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92% Level of Satisfaction Based on 17 reviews
Location South
Location Centre
Operating Days Weekdays Only
Duration Flexible
Activity Time 08:30 - 16:30
Transportation Offered as Supplement
Comment As this is a private trip, we can customize the tour route and times as per your preferences
Location
South
Location
Centre
Operating Days
Weekdays Only
Duration
Flexible
Activity Time
08:30 - 16:30
Transportation
Offered as Supplement
Comment
As this is a private trip, we can customize the tour route and times as per your preferences

from 68€

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+230 269 1000
Overview & Highlights
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Mauritius Complete Tea Route Tour

Mauritius Attractions brings all tea lovers the amazing opportunity of discovering the history of tea as well as all the tea-growing regions of Mauritius along with enjoying a delicious lunch in an exotic setting!

Mauritius Tea Route Tour, "La Route du Thé" is a gastronomic and cultural itinerary which takes place on 3 estates, Domaine des Aubineaux, Bois Chéri, and Saint Aubin. This complete itinerary allows you to discover tea, essential oils, vanilla and old colonial houses and to taste teas and rums.

Highlights of the Tea Route Tour:

  • Full Day Guided Tour
  • Visit to the 3 iconic sites of the Mauritian Tea Route
  • Tour the beautiful colonial houses built in 1872 & 1819
  • Discover the Tea factory & Tea Museum
  • Explore the Vanilla House, Anthurium Greenhouse, Botanical garden & Mini Farm
  • Relish a 5-course meal for lunch
  • Private Car with driver (Optional)

What's Included
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The Mauritius Tea Route tour includes:

  • Visit to Domaine Des Aubineaux
  • Visit to Domaine de Bois Cheri
  • Visit to Domaine de Saint Aubin
  • A meal at any one of these sites

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Transportation & Driver Details
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Transport is available for an additional supplement which includes a pick up and a drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Car Capacities

You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:

Family Car - Up to 4 passengers
6 Seater vehicle - Up to 6 passengers
Minivan - Up to 12 passengers
Minibus - Up to 22 passengers
About the Drivers

All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights.

All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers.


Meeting Point & Times
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Start & End times:
Duration: Flexible (approx. 8 hours)
Operational Days: Monday - Friday
Departure time: 08:30
Return time: 16:30 (flexible)
Domaine de Bois Chéri:

Monday to Sunday (including public holidays) - 09:00 – 17:00

Bois Chéri Tea Factory:

Monday to Friday: 06:30 – 16:00
Bois Chéri Museum: Visit Time - WeekdaysWeekends
Domaine de Saint Aubin:

Monday to Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

Visit Times at Domaine de Saint Aubin:

La Maison de la Vanille (Vanilla House) - WeekdaysWeekends

La Maison du Rhum (Rum House) - WeekdaysWeekends

Le Moulin (Mill) - WeekdaysWeekends

Domaine des Aubineaux:

Monday to Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

 

Visit Time: WeekdaysWeekends

For more details, please refer to the "Comments & Notes" section.
 


Day Itinerary
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Le Domaine des Aubineaux

  • The Colonial mansion museum built in 1872
  • Walk across 'Le Parc Floral du Domaine des Aubineaux' & 'La Maison des Essences'
  • The Boutique of Domaine des Aubineaux

Le Domaine de Bois Chéri 

  • L’Usine de Thé de Bois Chéri (Tea Factory)
  • The Domaine de Bois Chéri Museum 
  • The Boutique of the Domaine de Bois Chéri Museum
  • Tea tasting at Le Chalet du Domaine de Bois Chéri 
  • The Boutique of the Chalet du Domaine de Bois Chéri

Le Domaine de Saint Aubin 

  • Le Moulin du Domaine de Saint Aubin  (mill)
  • La Vieille Cheminée - Domaine de Saint Aubin (old chimney)
  • The Boutique of Domaine de Saint Aubin 
  • Domaine de Saint Aubin Mini Farm 
  • La Maison de la Vanille (Vanilla House)
  • La Serre d’Anthuriums du Domaine de Saint Aubin (Anthurium Greenhouse)
  • Le Jardin des Epices du Domaine de Saint Aubin (spices garden)
  • Le Jardin Botanique du Domaine de Saint Aubin (botanical garden)
  • Le Grenier du Domaine de Saint Aubin 
  • La Maison du Rhum (Rum House) with rum tasting 
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Full Description
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Mauritius Complete Tea Route Tour

Le Domaine Des Aubineaux

The first part of your Tea Tour begins with a visit to the "Domaine des Aubineaux," a colonial mansion built in 1872, which has been converted into a museum dedicated to the history of Mauritian tea. 

