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Mauritius Excursions

Land Excursions

Authentic South (Full day with lunch)

(Mahebourg village, Biscuit Factory, Ile aux Aigrettes, La Vanille Réserve Des Mascareignes)

Deep in the heart of a small suburb of Mahebourg, discover a unique handicraft manioc biscuit factory, over 125 years old. Then proceed to Pointe d'Esny to go to Ile aux Aigrettes by boat. It is the last refuge of the Ebony forest, endemic animals & plant species. Finish the day by visiting La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes. This park homes giant tortoises, reptiles, crocodiles and an impressive collection of butterflies and insects.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	124 EUR	100 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	84 EUR	86 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

09H45-10H20	Visit of "Biscuiterie Rault"
10H30-12H30	Embark at Pointe Jerome Jetty for Ile aux Aigrettes
13H15	Arrive at La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes Visit of the park. Lunch at "Crocodile Affamé" Restaurant.
16H00	Leave park and drive back to respective hotels

Tropical Fascination (Full day with lunch)

(Port Louis/Pamplemousses Garden)

Get a glimpse in the way of living of the rainbow nation of Mauritius, Port Louis, the capital with its buzzing businesss centre, its crowded , colourful local market, its monuments and different places of worship, its modern shopping centre of the Caudan Waterfront. After the busy visit of the city, take a breath of fresh air at the Royal Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses, one of the most famous gardens in the World.
Lunch is served in one of the best restaurants of the city.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	115 EUR	90 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	100 EUR	77 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

10H00	Arrive in Port Louis. Drive through different places of worship (ChinesePagoda, Cathedrals...)
10H45	Photo stop at La Citadelle, best place for a panoramic view of the whole Capital City. Drive down to the race track of Champs de Mars
11H00-12H30	Stop for 1 ½ hours shopping at the market and at the biggest Commercial Centre of Caudan Waterfront.
12H30-13h30	Lunch at La Bonne Marmite
13H45-15H00	Visit of The Royal Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses

Mauritian Heritage (Full day with lunch)

(Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Sugar Adventure,Eureka)

After a visit to the famous botanical garden of Pamplemousses, you will be taken to "L'Aventure du Sucre", a sugar factory turned into a Museum and a site full of surprise, which recalls the history of sugar and the origin of the population of Mauritius. Appreciate a typical Mauritian lunch in a Mauritian family in Moka, before heading towards one of the oldest colonial houses on the island, Eureka where tea and coffee will be served after a visit of the house and its vicinity.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	110 EUR	89 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	83 EUR	65 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

09H30	Arrive at Pamplemousse Garden, 1 hour guided visit
10H30	Leave the garden for the village of Beau Plan ( 5 mins drive)
10H30	Arrive at The Sugar Museum
11H45	Leave the sugar museum and drive through les Mariannes, Nouvelle découverte, St Pierre, Moka
13H00	Lunch at L'escale Créole
14H30-16H00	Visit of Eureka Colonial House and shopping at Le Caudan Waterfront

Menu - Escale Créole - Menu Muscade

Tamarin or pineapple limonade
fricassé ti-haricots blancs
cari cerf ou cari poulet créole(cerf en saison)
et rougaille saucisse créoles
riz blanc
sauté de bringelles et pomme de terre
fricassé chouchou vert
(les légumes varient selon les saisons et leur disponibilité)
salade concombre
achard légumes mélangés
chatini bringelles ou pomme d'amour

piment écrasé au limon rodrigues

tarte banane fait maison
gâto coco grand-mère
papaye confite à la vanille pays

Mystical South (Full day with lunch)

(Floreal,Curepipe, Trou-aux-cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Chamarel)

