Tour & sea activity packages offered by vacation tour companies in Mauritius

Mauritius is an outstanding tourist destination. Its exceptional geographical location makes the paradise ideal for different tours ranging from historical to adventurous …

Mauritius is an outstanding tourist destination. Its exceptional geographical location makes the paradise ideal for different tours ranging from historical to adventurous and everything in between. Understandably, therefore, packages fall into various categories such as extreme adventures, sightseeing tour, trekking tours, water sports and sea activities, hiking and much more. So, identify the one that best suits you, and after that proceed to an unforgettable trip. The fact that the packages for the different Mauritius tours vary means that irrespective of the size of your budget you will find your perfect tour deal. Below is an overview of the tours and sea activities that vacation tour companies in Mauritius offer.

A) Tour Activities

Ile aux Cerfs tour

Ile Aux Cerfs, which in English translates to Deer Island, is located in Flacq District near the East Coast. This popular tourist attraction covers approximately 100 hectares and while currently, the deer are no more, it is home to some of the planet’s gorgeous beaches.

Tourist attractions here include beautiful lagoons and sandy beaches. That is why most visitors frequent the island for swimming, Snorkelling, and many other water sports on the clear waters. The place additionally boasts of many world-class hotels and restaurants with high-tech golf courses among many other irresistible amenities.

Sightseeing Tour

Other than beautiful beaches, Mauritius is home to the jaw-dropping geographical phenomenon that is not found anywhere else on the planet. One such feature is the Seven-Colored Earth of Chamarel (a fenced area having multicolored dunes in 7 different colors). The colors are violet, brown, green, red, blue, purple and yellow. Words can’t describe this extremely curious phenomenon entirely; visit the Terres de 7 Couleurs, as it is locally known, to understand what tourist all over the world consider it an exceptionally unique geographical formation.

Tea route tour

This tour involves strolling down Bois Cheri tea plantation, an exotic garden guaranteed to awaken all your sense. The trip will enable you to discover tea, rum, essential oils, and vanilla making process. A skilled guide is available to take you through history as they give you tales of the sites. The tour, therefore, takes you back several years to the time when previous generations first introduced the plant cultivated and developed it into the current world-class status. Since its inception in 1892, the plantation (which coves 250 ha) has gone through many transformations. Your tour will even allow you to taste some of the delicious varieties.

Historical tours

Want to know more about the country’s fascinating past? Take a historical trip to some of the oldest plants and urban centers. One such city is Port Louise Market, Mauritius Capital. Here you will learn everything about its history and heritage. The town is presently the largest and serves as the economic and administrative centers. Adventure de Sucre, a visit to an ancient plant, will give you the history of sugarcane on the island. Having been a colony, tales on the work natives put into the sugar cane growing and processing (to the current status where it provides electricity) is undoubtedly fascinating.

North Tour

The title North Tour to locals invokes a visit to the Grand Bay, one of the most excellent places to travel to in the paradise thanks to its sustained development. There are, nonetheless, many other places in the northern region including beguiling beaches and discreet hideaways. If you love nature, make a date with Mauritius National Botanical Garden which has various tropical indigenous plants. It is arguably among the most popular attractions on the island. Head over to Caudan Waterfront for a sneak-peek into the commercial ad economic side of the country.

Adventure tours

Being a tropical paradise, with the lushest vegetation (that cover the island and the coastline) and blue waters surrounding it, the country has something special for lovers of hiking. Make your first trip to Black River Gorges in South West Coast. The National Park gets many visitors keen to hike, take photographs of the beautiful topography, flora, and fauna and conduct research. While trekking on the field station, you will come across wild pigs, privets and Chinese guava

Trekking tours

The route to Tamarind Falls, one of the most mesmerizing sites in the island, goes through the tranquil forest that creates perfect settings for adventure. Situated on the cliff of Black River, the attraction provides spectacular sights of South West Coast. The surrounding vegetation features indigenous fauna and flora. The trip, therefore, accords you an opportunity to hypnotize on the seven waterfalls and natural pools. You can choose to take a walk on the open basalt rock neighboring the water or inside the forest.

B) Watersports and Sea activities

Among the many watersports and seas, activities include deep sea fishing, kite surfing, diving and sea kart. The first is not only exciting but also does not require previous experience. Kite Surfing, on the other hand, allows you to come pretty close to a World Heritage site, enabling you to take interesting photos of the kite lagoon. Places like the shallow-flat Le Morne situated off the south-west coast create perfect grounds for beginners to learn the basics of kite surfing. As for seasoned surfers, there are many enthralling places to hone your skills during your vacation. Scuba diving, yet another exciting water activity, takes you to the world of breathtaking, multi-colored marine life and beautiful coral reefs. Sea kart gives you a thrilling adventure with the speed.

Conclusion

Vacation tour companies in Mauritius play a crucial role in the tourism sector on the island. They relieve you of the hassle of planning and deciding among the many tourist activities to take part in during your holiday. Choose among the above tours for a memorable experience on the paradise. The island has beautiful natural features, captivating sites, varied indigenous flora, and fauna as well as colorful aquatic life guaranteed to make your vacation enjoyable.

Climatic conditions and stay in Mauritius

When to go to Mauritius Climatic conditions The island has of an excellent subtropical climate round the year, with sun, warmth and …

When to go to Mauritius

Climatic conditions

The island has of an excellent subtropical climate round the year, with sun, warmth and blues skies, effectively creating ultimate beach weather for the better part of the year. However, it is advisable to schedule your visit towards the close of the year, around October to December. Temperatures are hottest around this time and as such provide the best setting for sunbathing on the sandy beaches, exploring the volcanic mountains and much more. Caramel mountains on the southern part of the paradise gets rain throughout the year, necessary for lush green covering that characterizes the region.

Summer

Summer season in Mauritius starts in December and ends in February. So, expect to experience temperatures as high as 30 degrees Celsius around this time. Being a tropical country, summer times on the island bring about island rains, which starts in January and ends in March. The sun does not stay away that much; you can still head down to the beaches. Since the rainy seasons doubles up as cyclone period, there is no cause for alarm, the country’s ideal location in the Indian Ocean enables it to miss the harshest of it. Additionally, all the resorts have been designed to take care of the same.

Where to stay

The North Coast

The tourism hub lies on the north coast, and that is why the largest concentration of hotels and entertainment is available in the area. Grand Baie, one of the first tourist places to be developed in the country, is famed for vibrant nightlife and superb accommodation options. A large marina is also present in the buzzing atmosphere. Royal Palm, a favourite hotel in the region, is your ultimate featuring grand old bravura and panache.

East Coast

Beautiful beaches in the east have attracted some of the finest hotels on the island making the coastline one of the most popular among tourists. Stylish hotels take advantage of the fantastic natural setting to cash in on the visitors. Examples include The Residence Mauritius, situated in Belle Mare, on the white sandy beach and Constance Prince Maurice, a tropical hideaway located in Poste de Flacq with villas that overlook the Indian Ocean. The East coast best suits a honeymoon couple, provided you schedule your visit to avoid the strong wind that blows in July and August.

West Coast

Typically extremely hot and dry, beaches to the west of the inland provide attractive grounds for windsurfing, diving, snorkelling and water skiing. Consequently, a couple of outstanding hotels have come up in the area. Shanti Ghar, a Guest House in Tamarin, for instance, gives visitors a barbecue in the shared lounge. Luxe Exotica Apartment in La Gaulette, on the other hand, have a hot tub, an outdoor pool, and many more amenities. In addition to all the other amenities like free Wi-Fi throughout, the property, has a kitchenette, flat screen TV and generous seating space.