Underwater Walk–North Tour–Port Louis-Shopping-1 Day Package

1 Day Package - Underwater Walk + North Tour + Shopping in Port Louis inclusions:

• Underwater Sea Walk Adventure
• Access to Sugar Estate and Museum
• Visit to Botanical garden
• Sightseeing and shopping stops at Port Louis
• Full transportation and entrance tickets to all the attractions
• Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
• A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you on each of the sights

• 07h00 – 08h30 Pick up from your place of accommodation*
• 09h00 – 10h15 Underwater Sea Walk
• 10h45 – 12h00 Visit and tour of the Sugar estate & Museum
• 12h00 – 12h45 Optional Lunch at the Le Fangourin restaurant**
• 13h15 – 14h30 Visit of Mauritius National Botanical garden
• 15h00 – 17h00 Visit of the city of Port Louis – The Capital of Mauritius
• 17h30 – 18h30 Drop off at your place of accommodation*

*The exact pick up / drop off time will be determined according to the location of your place of accommodation.

** The lunch at the Fangourin restaurant is not included in the price of this trip and is available for a supplement

1 Day Package - Underwater Walk + North Tour + Shopping in Port Louis

This package will get you to cross the main sites of the northern part of the island off your list. This 9 hours guide tour will start when you are being picked up from your place of accommodation to head to the underwater walk site. Feel the excitement build up as you make your way to a journey full of wonders.

Underwater Sea Walk

The Underwater Sea Walk is one of the most unique attractions that one must experience when visiting Mauritius. It is a true once in a lifetime experience for all the non divers out there!

Enjoy a safe and fascinating underwater walk on the ocean bed (about 3-4m depth), and witness firsthand the magnificent marine life of Mauritius, the beautiful fauna, corals, and a wide variety of fish, all in their natural habitat. Qualified experienced guides will accompany you along the course of the Underwater Sea Walk guaranteeing your maximum safety. This is a wonderful experience and a great opportunity to discover the underwater world from within, and make your fantasies come true. The Underwater Sea Walk does not require any knowledge of swimming or diving and you are not even required to remove your glasses.

The Underwater Sea Walk excursion begins with a motorboat transfer from the center of Grand Baie to a platform situated inside the lagoon at the North of Mauritius. Upon arrival at the platform you will receive a pre-departure briefing on the gear, the local marine life, on safety procedures and on the underwater walking trail.

Then, with the help of the guide you will go off board the platform to start your underwater walk adventure.

How does it work? A helmet with a transparent visor is placed on your head. A special apparatus allows normal breathing under the water. Life Guards assist in taking you underwater and accompany you throughout the walk to guarantee your maximum safety. Once there you will experience the undersea world from close and will enjoy walking on the ocean floor which feels like walking on the moon.

Mauritius National Botanical Garden

The botanical garden is home to an incredible variety of tropical plants, many of them indigenous. The Botanical Garden is one of the most visited sights in Mauritius. It was first opened as a private garden by the French governor of Mauritius nearly 300 years ago. The botanical garden stretches over endless acres of land and it can take you more than a week to cover the whole garden. The Botanical Garden is populated with more than 650 varieties of plants among which are the famous Baobabs, the palmier bouteille, the ineluctable giant water lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, 85 different varieties of palms, a big spice garden and many more. As part of the tour, you will get to explore the Botanical gardens and have a taste of their beauty.

Sugar estate and Museum

The Sugar estate and Museum located in the North West of Mauritius stretches over 5000 square meters. In the estate you will discover the profound effect and the key part of sugar in the history and identity of Mauritius. You will also hear local sugar tales and stories on sugar in Mauritius and on its importance. As part of the sugar estate tour you can see a selection of panorama videos and films on many sugar related subjects. Also, you will have the opportunity to shop at the estate’s boutique.

Be sure not to miss this great opportunity to enjoy the tastes and purchase unique-local made special sugars, and also the very famous local made Mauritian rum!

Visit and Tour of Port Louis

Enjoy a visit to Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Port Louis is Mauritius' largest city and the economic and administrative center of the island. 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 Theater. You will have free time to visit Port Louis Waterfront and the Le Caudan Waterfront shopping complex. The bustling Port Louis Waterfront offers exciting shopping and entertainment venues intermingled with world-class hotels and restaurants overlooking the Port Louis Harbor. The waterfront area has become an essential actor of the vivid tourism and cultural life in Mauritius.

The craft market in particular is a hive of activity with a wonderful ambiance where you are sure to find a lot of souvenirs for the family back home.

Another place to visit is the Port Louis central market – the market is a fun place to visit and the ideal place to find many local made products, textiles, Mauritian spices, fruits and many souvenirs for very cheap prices. In your free time you can stroll the city streets and see several sightseeing attractions such as The Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the main city Mosque, Chinatown, the Supreme Court house, the 18th century Barracks and the Natural History Museum (free entry).

• Swimming costume and a towel for Undersea Walk

As part of this tour, we offer you to enjoy a delicious lunch and a unique dining experience at the beautiful Fangourin restaurant situated inside the sugar estate. With its perfectly preserved vegetation, its picturesque pond with lush greenery and geese, the restaurant offers a stress free environment conducive to relaxation. The Fangourin cuisine is inspired from unique flavors while maintaining a rich Mauritian culinary heritage. The restaurant quickly became renowned thanks to its unique setting and colorful and gourmet cuisine.

You have the freedom to choose from 3 possible set menus

(all set menus are identical except for the main dish which is different as part of each menu)

The shopping complex and markets in Port Louis are closed on Sunday.

Notes for Undersea Walk:

• Total time of the excursion is approx. one and half hours (walk itself takes about 12-15 minutes)
• The underwater walk is suitable for all people aged from 10 years old
• The sea walk is not recommended for pregnant women
• Wetsuits and soft underwater shoes are available and provided free of charge
• Glasses or contact lenses may be worn during these excursions (you will not get your head wet)
• Participants do not need to know how to swim

Transportation

As part of this day package, it is compulsory to book for the transport service as well and below, please find the prices breakdowns

The Transportation prices are per vehicle (and not per person). You can choose the vehicle type according to the number of passengers in your group.

The transportation charges are per vehicle (and not per person) referring to the number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type.

Excursions & Entry Tickets Packages

When ordering this day package you benefit from a special discounted package price on these trips and excursions.

Included in the price Underwater Sea Walk Adventure, visit and tour of the Sugar Estate and Museum, visit of the botanical garden and visit and tour of Port Louis, entry tickets to all the sights.

The special discounted price for this package

Extras for Undersea Walk:

Lunch Menu