Mauritius Complete Tea Route Tour
Location | South |
Location | Centre |
Operating Days | Weekdays Only |
Duration | Flexible |
Activity Time | 08:30 - 16:30 |
Transportation | Offered as Supplement |
Comment | As this is a private trip, we can customize the tour route and times as per your preferences |
Due to the General Elections, no alcohol will be sold and there will be no rum tasting from 09 to 11 Nov 2024. The 3 Domains will operate until 15:00 on Voting Day, Sunday 10 Nov 2024.
Mauritius Complete Tea Route Tour
Mauritius Attractions brings all tea lovers the amazing opportunity of discovering the history of tea as well as all the tea-growing regions of Mauritius along with enjoying a delicious lunch in an exotic setting!
Mauritius Tea Route Tour, "La Route du Thé" is a gastronomic and cultural itinerary which takes place on 3 estates, Domaine des Aubineaux, Bois Chéri, and Saint Aubin. This complete itinerary allows you to discover tea, essential oils, vanilla and old colonial houses and to taste teas and rums.
Highlights of the Tea Route Tour:
- Full Day Guided Tour
- Visit to the 3 iconic sites of the Mauritian Tea Route
- Tour the beautiful colonial houses built in 1872 & 1819
- Discover the Tea factory & Tea Museum
- Explore the Vanilla House, Anthurium Greenhouse, Botanical garden & Mini Farm
- Relish a 5-course meal for lunch
- Private Car with driver (Optional)
The Mauritius Tea Route tour includes:
- Visit to Domaine Des Aubineaux
- Visit to Domaine de Bois Cheri
- Visit to Domaine de Saint Aubin
- A meal at any one of these sites
Transport is available for an additional supplement which includes a pick up and a drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.
You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:
All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize drivers who speak 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.
Duration: | Flexible (approx. 8 hours) |
Operational Days: | Monday - Friday |
Departure time: | 08:30 |
Return time: | 16:30 (flexible) |
Domaine de Bois Chéri: |
Monday to Sunday (including public holidays) - 09:00 – 17:00 |
Bois Chéri Tea Factory: |
Monday to Friday: 06:30 – 16:00 |
Bois Chéri Museum: | Visit Time - Weekdays & Weekends |
Domaine de Saint Aubin: |
Monday to Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00 |
Visit Times at Domaine de Saint Aubin: |
La Maison de la Vanille (Vanilla House) - Weekdays & Weekends |
Domaine des Aubineaux: |
Monday to Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00 |
For more details, please refer to the "Comments & Notes" section.
Le Domaine des Aubineaux
- The Colonial mansion museum built in 1872
- Walk across 'Le Parc Floral du Domaine des Aubineaux' & 'La Maison des Essences'
- The Boutique of Domaine des Aubineaux
Le Domaine de Bois Chéri
- L’Usine de Thé de Bois Chéri (Tea Factory)
- The Domaine de Bois Chéri Museum
- The Boutique of the Domaine de Bois Chéri Museum
- Tea tasting at Le Chalet du Domaine de Bois Chéri
- The Boutique of the Chalet du Domaine de Bois Chéri
Le Domaine de Saint Aubin
- Le Moulin du Domaine de Saint Aubin (mill)
- La Vieille Cheminée - Domaine de Saint Aubin (old chimney)
- The Boutique of Domaine de Saint Aubin
- Domaine de Saint Aubin Mini Farm
- La Maison de la Vanille (Vanilla House)
- La Serre d’Anthuriums du Domaine de Saint Aubin (Anthurium Greenhouse)
- Le Jardin des Epices du Domaine de Saint Aubin (spices garden)
- Le Jardin Botanique du Domaine de Saint Aubin (botanical garden)
- Le Grenier du Domaine de Saint Aubin
- La Maison du Rhum (Rum House) with rum tasting
Mauritius Complete Tea Route Tour
Le Domaine Des Aubineaux
The first part of your Tea Tour begins with a visit to the "Domaine des Aubineaux," a colonial mansion built in 1872, which has been converted into a museum dedicated to the history of Mauritian tea.
After exploring the mansion, you will continue your tour with a walk across 'Le Parc Floral du Domaine des Aubineaux' and 'La Maison des Essences'. Before concluding your visit, don't forget to stop by the boutique to purchase unique local products and souvenirs.
Le Domaine de Bois Cheri
The tour will continue with a visit to Bois Chéri which is the second stop in the Mauritian Tea Route tour. The Bois Chéri is the first and biggest tea producer in Mauritius, operating since 1892.
After a guided tour of the factory, you will discover the history of tea while visiting the tea production museum.
Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavoured teas, green teas and herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit, while enjoying a great panoramic view of the beautiful south of the island.
Le Domaine de Saint Aubin
Your journey continues to the third stop of the Tea Route - the Saint Aubin house. Built in 1819, it has been home to several managers of the sugar estate before being renovated in the '90s to preserve a part of Mauritian heritage. Today, you can still see the beams and ship poles used in its original construction.
As you explore the Domaine, you'll visit the historical mill and the old chimney. A stop at the boutique allows you to shop for unique local products while the mini farm provides a charming encounter with various animals and insights into traditional farming practices. At La Maison de la Vanille, you'll discover the transformation of the vanilla orchid from flower to aromatic pod.
The journey continues through the Anthurium Greenhouse, the spices garden, and the botanical garden, each offering a burst of colour and fragrance. Your visit concludes with a delightful rum tasting session at La Maison du Rhum.
Lunch Menu
The Tea Route includes a special typical Mauritian lunch at any of the sites; Le Domaine des Aubineaux, Le Domaine de Bois Cheri or Le Domaine de Saint Aubin.
Transportation (Optional):
Private Daily Tour in a family Car (for up to 4 people): | 79 Euro |
Private Daily Tour in a 6 Seater vehicle (for up to 6 people): | 89 Euro |
Private Daily Tour in a Minivan (for up to 12 people): | 145 Euro |
Private Daily Tour in a Minibus (for up to 22 people): | 179 Euro |
Prices for the Complete Tea Route tour (with Lunch):
Price per Adult: | 68 Euro |
Price per Child (5-12): | 35 Euro |
Price per Baby (0-4): | Free of charge |
Due to the General Elections, no alcohol will be sold and there will be no rum tasting from 09 to 11 Nov 2024. The 3 Domains will operate until 15:00 on Voting Day, Sunday 10 Nov 2024.
Re ease of booking was not the company’s fault, it was my lack of knowledge on how to book on my phone, my payments were not going through and your good staff were wonderful help to get the bookings confirmed.
The Staff we met at each location was friendly, knowledgable and proud of the heritage properties in which they worked.
Please note that the starting site for the day's itinerary depends on your place of accommodation, and the driver will brief you accordingly on the day of the trip.
Note: There will be no money refund or rescheduling in case clients miss out on the tea production at the Bois Cheri Tea Factory.