Below are some of our popular mauritius day tours, we can also arrange car rental for tourists. EXCURSIONS IN THE MIDST OF NATURE: (Monday – Full Day) On the edge of the tropical forest, Exil offers you the opportunity to walk in the incredible natural parks of Combo and Black River lulled by the songs of birds. Discover our flora & fauna and at the sight of an extraordinary waterfall, you cannot resist the temptation of swimming. Then, by 4x4, you will proceed to Andrea . The sea breeze invigorates the mind and the soul.

WILD COLOURS: (Tuesday ) Trou aux Cerfs / Bois Cheri Tea Factory / Grand Bassin / Black River Gorges / Chamarel From Trou aux Cerfs, a 700 000 year old dormant volcano, you will enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding towns and peaks of the South West of the island. From the coconut-flavoured tea to the vanilla one, experience this unique tropical taste and learn more about the different steps to process tea leaves. Drive along the Plaine Champagne road and stop at Grand Bassin, a sacred lake for the Hindus. The Black River Gorges overlooks the west coast. Proceed to the Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel, a unique volcanic phenomenon.

PAST AND PRESENT – Option A: (Thursday ) The Pamplemousse Garden / “L’Aventure du Sucre” / Port Louis: the Citadel, the market, the Caudan Waterfront / Blue Penny Museum / At leisure (free time in Port-Louis) The Pamplemousse Garden, with its wide variety of indigenous and endemic plants, is one of the oldest in the southern hemisphere. Discover the sugar world in Beau Plan, an old sugar cane factory where you will understand how this plant played an important role in our development. Port Louis was founded during the French colonial period. Its historical monuments are a witness of its past splendour whereas its economic development can be seen in the activities around the harbour. Visit the Blue Penny museum, retracing the history of Mauritius and exhibiting two of the world’s most precious stamps.

PAST AND PRESENT – Option B: (Thursday ) The Pamplemousse Garden / “L’Aventure du Sucre” / Port Louis: the Citadel, Pedestrian guided tour / The Pamplemousse Garden, with its wide variety of indigenous and endemic plants, is one of the oldest in the southern hemisphere. Discover the sugar world in Beau Plan, an old sugar cane factory where you will understand how this plant played an important role in our development. Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, was founded during the French colonial period. Its historical monuments are a witness of its past splendour whereas its economic development can be seen in the activities around the harbour. Pedestrian guided tour in the vicinity of the cathedral. At the “Musee de la Photographie”, situated in an old historical building, our photographic heritage has been preserved.

EXCURSIONS ROOTS: (Friday – Full Day) Ile Aux Aigrettes / Manioc Biscuit Factory / Saint Aubin / “La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes”. In the historical bay of Vieux Grand Port on the south-east coast of the island, discover the nature reserve of “Ile aux Aigrettes” which constitutes a refuge for endemic species of animals including the Mauritius Pink Pigeon and the Ornate Day Gecko. Mahebourg, whose name honours the famous French governor Mahe de Labourdonnais, is the village where you can taste the traditional “biscuit manioc”, made from cassava according to an old family recipe. Visit an anthurium and a vanilla nursery, as well as the Rum Museum at Saint Aubin, a colonial house built in 1819. « La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes » constitutes a refuge for lethargic crocodiles, bats, giant tortoises and other reptiles. An insectarium presents more than 20,000 species of insects from different regions of the world. BOUTIKS: (Saturday – Half Day) Glass Gallery / Shipmodel Factory / Curepipe Witness the Mauritian “know-how”… Meet the glass blower at the Mauritius Glass Gallery and admire the skills of the shipmodel maker. In Curepipe, stroll at leisure, in and out of the shops.

VALRICHE QUAD BIKING / 4x4 / HIKING & MOUNTAIN BIKING: (Monday to Saturday ) Valriche is situated in Bel Ombre, a sugar property in the South-West spread over approximately 3,000 hectares of wide plains, indigenous forests, waterfalls and rivers, home to many endemic and protected species. Explore this natural sanctuary and discover its hidden treasures on foot and on mountain bike, on quad or 4X4, following forest paths. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the “Chateau de Bel Ombre” during a gourmet stop.

CATAMARAN CRUISES CRUISE TO “ILE AUX CERFS”: (Tuesday to Sunday) From the jetty of Pointe Jerome, you will sail along the south-east coast. This wild part of the island offers a spectacular view on the Grand Port mountain range, the crystal clear lagoon and the small surrounding islands. Relax and enjoy the sea...

DAILY CRUISE TO “ILOT GABRIEL”: Standard catamaran or Harris Wilson catamaran Depart from Grand Baie in the North and sail outside the lagoon, passing on the way the Coin de Mire island, a natural reserve for the famous Paille en Queue. Relax during the day at Ilot Gabriel and discover this ‘Robinson island’ with its sandy beaches, luxuriant plants and blue lagoon.

CRUISE ON THE WEST COAST: (Tuesday to Sunday ) This cruise, along the south-west coast of the island, offers magnificent views of the Black River Mountain range and the famous “Le Morne Brabant”. With a little bit of luck you might come across the dolphins in Tamarin Bay.

HARRIS WILSON CATAMARAN Harris Wilson catamaran is a racing boat converted into day charter catamaran. It offers exceptional space, comfort and stability.