Curepipe, the second most important town is the heaven of shopping lovers. Shopping can be done in the factory and duty free shops of Floréal. Cashmere, carpets, jewellery, ready made clothes are available and good value for money. Stop at Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct crater situated at 650 meters above sea level. It offers a beautiful view on the Moka range and right up to the sea. Then proceed to Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao, a sacred place of worship to the Hindu community. Drive along the National Park to see Black River Gorges where endemic forests are the natural habitat of protected fauna and flora species. The final stops will be Chamarel Cascade and the Coloured Earth, before starting on the way back.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	104 EUR	83 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	77 EUR	73 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings.
10H00	Arrive in Floreal, well known shopping town.
10H00-11H00	Shopping in Floreal
11H00	Drive to the crater of Trou aux cerfs for a photo stop
11H20-12H15	Stop at several Shops(ship model factory and shop, jewellery)
12H15	Leave Curepipe and drive to the sacred lake of grand basin for a guided visit and a photo stop
12H40	Arrive at Grand Bassin.
13H20	Stop at black river gorges for breathtaking views of the south west part of the island.
13H35	Leave black river gorges for the Restaurant " Varangue Sur Morne" for Lunch
15H00	Leave restaurant for Chamarel waterfalls and seven couloured earths
16H00	Leave Chamarel village and drive back to respective hotels.

Menu - Varangue Sur Morne

Choose between :

Tropical Fish Cocktail
Chouchou au gratin flavoured with local herbs and cheese
Sea food soup with garlic crouton
Raw vegetable platter with tropical vinaigrettes sauce

Main Course
Grilled marinated chicken served with French fries & vegetables.
Or
Fish filet braised in a Creole sauce served with rice & seasonal vegetables
Or
Grilled marinated fish served with French fries and vegetables.
Or
Beef marinated in red wine served with rice and garden vegetables

Dessert
Coconut Ice cream with stewed fruits
Or
Coconut Mousse served with Mango Coulis.

Tea Route (Full day with lunch)

(Les Aubineaux, Bois Cheri Tea Factory, Saint Aubin, Gris-Gris)

This excursion will allow you to discover the history and the importance of tea in Mauritian life. Visit of the impressive and splendid colonial mansion of Les Aubineaux, the home of a tea-estate owner. After a drive along tea-plantations watch the tea making process at the factory of Bois Cheri and sample the different flavours of tea at the Chalet. Lunch at St Aubin, in an elegant and colonial environment will be a pleasurable moment. Have a glimpse at the anthurium greenhouse, the Vanilla House and the Rum-House. The last attractions of the tour are the breathtaking sights of Gris-Gris and La Roche qui Pleure. Literally: The Mourning Rock.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	121 EUR	97 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	100 EUR	78 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

Leave respective hotels as per scheduled timings:
10H00	Arrive at Colonial house, built in 1867, le domaine des aubineaux. Visit of the colonial house followed by a walk in its magnificent garden. Tea and scones will be served afterwards in its dining room.
10H45	Leave les aubineaux and drive to Bois Cheri.
11H15	Arrive at Bois Cheri
12H00	Drive up to the chalet for tea tasting( served with biscuits)
13H20	Leave Bois cheri for St Aubin
13H45	Lunch is served, visit of the anthurium greenhouse and vanilla house after lunch.
15H30	Leave St Aubin
15H50	Stop at gris gris at " La roche qui pleure" for 10 minutes.
16H00	Leave Gris Gris and drive to respective hotels

Menu - Welcome cocktail and snacks

Palm heart Salad and Smoked Marlin
Chicken in Creole Style - Saffron Rice - Chutneys
Or
Chicken in vanilla - Rice - Chutneys
Coconut Mousse or Fruit Sorbet
Tea / coffee

Sea Excursions

Catamaran cruise (Full day with lunch & drinks)

Blue Escape (North coast)

A marvelous experience, when leaving the main lagoon surrounding the island, to meet the turquoise and crystal clear waters of Ile Plate and Ilot Gabriel which are about 14 km away in the North of Grand Bay village. Leave the hotel for the Sunset Boulevard in the village of Grand Bay. Boarding the catamaran and briefing with the skipper before starting the cruise. Leave the Jetty for a 2-hour sail towards the Northern islands, passing near the "Gunner's coin" which is the sanctuary of marine birds. Reaching the islands, you will have the possibility to snorkel, with equipment available free of charge. Non swimmers will be transferred on the beach of the island by boat. In the meantime, the skippers prepare the BBQ lunch.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	122 EUR	95 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	61 EUR	48 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

09H15	Arrive at Sunset Boulvard Jetty
09H30	Embark.
11H30	Arrive at L'Ilot Gabriel where snorkeling can be done
12H30	Back on board
12H45	Lunch is served on board
14H00	Possibility of snorkeling for clients who wish to do so
14H30	Le Pacha sails back to the shore
16H15	Arrive at the Sunset Boulevard Jetty Drive back to respective hotels.
Note: All drinks included during the cruise ( soft, water and beer), white and red wine are served during lunch only/ rhum is served after lunch.

