Mauritius Tea Plantations & Colonial Estates Tour with Lunch

Five stops across Mauritius's tea, rum, and coastal heritage in one day

A full-day guided tour of southern Mauritius visiting Trou aux Cerfs crater, Domaine des Aubineaux colonial house, Bois Chéri Tea Factory with tastings, a village lunch, Rhumerie de St Aubin rum estate, and Gris Gris cliffs. Includes private air-conditioned transport, guide in English or French, all entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Gris Gris Cape1h
2. St. Aubin House & Sugar Estate1h · entry included

Explore Mauritius tea and colonial heritage

• Visit Trou aux Cerfs crater viewpoint
• Tour Domaine des Aubineaux colonial house
• Explore Bois Chéri Tea Factory and plantations
• Enjoy guided tea tasting by the lake
• Have lunch in a Mauritian village setting
• Visit Rhumerie de St Aubin sugar estate and distillery
• Sample rums and explore estate gardens
• End at Gris Gris coastal viewpoint

The experience

The day starts at Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcanic crater rising 600 meters above sea level where cool air and panoramic views stretch across the central plateau. You walk the crater rim through lush vegetation, then continue to Domaine des Aubineaux, a preserved colonial house filled with period antiques and surrounded by gardens. A guided tour here covers the island's tea heritage, and you taste locally produced blends before moving on.

Bois Chéri Tea Factory sits among rolling green plantations where you tour the factory museum to see how leaves become finished tea, walk through the fields, and reach the hilltop chalet overlooking a serene lake. Guided tea tastings of classic and flavored varieties happen here, then you eat a fresh Mauritian lunch (curries, lentils, rice, seasonal vegetables) in the peaceful countryside setting. The meal is vegetarian or non-vegetarian, and you can request adjustments for allergies when you book.

Rhumerie de St Aubin, a historic sugar estate, shows you how sugarcane becomes rum through traditional and modern methods. Tastings of agricole and flavored rums follow, and you can walk the grounds past vanilla and anthurium plantations. The tour ends at Gris Gris, where cliffs meet the Indian Ocean in raw, dramatic coastline. Waves crash directly against the rocks, and the "Roche Qui Pleure" (weeping rock) creates a striking, untamed landscape perfect for photos and reflection.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with a qualified guide in English or French.
• entrance to Domaine des Aubineaux, Bois Chéri Tea Factory, and Rhumerie de St Aubin.
• guided tea tastings at Bois Chéri.
• Mauritian lunch with vegetarian or non-vegetarian options.
• bottled water upon arrival.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at any accommodation in Mauritius.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Freshverde Holidays

Is this one for you?Book this if you want five southern sites in one day with a guide who navigates between them: the eight-hour loop covers the crater, tea factory, rum estate, and coastal cliffs without backtracking to your hotel between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What's the crater at Trou aux Cerfs actually like when you get there?

Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcanic crater 600 meters above sea level covered in lush vegetation and towering trees. You walk along the rim through a peaceful, forest-like atmosphere with deep green foliage below, and on clear days you can spot the distant coastline from several lookout points.

How does the tea tasting at Bois Chéri work?

After touring the factory museum and walking through the tea fields, you reach a hilltop chalet overlooking a lake where a guide leads you through tastings of classic and flavored teas like vanilla and coconut. The setting is calm and refreshing, with time to browse the boutique for local products.

What kind of lunch is served, and can I request vegetarian?

Lunch is a Mauritian village meal with fresh, local ingredients: curries, lentils, rice, seasonal vegetables, pickles, and homemade chutneys. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are both available. Tell the operator your preference and any food allergies when you book.

Does the tour include entry to all the estates and factories?

Yes, entrance to Domaine des Aubineaux, Bois Chéri Tea Factory, and Rhumerie de St Aubin are all included, along with private air-conditioned transport, a qualified guide in English or French, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Mauritius.

What should I wear and bring for eight hours of stops and walking?

Wear non-slip shoes and comfortable clothes suitable for light walking at each stop. Bring sunscreen and a camera. Bottled water is provided at the start, and beverages are included with lunch.