Mauritius: South Coast Tour with Tea Factory & Gris Gris

Rivière du Rempart District, Mauritius

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Discover the beauty of southern Mauritius on a full-day tour. Visit the Bois Chéri Tea Factory, explore the dramatic Gris Gris cliffs, and enjoy stunning views from Macondé viewpoint.

Southern Mauritius Tea Estate and Coastal Tour

Explore the Bois Chéri Tea Estate, Gris Gris cliffs, and Macondé viewpoint on this guided southern Mauritius tour, suited for nature and culture lovers.

Description

Start with a visit to Bois Chéri Tea Estate, the origin of Mauritian tea. Discover the island’s tea-making history at the museum and enjoy a tasting session overlooking the plantation.

Next, visit Gris Gris, where waves crash against dramatic cliffs instead of calm lagoons. Walk along cliffside paths and experience the raw power of the southern coast and sea breeze.

Finish at Macondé viewpoint, located on a sharp coastal bend. Climb stone steps for a 360° view of the turquoise ocean and winding coastline, ideal for photography.

Highlights

  • Tea tasting at Bois Chéri Tea Estate
  • Visit the Gris Gris cliffs with crashing waves
  • Climb Macondé viewpoint for panoramic ocean views
  • Scenic drive along the southern coast with a guide
  • Learn about Mauritian tea traditions at the museum

Includes

  • Scenic coastal drive through southern Mauritius
  • Stops at Gris Gris cliffs and Macondé viewpoint
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned transport with a friendly driver-guide
  • Private car service

Excludes

  • Optional lunch at a local restaurant
  • Entry fees to the Tea Factory

Important Information

  • The tour includes walking on cliffside paths; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Bring sunscreen and water due to sun exposure

Booking Details

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Morning departures offer the best light for photos and cooler temperatures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to Bois Chéri Tea Estate, a tea tasting and museum experience, a walk along the Gris Gris cliffs, and a stop at the Macondé viewpoint.

Bois Chéri Tea Estate is located in the southern region of Mauritius and is known as the island’s primary tea plantation.

Yes, the tour includes a tea tasting session at Bois Chéri Tea Estate overlooking the plantation.

Gris Gris features dramatic cliffs where ocean waves crash directly against the rocks, unlike the calm lagoons found elsewhere on the island.

Yes, the tour is generally suitable for all ages, but some walking is required along cliffs and viewpoints.

Tour duration varies, but typically it lasts around half a day; check the booking website for exact timing.

It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and water for the coastal and plantation visits.

The tour can be taken year-round, but visiting during Mauritius's dry season offers more comfortable weather.

Yes, the tour is guided, and language options depend on the operator; check the booking platform for available languages.

The tour usually starts and ends at your accommodation or a central meeting point in Mauritius, depending on the operator.

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