General Information

Duration:

1 Days

Location Start:

Grand Bay

Location Finish:

Grand Bay

Phone:

002307042326

Payment Types:

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Cheque
• Travellers cheque
• Paypal
• Wire Transfer

We Speak:

English, French

Last updated: 05/15/2009

Itinerary

Day 1

A ‘must’ for any visitor to Mauritius. Day full of highlights!

As part of this tour you will visit: Floreal, Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe, Mare aux Vacoas, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorge, Chamarel (seven-colored earth), view of point Le Morne, Casela bird park.

Departure from Grand Bay at around 08:30. The first stop is Floreal, where you will visit local handcrafts workshops, such as the wool factory, a model boats workshop, a diamond cutting workshop and more. During your visit you will see the various steps of garments making. Be enchanted by the soft touch of materials, learn the technical aspect of machinery, and be amazed by the artistict work done by the people at work.
Many of the boutiques and factory shops in Floreal offer a vast range of products. You will be able to purchase at competitive prices hand made craft, watches, paintings and top designer garments and many more, all directly from the manufactures.
You can also take a break on a beautiful terrace while enjoying a wonderful meal or drink in the peaceful atmosphere of the center.

On the way to Curepipe, you will visit the Trou aux Cerfs ( extinct volcano ). This huge natural volcanic crater, 85m deep and 200m wide, was formed millions of years ago. There you will have a beautiful panoramic view of the crater and of the town of Curepipe, and with clear sky even see all the way to Reunion Island.

From Trou aux Cerfs you will continue the trip visiting the town of Curepipe, and then the Mare aux Vacoas, the biggest natural water reservoir of the island. There lies the mysterious and enchanting Grand Bassin, a holy lake for Mauritians of Hindu faith. It is said that the water inside the lake communicates with the waters of the holy Ganges of India. The Hindus declared the Grand Bassin as a Holy lake. The Hindu community performs a pilgrimage every year on the Maha Sivaratri/“Siva’s Great Night”, on this day they honor the Lord Siva.

From there you tour continues to the Black River Gorges natural park, where it is possible to see many endangered species of plants and animals, and to enjoy a breathtaking viewpoint of Alexandra falls.

Then, reach one of the wonders of Paradise – the Seven Colored Earth of Chamarel. The landscape is truly unique and there is also a great view of the neighboring Chamarel falls and the lush vegetation all around.

The final stop will be at the Casela Bird Park, 25 hectares of park, which is home to more than 150 bird species from all the different continents. The Pink Pigeon, one of the rarest species in the world, is the main attraction. The park is also home to many tigers and monkeys.
Most amazing collection of orchids will accompany you on your stroll around while also enjoying the meandering streams, lush nature, cascades and fishponds.

Following the visit to the bird park you will head back to Grand Bay. Expected arrival time back to Grand Bay is 18:00.

Extra Information

Extras -

* Entry fees to Chamarel and Casela Bird Park are not included in the price of the tour – you will buy the tickets upon arrival to these locations. ** The tour includes Free pickup from Grand bay area.