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Private North Mauritius Tour: Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Sugar Museum & Rum Tasting
4.1
56 Ratings
Pamplemousses
Discover the wonders of North Mauritius on a private tour. Explore the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, learn about the island’s history and sugar industry, and indulge in rum tasting. Visit Port-Louis and enjoy shopping at the Caudan Waterfront.
Discover the wonders of North Mauritius on a private tour. Explore the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, learn about the island’s history and sugar industry, and indulge in rum tasting. Visit Port-Louis and enjoy shopping at the Caudan Waterfront.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- SSR Botanic Garden - Located in the historic village of Pamplemousses, the renowned Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden awaits your visit. Here, you can marvel at the giant waterlilies and explore 85 varieties of palm trees from across the globe. Additionally, you will discover a range of spices and medicinal plants, gaining insight into…
- SSR Botanic Garden - Located in the historic village of Pamplemousses, the renowned Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden awaits your visit. Here, you can marvel at the giant waterlilies and explore 85 varieties of palm trees from across the globe. Additionally, you will discover a range of spices and medicinal plants, gaining insight into both endemic and imported flora within the garden.
- L’Aventure Du Sucre - Also in Pamplemousses, L’Aventure du Sucre offers an enlightening experience in a former sugar factory. This museum not only delves into the history of sugar but also explores the rich history of Mauritius, the slave trade, and rum. Visitors will leave with a deeper appreciation for the island and its people, and have the opportunity to taste various types of sugar and delightful local rums.
- Chateau De Labourdonnais - Explore the Château de Labourdonnais, a stunningly restored colonial mansion from 1859, and wander through its captivating tropical garden. The tour includes a visit to the château, a stroll through the orchard and bird garden, a view of the giant tortoises, a guided tour of the estate’s rum distillery, and complimentary rum tasting at the bar. Note: Bring mosquito repellent. Due to the age and value of certain items inside the house, flash photography is prohibited as it may cause damage.
- Port Louis - No tour of the North is complete without visiting Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. The city offers a mix of old and new. On one side, experience the vibrant atmosphere of the historical market (bazaar), established in 1828, where you can haggle for spices and souvenirs and enjoy Mauritian street food. On the other side, the modern Caudan Waterfront invites visitors to shop at brand-name stores and dine at various restaurants. Explore areas of interest in Port Louis, such as the Aapravasi Ghat (a UNESCO heritage site) and the charming smaller streets. For breathtaking views, your driver will stop at the Citadel, and you will also pass by the Champs de Mars racecourse.
What's Included
- Pickup & Dropoff at your accommodation
- Transport by private vehicle
- Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
- Pickup & Dropoff at your accommodation
- Transport by private vehicle
- Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to Pamplemousses Garden: approx. Rs. 300 (6 Euros) per person
- Entrance fees to L’Aventure du Sucre: approx. Rs. 800 (16 Euros) per person
- Entrance fees to Château de Labourdonnais: approx. Rs. 700 (14 Euros) per person
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to Pamplemousses Garden: approx. Rs. 300 (6 Euros) per person
- Entrance fees to L’Aventure du Sucre: approx. Rs. 800 (16 Euros) per person
- Entrance fees to Château de Labourdonnais: approx. Rs. 700 (14 Euros) per person
- Lunch
Additional Information
Enjoy a private full-day tour of the North of Mauritius visit, explore the famous historical Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. Learn about the rich history of the island and the sugar industry, and sample different varieties of sugar and delicious local rums. Visit Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius and its popular market and streets and relax and shop at the Caudan Waterfront.
Enjoy a private full-day tour of the North of Mauritius visit, explore the famous historical Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. Learn about the rich history of the island and the sugar industry, and sample different varieties of sugar and delicious local rums. Visit Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius and its popular market and streets and relax and shop at the Caudan Waterfront.
Location
SSR Botanic Garden
Royal Road, Parc
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(56 Ratings)
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Gianpan77
Jan 17, 2025
A WONDER!! - The most famous botanical garden of Mauritius in the district of Pamplemousses for those who love greenery and parks a must-see!! Wonderful giant Victoria Regine water lilies, inside more than 500 types of plants
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Kimberly_w
Dec 26, 2024
Wonderful way to see a bit of the island - We had a great time on this tour from start to finish. We got a text in the morning to let us know when we would be picked up. The driver was so friendly and nice. He told us a lot about the island and some really interesting stories about his family that gave us some insight into life on the island. I really enjoyed the look into the culture and every day life of people there.
The car was clean and air-conditioned which was great, and the driver was safe despite some of the crazy driving of others on the road.
The stops were great, we really loved the botanical garden and the old plantation house. The rum tastings were great, you get to sample a lot of different types.
The trip into Port Louis was short, but that was okay for us. We opted to skip lunch, so we can't speak to what the driver would have recommended.
