Underwater walking – botanical gardens

Underwater Walking – Botanical Gardens & Port Louis – 1 day package

Itinerary

Location:

West

Smallest Age:

12

Opening times:

8:30 – 17:00

Operating Days:

All Days

Pick up time:

Flexible

Transportation:

include in rates

Comment:

When you order this day package, you benefit from a special flat rate

This excursion offers you an exciting adventure of underwater walking, followed by 2 places to visit in the north of Mauritius. Mainly the National Botanical garden and Port Louis where you will have some free time to do shopping.

Underwater scooter adventure

Enjoy a fascinating walk underwater, at the bottom of the ocean (about 3-4m deep), explore the magnificent marine life of Mauritius, visit the sugar estate and museum and thus discover the key role of sugar in the history and identity of Mauritius, visit the famous botanical garden which has an incredible variety of tropical plants, discover the capital of Mauritius; Port Louis and also take a tour of Port Louis Waterfront for your shopping.

Part of this full day package you that you will visit and enjoy

  • Walk underwater
  • Visit of the national botanical garden
  • Visit of the city of Port Louis – capital of Mauritius

This package price includes

  • Tours and excursion charges
  • All site entrance tickets
  • Transportation to all sites
  • Pickup and drop-off from any hotel / accommodation in Mauritius
  • A personal driver-guide who will show you around and tell you about each of the attractions

Day tour itinerary

  • 07:00 – 8:30 * Pick up from your place of accommodation
  • 9:00 – 10:15 am Walk underwater
  • 11:00 – 13:30 pm Visit and tour of National Botanical garden
  • 14:00 – 16:00 Visit of the city of Port Louis – The capital of Mauritius
  • 16.30 – 17:00 Return to your place of accommodation *

* The exact time of pickup from your accommodation will be determined by the region of the accommodation.

Information about each Excursion

Underwater Sea Walk

Walking underwater is a unique excursion, not to be missed during your visit to Mauritius. An activity for everyone!

Indeed, even non-divers can enjoy this underwater experience. Experience the ultimate feeling where time stands still, worries vanish and … breathing underwater becomes possible, easy and safe. Enjoy a safe and interesting underwater walk in the seabed of 3 to 4 meters and observe the beautiful marine life of Mauritius, wonderful wildlife, corals and a wide variety of fish in their natural habitat.

Qualified guides will always be by your side to make sure you have a safe fun. This is a great opportunity to experience the underwater world and make your dreams come true. Walking underwater doesn’t require swimming or diving, and since your head stays completely dry, you can even wear glasses or contact lenses. The tour begins with a motorboat transfer to the platform location at Grand; the north of the island. Once you arrive on the platform, you will receive a briefing on the experience you will have, the equipment, the local marine life, the safety measures and the course underwater. Then, with the help of the skipper, you will leave the platform and begin the underwater hiking adventure.

How it works?

A spacesuit – a helmet with a transparent visor is placed on your head. Special equipment allows you to breathe normally underwater. Qualified guides will always be by your side to make sure you have a safe fun. It is an exciting experience as you will contemplate the miracles of nature and be filled with sensations during your walk in the heart of the underwater world.

Comments

  • The total duration of this excursion is about an hour and a half (the walk itself is 25 minutes)
  • Underwater walking is suitable for everyone, from the age of 10
  • Soft underwater wetsuits and shoes are available and provided free of charge
  • Glasses and contact lenses can be worn during this excursion (your head is completely protected from water by the helmet)
  • It is also possible to do this activity for groups of up to 16 people
  • To participate in this activity, it is not necessary to know how to swim
  • What to bring swimsuit and towel Enjoy a visit to Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Enjoy a visit to Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Port-Louis is the main city of Mauritius and also the economic and administrative center of the island.

Mauritius Botanical Garden

The Mauritius Botanical Garden is known throughout the world for its large collection of indigenous and exotic plants, including the giant Victoria Amazonica water lilies and many species of palm trees. There is 60-acres garden boasts of 500 different spices of plants, of which 80 palms.

