian lunch. During this tour you will get to discover small roads in the sugar-cane and vegetables fields, and see more viewpoints hidden away from the main roads and tracks. At the end of the jeep trip (at about 17:00), the driver will take you back to your hotel.

18 Comments: The vehicle is a Toyota Land Cruiser (with AC) that can transport a maximum of 6 passengers Minimum of 2 participants is required to go on this jeep trip The guide speaks fluent English, French, German and Creole Please let us know in advance in case you are vegetarian, or in case of any other limitations regarding the food served during lunch The jeep trip course will be done under the time limitation of the trip any may be changed during the day according to traffic Jeep trip duration approx: 7:30 to 17:00 CATEGORY Price per Participant Price for Exclusive use of the jeep (up to 6 participants) LUXURY NATURE JEEP, TRIP PHOTOS: PUBLIC PRICE 98 Euro 395 Euro TO PRICE 84 Euro 335 Euro

19 ILE AUX AIGRETTES, BLUE BAY MARINE PARK, MAHEBOURG - PRIVATE FULL DAY TOUR Private Full day Tour to the beautiful South East area of Mauritius. As part of this full day Private Tour you will visit: Ile Aux Aigrettes Island Mahebourg city Blue Bay beach Have a Glass Bottom Boat trip to explore Blue Bay Marine Park. Location: Transportation: Minimum age: Times: Duration: Operational days: South East Full day transportation in a private vehicle, including pick up, drop off from any hotel Any Age 08:00am 17:00pm About 9h00 hours Every day except Sunday This tour also includes full transportation in a Private Car (or bigger car when needed), including also pick up and drop off from anywhere in Mauritius. You will be picked up from your place of accommodation at around 08:00am (the exact pick up time depends on the location of your accommodation), heading the direction of Mahebourg. Along the way you will enjoy the great views of Mauritius coast lines and the central plateau. The first stop on the way is Pointe Jerome (near Mahebourg), which is the departure point for the Glass Bottom boat trip to Blue Bay Marine Park. This glass bottom boat trip departs at 10:00am from Pointe Jerome (south east of Mauritius) and it takes about 20 minutes to arrive to Blue Bay Marine Park. You will enjoy a 2 hours Glass Bottom Boat trip to Blue Bay including snorkeling at the Blue Bay Marine Park. The Blue Bay Marine Park, situated on the South East coast of Mauritius near Mahebourg, is one of the best places to see the beautiful marine life and to go for snorkeling in Mauritius. At the Marine Park, you can decide to see the underwater world onboard the boat through its glass bottom, or to jump into the water for some swimming and snorkeling. The Snorkeling at the park is highly recommended as the colorful fauna and flora found at the park is absolutely stunning. At an average depth of 5.5 meters, with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkeling conditions are ideal. You will have a great view of the reef, fish and of large selection of corals (there are more than 50 different species of corals at the park!). After the Glass bottom boat trip, you will have free time to enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants of the Le Preskil resort, or at Mahebourg city (lunch is not included in the price of this trip). Then, at around 13:30, you will go for the Ile aux Aigrettes tour. The Ile aux Aigrettes tour includes a short boat trip to the island (about 10 minutes each way) and a 1.5 hours tour of the animal sanctuary of Ile aux Aigrettes Island. Ile aux Aigrettes is a small coral island just off the coast of the town of Mahebourg. The island has been declared a nature conservation site and today is being preserved by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.

