Port Louis and Pamplemousses Day Trip
Description
After collecting you from your hotel at the indicated time, we'll head for Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Established as a secure port by the French colonies in the 17th century, today it's a commercial centre and the most important harbour in the region. We'll pass along the streets of Port Louis and browse Central Market, a traditional commercial space with all kinds of aromas and colours.
Our next stop, Caudan Waterfront, is a small peninsula on the bay which has become the commercial centre of Port Louis. The pretty buildings, such as the old meteorological observatory or port offices, are today home to select restaurants and shops.
Our guide will take you to Chinatown, in the centre of Port Louis. As you travel through the traditional ‘friendship gate’, you'll travel to the Far East, passing pagodas and small restaurants. We'll also visit Fort Adelaide, the colonial citadel of black stone that still dominates the city today. Afterward, you'll have free time to have a relaxing lunch.
We leave Port Louis behind and head to the Botanical Gardens in Pamplemousses which date back more than 200 years. There you can admire the famous giant water lilies at your own pace. On the day of the activity, you can opt to enhance your experience and add on a visit to an old sugar factory, which has now transformed into an ancient sugar museum call “L’Aventure du Sucre” (The Sugar Adventure).
This 1774 hacienda that only opened to the public a few years ago. There, you'll see its sugar cane plantation and fruit gardens. Products from these fields are used to make jams and sweets in the hacienda. We tour its restored halls - specimens of a lavish colonial pastand you'll sample the delicious rum, juice, and jams.
The tour ends back at your hotel, where we'll arrive 8 hours after the initial pickup.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour
Not included
Food
Admission to Sugar Adventure: 800 Rs (US$ 17.17) per person
Admission to Labourdonais: 550 Rs (US$ 11.80) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 30 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Physical: Accessible only for folding chairs. Accessible toilets. This must be indicated in the reservation. Show more
Visual: Varies according to the attraction included. Information in accessible formats.
Intellectual: Has measures for cognitive accessibility. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Creation 974
Corporate name: Creation 974 CIE LTEE
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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