Mauritius: Tea, Rum and Vanilla Route with Lunch and Pickup

This full-day guided excursion in southern Mauritius combines history, culture, and gastronomy, ideal for visitors interested in tea, rum, vanilla, and sugar production.

Highlights

• Guided tours of historic tea and sugar cane plantations
• Insight into tea, rum, vanilla, and sugar manufacturing processes
• Visit Bois Cheri, the largest tea manufacturer in Mauritius
• Enjoy tea and rum tastings
• 3-course lunch included

Description

This itinerary covers Le Domaine des Aubineaux, Le Domaine de Bois Cheri, and Le Domaine de Saint Aubin, allowing you to explore the worlds of tea, sugar, rum, and vanilla production.

At Bois Cheri, a guide leads you through the tea factory, showcasing the production process and historic machinery. Learn about 19th-century tea services, view photos and documents on various infusions, and walk through the tea plantation while enjoying panoramic views of southern Mauritius. The visit includes tea tasting with local biscuits at the chalet.

Sites Included

• Le Domaine des Aubineaux
  • Colonial mansion museum built in 1872
  • Walk through Le Parc Floral and La Maison des Essences
  • Browse the Boutique du Domaine des Aubineaux
• Le Domaine de Bois Cheri
  • Tea factory tour
  • Visit to the Bois Cheri museum
  • Tea tasting at Le Chalet du Domaine de Bois Cheri
• Le Domaine de Saint Aubin
  • Le Moulin (mill) and La Vieille Cheminée (old chimney)
  • La Boutique and La Maison de la Vanille (vanilla house)
  • Serre d’Anthuriums (anthurium greenhouse)
  • Jardin des Epices (spice garden) and Jardin Botanique (botanical garden)
  • Le Grenier (granary)
  • La Maison du Rhum with rum tasting

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels
• Entrance fees
• Guided tours
• Visit to the tea plantation
• Tea and rum tastings
• 3-course lunch

Excludes

• Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book this excursion for mornings to early afternoons for the best daylight experience. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection.