Authentic Immersion

Authentic Immersion

6.75 hours | Port Louis | M R U - 1 0 5
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Description

Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Gain insight into the the local culture with a day in the town of Mahebourg. From the pier, you'll travel to the southeastern coast and disembark at the waterfront market for souvenir shopping. Then, step back in history with a visit to the 'Lavoir,' a wash house built in the 1770s. Next on the itinerary is a visit to the Biscuiterie Rault for a tour and tasting. Since 1870, this popular factory has created tasty biscuits using an age-old recipe. Lunch will be served at Karaye Mario, a table d'hote offering delicious dishes inspired from the olden days, when natural and fresh ingredients were not an option A photo stop awaits at Notre des Dames des Anges Church whose views from the tower provides one memorable shot after another. Finally, you'll stop at the Naval Museum, which showcases the island's maritime heritage, before returning to Port Louis.

Special Notes:

The local market of Mahebourg is open only on Mondays. Should the tour fall on other days, this market will be replaced by the local market of Quatre-Bornes, located halfway between Port Louis and Mahebourg.
Access to the tower of the Notre Dames des Anges Church is not guaranteed. It might not be accessible due to certain events being held at the church during the tour date.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Board your motorcoach and transfer to Mahebourg

Transport type: Mini Bus
Travel time: 01:00

Visit of the local market and the Mahebourg waterfront

Time at site: 01:30
Free time at site: 90
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 500
Steps: 2
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Board your motorcoach and travel to the colonial wash house

Transport type: Mini Bus
Travel time: 00:05
Time at site: 00:10
Restroom available: No

Board your motorcoach and travel to Biscuiterie Rault including tasting

Transport type: Mini Bus
Travel time: 00:10
Time at site: 00:30
Free time at site: 10
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 250
Steps: 2
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Board your motorcoach and drive to Karaye Mario Table D'Hote

Transport type: Mini Bus
Travel time: 00:15
Walking distance: 250

Appetizer and dessert workshop followed by lunch

Time at site: 01:15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Steps: 8
Restroom available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Short stop at the Notre Dames des Anges Church

Time at site: 00:15
Free time at site: 10
Inside visit: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit of the Naval Museum

Time at site: 00:35
Free time at site: 20
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 150
Steps: 10
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Reboard your motorcoach and return to the ship

Transport type: Mini Bus
Travel time: 01:00