Activities

Mauritius E-biking tour in Pamplemousses

Free cancellation

Availability: Thursday and Monday

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 7 hours

Safety measures applied

INSTANT CONFIRMATION

Meal Included

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Do this because

Ride to L'Adventure du sucre and cane fields to learn about the process of making sugar
Appreciate a splendid panorama view on the mountain range of Pouce and Pieter
Visit the colonial house of Villebague and the historic district of Pamplemousses
Surprise you with the extraordinary plants in the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, the most popular tourist attraction in Pamplemousses

What to expect

Drive into L’Aventure du sucre and cane fields. The journey starts at ‘L’Aventure du Sucre’ Museum, takes you through the countless trails from the sugar cane fields to the magnificent Mauricia estate and its majestic tree driveway planted with Intendance. The history of Mauritius is linked to the sugar industry and its footprint is visible throughout this two-wheeled journey. Accompanied by the guide, the journey continues through the fields, and take a short break to admire a magnificent panorama on the mountain range of Pouce and Pieter Both and the islands of northern Mauritius. Then, drive to the colonial house of Villebague, the former residence of Mahé de La Bourdonnais, where you will picnic in the shade of century-old trees in the garden. The interior of the colonial house can be visited on request and according to availability.

On the way back, drink over a delicious tea at an inhabitant’s place, Arline, who reserves us a warm welcome. Then, you will start a short walk in the historic district of Pamplemousses where you will visit the church of Saint-François, the presbytery, the old cemetery, the slave pool or the must-see Botanical Garden. You will discover extraordinary plants in the Pamplemousses Garden. This work of Pierre Poivre, with all species, bring back from the four corners of the globe, will make you travel. This bucolic walk among unique plants in the world will surprise you with their characteristics, color, and shape. It’s an opportunity to take pictures of this rare and exotic vegetation. The day ends at L’Aventure du Sucre where a visit to the museum is highly recommended.

What's included

Helmet
Bicycle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Tip (optional)
Additional food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator.

What to remember

Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with our local operator at least 48 hours before departure. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking

When

Starting time: 9.00 am
Operate on Thursday and Monday

Provider

SummerTimes

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 36 hours before the activity begins.

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Mauritian Tea Picking Tour

With miles of pristine coastline, you'd be forgiven for never leaving the beaches of Mauritius – but a journey into the island's interior is well worth the trip. On this tour, you'll see rich green fields and forest-clad mountains as you pick tea with the locals, enjoy a tea-inspired lunch and call by a banana chip factory and the Beau Climat Temple.The morning begins at the oldest tea producer in Mauritius – the Bois Cheri plantation. After breakfast, you'll be helping locals pick fresh tea leaves from the fields as your guide introduces you to the delicate process. Tea picking is thirsty work so having earned yourself a brew you can sample a range of flavoured, herbal and green tea varieties with a tasting experience.After a tasty tea-inspired lunch, you'll head on to Beau Climat Temple – a Hindu site were hundreds of islanders come to worship. Finally, we round off at the Maubon factory to learn all there is to know about making their tasty banana chips and a chance to try some too.

Free cancellation

Duration from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Activities

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Free cancellation

Duration from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Excursions & day trips

Mauritian Spices & Traditions Tour

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Free cancellation

Duration from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Excursions & day trips

Mauritian People and Culture Tour

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Duration from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Attractions & guided tours

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Free cancellation

Duration from 4 hours to 8 hours

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