If you have ever dreamt of travelling under the Sea, here is a marvellous opportunity.
With less than 10 similar possibilities throughout the World, this wonderful adventure is worth being experimented. During one hour, comfortably seated in an air-conditioned cabin under atmospheric pressure, discover the magnificence of the undersea world, 30 metre deep: colourful corals, glittering fish and the forever rested "Star Hope wreck". Safety certificates are issued yearly to the submarines by international safety control organisation such as Bureau Veritas. Permanent contact is maintained with the surface boat through the use of ultrasonic phones. Air, water and food available for 3 days.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	150 EUR	137 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	115 EUR	102 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

Several dives per day from Trou aux Biches from 08:30- 15:30.

2 hours duration

Subscooter (Half day) (North West Coast)

What a wonderful experience to cruise underwater by 3 meters depth on board of it's own twin submarine, and thus in full safety ! This unique submarine in the world, called "Sub Scooter" reminds us of either a James Bond movie or the famous cartoon of Tintin and Milou. The riders sit one behind the other as on a scooter, with their head covered by a transparent dome providing a panoramic view of the reef and all the important air to breathe naturally, without the need of a regulator in the mouth. Riders can therefore express their instant delight to each other underwater. A dive will take about 30 minutes, led and supervised by two qualified dive guide. Available for anyone over 12 year's old, even non swimmers, but in good physical condition.

	Double Subscooter		Single Subscooter
	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	130 EUR	112 EUR	159 EUR	139 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

Several Dives per day from Trou aux Biches from 0830-1530

2 hours duration

Dolphin Encounter (Half day) (West Coast)

This outing is done along the west coast, from the Bay of Tamarind to the cliffs of Médine, the only areas where dolphins can be seen. It is a unique moment and an awakening of the senses. For half an hour or more, on board a special dinghy, go for a meeting with these fascinating mammals. You will have the possibility to be in close contact with these magnificent marine creatures.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	93 EUR	80 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	82 EUR	69 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

8H00	Embark at Riviere Noire Dolphin watch and swimming next to the dolphins ( dolphins cannot be touched)
Duration	2 hours

Robinson Crusoe (Full day with lunch & drinks) (South Coast)

A private islet, "l'Ile des deux Cocos" is three minutes away in the sapphire lagoon of Blue Bay. A historic villa overlooks a sparkling white beach and translucent waters in the south east of Mauritius. After a guided visit , scuba dive or sail in a glass bottom boat to discover the most beautiful marine park of our lagoons. Back on the islet, a buffet lunch will be served in the garden. Afternoon at leisure before setting sail back to the main land.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	141 EUR	90 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	109 EUR	81 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

10H00	Arrival at the jetty
10H15	Transfer by boat to the island.
15H30 - 16H00	Transfer back to the shore

Starter
Potato salad with beetroot and onion
Pineapple and cabbage salad with coriander
Tomato salad with lentil and chopped parsley
Taboulé with mint and vegetable brunoise
Lemon juice and olive oil
Rice salad with Tuna, cruduties, tomato salad
SAUCES
French dressing, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce
EXTRAS
Black olives, green olives, onion cocktails
Mini gerkins, capers, lemons
Black pepper sauce of Madagascar
Creole sauce, tomato and onion
Garlic butter
Thyme sauce
BBQ sauce with vinegar
Main courses
Marinated marlin with Mauritian spices
Shrimps skewers with garlic and marrows
Marinated rack lamb with province herbs
Marinated chicken with curry and BBQ sauce
Grilled fresh water prawns with garlic butter
Baked potato and garnishes
Creole rice and various spices
Garden vegetables with fresh butter
Desserts
Fruits salad with mint, fresh seasonal fruits, milky rice, flambé Banana with rhum panckes.
Coffee, Tea or citronella

A Miniature Eden – Ile aux Cerfs (Full day with lunch) (East Coast)

Leave behind the stress and enjoy the Sun, Sand and Sea on the East Coast.
Ile aux Cerfs is a small paradise island surrounded by fine white sandy beaches. It is one of the most valued spot in Mauritius. Once at the jetty, a fishing boat will take you across to the island in 10 to 15 minutes. Make the most of this leisurely day either sunbathing or enjoying the turquoise lagoon or the numerous water sports which can be bought directly on the island. (Big banana, wind surfing, water-ski, pedal boats, glass bottom boats, parasailing...)

