Home / Things to do in Trou d'Eau Douce / Things to do in Mauritius / Trou d'Eau Douce Tours / Glass Bottom Boat Tours
The East Discovery Tour: Bois-Cheri Tea Factory, Blue-Bay Marine Park & Lunch
Select Date and Travelers
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
7 to 8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: Hindi, English, French
Overview
In this 8 hours private tour, you will visit the beautiful places in the East including Bois Cheri Tea Factory to visit the tea production & learn its history.
Then, drive to Blue Bay Marine Park to enjoy a Glass Bottom Boat trip including snorkeling. You will have a great view of the reef, fish & corals. Next, head to Mahebourg Museum which will take you into a historical journey of the island dating back to the 18th century.
You'll enjoy a 3-course lunch & head to the Mahebourg waterfront enjoying an unforgettable stroll with a remarkable sea view & see the Bataille de la passe memorial. Then, continue to Mahebourg local market to experience the lively local culture.
Then, head to Frederick Hendrick museum to visit the dutch ruins & the artifacts. Next head to Point canon to have a great viewpoint with views over the large bay of Grand Port, whose famous battle changed the course of colonial history and its Cannons.
What's Included
- Blue-Bay Marine park and Glass bottom boat trip
- Tea tasting at Le Bois Cheri restaurant (Panoramic view)
- Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
- 3-course Lunch (Veg and Non-veg) Note: Halal food
- Pick-up and drop-off at any accommodation in Mauritius
- Entrance to Bois cheri Tea Factory & Tea Route
- Snorkeling at Blue Bay marine park
- Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver
- Snorkeling equipments will be provided (Blue-Bay Marine park)
- Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water upon arrival
- Gratuities (Optional)
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:30 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Thank you for booking with us! We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off all around Mauritius. Please state or email us your hotel or accommodation location at the time of booking. Our representative will meet you at the reception. You will recognize him by his uniform and the "Freshverde Holiday badge.
What To Expect
Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum
Begin your 8 hours discovery East of Mauritius tour with a hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop. Firstly, you'll head to the Bois Chéri Tea factory. A guide will lead you through the factory & the tea plantation, offering you to discover the history, stories, and tales of the Bois Chéri and the importance of tea productions in Mauritius. After the guided tour of the tea factory, you will visit the tea production museum learning more about the history of tea in Mauritius. The Bois Chéri offers a great panoramic view of the south of the island. Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas & herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Blue Bay Marine Park
The Blue Bay marine park is one of the best places to see the beautiful marine life and to go for snorkeling in Mauritius. At the Marine Park, you can decide to see the underwater world onboard the boat through its glass bottom or to jump into the water for some snorkeling. The Snorkeling at the park is highly recommended as the colorful fauna & flora found at the park are absolutely stunning. At an average depth of 5.5 meters, with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkeling conditions are ideal. You will have a great view of the reef, fish, and of large selection of corals The Blue Bay Marine Park is home to mangroves, algae, seagrasses, corals, and other marine organisms. There is also a wide variety of fish species that include Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Butterflyfish, juvenile Sailfin tangs, as well as tiny Pipefish and Trumpetfish. Note: all activities are supervised to ensure the protection of the flora and fauna. With respect to marine life & its ecosystem!
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mahebourg Museum
Then, you'll head to a local restaurant to savor a 3-course lunch comprising Fresh Salads, Rice, Soups, chicken, fish & vegetables Then, head to Mahebourg to visit the National History Museum of Mauritius, which will take you into a historical journey of the island dating back to the 18th century. The Naval Museum of Mauritius contains the reminiscences of the French colonial empire. The interesting aspects of the Naval Museum lie not solely in its collection of exhibits, but also in its history as a building. It is worthwhile to see both the exterior of the building & the different exhibitions. In addition, you will also get to see exquisite artifacts of many other ships' wrecks. Some bones of an extinct species of Giant Tortoises & of the Dodo are displayed at the museum. These bones bear testimony to their existence until some few hundred years back.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mahebourg Waterfront
After some time, visit Mahebourg waterfront to know about the Culture and History of Mauritius which is very interesting. Located in the traditional Mauritian Village, the new Mahebourg Waterfront is ideal for a relaxing walk as well as a journey back in time taking part in the local Mauritian history! You will get the chance to see and learn more about the epic battle that was fought in this region. There is also the memorial known as Bataille de le Passe that pays homage to the fighters who lost their lives in the battle. You will get to see the panoramic view where the battle took place.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Then head to the mahebourg local market, is a spectacular sight for those who wish to experience the lively local culture. You will find amazing products here at a great bargain.The Mahebourg market was initially focusing on silks and textiles, but today you are sure to find a large variety of World of Seashells on offer. The market offers typical market products such as vegetables, fruits for the surrounding locals but also a wide variety of local handicrafts and souvenirs of the paradise island. One thing we surely advise you not to miss is the food. At the Mahebourg Market, you will have a large selection of food such as Briyani, Dholl Puri (lentils pancakes), Chinese Noodles or the very famous Gato Pima (fritter made with split pea). They make up for a delicious street food tasting, don’t worry we won’t tattle to your diet!
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
On the way, we will go to to visit the Frederick Hendrick Museum. The Frederik Henrik Museum is a historical site which at present bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius. Located at Old Grand Port, this place is considered a historical site bearing witness to the Dutch and French colonial settlements in Mauritius, on the coast of south east Mauritius. The very first inhabitants of Mauritius, the Dutch, settled here to colonize the island. The museum is surrounded by a luxuriant tropical garden, includes a visitors’ centre with an exhibition of artifacts found during archaeological excavations in the area since 1997 and the remains of some ruins. They consist of building materials: stones, bricks, nails; military objects like musket balls, cannon balls, flint stones and many other interesting utilities.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pointe Canon is an interesting place to go to have a nice overview of the different sites surrounding Mahebourg. You will see the imposing Lion Mountain that overlooks the sugar cane fields, Mouchoir Rouge islet, facing the waterfront, and Ile aux Aigrettes further north, a small protected island located in the lagoon and which is also a nature reserve. Pointe Canon is the place where the inhabitants of the region meet during events such as regattas and the commemoration of the abolition of slavery celebrations in February. You will see the panoramic view of the South East and the ocean.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children ages 4 years and under are free. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking
- Please advise of any food allergies or illness
- Please bring a raincoat (In case of rainy day) and wear non slippery shoes
Operated by Freshverde Holidays
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Compare Similar Experiences
Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host
0
50 Minutes
Free Cancellation
From ₹
Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host
0
50 Minutes
Free Cancellation
From ₹
Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host
0
50 Minutes
Free Cancellation
From ₹
Why you are seeing these recommendations
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host
from ₹6,261.98Recently viewed