Private Tour
Flavours of Mauritius: Bois Cherie Tea, Rhumerie St Aubin & Lunch
Overview
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Explore the cultural and historical treasures of East Mauritius on this private tour with a visit to Bois Chéri Tea Factory, the first tea plantation in Mauritius, where you will discover the fascinating process of tea production.
Continue to Rhumerie St-Aubin, a beautiful colonial estate where you will explore the traditional process of producing rum.
After the visit, savor a delicious lunch in a peaceful setting.
Next, visit the Mahebourg Naval Museum, which showcases artifacts and historical objects about the naval battle between the French and British
You will then explore the lively Mahebourg Local Market, an authentic open-air market where you can browse local handicrafts & souvenirs. Continue to the scenic Mahebourg Waterfront, a beautiful promenade linked to the historic Battle of Grand Port.
Continue to Pointe Canon, offering breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean. Finally, visit the Frederik Hendrik Museum, where you can see the remains of the first Dutch settlement.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian meals available – please request when booking
Children 3 years & under are free; notify if a infant seat is needed
Inform us of any food allergies or illnesses
Wear non-slip shoes and comfortable clothes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum
Begin your 8 hours tour with a hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet & be greeted by our guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop. Firstly, you'll head to the Bois Chéri Tea factory. A guide will lead you through the factory & the tea plantation, offering you to discover the history, stories, and tales of the Bois Chéri and the importance of tea productions in Mauritius. After the guided tour of the tea factory, you will visit the tea production museum learning more about the history of tea in Mauritius. The Bois Chéri offers a great panoramic view of the south of the island. Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas & herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit.
Then heading to discovering the Rhumerie St Aubin. Set in a charming colonial house, exhibiting tropical and traditional vibes, The Rhumerie de St Aubin Distillery will have you learn all you need to know about Rum making on paradise island. You will get to enjoy a boozily delicious rum tasting session, discovering the different flavors of rum the distillery manufactures. Freshverde holidays offer you to enjoy a visit to the Rhumerie de St-Aubin & having a guided tour with one of the experienced guides who will take you behind the scenes to provide a detailed explanation of the rum-making process while you visit the distillery. You can enjoy a quaint visit and rum tasting. Highlights: - Visit the Rum House and Tasting - Guided tour of the Sugar Factory - Visit of La Vieille Cheminée du Domaine de Saint Aubin - Visit the vanilla house - Visit the Anthurium Greenhouse - Visit the tropical botanical garden and spice garden at Saint Aubin - The Mini Farm of Domaine de Saint Aubin
What‘s Included
Tea tasting at Le Bois Cheri restaurant (Panoramic view)
Entrance to Bois Cherri Tea Factory
Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver
Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to Rhumerie De St-Aubin
Bottled water upon arrival
Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
Mauritian Culinary Lunch Experience (Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian)
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Flavours of Mauritius: Bois Cherie Tea, Rhumerie St Aubin & Lunch
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice taxi tour, Sahil was...
Maja P,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice taxi tour, Sahil was a great driver and we had some pleasant chat along the way. The tea factory was very interesting to see and the tea tasting was fantastic and set in a pretty scenery.
A+
Lynne B,Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was a very polite and helpful local....he couldnt do enough for us on the day. We attended every attraction that was mentioned when booked and had a wonderful time. Each attraction met our expectations - we could have spent another 15/30 minutes at the museum as it was very informative but thats because we love museums. Lunch was a lovely meal at a local bar and we had a choice of anything off the menu. The market was quite small but well worth a look ....Would highly recommend
Tea and Rum in Mauritius!
T M,Dec 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a perfect day. We went to the Bois Cheri first, and we had a relaxing time tasting the tea on the beautiful mansion while looking over the tea plantation. The second stop was at the rum factory, where we had a wild time tasting the products. We were dancing and tasting, dancing and tasting, and more dancing and tasting. The rest of the day went very fast; we didn't feel the driving boring at all because our guide, Manu, was fun and social. He explained the landmarks, the local customs, and even taught us about Sega music at our request. In short, we had a great time!
Tea and rum is Mauritius
Odyssey550304,Dec 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a perfect day! Our driver Manu was amazing! He picked us in time and took us to the tea factory, rum factory, lunch, museums and landmarks form the program. We had a great time (especially at the rum factory 😉). We recomand this trip! Is a must for a Mauritius holliday!
A good taste of Mauritius
nabcssturrock,Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00A really enjoyable day. Tea factory well worth a visit with varied teas to taste. Rum distillery was very informative. Good tasting of tums and liquors. Vanilla farm was interesting. Really nice lunch. Our driver Vic, was very helpful . The day went really fast. Would recommend.
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