🕐 Full Day (09:00 – 17:00)📍 Central & South🚗 Hotel Pickup Included❌ Free Cancellation✉️ Instant Email Confirmation
Duration
8 hours
Pickup Time
09:00 – 10:00
Language
EN / FR
Availability
Year-round
About This Tour
Tea Route Excursion at Bois Chéri
Bois Chéri tea is one of the most iconic products of Mauritius, and this full-day Tea Route excursion takes you on a journey through the cultural and natural heart of the island. You'll visit a dormant volcano, a sacred Hindu lake, a peaceful nature walk and the famous Bois Chéri tea factory before sitting down to a 3-course lunch with sweeping views over the southern coastline.
All entry tickets are included. Your private vehicle takes you door-to-door with a professional licensed driver throughout the day.
What You'll Experience
Tour Highlights
Featured Experience
Bois Chéri Tea Factory & Tasting
Tour the oldest tea factory in Mauritius and witness the full journey from leaf to cup — picking, withering, rolling, fermenting, drying and sorting. Conclude with a private guided tea tasting session of Bois Chéri's finest blends.
02
Trou aux Cerfs Volcano
Stand at the rim of a dormant volcano in Curepipe with 360° panoramic views across the entire island.
03
Grand Bassin — Ganga Talao
Mauritius's most sacred Hindu lake, visited by thousands of pilgrims each year with towering statues and serene surroundings.
04
3-Course Lunch with a View
A delicious 3-course meal at the Bois Chéri restaurant overlooking the tea plantations and southern coastline.
05
Sofie Nature Walk
A 30-minute walk through lush trails with endemic plants, birdsong and peaceful highland scenery.
06
Mare aux Vacoas Reservoir
Mauritius's largest reservoir, surrounded by peaceful lush greenery — a tranquil moment in the heart of the island.
Day Programme
Your Itinerary
09:00
Hotel Pickup
Private vehicle collects you for the scenic drive through the central highlands.
10:00
Trou aux Cerfs Dormant Volcano
Stand at the rim of this dormant volcano in Curepipe. Breathtaking 360° panoramic views across the entire island.
10:45
Mare aux Vacoas Reservoir
Mauritius's largest reservoir surrounded by peaceful lush greenery. A tranquil moment in the heart of the island.
11:15
Sofie Nature Walk
A 30-minute walk through lush trails, endemic plants and birdsong. A hidden gem for nature lovers.
12:00
Grand Bassin — Ganga Talao
The most sacred Hindu lake in Mauritius. Visited by thousands of pilgrims each year, with towering statues and serene surroundings.
13:30
Bois Chéri Tea Factory & Tasting
Tour the famous tea factory and witness the journey from leaf to cup. Culminate with a private tea tasting session.
14:30
3-Course Lunch at Bois Chéri Restaurant
A delicious 3-course meal at the scenic restaurant overlooking the tea plantations and southern coastline.
16:30
Return to Hotel
Comfortable door-to-door return transfer.
Package Details
What's Included
✓ Included
Private hotel pickup & drop-off
All entry tickets included
Tea tasting at Bois Chéri
3-course lunch at restaurant
Professional licensed driver
✗ Not Included
Personal shopping
Travel insurance
Gratuities (optional)
Logistics
Meeting Point
Hotel Pickup — Island-wide
Your driver will collect you from your hotel entrance. The exact pickup time is confirmed in your booking email and depends on your hotel location.
Packing Guide
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Light jacket (highlands can be cooler)
Camera
Sunglasses & hat
Modest clothing for Grand Bassin temple
Cash for souvenirs
Useful Information
Good to Know
🌡️The central highlands are cooler than the coast. Bring a light jacket, especially in winter months.
🛕Grand Bassin is a sacred Hindu site. Modest clothing is respectful — shoulders and knees covered is appreciated.
🍃Bois Chéri is the oldest and most famous tea estate in Mauritius. The tea tasting includes multiple varieties.
