Private Craft Tour: Tea Factory – Rhumerie – Diamond Museum – Ship Model Factory

On this 8-hour private craft tour you’ll start the day by visiting the Bois Cheri tea factory, plantation and museum. Next, you'll have the chance to visit the St. Aubin Rhumerie, Colonial Mansion, and Vanilla and Anthurium Plantation as well as sample some delicious, local rums. Discover the art of miniature and model ship building, and explore the diamond museum as well. End the day by admiring the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the stunning cliffs at Gris Gris.

You will have the opportunity to discover the tea plantation of Bois Cheri. It’s no doubt the most popular tea in Mauritius; just the smell of the wonderful vanilla-infused black tea brings back fond memories for all Mauritians. You will have the opportunity to choose whether you would like a guided visit of the factory and tea plantation, a visit of the tea production museum, a tea tasting, or all three (which is our recommendation!).

St. Aubin Rhumerie uses both the artisanal and traditional distillery techniques to make its award-winning rum. You will have the opportunity to visit the factory and learn about the rum-making process, and sampling the delicious varieties of rum that they offer. You can also visit the beautiful historical colonial house and the vanilla and anthurium flower plantations.

Le Port Model Ship Building Workshop: Mauritius is well known for its artisanal ships that are expertly hand-crafted by talented artisans. People fly to Mauritius from all over the world to admire and purchase these unique and beautiful works of art. You will have the opportunity to visit a traditional workshop and learn about the art of model ship-building. If you would like to purchase one as a souvenir of your trip, you will be able to choose from the many unique models on display. Diamond Museum: Discover how diamonds are expertly cut by local artisans and learn about the process of manufacturing diamonds from beginning to end. You will be able to see the experts at work and view their creations on display at the museum.

While most of Mauritius is surrounded by coral reefs, giving us the calm lagoon the island is famous for, the southern part of the island is where there is a break in the reef. At Gris Gris, you will be able to admire the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the stunning cliffs. A few metres away, you will see La Roche qui Pleure, a natural rock formation that resembles a person crying when the waves hit it.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour lasts up to 8 hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction. Depending on your group’s speed, you may not have time to see all the listed attractions. You will be able to stop for lunch but the price of the lunch is not included
• Some attractions may be closed on Sundays and certain public holidays
• Fees are not collected for the attractions, so this gives you the possibility to skip the ones that don’t interest you and spend more time at the ones that do

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  Pickup included

• Private transfer for your group to and from your hotel
• Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
• Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
• Waiting time

• Entrance fees to Bois Cheri: approx. Rs. 650 (13 Euros) per person
• Entrance fees to St. Aubin: approx. Rs. 600 (12 Euros) per person

Please make sure you have provided your correct hotel information. Be sure to let the reception know that someone will be picking you up at 9:00am the day of your excursion.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Bonjour Mauritius.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Indian/Mauritius.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.