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	105 EUR	76 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	79 EUR	74 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

10H00	Arrive at the jetty of Trou d'eau douce
12H30-13H30	Transfer to Ile aux Cerfs by boat and lunch at Paul & Virginie restaurant.
15H30	Leave the island/Boat transfer back to the jetty of Trou d'eau douce
16H00	Drive back to respective hotels. respective hotels

Undersea walk (Half day) (North coast)

In Mauritius, anything can happen, even walking under the sea! With the unique Aqua+ Scuba equipment, undersea walking is accessible to everyone. It is accessible to adults, children (as from 7), swimmers or non-swimmers. The very special Aqua+ equipment is a clear plastic bubble allowing a unique panoramic vision and this outing offers direct contact with the undersea flora and fauna. During this undersea walk, which is done in groups of 6 in calm and shallow water, you will have the opportunity of feeding the fish, a memorable experience!

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	112 EUR	72 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	86 EUR	66 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

Several dives per day from Grand Bay 09h00, 10h30, 12h00, 13h30, 15h00

Duration: 1h30 (under water 25 minutes)

Ecotourism & Sports Activites

Adventure Park (Half day) (South West coast)

The Adventure Park occupies no less than 12 hectares in Chamarel. Visitors can choose between the very accessible botanical discovery itinerary, overhead trail along shady footbridges, or the ‘Adventure' course with technical obstacles. Either way a great day out is guaranteed!

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	79 EUR	66 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	72 EUR	59 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

Start activities	09H15, 11H15, 13H15
Duration	2H30

Casela & Yemen (Half day) (West coast)

Ninety aviaries hosting around 1500 birds, a variety of mammals and a pet farm beautifully set amongst tropical flora: this is the enchantment of Casela. Enjoy a glance of Africa in the middle of the savannah at the reserve of Yemen mainly constituted of deer, zebras and different species of African antelopes introduced recently.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult (Single Quad 2 HRS)	126 EUR	112 EUR
Adult (Double Quad 2 HRS)	113 EUR	92 EUR
Child (Double Quad 2 HRS)	100 EUR	84 EUR
Supplement for transport if 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

	Quad biking sessions starting at:
2 hours bikes	09H00; 14H30
1 hour bike	12H30

Cerfs Volants - South - (Full day - lunch included) (South)

Discover « La Rivière des Galets », using a course of 11 speed Zip-lines, thrill and excitement to be expected... breathtaking sights along with sugar cane fields, lush forest, banana plantation and waterfalls.

	Private Car 2-3 Pax	Seat in Coach Min 4 Pax
Adult	111 EUR	98 EUR
Child (3-12 Yrs)	76 EUR	63 EUR
Supplement for 1 pax	n/a	n/a

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Itinerary

Activities starting at	08H30; 12H30
Duration	3 Hours

Conditions

All land excursions are guided ones (either by a driver-guide or a guide).
Cancellation conditions:
- Any excursion cancelled by guests during their stay in Mauritius will NOT be refunded. Any excursion cancelled 48 hours prior to date of excursion (when guests have not landed in Mauritius) will bear 100% cancellation fee.
- In case of a tour cancelled due to bad weather conditions that cannot be rescheduled before guests departure, Solis will refund the Tour Operator and guests will be asked to contact their respective agencies for refund. Solis will keep the Tour Operator informed of such issues in shortest delay.
- In case of any refund, Solis will charge local administration and processing fees, applicable in relation to tours cancellation. Fees amount to ...........
Any "special" requests concerning meal should be communicated to us at time of booking.
Upon booking of excursion, specific dates will be communicated to reservations department (either according to guests requests or proposed by our Solis reservations department). Any amendment of pre-established dates during the guest's stay will depend on availability and will need endorsement from the Solis hotel representative.
All rates quoted above are based on a minimum of 2 persons