National Botanical garden
Tour of the Sugar Estate & Museum
Visit to the city of Port Louis – The Capital of Mauritius
Throughout the day, private transportation with a driver
Pick-up and drop-off from any hotel or location of lodging in Mauritius
North Island Tour Mauritius Overview
The North Island Tour is a private tour that allows you to explore the northern part of Mauritius and its many attractions. The tour includes a visit to the renowned SSR Botanical Gardens, a tour of a sugar estate and museum at L’Aventure Du Sucre, a visit to the city of Port Louis, and shopping at various spots for souvenirs and artisanal products.
The tour lasts for 8 hours and includes pick-up and drop-off from any hotel or place of accommodation in Mauritius. Optional lunch is also available. Transportation is provided throughout the day, and drivers are professional and fluent in English and French. The tour offers a mix of historical, cultural, and natural experiences, making it a delightful experience for tourists.
Get ready to discover the most incredible places in the island’s north In Port-Louis. – Where conflicts took place and the first developments were made during French and British occupancy. At the SSR Botanical Garden, you may see endemic plants. This tour takes you on a detailed walk down memory lane, filled with scenic vistas of nature.
Botanical Garden: The Botanical Garden is home to a vast array of tropical plants, many of which are endemic to the area. The Botanical Garden is one of Mauritius’ most popular tourist attractions. The French governor of Mauritius established it as a private garden about 300 years ago. The Botanical Garden has thousands of acres of land, and walking across it all could take you more than a week. The botanical garden is home to around 650 plant species. Includ the famous baobabs, the bottle palm, the unavoidable big water lilies, and dozens of medicinal plants. There are 85 different types of palm trees, a vast spice garden, and many other features.
L’Aventure Du Sucre Sugar estate & Museum: The Sugar Estate and Museum, located in the northwest of Mauritius, has an area of over 5000 square metres. The estate will teach you about the importance of sugar in Mauritius’ history. You will also hear local legends and stories about the Mauritius sugar industry. As part of the visit, you will be able to watch a selection of videos and films on many sugar-related topics. You will also be able to make purchases through the site’s store. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover and buy unique local made special sugars, as well as the very famous Mauritian rum!
Tour and visit to Port Louis. Enjoy a visit to Mauritius’ capital, Port Louis. Port Louis is Mauritius’ major city and the island’s commercial and administrative centre. You can walk down the palm-lined Place d’Armes, which is close to the main square. Beautiful French colonial buildings, such as the Government House and the Municipal Theatre, may be found here. You will have free time to explore the Port Louis Waterfront and the shopping complex Le Caudan Waterfront. The vibrant Port Louis Waterfront is home to attractive shopping and entertainment locations. Port Louis as world-class hotels and restaurants with views of Harbour. The waterfront has become an important part of Mauritius’ tourism and cultural life.
The craft market, moreover, is a swarm of activity with a beautiful atmosphere where you are sure to find a lot of souvenirs for the family back home.
Fort Adelaide (also known as La Citadelle) was built at 240 feet above sea level in a particularly advantageous location on higher grounds of Port Louis. Fort Adelaide’s construction began in 1832 and was completed nearly ten years later. Fort Adelaide provides expansive views of Port-Louis and its port. The British built this fortification out of fear of civil strife from the surviving French settlers on the island, as well as to protect the harbour from foreign attacks. A ride uphill to Fort Adelaide provides stunning views of Port Louis and the adjacent mountain range.
Another interesting spot to visit is the Port Louis central market, which is a great place to find many locally created products, textiles, Mauritian spices, fruits, and many souvenirs at very low costs. In your spare time, explore the city streets and visit various tourist landmarks, including the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the main city Mosque, Chinatown, the Supreme Court House, the 18th century Barracks, and the Natural History Museum (free admission).
Food & Beverages
As part of your tour, you can choose to dine at the exquisite Fangourin Restaurant, which is nestled inside the grounds of the L’Aventure du Sucre sugar estate. The restaurant provides a stress-free environment suitable to relaxation with its wonderfully conserved foliage, attractive pond with lush greenery, and geese. Fangourin’s food is inspired by distinct flavours while honouring Mauritius’ rich culinary tradition. The restaurant immediately became well-known for its distinctive surroundings as well as its colourful and gourmet cuisine.
Comments : A Private sightseeing tour in car/minibus, 6 Seater as per request. The transportation includes all the sights, pick up and drops off from any hotel.
In the full day tour, we can arrange to make a tour in Grand Baie and see the Red Roof in cap Malheureux.
Transportation
The transportation costs are calculated per vehicle (and not per person). You can select the vehicle type based on the number of passengers in your party.
Entrance Tickets are not included in the price!
Food & Beverages are not included in the price!
Clients can pay cash to the driver in MUR, EUR, or USD or Pay-Online in EUR before the tour. The payment link is on the same page and the booking voucher is in categories of vehicle and number of people.
The transportation costs are per vehicle (and not per person). You can select the vehicle type based on the number of passengers in your party. Transportation for the full day (8 hours). This includes pick-up and drop-off from any Mauritius accommodation.
If you need a tour in the next coming hour (e.g. for shopping or dinner), we recommend you to speak at Expedition tour Ltd direct. Either by Phone/Email/Chat or WhatsApp. Do not book it online. Note that we cannot confirm bookings out of office hours.
A “private tour” refers to your tour with a private vehicle and chauffeur only for your party – no one else
Your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel reception desk on time. If you are staying in an apartment or villa, please provide a mobile number. So the driver can reach you when he arrives.
It can happen that customers will take some time to locate their driver in some cases. Please note: – Our customers receive the driver’s contact details via email one day before the tour.
All vehicles supplied are license by local authorities. It has an up-to-date public service transport license Beware of bogus airport transfer advertisements. Some of them operate in Mauritius without a license or liability insurance.
On the online booking form, you can order child and booster seats. The first child seat is complimentary. Any extra child seat requested is chargeable at the rate of EUR 7 per day. If you prefer, you may bring your own baby/toddler seat.
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I booked a North Tour with Expedition Tour and I’m glad I did.
Sam, the driver gives lots of information about the surrounding area and Mauritius. The places I visited were also fantastic.
Great viewpoints
