VIP Northern Mauritius Tour with Private Guide

Highlights

• Explore historic sites and the traditional market in Port Louis
• Visit Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Discover the botanical beauty of Pamplemousses Garden with giant water lilies and tortoises
• See the famous red roof church and Tamil temple

Description

This full-day private tour explores northern Mauritius, ideal for travellers seeking a detailed cultural and historical experience with hotel pick-up and drop-off included.

Your tour starts at the traditional market in Port Louis, where you will experience a lively scene of colors, aromas, and sounds. Sample local street foods such as dholl puri and alouda, and explore fresh aromatic spices and tropical fruits.

Next, visit the Caudan Waterfront’s artisanal market. Built on a historic coral fossil islet, this vibrant location offers shopping, dining, entertainment, museums, a casino, and a cinema near the harbor.

Proceed to Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage site that served as a 19th-century immigration depot for nearly half a million indentured laborers from India, China, and Africa. This site represents the shift from slavery to contract labor.

Continue to Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, known for its giant water lilies and large tortoises, offering a peaceful natural setting.

Visit the Red Roof church at Cap Malheureux, Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malheureux, a Roman Catholic church noted for its historical and architectural significance.

Conclude at Draupadi Temple (Amman Kovil), a Hindu place of worship symbolizing protection, strength, and purity. The temple honors resilience against injustice and is an important cultural site.

Experience northern Mauritius in comfort and style with a knowledgeable private guide. Bring sun protection and wear comfortable walking shoes. The best time to visit is in the morning to avoid midday heat.

Includes

• Private hotel or Airbnb pick-up and drop-off
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Wi-Fi in vehicle
• Bottled water provided
• Infant seats available upon request
• Entry to Caudan Waterfront and market
• Entry to Aapravasi Ghat
• Entry to the red roof church and Tamil temple

Excludes

• Lunch

Easy cancellation

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