What interesting excursions are there in Mauritius?

Responds ±​​$ to the information section of the "Tourism subtleties" The picturesque nature of Mauritius beckons you to visit the most beautiful waterfalls, rivers and gorges, to get acquainted with the most interesting flora and fauna, to devote time to sea excursions to the surrounding islands; no less cognitive will be acquaintance with the unique culture of the island.
Below we list the most popular excursion routes of Mauritius, calmly overcome in the framework of tireless day trips:

  • The capital of Port Louis, which demonstrates the rich history of the region: the ancient French district , Chinatown, Muslim suburbs and other areas. Further tourists are offered a boat trip along the picturesque northwest coast.
  • Pamplemousse Botanical Garden, the oldest in the southern hemisphere.
  • The islands of the west coast of Mauritius can be viewed during a walk on a catamaran, combined with bathing, sunbathing and even immersions with a mask in the coastal zone among frolicking dolphins.
  • History buffs will appreciate excursions in the colonial style, including a visit to the museum of colonial culture, lunch at a restaurant located in an old colonial building and even a visit an ancient sugar refinery where the cane is still broken by a mechanism driven by a bull.
  • In the southern part of Mauritius there are places of almost untouched nature: there is a sleeping volcano, there are unique colored lands of Chamarel, a deep river flows along the Black River , beautiful waterfalls drop their waters with noise. Then the tour leads to a glass gallery, a bird park, a diamond factory, a workshop of ship models and even a silk carpet shop for souvenirs. $ $
  • The Tea Tour of Mauritius will introduce tea plantations and a tea factory where you can see your eyes from both a favorite drink is obtained. Then you will visit plantations of exotic plants, including growing vanilla, then in this ancient colonial-style house you can taste traditional Mauritian vanilla tea.
  • Excursion to the park Domain du Chasser (Hunting Area) - visit to the beautiful natural reserve, home of many rare plant and animal species.
November 29, 2013

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