20 As part of the tour of Ile aux Aigrettes you will discover Ile aux Aigrettes and enjoy original Mauritian nature with an expert guide alongside leading the way. You will discover plants and animals, unique to Mauritius and found nowhere else in the world. Some of them have come close to extinction like the pink pigeon, a bird that was in danger of extinction for many years. Following the tour to Ile aux Aigrettes, you will travel by motor boat back to Pointe Jerome for a visit to Mahebourg city. Mahebourg is named after one of the most successful governors of the French period. The well-planned wide streets in the old section of Mahébourg still bear testimony to the Dutch and French colonial past. In Mahebourg you will have free time to visit the Historical Naval Museum, travel the city streets and enjoy shopping at the city center. At around 16:00pm, you will depart from Mahebourg heading back to your place of accommodation. Prices: TRANSPORTATION* PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Family Car (for up to 4 people) 85 Euro 75 Euro SUV big Car (for up to 6 people) 95 Euro 82 Euro Minivan (up to 12 people) 115 Euro 99 Euro * The transportation prices are per vehicle referring to the total number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type. ENTRY TICKETS & ACTIVITIES** PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Price per Adult 42 Euro 34 Euro Price per Child (ages 3-12) 31 Euro 26 Euro Price per Baby (ages 0-3) Free of Charge Free of Charge ** The charge for the entry tickets & activities refers to the fees for entering to all the sights as part of the tour and for doing all the activities (Glass bottom boat trip, Ile aux Aigrettes visit & Tour). Possible extras: lunch at the Tapas Beach Restaurant at Blue Bay

21 HERITAGE TOUR TO UNVEIL THE HISTORY OF MAURITIUS Heritage Tour to unveil the History of Mauritius This tour offers a unique opportunity to go back in time and discover the secrets of Mauritius from its very early days. Unveil all the secrets of Mauritius while traveling in the past and acquire valuable information about Mauritius. As part of this tour you will follow the footsteps of Mauritius first settlers and find the answers to key questions such as: Location: Transportation: Minimum age: Times: Duration: Operational days: North West, Central Full day transportation in a private vehicle, including pick up, drop off from any hotel Any Age 08:00am 18:00pm About 10h00 hours Every day How the Island was first discovered? Why and who named it Mauritius? Why it is possible to find so many cultures and ethnics groups on this small island? And how it has developed to the unique paradise Island it is today. This is a Private Tour, only for you to go in a private vehicle (including pick up and drop off from anywhere in Mauritius)! As part of this tour you will visit many interesting and exciting sights in one day: Sugar Estate Museum Visit of Port Louis The capital of Mauritius Domain les Pailles Eureka house The full day private Heritage Tour (History Tour) & includes: Lunch at one of Domain les Pailles restaurants Pick up and drop off from any hotel/ place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. Full Transportation to all the sights A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you one each of the sight. All along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air- conditioned family car/ minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver guide to show you around. The Mauritius Heritage Tour Tour Itinerary: Sugar estate and Museum. The Sugar estate and Museum located at the North West of Mauritius stretches over 5000 square meters. In the estate you will discover the profound effect and the key part of sugar in the history and identity of Mauritius. You will also hear local sugar tales and stories on sugar in Mauritius and on its importance. As part of the sugar estate tour you can see a selection of panorama videos and films on many sugar related subjects. Also, you will have the opportunity to shop at the estate s boutique.

22 Be sure not to miss this great opportunity to enjoy the tastes and purchase unique-local made special sugars, and also the very famous local made Mauritian rum! Visit and Tour of Port Louis. Enjoy a visit of Port Louis the capital of Mauritius. Port Louis is the Mauritius' largest city and the economic and administrative center of the island. Port- Louis offers a glimpse of how Mauritius was years back with its stone pavement and very old buildings which relates History. Right off the main square you can stroll besides the palm-lined Place d'armes. You can see some wonderful French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theater. You will have free time to visit the Mauritius History Museum and the center of Port Louis. As part of the visit of Port Louis, you will also visit the Fort Adelaide (also known as La Citadelle) was built in a very strategic location on higher lands of Port Louis at 240 feet above sea level. The construction of Fort Adelaide started on 1832 and completed after almost ten years. Fort Adelaide offers a vast panorama on Port- Louis and its harbour. The British built this fortress in fear of a civil war from the remaining French settlers on the island and also for the purpose of guarding the harbor against enemy attacks. A ride uphill to Fort Adelaide, guarantee breathtaking view of Port Louis andof the mountain range surrounding Port Louis. Domain Des Pailles. Only 10 minutes from Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, lies Domaine Les Pailles, a cluster of varied gastronomic cultures blended with series of leisure and historical activities. At the Domaine Les Pailles you will have a unique guided journey discovering the past of Mauritius from its very early days as the Isle de France. As part of this mythical journey you will have a guided tour of the domaine including: The 18th century ox driven Sugar Mill which still produces the tropical cane sugar. The 1758 Queen Distillery where still today the estate distil the Domaine Les Pailles Rum. Ride on the gracious train Lady Alice through the Estate. Travel in a true colonial style on the Domaine Horse Carriages. Visit the magnificent Spice Garden where you will smell the and learn on the spices. Enjoy breathtaking views of the tropical forest lying on the estate mountains full of history and legends. Taste selection of quality Rhums, all produced at the domaine Delicious lunch at one of the 4 restaurants of the Domaine Les Pailles Maison Eureka Eureka Creole House. Eureka House is a unique Creole house built in 1830 located by the river of Moka. It is an elegant Créole residence originally owned by British and French aristocrats in the 19th century, the Eureka Mansion and its grounds provide an intriguing glimpse into colonial life. The house is filled with antiques and photos of the period. The house also has a magnificent garden surrounded by waterfalls of the Moka River. Eureka House is reputed to be one of the largest houses on the island, with 109 doors and windows. The Eureka house was restored and opened to the public as a museum in The house is constructed largely of wood and surrounded by a long, shady veranda. The extensive grounds consist of a curious mix of natural Mauritian plant life, including mango trees and palms, a waterfall and an English-style garden. The

