Authentic Discovery of Mauritius

Collect your car rental - Self-drive from SSR Intl. Airport to Quatres Soeurs - Self-drive from SSR Intl. Airport to Quatres Soeurs

Day 1: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport - Grand River South East

Collect your car rental
Excursion: After you exit the arrival hall at the airport, head towards the car rental counters that is found just outside the hall to pick up your car. Our service benefits include a comprehensive insurance cover with either partial or total cover, delivery & collection service 7 days a week, 24hr roadside service and optional services such as GPS upon guest request. Your car rental includes: - Unlimited mileage - Collision Damage Waiver - Personal Accident Insurance - Theft protection Car features: - Automatic drive - Air conditioning - 4 passengers - 2 luggage


Self-drive from SSR Intl. Airport to Quatres Soeurs
Car Transfer: Drive through the eastern costal road B28 toward the village of Quatres Soeurs in Grand River South East to reach your lodge. Estimated transfer time: 40 minutes drive

Self-drive from Quatres Soeurs to Pointe Jerome Embarkation Point - Self-drive from Quatres Soeurs to Pointe Jerome Embarkation Point - Traditional Boat Sailing Trip

Day 2: Grand River South East

Self-drive from Quatres Soeurs to Pointe Jerome Embarkation Point
Car Transfer: Drive through our favourite road trip itinerary from Quatres Soeurs to Point Jerome Embarkation Point. This scenic road trip will take you through the picturesque villages of Bois des Amourettes, Vieux Grand Port and Mahebourg. Transfer time: 45 minutes


Traditional Boat Sailing Trip
Excursion: The embarkation point is close to the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation office, on the sea side. Set sail for a day on board of Arminio's traditional wooden boat, locally known as "pirogue", where he will bring you to discover 3 isolated islets in the Southeast of Mauritius. You will start by discovering one of the best snorkeling spots near Ile aux Aigrettes, and raise sails to reach Ile de la Passe and Ile aux Phare, with their old lighthouse structures and rich historic past. Wave the sun goodbye from a tiny, exclusive islet where Arminio will prepare for you a sumptuous seafood bbq, his specialty! · 09:00 – 16:30 | Inc. BBQ lunch and drinks


Self-drive from Pointe Jerome Embarkation Point to Quatre Soeurs
Car Transfer: Estimated driving time: 45 minutes.

At Leisure in Grand River South East - Self-drive from Grand River South East to Trou aux Biches - Self-drive from Grand River South East to Trou aux Biches

Day 3: Grand River South East - Trou aux Biches

At Leisure in Grand River South East
Excursion: Make the most of the activities and services available at your eco-lodge to enjoy the Southeast coast at your leisure.


Self-drive from Grand River South East to Trou aux Biches
Car Transfer: Drive through the busy town of Flacq all the way to the north for a complete change of scenery. Depending on your departure time traffic might be dense crossing through Central Flacq - just enjoy the drive and the change of scenery. Transfer time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Goodlands - Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Goodlands - Share a meal with Rosemonde

Day 4: Goodlands - Trou aux Biches

Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Goodlands
Car Transfer: Drive through the northern villages to reach the busy town of Goodlands. Park your car in the Winners of Goodlands (a well known local supermarket chain). From there you will start your adventure with Rosemonde, she will take you through the market of Goodlands then to her home. Advice: Have some local money with you, in case you want to buy something from the market. Transfer time: 25 minutes


Share a meal with Rosemonde
Excursion: You'll visit the weekly fresh market to handpick the ingredients you will cook with. A delicious curry preparation follows, filled with the aromas, talk and music that you can only experience in the kitchen of a Mauritian Creole. · 9:30 - 13:00 | Groups of 4 ppl max.


Self-drive from Goodlands to Trou Aux Biches
Car Transfer: Estimated transfer time: 25 minutes

Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Port Louis - Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Port Louis - Food & Cultural Tour of Port Louis

Day 5: Port Louis - Trou aux Biches

Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Port Louis
Car Transfer: Drive through the northern towns of Triolet, Arsenal & Terre Rouge on your way to the Capital City, Port Louis. The drive takes approximately half an hour.
Park your car in the secure paid parking at the Caudan Waterfront and walk to your meeting point for your tour and exploration of Port Louis.

Food & Cultural Tour of Port Louis
Shared Excursion: Learn about Mauritius' eclectic history and the blend of cultures in our island by sampling typical street food snacks from different backgrounds. Steamed dumplings in their hot broth, roti filled with spiced curry and, gato pima, the unbeatable deep fried chilli-cakes. · 9:00 - 12:00 | Groups of 6 ppl max. · Cultural heritage preservation
The meeting point is at the Caudan Waterfront. Port Louis has a hot climate (regardless of season), bring plenty of water.

Self-drive from Port Louis to Trou aux Biches
Car Transfer: Half an hour driving time

At Leisure in the North

Day 6: Trou aux Biches

At Leisure in the North
Excursion: Enjoy the northern coastline of Mauritius at your leisure.

Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Chamarel - Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Chamarel

Day 7: Chamarel

Self-drive from Trou aux Biches to Chamarel
Car Transfer: Leave the lively north and drive to the picturesque south of Mauritius. Approximate transfer time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Biking Tour in picturesque village of Chamarel

Day 8: Chamarel

Biking Tour in picturesque village of Chamarel
Excursion: An immersion into the lively village of Chamarel. Riding your electric bike you will visit an agricultural rum distillery and learn the process from sugarcane to spirit. Your local guide will take you through the Earth of 7 Colors and Chamarel Waterfall, and continue the ride towards the south coast, down the meandering Fantasie Road. Just in time for a rest, you will arrive to a typical shack by the coast, where you'll be invited for a typical lunch. Your comprehensive tour will end in the old sugar state of Bel Ombre. · 8:30 - 15:00 | Medium intensity
Your biking tour will end in the old sugar mill of Bel Ombre Sugar Estate. There your driver will be waiting to bring you back to your lodge.

Self-drive from Chamarel to Plaine Bonnefin - Self-drive from Chamarel to Plaine Bonnefin - Litchi Winery Tour

Day 9: Plaine Bonnefin - Chamarel

Self-drive from Chamarel to Plaine Bonnefin
Car Transfer: Drive through the National Park up to the Takamaka Winery. Approximate transfer time: 45 minutes


Litchi Winery Tour
Shared Excursion: Somewhere between the West of the Sun and the East of the Moon, authentic litchi wine is being crafted artisanally. During your visit to this boutique winery you will learn about the elaboration process and enjoy a tasting of Mauritius' unique and organic wine made of litchis.


Self-drive from Plaine Bonnefin to Chamarel
Car Transfer: 45 minutes driving time

At leisure in Chamarel - Self-drive from Chamarel to SSR Intl. Airport - Self-drive from Chamarel to SSR Intl. Airport

Day 10: Chamarel - Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

At leisure in Chamarel
Excursion: Enjoy a leisurely walk through the village of Chamarel. Try the local food shacks and find your perfect souvenir in the small handcraft shops.


Self-drive from Chamarel to SSR Intl. Airport
Car Transfer: Drive from the picturesque village of Chamarel to the airport for your departure flight. You can choose to go either through the B103-Plaine Champagne Road, which takes you through the winding roads of the National Park and takes around 55 minutes drive. Alternatively, if you have time you can choose to do the coastal road of the South through B9 crossing the pictresque villages of Bel Ombre, Baie du Cap and L'escalier. This trip takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.


Drop-off your car rental
Excursion: When you arrive at the airport, drop-off your car rental at the rental counter. Enjoy your onward journey!