This program proposes a 6-night stay in the seaside area of Flic en Flac for a relaxing holiday to combine with daily trekking excursions in the nearby areas that will allow you to savor the wonders that Mauritius can offer with light trekking routes suitable for everyone. It is possible to visit the splendid and wild Le Morne Brabant mountain declared a World Heritage Site, enjoy breathtaking views from the Black River Peak and experience an adventurous swim in the Tamarind waterfalls.
Free departures at least two participants
Departure with Meridiana or other carrier flights to Mauritius.
Arrival at Mauritius International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation in a standard double room with breakfast.
Villa Caroline beach hotel
Villa Caroline beach hotel is located by the sea in the area of Flic en Flac, it is 5 km from places of interest such as Flic-en-Flac Beach and the Cascavelle Shopping Center.
It is about 40 minutes by car from the main trekking excursions proposed.
A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar / lounge, spa center, and diving center are available at this hotel. The 75 rooms offer: Wi-Fi, a furnished balcony and a plasma TV with satellite channels. It is also available the All inclusive formula.
Trekking excursions included in the package:
1. The slave route- Le Morne Brabant (departure days: Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri)
Guided tour by an expert climbing guide (EFR / WFA certified) speaking English or French.
The excursion is accessible to all people who are in good health. Excursions are restricted to children under 10 years.
Le Morne Brabant is a mountain located south-west of Mauritius, on the Morne Peninsula. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since July 2008, the site is a sanctuary for slaves who fled slavery and committed suicide by jumping off the cliff.
Still under private ownership, Le Morne Brabant is one of the most preserved and wildest mountains on the island. It is the ideal habitat for a wide variety of local and limited indigenous species such as the rare Trochetia Boutonania, which represents our floral symbol!
The excursion to the top of Morne Brabant takes between 3 and 4 hours, depending on the tranquility and homogeneity of the group. Once at the top you will admire the breathtaking view towards the west, towards the lagoons to the southwest and a part of the island!
· Required equipment: hiking shoes and backpack with water
2. The great discovery - Black River Gorges (departure days: Monday)
Guided tour by an expert climbing guide (EFR / WFA certified) speaking English or French, lunch included. The excursion is accessible to all people who are in good health. Excursions are restricted to children under 10 years.
You will begin our excursion to the Plaine Champagne plateau. From here, you will move to the summit of Mauritius, the Black River Peak at 828 meters. Overlooking the island, you will admire the panoramic view and the breathtaking view towards the colorful lagoons present in the west and south-west of the island, and just as beautiful the lush vegetation of the Chamarel National Park and its surroundings. You will continue our journey on a fantastic bicycle track to reach another beautiful unspoiled place, the Grand Piton. The easiest part of the excursion begins as soon as we descend to the Black River Gorges National Park. Halfway downhill, we will enter a splendid and fascinating forest, with only endemic and local species. This place will give you an idea what Mauritius once was. Continuing downhill, you will reach the most spectacular viewpoint of the Black River Gorges.
Located in the rocky area of the Mountain, surrounded by native species of the place, you will contemplate the three Gorges of our National Park while enjoying a fresh and healthy lunch! In this unspoiled area of Mauritius, we often give the opportunity to see many of our local birds, such as the beautiful Mauritian Kestrel.
Your journey will continue until the moment we reach the valley of the National Park, where you can have fun and swim energetically in the fresh and clear waters of the "black river" before reaching the visitors' parking, where your mind will fill with remember the unforgettable moments of this Great Discovery excursion.
· Required equipment: hiking shoes and a backpack with water
3. The 7 waterfalls
Guided tour by an expert climbing guide (EFR / WFA certified) speaking English or French.
The Tamarind waterfalls, also called "the 7 waterfalls" represent an adventurous excursion to the heart of the island. It is a total immersion in the tropical forest, where we will discover the seven Tamarind waterfalls one after the other.
After the second waterfall, you will have the opportunity to have fun with a little swim in the natural pools that the water has dug into the rocks!
Technical information
Distance: 5.0 km
Altitude increase: 300m
Altitude loss: 200m
Duration: 3h - 4h
· Required equipment: hiking shoes and a backpack with water
EXTRA: swimsuit & amp; towels
Breakfast at the hotel and day at leisure for relaxation or trekking excursions. Free meals. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel and day at leisure for relaxation or trekking excursions. Free meals. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel and timely transfer to the airport for return flights with Meridiana or other IATA carrier to Italy.
Tariff per person, starting from:
| Departure | Double |
|---|---|
| From 1 September 2019 to 30 June 2020 | € 1,240 |
Notes
(B / L / D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner
Free departures at least two participants
To participate in this trip you need a passport with a residual validity of at least 6 months
Visa is not required on ordinary passport for tourism up to 90 days, however you must be in possession of the return flight ticket.
Obligatory supplements in case of Christmas holidays, local holidays and Chinese New Year on request.
PROPOSED HOTELS or similar:
Villa Caroline beach hotel 3 *
Other available excursions not included in the package:
Yemen Nature Reserve (excursion day: Saturday – 6 hours approximately) – You will discover the wild nature of the Yemen private reserve, in the west coast of the island with Yanature .
This primacy possession is home to thousands of Java deer , brought to Mauritius by the Dutch on their arrival in 1598, along with wild pigs , monkeys and numerous birds .
Throughout the route, you will be accompanied by breathtaking views towards the mountains of the Black River Gorges National Park , which turns out to be the place with the most unspoiled nature on the island . You will also have the opportunity to admire kilometers of beautiful blue lagoons in front of which culminate the majestic mountains of the Morne Brabant.
Ideal for the whole family , this 3.30 hrs guided excursion will make you discover Mauritius in their most authentic way .
Black River Gorges (Tuesday and Thursday – 3 hours approximately) – The Black River Gorges National Park, 67.54km 2 of pure wild nature and habitat for many local species!
This vast park has a lot to offer. You can hike to reach the top of the mountain such as Black-River-Peak, the highest point on the island. You can walk to the edge of the gorge, to admire its majestic waterfalls and have fun with swimming.
The excursions to the Black River Gorges National Park can be adapted to every type of need of our customers!
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