23 museum has areas dedicated to music, art, antique maps, Chinese and Indian house wares and quirky contraptions like a colonial-era shower. You will have a tour of the house and its beautiful gardens. Additional information regarding the Heritage Tour: Start & End times: Duration: The duration of the private Heritage tour is 10 hours This private tour is offered every day Departure time: 8:00 am from your hotel / place of accommodation Return time: 18:00 pm back to your hotel / place of accommodation (Upon request it is possible to start or finish the tour in a different time) Car Capacities: You can choose from a selection of vehicles types: Family Car - Up to 4 passengers SUV Car - Up to 6 passengers Minivan - Up to 12 passengers About the drivers: All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize driver who speaks additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights. All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers. Personal Guide: In addition to the driver we can also provide an optional service of a professional personal travel guide to join the tour and sit beside the driver. The personal guide will walk along side you and will offer personal guidance in each of the locations, providing insights on each of the sights and information about Mauritius, its history, culture, traditions, places of interest, and more. Lunch Menu: As part of this tour you will have a delicious lunch at the Domaine Les Pailles. The Domaine Les Pailles has become well known in Mauritius for its 4 restaurants, offering world cuisine with a local touch. We offer you the freedom to choose in which of the 4 restaurant you would like to have your lunch and please find below the list of restaurants and the proposed lunch menus:

24 Indra Restaurant - Be the guest of the Maharajah and enjoy the most refined Indian traditional food on the Island. Clos Saint Louis Restaurant - A great colonial house that shelters an elegant restaurant where you enjoy the best of Mauritian & French cuisine. Fu Xiao Restaurant - From Shanghai to Pekin, via Canton and Szechuan, enjoy the best of Chinese cuisine in a decoration made of rosewood and porcelaine, under the protection of Fu Xiao, the laughing Buddha. La Dolce Vita Restaurant - The La Dolce Vita, Italian style restaurant, is situated next to the swimming pool puts at your disposal it's "savoir faire" for meals and cocktails, in a warm and festive atmosphere. Prices: TRANSPORTATION* PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Family Car (for up to 4 people) 85 Euro 75 Euro SUV big Car (for up to 6 people) 95 Euro 82 Euro Minivan (up to 12 people) 115 Euro 99 Euro * The transportation prices are per vehicle referring to the total number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type. ENTRY TICKETS & ACTIVITIES** PUBLIC PRICE TO PRICE Price per Adult 45 Euro 38 Euro Price per Child (ages 3-12) 29 Euro 25 Euro Price per Baby (ages 0-3) Free of Charge Free of Charge ** The charge for the entry tickets & activities refers to the fees for entering to all the sights as part of the tour and for doing all the activities (Sugar Estate and Museum, Domaine les Pailles visit and tour, Eureka House visit and tour, lunch at the Domaine les Pailles). Possible extras: Personal Guide to join the trip