Itinerary
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Stop At: Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe, Mauritius
Start your morning with a leisurely stroll around the crater of Trou Aux Cerf. A much-loved part of the city with stunning views, the dormant volcano is a charming gem overlooking the town of Curepipe and dominates the view over the island. This huge volcanic crater reveals the existence of the paradise island that was formed millions of years ago and is approximately 85 meters in depth and 300 meters wide.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Voiliers de L Ocean, Sir W. Churchill Street Curepipe, Mauritius
Discover the handmade ship models at Voiliers de l’Ocean. This shop could be chosen as one of the most unusual places, giving visitors a real island feel. Watch how skilled local artisans perfect and craft scale models of historical ships, galleons and boats that were used to transport goods and produce to and from the island. Fitting one in your suitcase to take back home may prove difficult but the shop can make arrangements for your purchase to be shipped to you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Curepipe, Curepipe
Moving on from the model ship factory, we will visit the town of Curepipe where you will discover a myriad of small boutiques in a tranquil atmosphere, with no pushy sellers, offering a wide range of goods from cashmere pashminas and garments to jewellery and souvenirs. Most of the shops have been operated for generations and provide the best quality of products exported from Europe and India that have been made using traditional skills and techniques. Indulge your loved one’s fantasies with fashionable times. Don’t forget to bring your passport, as duty-free shopping is widely available.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ganga Talao - Grand Bassin, Savanne District, Mauritius
You will not want to miss a visit to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin while you are in Mauritius. Famed as the largest Hindu temple on the island, this place is more peaceful and tranquil than it first seems. Several devotees are found praying to Hindu deities, offering fruits and light-scent incense, creating a spiritual atmosphere in the calm and tranquil surrounding.
Due to the abundance of fruits on sight during the prayers, you can spot the greedy monkeys sometimes sneaking out from the trees to take advantage of the successful situation. Our guide will take you to the Hanuman Statue located on top of the hill. It requires a fairly long climb but offers a rewarding view overlooking the sacred lake with stunning views of the island. Visitors will also be able to see the incredible 108-foot statue of Lord Shiva and Lord Durga, which is one of the biggest of its kind ever constructed in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alexandra Falls, Central Plateau, Black River Gorges, Union Park, Mauritius
Afterwards, we will take you to Alexandra Falls. The peaceful surrounding offers a feel of the island’s past as it’s sheltered with a rich and untouched rainforest with around 200 trees species, shrubs, plants and wildlife. Unwind with your loved ones as you listen to the falls from a distance comforted by melodious sounds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius
Take a stroll at the Black River viewpoints, offering dominating views over the breathtaking gorge of the Island. We will also have a chance to meet some monkeys and spot the famous bird ‘Paille en Que’ that was lucky to find its home in the hidden lush rainforest of Paine Champagne.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chamarel Waterfall, Mauritius
Next, enjoy a scenic drive through the charming village of Chamarel and up in the hills of Black River Gorge while observing the picturesque views over the west coast. We will stop over at Chamarel viewpoints located on the hills, a perfect place to capture and Instagram the dominating views of the island.
You will love the unforgettable visit to the Chamarel Waterfall with its breathtaking location surrounded by lush landscape. It’s famed to be the highest fall in Mauritius!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel, Mauritius
A short drive across the reserve brings us to the charming seven-colored earth of Chamarel. Witness the various colors of the soil, which was cooled at different temperatures millions of years ago, and where the rains have carved beautiful patterns into the hillside, creating an effect of earthen meringue.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tamarin, Tamarin
Enjoy the sunset at Tamarin Beach.
Duration: 30 minutes