Of particular interest is the Talipot Palms which dies after a one and only flowering. Deer and tortoises will delight children, while an old French mansion this Chateau Mon Plaisir, and the old sugar mill picture the rich historical past of Mauritius.

Visit and Tour of Port Louis

Port-Louis offers a glimpse of how Mauritius was years back with its stone cobblestones and very old buildings that tell its story. Right off the main square you can stroll besides the palm-lined Place d’Armes. You can see some wonderful French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theatre. You will have free time to visit Port Louis Waterfront and the Le Caudan Waterfront shopping complex.

The lively Port Louis Waterfront offers exciting shopping and is a place of entertainment mixing world-class hotels and restaurants with views of Port Louis harbour. The seafront has become a key player in the living tourism and cultural life of Mauritius. The handicraft market in particular is bustling with activity and has a wonderful atmosphere where you are sure to find many souvenirs for the family at home.

Another place to visit is the Port Louis Central Market – the market is a fun place to visit and the perfect place to find locally made goods, textiles, spices, Mauritian fruits and souvenirs at very low prices. During your free time, you can walk through the streets of the city and see several sites such as Anglican and Catholic Cathedrals, the city’s main mosque, Chinatown, the Supreme Court house, the 18th century barracks and the Museum of Natural History (free entry).

Comments

  • The total duration of this excursion is about an hour and a half (the walk itself is 25 minutes)
  • Underwater walking is suitable for everyone, from the age of 10
  • Soft underwater wetsuits and shoes are available and provided free of charge
  • Glasses and contact lenses can be worn during this excursion (your head is completely protected from water by the helmet)
  • It is also possible to do this activity for groups of up to 16 people
  • To participate in this activity, it is not necessary to know how to swim
  • What to bring swimsuit and towel Enjoy a visit to Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Enjoy a visit to Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Port-Louis is the main city of Mauritius and also the economic and administrative center of the island.

Additional information regarding the day trips package

Comments

  • The private tour is operated in a private car / minivan (for large groups) and includes full transportation to all sites, pickup and drop-off from any hotel in Mauritius, and a driver to show you around.
  • Port Louis malls markets are closed on Sundays
  • Non-diving participants who accompany their diving partner can register on board the diving platform of the underwater hike for an extra charge of 15 euros per person

Tickets sightseeing tour day Packages

When you book this package, you benefit from special prices for all activities included.

The price includes an underwater walk, a visit to the botanical gardens, Port-Louis and all entrance tickets to all tours.

The special (reduced) price of this package

  • Adult price 46 euros
  • Price child (7-12 years) 43 euros

About the drivers

  • All drivers speak fluent English and French (on special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, are happy to provide information about Mauritius and each of its attractions.
  • All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. Much emphasis is placed on always being on time and providing customers with reliable and dedicated service.

Car Capacity

Car Capacities

You can choose from a selection of vehicles

  • Family car – Up to 4 passengers
  • Private vehicle – Up to 6 passengers
  • Minivan – Up to 10 passengers

About the drivers

  • All drivers speak fluent English and French (on special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, are happy to provide information about Mauritius and each of its attractions.
  • All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. Much emphasis is placed on always being on time and providing customers with reliable and dedicated service.

Transport Price

As part of this day tour package, it is compulsory to book your transportation service. You can find more information in the price detail:

Notes: The transport prices are per vehicle (and not per person). You can select the vehicle type according to the number of passengers in your group.

  • Day tour in a standard car (up to 4 people): 75 Euro
  • Day tour in a luxury minivan (up to 7 people): 85Euro
  • Day tour in an executive minivan (up to 12 people): 111 Euro
  • Day tour in a coaster bus (up to 24 people): 195 Euro

The price indicated is per vehicle in relation to the number of passengers authorized and not per person.

Supplement

  • Get your underwater walking video experience for only 50 euros
  • Non-diving participant: price 14 euros