Full Day Guided Tea Route Mauritius: Including Lunch

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Full Day Guided Tea Route Mauritius: Including Lunch

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 US$143.11  per guest
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10 meals
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English, French
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Discover Mauritius' tea, sugar, and rum heritage. Guided tour includes charming tastings and lunch at a historic colonial home. Explore a nature reserve with rare plants and reptiles.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Get ready to discover the process of tea manufacturing, with a guide you will learn about the harvested tea leaves and the tea factory whilst understanding the different steps of production. You may then continue with a tea tasting in the chalet, 'Le chalet du Domaine de Bois Chéri' overlooking the domaine and 'Le lac des Cygnes du Domaine de Bois Chéri', a truly unmissable experience! The lake is surrounded by the first tea plantations with tea plants of at least 125 years old. 


You will then learn about the process of sugar manufacturing which will be explained by your guide with the opportunity of tasting local rums by the first producer of agricultural rums made of sugarcane juice in Mauritius. A local lunch will be served on the veranda of 'Saint Aubin' a colonial house turned into a restaurant with a magnificent garden view. Also part of your visit is 'La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes' park with unforgettable walks among rare reptiles and endemic plants.

What You Get

Rhum Tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Drinks

Good To Know

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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Domaine des Aubineaux

Le Domaine des Aubineaux stands as a beacon of Mauritian history, nestled in the cool highlands near Curepipe. Built in 1872, this colonial mansion marks the beginning of the famous Mauritian Tea Route.Surrounded by a lush garden, visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk across Le Parc Floral du Domaine des Aubineaux and visit La Maison des Essences, where the distillation of essential oils takes place.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
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Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum

Embark on a journey through time and taste at the Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum, located on the scenic Bois Cheri Road in Mauritius. As the first tea plantation on the island, dating back to 1892, Bois Cheri has a storied history intertwined with the cultural fabric of Mauritius.The Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum offers a unique glimpse into the heart of Mauritius’ tea culture. It’s an experience that promises to enchant tea lovers and history enthusiasts alike
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

Rhumerie de Saint Aubin

Nestled among the rolling hills of southern Mauritius, Rhumerie de Saint Aubin is not just a destination, it’s an experience steeped in over 200 years of history. This estate, named after one of its first owners, Pierre de Saint Aubin, has been cultivating sugar cane since 1819 and is renowned for producing Mauritius’ very first agricultural rum from pure sugar cane juice.Discover the traditional pot still distillation process and learn about the ‘heart of the distillation’ used to create rums of exceptional quality.Enjoy a rum tasting session, where you can sample a variety of rums macerated with natural ingredients for subtle and distinctive flavors.Indulge in a delightful lunch at Le Saint Aubin Restaurant, set within the estate, offering a fusion of European and local cuisine with a view of the lush surroundings.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
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La Vanille Nature Park

Nestled in the heart of Mauritius, La Vanille Nature Park is a verdant oasis that spans over 3.5 hectares of lush tropical vegetation. It’s a sanctuary where visitors can have close encounters with the world’s largest group of captive-bred giant Aldabra tortoises, numbering over a thousand.The park is also home more than 2000 Nile Crocodiles and a host of other wildlife , including monkeys ,iguanas , bats , deer, geckos , eels and wild boar , offering a rich biodiversity experience.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

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16/04/2024 - 06/09/2027

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For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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based on 16 reviews
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Wonderful intro to Mauritius
August 09, 2026

Very informative, catered to our interests and time table. We were able to spend an extended time at the rum tasting and had a very leisurely, delicious and filling lunch. Vijay was a fantastic gu...read more

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Great family day out! Highly recommend
July 08, 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip, it was one of the highlights of our first five days in Mauritius. Our guide was informative and friendly, some bits felt a little rushed but there was a lot to f...read more

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Trips galore in Mauritius
June 19, 2026

We did 2 trips on separate days! Both were excellent and gave us a great appreciation for the culture and history of Mauritius. Our guide on both trips was Ravind, a lovely man who looked after us ...read more

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Tea and tortoises
June 13, 2026

Our guide Nirag was fantastic. From pick up to drop off he gave us so much information about Mauritius and its history and about the places we were visiting. This was our favourite tour (and I don'...read more

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Our guide Hughes was so knowledgeable about talked about Mauritius history. Didn’t rush any of the tour was amazing
March 17, 2026

Excellent tour and our guide Hughes was amazing

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