Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

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Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

17 Days Starting in London, United Kingdom and ending in Mauritius

Visiting: United Kingdom, South-West Mauritius, Chamarel, West Coast, Bois Chéri, Bel Ombre, Mahébourg, Souillac, Pamplemousses, Port Louis, Cap Malheureux, La Vallée de Ferney, Balaclava

Tour operator:

Titan Travel

Tour code:

TTMAU

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Activities:

Walking

Tour Overview

Discover the enchanting island of Mauritius on this luxurious 14-night tour, where pristine beaches meet rich cultural heritage. Begin your journey with a visit to the majestic Chamarel Waterfalls, followed by a rum distillery tour and a spiritual stop at Grand Bassin. Explore the Tea Route, Mahébourg Naval Museum, and a biscuit factory, and wander through the lush Pamplemousses Botanic Garden. Enjoy guided walks in La Vallée de Ferney Nature Reserve and tours of historic Souillac and Cap Malheureux. Stay in beachfront hotels with stunning views, infinity pools, and wellness spas, and savor all-inclusive meals with a free bar. Travel in comfort with international flights from London Gatwick and local coach transportation, all under the guidance of a local Titan tour manager.

Highlights

  • Excursion to Chamarel Waterfalls, rum distillery tour and Grand Bassin

  • Tea Route tour

  • Mahébourg Naval Museum and biscuit factory tour

  • Pamplemousses Botanic Garden and L’Adventure de Sucre

  • Tour of historic Souillac

  • Excursion to Cap Malheureux and Historic Marine model ship factory

  • Guided walk through La Vallée de Ferney Nature Reserve

Places You'll See

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Enchanting Mauritius - An Island Discovery

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: United Kingdom

Accommodation Name: In Flight

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Mauritius.

Day 2

Location: South-West Mauritius

Accommodation Name: Hotel in South-West Mauritius

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We transfer straight to the blinding white sands, rustling palms and sugar-cane clad backdrop of our all-inclusive base for the next seven nights.
Commanding a privileged beachfront position on the unspoilt south-west of the island, we're sure to be blessed with some of the best sunsets in Mauritius.

Day 3

Location: Chamarel

Accommodation Name: Hotel in South-West Mauritius

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Home to soft white sands and crystalline waters, Mauritius understandably wears the crown as one the best beach destinations in the world. But beyond the beach lies an island rich in history and culture - where Hindu temples sit comfortably amongst Creole fishing villages, and melting pots of mouth-watering cuisine smell like French, Indian, African and Chinese flavours.
Today we feel the spray of the mighty Chamarel Waterfalls - one of the island’s greatest natural wonders. Surrounded by thick jungle, at 100m high it’s the tallest waterfall in Mauritius. Turning water into rum, we finish our adventure with a tour and tasting at a local rum distillery. Later, we head for the hills, winding our way deep into the forests and mountains to Grand Bassin (or Ganga Talao) - a deep green crater lake surrounded by colourful Hindu statues and temples. One of the most sacred temples on the island, Hindu’s believe it was formed after Shiva spilled a drop of water from the River Ganges.

Day 4

Location: West Coast

Accommodation Name: Hotel in South-West Mauritius

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The day is free. Spend it relaxing by the pool - or snorkelling in the lagoon’s sheltered turquoise waters. Or if you’d prefer to feel the wind in your hair, you can take an optional catamaran cruise and sail along the west coast to gain a different perspective from the open sea. You may even spot dolphins, and there’ll be time to go swimming and snorkelling before being served a barbecue lunch on board.

Day 5

Location: Bois Chéri

Accommodation Name: Hotel in South-West Mauritius

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This half-day tour is everyone’s cup of tea. For a start, despite it being a tea tour, it also includes rum tasting. We explore the green patchwork of tea plantations, colonial mansions and salon de thé of three producers, including Bois Chéri - Mauritius’ oldest tea producer dating back to 1892.

Days 6-7

Location: Bel Ombre

Accommodation Name: Hotel in South-West Mauritius

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Two free days to enjoy the resort. Sandwiched between Frederica Nature Reserve and a protective wall of coral reef, the sheltered beaches and warm waters of Bel Ombre are the perfect place to relax. If you’re looking to do more than just soak up the views, there are optional excursions, including the chance to shop in Curepipe. Or, if you haven’t already, why not head to the spa for a pampering treat or two.

