CHARMS OF THE NORTH - Mauritius - Africa's Most Trusted Tour Group

CHARMS OF THE NORTH - Mauritius

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Package Details

Discover the north of the island differently, starting with a visit of Goodlands local market to meet the locals and experience life in a small village. Proceed to one of the oldest shipreplica-making factories before a glimpse at the colonial past of Mauritius with the wonderfully renovated Chateau de Labourdonnais. An exquisite lunch will be served at La Table du Chateau. After lunch, Pamplemousses botanical garden is a must, most of its rare plant species were brought in by the French Botanist Pierre Poivre in the XVII th century and it is the oldest Botanical Garden of the southern hemisphere. Once at Cap Malheureux, further on, there will be a short photo stop to capture the tiny red roofed church and listen to a short story of the British invasion of the island with their Armada kept behind Gunner’sPoint.

Included

Excluded

Passports, Visas and permits if applicable
Immunization, inoculation and medication
All items of personal nature
All services not specified above
All meals not specified
All entrance fees not mentioned as included
All beverages

Optional Restrictions

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Information

Location: North.
Driving time from hotel to venues: North: 20 mins – South: 1h45 mins – East: 1hr – West: 1h30 mins.
Duration: 7 hours.
Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays – (Goodlands market closed on Mondays & Thursdays)
Departure time from hotel: 08h30 am.
Minimum required: As per the vehicle booked.
Lunch: Included (without drinks)
Don’t forget to bring: hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, walking shoes, backpack, bottle of water.
Children’s policy: Children as from 3 years old can participate in this activity.
Child rate policy: 03-year-old to 11.99-year-old – (Child rate applies).
Children below the age of 18 should be under their parent’s supervision.
Any dietary / food restrictions should be communicated to your agency or Customer assistance at time of booking.
Transport included. Minimum required – 2 pax

Day 01. Arrival transfer, meet & greet

Arrive at the airport and meet our representative who will escort you to your hotel in Mauritius for check-in.
Day 02. Day at Leisure
Day 03. A TASTE OF MAURITIUS TOUR – “MANZE LAKAZ”

Meet the Mootoo family at Moka situated in the Centre of the island. Their ancestors came to Mauritius in the 1890’s from the State of Tamil Nadu in India (actual Chennai). They settled in Moka in 1905 and jealously preserved all the original family cooking recipes until this day. You will be provided with a list of ingredients you will need to buy; fresh vegetables and spices. The use of spices such as saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves are what gives Indian dishes their subtle flavour. Immigrants came from different parts of India and brought with them a great many ways of cooking rice and chapatis (flat breads); dry grains and pickles are also used extensively in Indian cuisine. It is an opportunity to discover how the local people live in extended families to keep the bonding and family traditions throughout centuries.
Day 04. Day at Leisure
Day 05. EXOTIC SOUTH TOUR – (WITH LE CHAMAREL RESTAURANT & RHUMERIE DE CHAMAREL)

Starting from Curepipe, the second most important town of the island you may enjoy some shopping; jewelry, 17th – 18th century ship-models, cashmere wear and much more. From there you will be driven to Grand Bassin (the Ganga Talao), a sacred place of worship for the Hindu community, a photo stop at the Black River Gorges viewpoint is a must. Lunch will be served at Le Chamarel Panoramic restaurant, with a spectacular view on the Morne Brabant and the horizon. The last stop will be at Chamarel waterfalls and the 7 Coloured Earth Geopark, "7 Coloured Earth"of Chamarel is a very rare geological curiosity: bare earth dunes, of different colours (ochre, Brown, pink, orange, purple...).
Day 06. Day at Leisure
Day 07. Day at Leisure
Day 08. Check-out and transfer to airport for your flight home

Payment Terms

A deposit of 50% of the total price of the trip is to be paid by bank transfer at the time of booking.
The balance payment 50% must be paid at least 45 days before arrival of the group.
Bank charges related to the payment are the responsibility of the customers.

Terms of Cancellation

US$ 100 per person for cancellation made at least 60 days before departure.
25% of the total price for cancellations made between 35-60 days before departure.
50% of the total price for cancellations made between 25-34 days before departure.
75% of the total price for cancellations made between 16-24 days before departure.
100% of the total price for cancellations made less than 15 days before departure.