After exploring the mansion, you will continue your tour with a walk across 'Le Parc Floral du Domaine des Aubineaux' and 'La Maison des Essences'. Before concluding your visit, don't forget to stop by the boutique to purchase unique local products and souvenirs.

Le Domaine de Bois Cheri

The tour will continue with a visit to Bois Chéri which is the second stop in the Mauritian Tea Route tour. The Bois Chéri is the first and biggest tea producer in Mauritius, operating since 1892.

After a guided tour of the factory, you will discover the history of tea while visiting the tea production museum.

Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavoured teas, green teas and herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit, while enjoying a great panoramic view of the beautiful south of the island.

Le Domaine de Saint Aubin

Your journey continues to the third stop of the Tea Route - the Saint Aubin house. Built in 1819, it has been home to several managers of the sugar estate before being renovated in the '90s to preserve a part of Mauritian heritage. Today, you can still see the beams and ship poles used in its original construction.

As you explore the Domaine, you'll visit the historical mill and the old chimney. A stop at the boutique allows you to shop for unique local products while the mini farm provides a charming encounter with various animals and insights into traditional farming practices. At La Maison de la Vanille, you'll discover the transformation of the vanilla orchid from flower to aromatic pod.

The journey continues through the Anthurium Greenhouse, the spices garden, and the botanical garden, each offering a burst of colour and fragrance. Your visit concludes with a delightful rum tasting session at La Maison du Rhum. 


Food & Beverages
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Lunch Menu

The Tea Route includes a special typical Mauritian lunch at any of the sites; Le Domaine des Aubineaux, Le Domaine de Bois Cheri or Le Domaine de Saint Aubin.


Comments & Notes
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Please note that the starting site for the day's itinerary depends on your place of accommodation, and the driver will brief you accordingly on the day of the trip.

Note: There will be no money refund or rescheduling in case clients miss out on the tea production at the Bois Cheri Tea Factory.

  • We recommend booking this package on weekdays for the best experience, as the Tea Factory is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • To observe the Tea Factory in operation, kindly schedule your visit for the morning.
  • Please be advised that the frequency of tea production, occurring only once a week during winter, does not affect the tea factory visit. Visitors will still have the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the factory.
  • The Bois Chéri Tea Factory and La Maison du Rhum du Domaine de Saint Aubin are not fully operational on Sundays and Public Holidays. However, the visit of Le Musée du Domaine de Bois Chéri and La Maison du Rhum are possible.
  • It is not advisable for toddlers to visit factories, and the management cannot be held responsible for any accidents.
  • All guides and clients have access to the first floor of the factory only.
  • There is no guarantee of availability of seating at the restaurants.
  • Entrance is free for babies and toddlers below 5 years old.

Prices
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Transportation (Optional):

Private Daily Tour in a family Car (for up to 4 people):  79 Euro
Private Daily Tour in a 6 Seater vehicle (for up to 6 people):  89 Euro
Private Daily Tour in a Minivan (for up to 12 people): 145 Euro
Private Daily Tour in a Minibus (for up to 22 people): 179 Euro

Prices for the Complete Tea Route tour (with Lunch):

Price per Adult:  68 Euro
Price per Child (5-12):  35 Euro
Price per Baby (0-4): Free of charge

 

 


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When booking for a specific date, you will be asked to enter your preferred date for the activity, as part of the order process. This option will entitle you to reserve your place for this activity on a specific preferred time and date that best suits you, provided that you confirm the availability with one of Mauritius Attractions’ agents firsthand. Please note that in case you order any activity which takes more than 1 day, the preferred date represents the date on which you would like to start the activity.

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(Valid for 3 months)

By ordering an Open Voucher you will be able to choose your preferred date for this activity during a later stage (when you already have full knowledge of the schedule for your trip) and not during the order process. This way you benefit maximum flexibility regarding the date of the desired activity. The open voucher can be used to go on this specific activity during a period of 3 months from the date of its purchase. To learn more about the option of an open voucher, please read our Order & Payment Methods page.

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92% Level of Satisfaction Based on 17 reviews

| reviewed by Laraine Walz – Tamassa Hotel | June 08, 2024
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Re ease of booking was not the company’s fault, it was my lack of knowledge on how to book on my phone, my payments were not going through and your good staff were wonderful help to get the bookings confirmed.


| reviewed by Joseph Butler – United Kingdom | March 04, 2024
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The Staff we met at each location was friendly, knowledgable and proud of the heritage properties in which they worked.


| reviewed by Samantha Munian – South Africa | January 08, 2024
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