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Pblaings
Dec 11, 2024
Pleasant experience - You can easily spend 2-3 hours here. If you like nature you will enjoy it here. Lovely to see the giant tortoises. If you are near Grande Baie you can probably get a bus there but we were taken by family
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Andyjansy
Nov 24, 2024
brilliant tour - One of the best tours we have done. Our driver San picked us up from the hotel right on time for the North tour of Mauritius. We did not have the best start because the first stop, the Chateau de Labourdonnais, was closed for a function. We therefore stopped a bit longer in Port Louis to walk round the shops and the local market. We then went for some lunch at a very good and reasonably priced local restaurant and on to the Pamplemousses botanic gardens. We stopped at the local sugar museum which by then was closing but we managed to fit in a rum tasting.
San was an excellent guide, his English is very good and he told a lot about the island, it's people and his family.
There were 4 of us in a fairly new private air-conditioned minibus and an an 8 hour tour cost just £27 each. This tour is recommended, thank you San.
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Finlay_k
Mar 1, 2024
Satya was awesome, a fabulous trip - Satya was a fabulous guide on our trip, nothing was any trouble for him. Very knowledgeable and a great ride in his lovely clean, airconditioned car.
We really enjoyed our trip seeing all the sights and getting some history of the island, the meal we had at ‘Restaurant La Poule D’or was awesome! Some of the best tandoori chicken we have ever tasted!
Thank you once again to Satya your have made our Mauritian stay all the more memorable, we would highly recommend him. 👍👍
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Cristina_t
Feb 3, 2024
You won’t regret booking - We experienced A fun knowledgeable tour or the North with San. He shared a lot of insights and stories about the island which made it all worth it!
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Daantjes
Jun 2, 2024
Botanic Gardens - The Botanical Gardens are beautiful. Our guide also knew a lot about it.
We booked the tour through Mautourco.
Not everything was in bloom in May, but even then it is beautiful and worth walking through.
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Sandrineabb
May 29, 2024
Very nice day - We were with the driver San who is a very nice person.
He was patient, gave good advice and very kind.
We really liked the Château de Labourdonnais!
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Davidgail_k
Jan 22, 2024
An Interesting day - Our hotel was located in the south of Mauritius but this tour was to the North. That meant a drive of 1 1/2 hours to get to Port Louis from our hotel. We should have left at 8:30 instead of 9am because of traffic. Our driver/guide, Robert was pleasant and a good driver. We were surprised he showed up in a taxi and asked if he was just a driver or a guide. He was basically a driver and not a guide. His commentary and explanations were just adequate when we asked questions. But we had to ask. At times he was difficult to understand. It was very hot and humid when we got to Port Louis. Our first stop was the Waterfront. Could have skipped this - only some shops. He next walked us to the market which was the usual fruits/vegetables and cheap souvenirs. Could have skipped this as well. We knew the Botanical gardens was closed due to the cyclone the week before and we substituted the Photography Museum. Unfortunately Robert walked us to the History museum (which was also closed due to heavy water damage.) At the closed History Museum they told Robert where the Photography museum was located but it too was closed. This should have been known in advance. Because my wife was affected by the heat Robert left us to get the car. He really wanted us to walk back as he did not want too move the car. We decided to visit the Slavery Museum which thanfully was open. The Slavery Museum is just an acknowledgement that there was slavery in Mauritius. Most of the descriptive text is in French or Creole which made it almost impossible for a comprehensive understanding of the museum. There are no artifacts. The so called museum is free.
Our next stop was at the Sucrè Experience a very extensive display of the machinery and process of the sugar industry in Mauritius. You can easily spend 4-hours reading all the displays. At the end of the museum is a gift shop and sugar and rum tasting. We paid admission but it was worthwhile.
From there we went to Chateaux Labourdonnais. it is in great condition for a 200-year old mansion. Period furniture and displays made it very interesting. Oh yes save your ticket for (more) rum tasting at the end of the chateaux tour. It was delicious. We paid admission.
Our final stop was to the Notre Dame Auxiliatrice (Red Roof Church) which we added since the botanical garden was closed as was the photography museum. Then to the airport for our flight home.
Please note due to traffic we did not have time for the lunch break. In the future No Markets.
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Nataschao2025
Jan 1, 2025
Botanical garden nice, rest cancelled due to closed - Pick up was hassle-free. First station Port Louis Waterfront. At that time everything was still closed and a visit to the typical local market did not take place at all. Then we went on to a tea tasting which was not on the program at all and also not of our interest as well as after the visit of a shop where you were touted rum and souvenirs, which was also not wanted by us.
Then we visited the botanical garden. This was quite nice although hardly anything bloomed at this time of year. An indication that you spray yourself with mosquito spray would have been useful.
The 2 actually following destinations were unfortunately closed on 31.12. No word about it when booking or from the driver what is a real defect for me, otherwise we would have chosen another day.
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