Exploring Northern Mauritius: Scenic Full-Day Tour with Botanical Garden and Lunch
3.6
25 Ratings
Port Louis
Embark on a scenic full-day tour of Northern Mauritius, exploring beautiful landmarks such as the Red Roof church, botanical garden, Citadelle fort, and more. Enjoy a delicious lunch and immerse yourself in the local culture at the Port Louis central market and China Town.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Port Louis - Begin your 8 hours North tour with a complimentary hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere on the paradise Island. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop.
What's Included
  • Bottled water upon arrival
  • Entrance to Apravasi Ghat
  • Beverages during lunch (Non-alcoholic drink)
  • Services of a fully qualified certified private Guide/Driver
  • 3-course lunch (Veg and Non-veg) Note: Halal food
  • Entrance to Blue Penny museum
  • Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
  • Entrance to Pamplemousse Botanical Garden
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information

Explore the Northern region of Mauritius during an 8-hour private journey. Accompanied by your guide, you will have the opportunity to see many of the region’s stunning spots, such as the Red Roof church, which is a favorite among visitors and provides an idyllic view of the Coin de Mire islet. Subsequently, explore the botanical garden, a sanctuary for an array of tropical flora, including native species.

Following this, indulge in a delectable three-course meal. Proceed to the Citadelle fort, renowned for its panoramic view of Port Louis. Move on to Apravasi Ghat, the historical site where many indentured laborers passed on their way to starting afresh on the island. Next, make your way to the Caudan waterfront, one of the earliest shopping centers on Mauritius, to peruse the handcraft market, visit the Blue-Penny museum, and snap photos under the iconic umbrellas.

Afterwards, proceed to the Port Louis central market, a bustling hub where locals frequent for shopping. Cap the tour with visits to the Champ de Mars, known for horse racing, and the vibrant China Town.

