Overview
Spend a day exploring the south of Mauritius, where green tea fields roll down to a rugged, wave-battered coast. This private tour mixes culture, history and dramatic scenery, while a local driver takes care of the roads.
The pace is yours. At every stop you explore for as long as you like while your driver waits, and the route can be adjusted for your group, whether you're travelling as a couple, with friends or with children.
- Tour type
- Sightseeing & culture tour
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Pick-up & drop-off
- Your hotel or accommodation
- Entrance fees
- Not included
Highlights
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Mauritius
- The tea-making process at the Bois Chéri tea estate
- Maritime and colonial history at the naval museum in Mahébourg
- Sugar heritage, lunch and exotic animals at Saint Aubin
- Huge waves crashing onto the cliffs at Gris Gris
- La Roche qui Pleure, the famous "crying rock"
Itinerary
- Start
Pick-up from your hotel
Your driver meets you at your hotel, villa or apartment at the agreed time.
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1
Stop 1
Bois Chéri tea estate
Founded in 1892, Bois Chéri is the island's best-known tea plantation. Tour the factory and museum to follow tea from leaf to cup, through harvesting, fermentation, drying, sieving and packing. Afterwards, relax on the terrace of the old chalet overlooking a crater lake framed by forest.
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2
Stop 2
Naval museum, Mahébourg
Housed in a historic colonial building, the museum tells the story of Mauritius through cannons, slave chains, governors’ thrones and fossils of extinct animals.
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3
Stop 3
Saint Aubin house
This colonial estate shows how sugar shaped the island. See how sugar is made, enjoy lunch and admire a collection of exotic Mauritian animals.
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4
Stop 4
Gris Gris
On the wild southern coast, powerful waves crash straight onto the rocks. It’s one of the most dramatic viewpoints in Mauritius.
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5
Stop 5
La Roche qui Pleure
Just a few metres away, waves wash over a rock formation shaped like a weeping face, which gives it its name: the crying rock.
- Finish
Drop-off at your hotel
Your driver takes you back to your accommodation at the end of the day.
What's included
- Licensed, experienced private driver
- Air-conditioned, fully insured vehicle
- Private return transfer from your hotel or accommodation
- Waiting time at every stop
- Parking fees
Not included
- Entrance tickets and fees
- Lunch, snacks and drinks
Frequently asked questions
How long is the South East tour?
About 8 hours, including pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation.
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entry to places such as Bois Chéri, the naval museum and Saint Aubin is paid on site. Lunch and snacks are also extra.
Where do you pick up from?
From any hotel, villa or apartment in Mauritius. We confirm the pick-up time based on where you're staying.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. It's a private tour, so you can adjust the stops and timing with your driver.