Day 7 : Cloned From Day 6

Location: Bel Ombre

Accommodation Name: Hotel in South-West Mauritius

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Getting a taste for true island life, today we head to the south-east of the island to Mahébourg - a traditional town home to candy-coloured fishing boats, local markets and museums. Housed in a beautiful 18th-century French mansion, we learn about the island’s colonial and maritime past at the Naval Museum, before sweetening the deal with a visit to a family-run cassava biscuit factory.

Day 8

Location: Mahébourg

Accommodation Name: Hotel in South-West Mauritius

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Getting a taste for true island life, today we head to the south-east of the island to Mahébourg - a traditional town home to candy-coloured fishing boats, local markets and museums. Housed in a beautiful 18th-century French mansion, we learn about the island’s colonial and maritime past at the Naval Museum, before sweetening the deal with a visit to a family-run cassava biscuit factory.

Day 9

Location: Souillac

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Balaclava Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving Bel Ombre for the north of the island, we first stop at the picturesque seaside village of Souillac. After exploring the historic centre and visiting Telfair Gardens - oceanfront gardens curated by the Irish botanist, Charles Telfair - we have lunch and head north.
Our home for the next few nights is located on the palm-dotted white sands of exclusive Balaclava Bay, each beautifully decorated room has views across the Indian Ocean. Paradise also comes with its own private island, two pools including a shimmering oceanfront infinity pool, a swim-up bar and wellness spa.

Day 10

Location: Pamplemousses

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Balaclava Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning it’s time to smell the roses - plus over 650 other species of plants and flowers including three-metre-wide giant lily pads. Over 300 years old, this exotic plant-based paradise is the oldest botanical gardens in the Southern Hemisphere and is also home to giant tortoise, deer and stags.
Set in a historic sugar mill within the luscious surroundings of a sugar cane plantation, we also visit nearby L’Adventure de Sucre. More than just a sweet treat, this museum is critical to understanding the island’s three centuries of colonisation, the role of the slave trade, and its rum production.

Day 11

Location: Port Louis

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Balaclava Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is free to relax, take advantage of the watersports at the resort, or join an optional half-day trip to Port Louis. Mauritius’ crowded capital is a world away from the island’s castaway beaches, but it’s a rewarding insight into Mauritian life. There’s a charm to the colour and clamour of the capital - where characterless office blocks sit alongside elegant colonial houses, and British-named streets and French boulevards are steps away from bustling markets that are a sea of street stalls and saris.

Day 12

Location: Cap Malheureux

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Balaclava Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We head for the northernmost tip of Mauritius and the fishing village of Cap Malheureux. Named ‘Cape Misfortune’ by the French after the number of ships that were shipwrecked here, the scenery is anything but - with immaculate white beaches and aquamarine waters dotted with sail boats and distant islands.
After visiting the Historic Marine model ship factory, we travel to nearby Grand Baie -a lively town that’s home to dazzling beaches, luxury hotels and sunset bars. A place where all the island’s influences meet under one roof, there’s time to shop for Indian patterned scarves, Creole batik fabrics and Chinese herbs at the Grand Baie Bazaar.

Day 13

Location: La Vallée de Ferney

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Balaclava Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we take a walk on the wilder side of the island on a guided hike through La Valleé de Ferney - a 200-acre protected reserve that’s a refuge for native flora and fauna, including the rare Mauritian Kestrel. There are some steep steps and inclines, so the walk requires a good level of fitness, but it will reward you with breathtaking views across the south-east of the island. Plus, there’s the promise of lunch and free time at the resort to spur us on.

Days 14-15

Location: Balaclava

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Balaclava Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The last couple of days are free for ‘me’ time. Hop between the pools at the resort; or take an optional catamaran cruise or guided undersea walk.

Day 15 : Cloned From Day 14

Location: Balaclava

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Balaclava Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

Day 16

Location: Balaclava

Accommodation Name: In Flight

Grabbing some final moments and saying goodbye to new friends, we make our way to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Day 17

Location: United Kingdom

Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

What's Included

  • 14 nights in hotels and 2 in flight

  • International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick.

