🕐 Full Day (09:00 – 17:00)📍 South Coast, Mauritius🚗 Hotel Pickup Included❌ Free Cancellation✉️ Instant Email Confirmation
Your Package
🚗 Private TransportIncluded
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
Air-conditioned private vehicle, door-to-door service. Priced per vehicle.
€70 – €125
per vehicle (up to 14 pax)
🏛️ Heritage Tour ActivityOptional Add-on
Entry Tickets, Lunch & Boat Trip
All entry fees, boat to Île aux Aigrettes, local lunch included. Priced per person.
€28 adult
€20 child (3–11) · infant free
About This Tour
The History & Culture Tour takes you on a captivating journey through the southern heritage of Mauritius. Your private driver picks you up at 09:00 for a full day of discovery.
Begin at Île aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve where you’ll meet giant Aldabra tortoises and see rare endemic wildlife. Continue to the stunning Blue Bay Marine Park, then explore the ancient ruins at Vieux Grand Port — Mauritius’s oldest settlement. Visit the Frederick Hendrik Museum on an active archaeological site, and finish in the charming village of Mahebourg with its world-class Naval History Museum and beautiful colonial architecture.
Day Programme
09:00
Hotel Pickup
Private vehicle collects you from your hotel for the drive to the south coast.
10:00
Île aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
Take a boat to this stunning coral island reserve. Meet giant Aldabra tortoises and discover rare endemic wildlife managed by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.
11:30
Blue Bay Beach & Marine Park
One of the most beautiful marine parks in the Indian Ocean, renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning coral reefs.
12:30
Lunch — Local Restaurant
Enjoy authentic Mauritian cuisine at a local restaurant in the Mahebourg area.
13:30
Vieux Grand Port & Frederick Hendrik Museum
Explore Mauritius’s oldest settlement with ancient Dutch and French colonial ruins. The museum is built on an active archaeological site.
15:00
Mahebourg Village & Naval Museum
Stroll through this charming coastal village with stunning colonial architecture. Visit the Naval Museum housed in a magnificent 1772 French mansion.
17:00
Return to Hotel
Comfortable door-to-door return transfer to your hotel.
What's Included
Private hotel pickup & drop-off
Boat trip to Île aux Aigrettes
All entry tickets included
Lunch at local restaurant
Professional licensed driver
Personal shopping
Travel insurance
Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat & sunglasses
Sunscreen
Camera
Swimwear (for Blue Bay)
Cash for souvenirs
Good to Know
🐢Île aux Aigrettes is a protected nature reserve. Follow the guide’s instructions and stay on marked paths.
🌊Blue Bay is perfect for a quick swim. Bring swimwear if you’d like to dip into the turquoise lagoon.
🚫No eating inside the vehicle. Non-alcoholic drinks only in the car. Pets not permitted.
💰All rates are fixed and transparent — no hidden fees. Book at least 48 hours in advance.
