Mauritius · Tea Plantation Tours

8-Hour Tea and Nature Tour in Mauritius with Rum Tasting

8 Hours Round trip from FGXR+8WM Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore The Bois Cheri Tea Factory, the first and biggest tea producer in Mauritius
  • 02 Taste different kinds of rum and sugar cane juice at Saint Aubin Rhumerie
  • 03 Stand above the rugged cliffs of Gris Gris as waves crash against the shoreline
  • 04 Walk among giant Aldabra tortoises at La Vanille Nature Park
  • 05 See Nile crocodiles and a wide variety of animals in lush tropical surroundings

Embark on a fun-filled 8-hour tea excursion in Mauritius, beginning with a guided visit to The Bois Cheri Tea Factory to discover the tea-making process and the island's tea heritage. Continue to Saint Aubin House and its Rhumerie, where you will visit the Vanilla House and taste different kinds of rum and sugar cane juice. You will also stop at Gris Gris to experience the dramatic waves and winds along the rugged shoreline. The tour ends at the lush La Vanille Nature Park, home to giant Aldabra tortoises, Nile crocodiles, and a wide variety of tropical flora and fauna.

You can stand above the rugged cliffs and might even feel the spray from below.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Saint Aubin Rhumerie

  • You will start with a guided visit to The Bois Cheri Tea Factory, the first and biggest tea producer in Mauritius. It has been operating since 1892. You will discover the history of tea while visiting the tea production museum. The factory produces a large variety of flavoured teas, green teas, and herbal teas.
  • After the factory tour, you will continue to the Chalet, where you will discover and taste the teas.
  • The next stop is Saint Aubin House and its Rhumerie. Built in 1819, it was home to several managers of the sugar estate. This is also where you will visit the Vanilla House and learn about the cultivation of the plant.
  • You will then visit the Rum House, where the fun begins. You will taste different kinds of rum and sugar cane juice. It is definitely a worthwhile visit.
2
Day 02

Dramatic Coastal Views at Gris Gris

  • Gris Gris is an interesting natural sight, where the waves crash against the shoreline with ferocious intensity.
  • You can stand above the rugged cliffs and might even feel the spray from below. The winds are often so strong that nearby trees grow at a bent angle. The wind and the waves - the perfect blend of these two - make this place truly awesome.
  • The sound of the waves and the winds will stay in your subconscious for a long time...
3
Day 03

La Vanille Nature Park Wildlife Experience

  • La Vanille Nature Park is an idyllic and stunning park of lush tropical vegetation covering 5 hectares.
  • Enjoy the unforgettable experience of walking amongst the largest group of captive-bred giant Aldabra tortoises in the world. The park has more than 1,000 tortoises, in addition to 2,000 Nile crocodiles, as well as a variety of other animals such as monkeys, iguanas, bats, deer, geckos, eels, wild boar, and more.
  • You can also visit the Insectarium with more than 23,000 specimens, as well as an aquarium and fossil museum. A petting farm and pony rides are also available.

* The crocodile feeding is done every day.

Duration of the visit: 2-3 hours

The Bois Cheri Tea Factory, Saint Aubin Rhumerie, Gris Gris cliffs, La Vanille Nature Park

Where this trip takes you

The Bois Cheri Tea Factory, Saint Aubin Rhumerie, Gris Gris cliffs, La Vanille Nature Park

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
  • Transportation to all sights
  • Guide (French, English)
  • Rum tasting at Saint Aubin
  • Wi-Fi-enabled car
  • Free coffee

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance ticket

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Mosquito cream
  • Hat
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Credit card
  • Cash

Know before you go

This tour will not take place if a bad weather warning is issued by the authorities.

The activity provider must be notified 24 hours before the activity start time of any special requests or changes. Tour rerouting is not possible unless agreed upon by the activity provider or driver.

You will have the opportunity to have lunch during your tour, with recommendations provided.

Be prepared to see other tourists at all the places you will visit during the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lobby of your hotel or villa in Mauritius.
Tour start
FGXR+8WM, St Aubin, Mauritius
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in FGXR+8WM.

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