Mauritius Island Private Tea Tour
The Mauritius Tea Route is an essential activity for learning about the history of the island. Join us on our private tea tour to visit three colonial houses. Description.
- 8 hours
- 6/10 | 4 reviews
- Open on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The Mauritius Tea Route is an essential activity for learning about the history of the island. Join us on our private tea tour to visit three colonial houses.
Description
At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel to commence our private tour focused on the significance of tea in Mauritius' history.
We will start by visiting Le Domaine des Aubineaux, one of the last 19th-century colonial houses open for visits. Here, we will explore the building-turned-museum and learn facts about Mauritian tea, while also strolling through the gardens featuring various species of endemic plants and trees.
Next, we will drive to Bois Chéri, the most renowned location on the tea route. During our visit, we will delve into the island's colonial history and the significance of tea production. The plantation tour will showcase the different stages of the tea production process.
While at Bois Chéri, we will visit its museum, where you can discover the various aromas and healing properties of tea and enjoy stunning views of the plantations.
Our final stop will be Saint Aubin, a former sugar cane plantation, where you will have 30 minutes of free time for lunch at a local restaurant.
The tour will conclude with a drop-off at your hotel after approximately 8 hours.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transport by minibus
- English speaking guide
- Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group
Not included
- Lunch
- Entry to Le Domaine des Aubineaux: 330MUR for adults and 165MUR for children between 5 and 12 years old
- Entry to Bois Chéri: 275MUR for adults and 140MUR for children between 5 and 12 years old
- Entry to Saint Aubin: 580MUR for adults and 27MUR for children between 5 and 12 years old