Mauritius South East Tour (Private Tour)

Mauritius South East Tour (Private Tour) - Inclusions

The tour includes:

• Visit of Vieux Grand Port
• Biscuiterie H Rault (Manioc Biscuit Factory)
• Eureka House
• Town of Mahebourg
• Mahebourg Historical Naval Museum
• Blue Bay beach
• Private transport with Driver
• Pickup and drop off from any hotel or place of accommodation around the island
• Lunch - optional

Transport is included in this package and includes pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius

• Departure from place of accommodation at 09.00 A.M.
• Visit of Vieux Grand Port
• Visit of Biscuiterie H Rault - Manioc Biscuit Factory (Open ONLY on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Visit to Eureka Creole House
• Visit of Mahebourg
• Optional on Mondays only: Mahebourg Monday Market (See comments for more details)
• Visit of Naval Museum of Mahebourg
• Visit of Blue Bay
• Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Fisherman Lounge - Optional
• Drop off at place of accommodation at 17.00

Mauritius South East Tour (Private Tour)

Vieux Grand Port

Vieux Grand Port (or the Old Grand Port) is located in the north of the town of Mahebourg, which served as an excellent port city for trade. It later witnessed the historical Vieux Grand Port Naval Battle in 1810 which was fought between the French Navy and British Royal Navy for the possession of the harbor. This was the only French Naval victory during the Napoleonic wars and it is believed that many lost their lives during this battle.

Biscuiterie H Rault (Manioc Biscuit Factory)

The Biscuiterie H Rault is a unique biscuit factory, located in the south-east of Mauritius. The family owned factory specializes in the production of cassava (locally known as manioc) biscuits. For over a century, the factory has followed the traditional method, producing a wide variety of flavored cassava biscuits. During the First World War, Mauritius was affected with a shortage of rations including flour, so they turned to cassava flour. The biscuit factory had about 100 people working daily in order to supply the entire island with these biscuits. You will have the opportunity to witness the century-old recipe in the making and may even run into one of the family members.

Eureka – Eureka Creole House.

Eureka House is a unique Creole house built in 1830 located by the river of Moka. It is an elegant Créole residence originally owned by British and French aristocrats in the 19th century, the Eureka Mansion and its grounds provide an intriguing glimpse into colonial life. The house is filled with antiques and photos of the period. The house also has a magnificent garden surrounded by waterfalls of the Moka River. Eureka House is reputed to be one of the largest houses on the island, with 109 doors and windows. The Eureka house was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1986. The house is constructed largely of wood and surrounded by a long, shady veranda. The extensive grounds consist of a curious mix of natural Mauritian plant life, including mango trees and palms, a waterfall and an English-style garden. The museum has areas dedicated to music, art, antique maps, Chinese and Indian housewares and quirky contraptions like a colonial-era shower. You will have a tour of the house and its beautiful gardens.

Mahebourg

Mahebourg is a traditional Mauritian village situated on the southeastern coast of Mauritius. Mahebourg is named after Bertrand François Mahé de La Bourdonnais, one of the most successful governors of the French period. The well-planned wide streets in the old section of Mahébourg still bear testimony to the Dutch and French colonial past. Today Mahébourg is a bustling center of local trade. The new waterfront complex offers you to enjoy nice refreshing walks along the seaside. You will get to explore Mahebourg center and visit the Historical Naval Museum which recounts the epic naval battles of the past between the Royal Navy and the French Navy.

Mahebourg Monday Market

Every Monday there is a big market / bazaar in the center of Mahebourg. The market is definitely worth a visit also for the non shoppers. In case the south east tour takes place on Monday, the tour will include free time at the main bazaar.

Naval Museum of Mahebourg

The Naval Museum of Mauritius contains the reminiscences of the French colonial empire and the replicas of the ancillary that were used in the historical battle. The interesting aspects of the Naval Museum of Mahebourg lie not solely in its collection of exhibits, but also in its history as a building. Built in the 1760's, the fine colonial mansion was built by Mr. Jean De Robillard in the typical style of the era. It is worthwhile to see both the exterior of the building and the different exhibitions.

Blue Bay

Blue Bay beach with its crystal clear turquoise blue water is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius. Situated on the southeast coast, not far from Mahébourg, Blue Bay offers a fine stretch of white sandy beach, and deep, clear, light-blue water. Blue Bay is the perfect place for relaxation, swimming and snorkeling, as it is considered the best place for snorkeling in Mauritius. Blue Bay is considered one of the best displays of color variety, changing constantly from sunrise to sunset. It is one of those beaches in the world where it is simply hard to get a bad picture. The contrasts are simply amazing. In the Blue Bay lagoon, the marine flora is alive and blooming.

As part of this tour, we offer you to enjoy a delicious lunch and a unique dining experience at the beautiful Fisherman Lounge Restaurant. The Restaurant is inspired by local Mauritian touches and uses the freshest quality products.

You can choose a 3- course set menu from the selection detailed here below:

• The private tour is done in a private car / minivan (for bigger groups) and includes full transportation to all the sights, pick up and drop off from any hotel in Mauritius and a driver.
• For the Mahebourg Monday Market, it is operational only on Mondays. If you book for your tour on Monday, the tour will include some free time at the Market.
• Visit of Biscuiterie H Rault (Manioc Biscuit Factory) : Operational on Mondays to Fridays

The Transportation prices are Per Vehicle (and not per person). You can choose the vehicle type according to the number of passengers in your group.

The above transportation prices are per vehicle and not per person

Entry Tickets Packages (includes entry tickets to all the sights as part of this tour):

The prices of the entry tickets packages are special discounted prices.

Total Tour Price Per Person: Private Transportation and Entry Tickets to all the sights

Lunch Menu at the Fisherman Lounge Restaurant