🏞️This tour includes significant walking at some stops. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bois Chéri is the oldest and most famous tea estate in Mauritius, located in the southern highlands near Rivière des Anguilles. The estate produces a range of pure Mauritian teas as well as flavoured blends. The on-site factory museum explains the full production process, and the restaurant overlooking the tea plantations is one of the most scenic dining spots on the island. Learn more at Mauritius Now.
Yes. Grand Bassin (also known as Ganga Talao) is open to all visitors year-round. It is the most sacred Hindu site in Mauritius and is especially crowded during the Maha Shivaratri festival. Visitors of all backgrounds are welcome to walk around the lake and view the statues. Respectful, modest dress is appreciated. See our other Mauritius tours.
Select your vehicle type in the booking form on this page. The tour covers private transport throughout. You'll receive an instant confirmation email. Need an airport transfer for your stay?
Le thé Bois Chéri est l'un des produits les plus emblématiques de l'Île Maurice. Cette excursion d'une journée vous emmène au cœur culturel et naturel de l'île : un volcan endormi, un lac sacré hindou, une promenade dans la nature et la célèbre usine de thé de Bois Chéri, avant un déjeuner de 3 plats avec vue sur la côte sud.
Tous les billets d'entrée sont inclus. Votre véhicule privé vous accompagne tout au long de la journée avec un chauffeur professionnel.
Programme de la Journée
Votre Itinéraire
09:00
Prise en charge à l'hôtel
Départ pour la route panoramique à travers les Hauts Plateaux.
10:00
Volcan Trou aux Cerfs
Vue panoramique à 360° depuis le bord du volcan endormi de Curepipe.
10:45
Réservoir Mare aux Vacoas
Le plus grand réservoir de l'Île Maurice, entouré de verdure luxuriante.
11:15
Promenade Sofie dans la Nature
30 minutes de marche à travers des sentiers luxuriants avec des plantes endémiques.
12:00
Grand Bassin — Ganga Talao
Le lac hindou le plus sacré de l'Île Maurice avec des statues imposantes.
13:30
Usine & Dégustation de Thé Bois Chéri
Visite de la célèbre usine de thé et dégustation privée de thés de qualité.
14:30
Déjeuner 3 plats au Restaurant Bois Chéri
Repas gastronomique avec vue sur les plantations de thé et la côte sud.
16:30
Retour à l'hôtel
Transfert confortable porte-à-porte.
Détails du Forfait
Ce qui est Inclus
✓ Inclus
Transfert privé hôtel aller-retour
Tous les billets d'entrée inclus
Dégustation de thé à Bois Chéri
Déjeuner 3 plats au restaurant
Chauffeur professionnel licencié
✗ Non Inclus
Achats personnels
Assurance voyage
Pourboires (facultatifs)
À Emporter
Que Faut-il Apporter ?
Chaussures de marche confortables
Veste légère (les Hauts Plateaux sont plus frais)
Appareil photo
Lunettes de soleil & chapeau
Tenue modeste pour le temple de Grand Bassin
Argent liquide pour les souvenirs
Informations Utiles
Bon à Savoir
🌡️Les Hauts Plateaux sont plus frais que la côte. Emportez une veste légère, surtout en hiver.
🛕Grand Bassin est un site sacré hindou. Une tenue modeste est respectueuse.
🍃Bois Chéri est le plus ancien et le plus célèbre domaine théier de l'Île Maurice.
🏞️Cette excursion comprend de la marche à certains arrêts. Des chaussures confortables sont recommandées.
Questions Fréquentes
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Bois Chéri est le plus ancien et le plus célèbre domaine théier de l'Île Maurice. L'usine produit des thés purs et des mélanges aromatisés. Le restaurant sur place offre l'une des plus belles vues de l'île sur la côte sud. En savoir plus sur Mauritius Now.
Oui. Grand Bassin est ouvert toute l'année à tous les visiteurs. C'est le site hindou le plus sacré de l'Île Maurice. Une tenue modeste est appréciée. Voir toutes nos excursions.
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