L’Adventure Du Sucre

Visit this authentic old sugar producing factory completely restored and discover the fascinating world of sugar. The exhibits take you back in time to let you understand the extent to which the history of Mauritius is so strongly linked to the sugar industry.

Leisurely Sightseeing

If a comfortable air-conditioned coach with picture windows is more your scene, there is a wonderful world to be explored. Take the road to the Mahebourg market, filled with exotic fragrances and fresh fruit and vegetables. Visit Domaine du Chasseur where the stags roam free, and feast on venison in a mountain restaurant. Visit the famous botanical gardens of Pamplemousses to see the giant Victoria Regia water lilies and the rare Talipot Palm. Visit Grand Bassin, mountain lakes which are a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. See the mighty cascades of the Black River Gorges and the fauna which inhabits the natural vegetation. Take to the cities and wander among the streets filled with tiny shops and large markets. Let the locals charm you with their island lifestyle.

Exploring on Horseback

The wonderfully scenic areas of Mauritius are ideal for exploring on horseback. Vieille Cheminee at Chamarel is in the south near Le Morne, where horseback trails explore fields, plantations and rivers. Near Grand Bay the Leisure Park in the north offers riding over an estate of 1 700 acres. The fee includes a visit to the property, the services of a professional instructor and refreshments.

History Abounds

Mauritius has a lively history. Having been occupied by the Dutch, the French and the British during certain phases of its past, these nations have left their legacy. A full day tour will take you to Domaine Le Pailles which is a living memorial to the birth of the sugar industry. The colonial houses of Eureka and Les Aubineaux are well-preserved examples of the era.

Big Game Fishing

Shopping Excursions

Take a taxi, rent a car, join a tour and hit the shops! You can take a half day excursion to The Big Bazaar, a fair in the town of Quatre Bornes. Visit the boutiques of the Caudan Waterfront, or cross the street to the Port Louis market. In Grand Bay visit the Grand Bay Bazaar or interrupt your shopping experience with coffee, a drink or a meal at one of the many small restaurants. A full day tour will take you to a glass factory, a model ship factory, textile museum, a diamond cutting factory, the many factory shops, the shopping precinct of Curepipe and to Carpet World which sells beautiful Oriental carpets.

Catamaran Cruises

Catamarans head north from Grand Bay to Ilot Gabrielle, from Shandrani to Ile aux Cerfs or from Tamarin Bay to Port Louis. Each boat carries snorkelling equipment, and a delicious barbecue lunch is prepared by the crew.

Parc Adventures

Definitely for the more agile this is an expedition through a natural forested area where you can meander along shady paths, cross foot bridges high above the trees and enjoy the spectacle while testing your adventurous abilities.

Quad Biking and Zip-lining

Exciting attractions in Mauritius are quad biking and zip-lining in the lush hilltop scenery of L’Etoile, a nature reserve on the south east of the island. A fleet of two-seater quad bikes is available for visitors who don helmets and whiz through the lush vegetation, over rivers and through streams at an exhilarating pace. Zip-lines thrill visitors with magnificent views over the tree tops. These are an ideal activities for the group and incentive market.