  • 42 meals: 14 breakfasts 14 lunches 14 dinnersundefined excursions and visits

  • Titan tour manager

  • Excursion to Chamarel Waterfalls, rum distillery tour and Grand Bassin

  • Tea Route tour

  • Mahébourg Naval Museum and biscuit factory tour

  • Tour of historic Souillac

  • Pamplemousses Botanic Garden and L’Adventure de Sucre

  • Excursion to Cap Malheureux and Historic Marine model ship factory

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What's Not Included

  • Optional excursions

    Optional excursions such as catamaran cruises and guided undersea walks are not included.

  • Spa treatments

    Spa treatments at the resort are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with international flights from London Gatwick and local transportation by coach, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey across Mauritius.

Accommodation

Enjoy 14 nights in luxurious hotels with beachfront positions, offering stunning views, private islands, infinity pools, and wellness spas, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will enjoy 14 nights in luxurious hotels with beachfront positions, offering stunning views, private islands, infinity pools, and wellness spas, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay throughout your journey.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour includes 42 meals: 14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, and 14 dinners.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel in comfort with international flights from London Gatwick and local transportation by coach, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey across Mauritius.

  • Is there a tour manager available during the trip?

    Yes, a local Titan tour manager will be available throughout the trip.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, optional excursions such as catamaran cruises and guided undersea walks are available but not included in the tour package.

  • What activities are available on the free days?

    On free days, you can relax by the pool, snorkel in the lagoon’s sheltered turquoise waters, take an optional catamaran cruise, shop in Curepipe, or enjoy spa treatments at the resort.

  • What kind of experiences can I expect during the guided walk through La Vallée de Ferney Nature Reserve?

    The guided walk through La Vallée de Ferney Nature Reserve will take you through a 200-acre protected reserve that’s a refuge for native flora and fauna, including the rare Mauritian Kestrel. The walk requires a good level of fitness due to some steep steps and inclines, but it will reward you with breathtaking views across the south-east of the island.

  • What is included in the all-inclusive stays?

    The all-inclusive stays include a free bar for 12 hours a day.

  • What kind of activities are included in the Tea Route tour?

    The Tea Route tour includes exploring the green patchwork of tea plantations, colonial mansions, and salon de thé of three producers, including Bois Chéri, Mauritius’ oldest tea producer dating back to 1892. The tour also includes rum tasting.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Mahébourg Naval Museum and biscuit factory?

    During the visit to Mahébourg, you will learn about the island’s colonial and maritime past at the Naval Museum, housed in a beautiful 18th-century French mansion. The tour also includes a visit to a family-run cassava biscuit factory.

  • Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?

    In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.

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Brian Jones (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from the great...

08-Apr-2024

Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜

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Sarah Hoad  

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04-Oct-2022

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Not merely a holiday, rather a memorable experience

29-Dec-2022

I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience

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We had a 2 weeks...

05-Dec-2023

We had a 2 weeks fantastic holiday arranged by Titan to Vietnam and Cambodia. Excellent,well organised Throughly enjoyed. Very good service by Vietnam Airlines, if you could afford book it in premium economy. We had a door to door service , picked up to airport from home and then dropped at home from airport, very convinient. Particular credit goes to our guide THI who is a caring, knolegeable, friendly down to earth man who made our trip a memorable one. I will not hesitate to book another holiday through Titan, their staff are friendly and helpful

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We had a fantastic holiday...

26-May-2023

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Nic (Google Reviewer)  

Wonderful travel company I booked my...

15-Jun-2024

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THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...

03-Feb-2024

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.

Linda Vokes (Google Reviewer)  

Luxury VIP door to door...

17-Jul-2023

Luxury VIP door to door travel! I don't think so....Titan sent a Toyota Prius uber to Stanstead for a return journey to Newport, S Wales. 4 adults plus luggage! the experience was anything but luxurious. Contacted Titan on the return journey and since return. They simply didn't seem interested and offered us a £300 travel discount off a future trip! After a lot of emails they converted it to a £300 cash refund. Give it a lot of thought before booking !

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