East In Peace
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Duration
8 Hours
Tour Type
History
Group Size
10 persons
Location
Mauritius
Overview
Get to the dock and hop on board, our next destination is Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve. The place where you will spot the giant Tortoise digitigrade around like living for eternity, and heading back to the dock ; Enjoy some leasure time at Blue-Bay Beach and Lagoon ; and discover Vieux Grand Port village where the first settling took place, surrounded by ruins and ancient monuments also a visit to the Frederick Henderik museum where lies an Archeological site; and visit Mahebourg historical village. The colonial-era architecture is a major draw of Mahebourg and you can also visit the National History Museum.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A ride on the speedboat to Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve.
- A Relaxing time at Blue Bay Beach.
- A visit to Vieu Grand Port Historical Village where your mind will travel back to centuries ago.
- Visit Frederick Henderik Museum.
- Visit Mahebourg Historical Village and Mahebourg Museum.
Included/Excluded
Bilingual Guide.
Private Transport with air-conditioning facility.
bottle of water for each person.
Boat transfer to Ile aux Aigrettes.
Lunch (but will stop by a restaurant to have lunch.)
Itinerary
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Iles aux Aigrettes
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Iles aux Aigrettes
Ile aux Aigrettes owes its name to the colony of migratory birds, which populated the islet in the 1600s. A British military base during WWII, Ile aux Aigrettes, a coralline limestone islet, covers 27 hectares and is located one kilometre off the coast of Mahebourg. In 1965, the islet was declared a nature reserve. Managed by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) since 1987, Ile aux Aigrettes’ fauna, flora and endemic species are evidence of the efforts that are deployed to preserve and reintroduce rare Mauritian species.
Mahebourg Historical Naval Museum
Mahebourg
Mahebourg Historical Naval Museum
Mahebourg
Located at the entrance of Mahebourg village, the Naval Museum was inaugurated sometime around 1950 and specialises in the history of Mauritius relating to the sea; sea battles, shipwrecks, naval war items etc. Image courtesy of: Sophie Cayeux
The Museum is housed in the Gheude Castle, a magnificent French colonial mansion, built around 1772, used to belong to the Commandant of the district of Grand Port, Jean de Robillard’s family, and played an important part in the island’s history. The house was bought by the government in 1950 and turned into a museum under the direction of the Mauritius Museums Council.
Mahebourg
Mahebourg
Mahebourg
Mahebourg
It was originally built by the Dutch during their brief period of colonisation of the island. It was close to their landing port, had ample water supply from many rivers and streams and had a scenic view of the large bay area. Mahébourg knew major development around 1806 during the French colonisation era.
FAQs
Are pets allowed on this journey?
Unfortunately pets are not allowed due to their own safety.
Can I eat inside the vehicle?
Eating is not allowed in the vehicle to prevent any risk of food spillage that can draw attention of pest and insects.
Can I drink inside the vehicle?
Definitely yes! but non-alcoholic beverages only.
Can I request my driver for a quick stop-by a shop to by a few things?
A total yes, but not hypermarkets or malls taking more than 10 mins except if that stop is included in the package or an extra charge will be paid to the driver (depending on total time taken).
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during the Full-Day?
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
» Face masks required for travelers in public areas.
» Face masks required for guides in public areas.
What is the policy on sanitisation during the Full-Day?
The policies on sanitization are:
» Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
»Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
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Christopher Hiekan
15/03/2022 15:44
very nice day
Hello Mu'aaz,
My wife and I enjoyed the trip so much.
Thanks for your service and also I am very pleased you come back to the airport to deliver my forgotten wallet in your driver's car. I am infinitely thankful to you. Wish you all the best in life my friend. hope to see you very soon.
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