Private Tour

The Discovery East Tour: incl Crocodile park, visit to Ile Aux Aigrettes & Lunch

Overview

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In this 8 hours private discovery tour, you will visit the exotic places of the East of Mauritius including a boat trip to Ile Aux Aigrettes where you will discover exotic plants & animals, unique to Mauritius & found nowhere else in the world.

Next, continue to the Mahebourg market to learn more about how locals live & experience the Mauritian vibe. Later, head to Mahebourg Waterfront, which is famous for the Bataille de la Passe or simply take a stroll.

Then, head to a restaurant to savor a 3-course lunch and continue to Mahebourg Museum to learn about the historical journey of the island dating back to the 18th century. Afterward, head to Frederick Hendrick museum which bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius

Then, head to Pointe Canon which is a historical viewpoint for its anti-ship cannons. Finally, visit the Crocodile Park which is home to various species of animals, reptiles & plants.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Children ages 4 years and under are free. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking

Please advise of any food allergies or illness

Please bring a raincoat (In case of rainy day) and wear non slippery shoes

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Boat trip to Ile Aux Aigrettes island

Visit to Ile Aux Aigrettes Island

Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)

3-course Lunch (Veg and Non-veg) Note: Halal food

Pick-up and drop-off at any accommodation in Mauritius

Entrance to La vanille reserve Crocodile park

Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver

Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water upon arrival

Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Mahebourg

Begin your 8 hours discovery East of Mauritius tour with a hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop which is the Ile Aux Aigrettes island.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve

Then, continue to Ile aux Aigrettes, a tiny coral island just off the coast of the town of Mahebourg. The island has been declared a nature conservation site & is being preserved by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. The boat trip to Ile aux Aigrette departs from Pointe Jerome. You will discover Ile aux Aigrettes & enjoy original Mauritian nature with an expert guide alongside leading the way. You will discover plants & animals, unique to Mauritius & found nowhere else in the world. Some of them have come close to extinction like the pink pigeon, a bird that was in danger of extinction for many years. You will also visit the indigenous plant nursery. When visiting Ile aux Aigrettes you will get to see breath-taking scenery of the South East of Mauritius and will be given a glimpse of the history of Mauritius. You will also get to see beautiful trees with strange names like Ox wood, Pipe wood, Rat wood, and Bottle palm. There is also the chance to see a rare orchid in full bloom.

2 hours • Admission Included