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Infant aged 1 to 4 are free of charge. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking.
  • Please advise of any food allergies or illness.
  • Please wear non-slippery shoes
Location
Port Louis
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sepersadr
Mar 29, 2024
Great Seafood bbq - we had a great time visiting the north.. our guide ashley is a very friendly person, always pay attention to us. what i love the most is the food. we had a seafood bbq which was very very delicious. it was on the beach at gbay.. Great day!!
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S2858fyfran_oisel
Nov 19, 2023
To recommend. - Very interesting and informative private visit thanks to our very kind and attentive driver/guide Mevin who we recommend without any hesitation. Thanks also to Freshverde Holidays for this offer. Françoise and Bernard.
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Robert_p
Jan 12, 2023
Average to good - Well the tour was OK. Did rain so we bypass the gardens. Went to tea shop had tour there drank some tea then blue penny that was OK too interesting in parts but not that good then citadel. We wanted to go there last trip but made it this trip. Again disappointed just a square building apart from notice at entrance no more information every door locked very good view of Port louie from top. Then we had lunch very good food seafood lunch best part. Over all not really worth the money. But the driver was very good
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112victory
Jan 5, 2023
Great North tour!’ - We had a good day visiting the north island. Our driver aniket is a good guy… he shows us the north island and we had an amazing time with him. The lunch was very goood.. plenty of things to see.. wear light clothes as its doing very hot.. again thanks aniket.
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Jtravelh
Sep 18, 2023
Best driver for our activities!! - Me and my wife had a super nice day with Jay, our guide and taxi driver. He showed us several places across Mauritius. I highly recommend him, because me and my wife really liked his service and have used these services for several other activities. Attentive, and always ready to answer our questions, he is the best driver we have had! Thanks again for the mango for my wife!
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Duncan
Apr 21, 2023
Fun day, lovely lunch included. Definitely recommend. Caudan waterfront, market & Pamplemouse Gardens the best- worth getting - Port Louis market, Caudan waterfront & Pamplemousse Gardens ( get a guided tour) were great, fantastic Citadel views Great driver/guide
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Sarah_b
Jul 16, 2023
Pleasant but not exceptional- itinerary not as advertised - The trip was enjoyable and only reason i haven't given it a higher score was that one of the main reasons for us booking this trip was to visit Apravasi Ghat, which we didn't actually go to. There was no explanation for this. We visited the botanical Gardens at Pamplemousses first which were stunning- be sure to hire one of the independent guides just inside the garden- for 75 rupees each we had an excellent tour, with opportunities to smell and touch various plant leaves (fallen leaves and twigs only, nothing was picked from the trees themselves) including camphor, nutmeg, cinnamon and more. Cloudburst midway round wasn't a problem as there are plenty of shelters around the site. Our guide was impressive- fluent in English, French, Italian and German and provided entertaining commentary in all 4! Blue Penny museum was well worth a visit. Half an hour here was enough, but the old paintings and maps of Port Louis were fascinating for a history nerd like me. Very disappointed in the Craft Market, this was mainly a series of tacky souvenir shops with high pressure selling and even higher prices although there were a few genuine local craftsmen. Our driver hovered throughout the visit, and was presumably on commission. Lunch was pleasant in a restaurant new to the tour, apparently. Advertised as 3 course however, we had to ask for ice cream as no dessert was offered. Fort Adelaide was the highlight for me- free entry makes it a great place for those on a budget. Great views of the surrounding area and the Port. We had fun exploring the walls, ramparts and cannons! Not recommended for those with mobility restrictions. Fortunately we had a couple of drinks with us, as water was not offered as advertised. Church at Cap Malheureux was quaint, but no time to go on the beach which looked far more inviting. Not really sure of any benefit in having this on the itinerary. Enjoyed the day, and it was just the 2 of us (plus the driver) so relaxed and informal. Just disappointing that itinerary not as advertised.
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Nicky_s
Jan 10, 2024
Worst of the worst - Terrible service. The driver came to pick us up and did not know that he had to provide water, lunch or that all admissions we included in the tour. It was just the worst experience ever. The driver had to call Freshverde Holidays to try and assist us. Bad service, I would not recommend this tour to anyone.
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Tourist55610119798
Oct 17, 2023
A Terrible Tour I Wish I’d Skipped - Regrettably, this was one of the most frustrating tour experiences I’ve ever had, and here’s why: 1. Lack of Organization: There seemed to be no plan in place. We were often left waiting with no explanation or shuffled from one place to another without any context. 2. Guide Issues: The guide seemed disinterested and frequently provided incorrect or vague information. Their tone was condescending when questions were posed. 3. Overcrowding: The tour was oversold, resulting in a huge group that made it difficult to engage or even hear the guide properly. 4. Safety Concerns: At multiple points, I felt that safety was not a priority. There were instances where we were taken to places with clear hazards without any prior warning. 5. Unmet Promises: Many attractions and points of interest that were promised in the tour description were either skipped or barely touched upon. 6. Post-Tour Follow-up: When I tried to contact the tour company afterward to provide feedback, I was met with indifference and a lack of concern for my grievances. I wholeheartedly recommend potential travelers think twice before booking this tour. The lack of professionalism and organization turned what should have been an enlightening experience into a major disappointment.
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Mar
Sep 2, 2023
Disappointing - Experience not to repeat. The tour did not include stops indicated in the itinerary such as the blue penny museum, aapravasi ghat and le caudan waterfront. But that wasn't the worst of all: we paid €98 per person and they didn't provide us with bottles of water. We had to pay the entrance fee to the Pamplemousse botanical garden, which was theoretically included in the price of the tour, and they didn't even give us lunch. They took us to a restaurant where the waiter offered us a fish-based meal for €17 per person even though a meal was included in the excursion. Of course we continued the tour without eating and the waiter was very rude to us. We feel totally scammed. It was the only bad experience of our trip to Mauritius.
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