South Mauritius Rum, Wine & Tea Tasting: Private Tour

Taste rum, wine and tea across three estates in one afternoon

A private South Mauritius tour combining tastings at Takamaka Winery, Bois Chéri Tea Factory and Saint Aubin Rhumerie, with a 3-course Mauritian meal and stops at Trou aux Cerfs Volcano, Grand Bassin and Gris Gris Cape. Your driver-guide handles transport and commentary in English, French or Hindi, and hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Trou aux Cerfs Volcano35m
2. Gris Gris Cape20m
3. St. Aubin House & Sugar Estate1h · entry included

South Mauritius tasting and sightseeing

• Visit Trou aux Cerfs volcanic crater
• Tour and taste at Takamaka Winery
• Explore Grand Bassin Hindu pilgrimage site
• Tour and tea tasting at Bois Chéri Tea Factory
• Enjoy traditional 3-course Mauritian lunch
• Visit Alexandra Falls in Black River Gorges
• Stop at Machabee Viewpoint for panoramic views
• Walk along Gris Gris Beach cliffs
• Tour and rum tasting at Saint Aubin Rhumerie

The experience

The day starts at Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct volcanic crater near Curepipe where you walk the rim and take in views across the island's central plateau. From there, the route moves through South Mauritius to Takamaka Winery on the southern slopes, where you taste lychee wine and learn how the vineyard produces its local varieties. The stops build toward the three tastings that anchor the experience: wine first, then tea, then rum.

At Bois Chéri Tea Factory, one of Mauritius' oldest tea estates, you tour the plantation and sample the house's finest teas while looking out over the surrounding mountains. After the tea tasting comes a 3-course Mauritian meal, a starter, a main of grilled or curried fish or chicken with rice and chutneys, and a dessert like banana flambé or ice cream. The meal sits between the second and third tasting, breaking up the day and giving you a real sense of how the island's food culture blends Indian, African, Chinese and French influences.

Saint Aubin Rhumerie, a historic distillery in the south, closes the tasting sequence. You tour the sugarcane fields, the old machinery and the aging cellars, then sample a range of local rums including flavored varieties. The estate itself, a colonial house with gardens, is worth the walk around. Your private driver-guide speaks English, French or Hindi throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles all transport between sites. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water and soft drinks during lunch.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver-guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• admission to Takamaka Winery, Bois Chéri Tea Factory and Saint Aubin Rhumerie.
• lychee wine tasting.
• tea tasting.
• rum tasting.
• 3-course Mauritian meal (vegetarian or non-vegetarian, Halal available).
• bottled water and soft drinks during lunch.
• access to Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Gris Gris Cape and Machabee Viewpoint.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years): free · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Paradise In Your Palm Tours

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, French or Hindi, so you can choose the language that lets you follow the commentary and ask questions comfortably throughout the day. The private vehicle means the pace stays yours: no waiting for other groups or rushing between tastings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years): free; Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Trou aux Cerfs and why is it the first stop?

Trou aux Cerfs is an extinct volcanic crater near Curepipe with a well-maintained rim pathway and views across the island's central plateau. It opens the day with a nature walk and sets the tone for the landscape you'll see as you move south.

How does the 3-course meal fit into the day?

The meal comes after the tea tasting at Bois Chéri and before the rum tasting at Saint Aubin. You choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian (Halal options available), and it typically includes a starter, a main of local fish or chicken with rice and chutneys, and a dessert.

Does the tour include entry to all three tasting venues?

Yes. Admission to Takamaka Winery, Bois Chéri Tea Factory and Saint Aubin Rhumerie are all included, along with the tastings themselves and the 3-course meal.

Are there other stops besides the three estates?

Yes. The tour also visits Trou aux Cerfs Volcano, Grand Bassin (a sacred Hindu site with a 108-foot Shiva statue), Gris Gris Cape on the southern coast, and Machabee Viewpoint in the Black River Gorges National Park for panoramic views.