Curepipe & South-West
. Factory of model historical ships (Floreal)
. Grand Bassin : Ganga Talao (temples) Sacred lake – Pilgrimage place for the Hindus
. Bois Chéri plantation (tea factory, tea museum)
. Black River Gorges (sight seeing)
. Chamarel Water Falls
. Seven Coloured Earth
Factory of model historical ships (Floreal)
The city of Floreal, also located in the district of Plaines Wilhems offers a selection of local craft workshops and outlets, as the workshop specialized in the manufacture of models of boats. You are welcomed with a smile by a person of the factory that will guide you and give you all the information on the achievement, very faithful to these models.
Grand Bassin : Ganga Talao (temples) Sacred lake – Pilgrimage place for the Hindus
Grand Bassin is a lake that occupies the crater of a volcano, located in the district of Savanne 550 meters above the level of the sea. It is a place worshiped by the Hindu population of the island. According to legend Lord Shiva leaves fall from Ganges water in the extinct crater, which was transformed into a lake. Today it is a important place of pilgrimage, which every year attracts more than 300,000 people – they come walk the whole island! – to attend the Maha Shivaratree festival.
Bois Chéri plantation (tea factory, tea museum)
The Domaine Le Bois Chéri is among the top producers of Tea in Mauritius. At the factory of Bois Cheri tea is synonymous with love and Mauritians dedicate a passion for this label. During a site visit, we are left so intoxicated by its exotic scents. Bois Chéri is a tea factory and museum. The tea museum is to focus on the specifics of this culture in the history of Mauritius. Our guides will be pleased to show and explain the different stages of production. A tasting of products from the range of Bois Cheri tea is offered in a panoramic cottage.
Black River Gorges
The lush and exuberant National Park Black River Gorges of the island of Mauritius is cowering on nearly 6,574 hectares to make you enter the heart of an intimate vegetal sanctuary. This ecological refuge is home to many species of fauna and flora of Mauritius. The Crécerelle, The Pink Piegeon and the big Cateau Verte went from the classification of species in danger of extinction to that of endangered Species. . There are also many waterfalls.
Chamarel Water Falls
The Chamarel waterfall is the highest waterfall on Mauritius plunges more than 85 meters deep in a scenic context of forests and mountains. Many consider it the most beautiful waterfall in Mauritius. The sight of this impressive waterfall against forest and picturesque mountains is really breathtaking. You will find a lush tropical rain forest composed of native plants endemic and sensational.
Seven Colored Earth
Seven Colored Earth is a natural phenomenon in the vicinity of village of Chamarel in the south-west of the island. The colors consist of different tones ranging from purple to orange, via ocher. This phenomenon would be due to the presence of volcanic ash containing of mineral oxides of different colors put at naked by erosion since centuries. Although we attempt to mix 7 colors together, the dunes of Chamarel automatically and mysteriously return to their original color. True pictorial symphony, the Moroccan dunes unfold before our eyes like a hypnotic and magical year.
The price excludes the costs of site visits and meals.
The price divided into 4 units.
If the customer lives in the North:
1 – 4 persons: 80 Euro
If the customer lives in the South:
1 – 4 persons: 70 Euro
If the customer lives in the East:
1 – 4 persons: 85 Euro
If the customer lives in the West:
1 – 4 persons: 70 Euro