Mauritius is an
island located in the Indian Ocean close to Reunion and
Rodrigues Islands. As Mauritius is an island, it is
surrounded of sea and beaches. Mauritius Island is
considered as a paradise with its kilometres of white sandy
beaches and blue turquoise sea. For visitors coming to the
island there are tours organised by tour operators or you
can also rent a car and decide where to go by using a plan.
But there is one thing with the plans of Mauritius you will
not find detailed plans. The island is not enormous so it is
quite easy to drive around. Do not forget that in Mauritius
you need to drive left hand side.
The tours around
the island can be planed by region if you are driving
yourself. Each side of Mauritius has very interesting places
to visit. By visiting the island you will also learn about
its culture, people and history.
When you are
staying in a hotel there are also tours which are organised
by the hotel. Most of the time they have their own
transports which are little buses which can afford around
fifteen to twenty people with a guide who will give
information all along the trip.
The northern part
of the island is a quite touristic area, Grand Bay is a
village well known to all visitors. Lots of bars and discos
are found in Grand Bay.
You will also discover in the north
fishing villages as Cap Malheureux where is also located the
famous church with a red roof.
Still in the north Pereybere
Beach is a very famous and known as one of the best beaches
on the island.
Along the northern coast there are also lots
of small islands. Triolet is a small and longest village
where you can visit an Indian temple known as the Triolet
Shivala or Maheswarnath, the temple was constructed in 1819
in honour of Hindu gods.
Visit Pamplemousses village and the
Pamplemousses Gardens. Discover also Port Louis the capital
of Mauritius.
The west side of
the island is getting more and more popular. Flic en Flac is
one of the most popular beaches of the west.
When you drive
towards Tamarin you will see the salt pans along the road,
the village is the main area of salt productions
Between Flic en Flac and Tamarin, along the main road going
direction Tamarin find Casela, a park mainly with bird
species.
You like nature then you can also visit the Yemen
Park. Along Tamarin Bay it is known to be a famous place to
see black dolphins. Chamarel where is seen the famous seven
coloured earth.
Le Morne is known to the surfers as on this
side of the island it is quite windy.
The Black River Gorges
very popular and where you have a spectacular view.
In the south of the
island you can visit Domaine des Chasseur. The southern
coastal part of the island is quite different from the rest
of the island. Discover Gris Gris, not recommended to swim,
from the cliffs you will have a magnificent view. Mahebourg
is small village which has been named after Mahé de
Labourdonnais the first French Governor of the island and
the founder of Port Louis.
The eastern side of
the island is a calm place. Visit the village of Trou d’eau
Douce which is also the meeting point of the sailing boats
which bring the visitors to the famous little island of Ile
aux Cerfs. At Belle Mare find the water park and enjoy
yourself the sandy beaches. Discover Flacq village and its
market place. The Grand River South East waterfall also
found in the eastern part, the mouth of the river is known
for swimming, diving and picnics on the riverbanks.
Inside the island
discover the Grand Bassin very famous place where is found
the Ganga Talao a pilgrimage site and sacred lake for
Mauritian Hindus. Visit the tea factory of Bois Cheri and
its museum.
Here is a list
of tour operators that organise tours around the Mauritius:
Connections
Crater Lane
Floreal
Tel: 00230-6969933
Cathay Tours
Moorgate House, 29 Sir William Newton
Port Louis
Tel: 00230-2128585
Cap
Soleil
5 bis Impasse des
Ibis Sodnac
Quatre Bornes
Tel:
00230-4277454
Leisure Travel & Tours
Arcade Mohamedally, 64 Etienne Pellereau Street
Port Louis
Tel: 00230-2171370
Budget Tours
PCL
Building 3rd Floor, 43 Sir William
Newton
Port Louis
Tel: 00230-2126918
Altours Services
Royal Road
Grand Bay
Tel: 00230-2691372
Beach Destination
Lislet Geoffroy Street
Curepipe
Tel: 00230-6707234
Top
Travel & Tours
8
Auguste Rouget Street
Port Louis
Tel: 00230-2084255
Asiatic Tour
37
Moka Street
Port Louis
Tel: 00230-2100711
Coastal Tours
Royal Road
Grand Bay
Tel: 00230-2636987
Exotic Tours
4
De Rosnay Street
Beau Bassin
Tel: 00230-4660848
Grand Baie Travel & Tours
Coastal Road
Grand Bay
Tel; 00230-2638771
Malyra Tours
Royal Road
Pereybere
Tel: 00230-2639169
Mauritours
Swami Venkatesananda Street
Rose Hill
Tel: 00230-4679700
Les
Bougainvilliers Tour Operator
Azur Beach Complex Royal Road
Pereybere
Tel: 00230-2691632
MTTB Mautourco
84
Gustave Colin Street
Forest Side
Tel; 00230-6704301
Tropical Dream Tours
Coastal Road
Flic en Flac
Tel: 00230-4538480
Ward Travel & Tours
Flora Park Building St Jean Road
Quatre Bornes
Tel: 00230-4676218
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