Full Day North Tour: Port-Louis, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden & Fort Adelaide - Port Louis

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 8 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    09:00 AM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • Return Details :
    Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

City Tour and Botanical Garden.

Highlights: Pamplemousses Garden, Port Louis Capital, Caudan Waterfront including Victoria Urban Terminal, The market and Citadel Fort Adelaide (as per opening days).

Know More about this tour


The Botanic Garden, formally known as Sir Seewoosagur Botanic Garden, is one of the most visited attractions in Mauritius.The garden is located in the proximity of Port-Louis, in the district of Pamplemousses.The botanical garden was initially opened as a private garden by the French governor of Mauritius nearly 300 years ago, later to become the National Botanical Garden of Mauritius.The botanical garden stretches over endless acres of land and it may take you more than a week to cover the whole garden. It is populated with more than 650 varieties of plants among which are the famous Baobabs, the Palmier Bouteille, the ineluctable Giant Water Lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, a large spice garden and many more.One of the main attractions of the botanical garden is the 85 different varieties of palm trees brought from different corners of the world. Other indigenous species of plants are also exhibited here.
Port Louis, the cosmopolitan capital city of Mauritius was founded in 1735 by the French governor and pioneer Bertrand-Franois Mah de La Bourdonnais. Located on the Northwest Coast, Port Louis is the administrative and business capital of the island.Buzzing with activity during the day, the city is full of cultural and historical treasures that should not be missed. Beyond the central market, which is a focal point for those who want to feel close to the soul of Mauritius, are many historic sites including the Champ de Mars - the oldest race course in the southern hemisphere.
Not available on Saturday after 12h00 a.m, on Sundays and on Public Holidays.The Historical Citadel Fort is located about 100 meters high on the hill of Petite Montague, and has become one of Mauritius historical attractions.The Fort, which is also knowned as the Adelaide Fort (named after the wife of William II, when the British held land in Port Louis), offers stunning views of the entire city of Port Louis as well at the harbour.The Fort was constructed in the early 19th century by Colonel Cunningham as an attempt to protect the British Army from the enemy. It is constructed in a Moorish style, complete with horse shoe arches. The fort has been constructed using large rectangular blocks. The Fort has now been converted into a National Monument and is surrounded by the Caudan Water Front and the vast Indian Ocean.
Shopping mall including visit of Victoria Urban Terminal

Itinerary:


The Botanic Garden, formally known as Sir Seewoosagur Botanic Garden, is one of the most visited attractions in Mauritius. The garden is located in the proximity of Port-Louis, in the district of Pamplemousses. The botanical garden was initially opened as a private garden by the French governor of Mauritius nearly 300 years ago, later to become the National Botanical Garden of Mauritius. The botanical garden stretches over endless acres of land and it may take you more than a week to cover the whole garden. It is populated with more than 650 varieties of plants among which are the famous Baobabs, the Palmier Bouteille, the ineluctable Giant Water Lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, a large spice garden and many more. One of the main attractions of the botanical garden is the 85 different varieties of palm trees brought from different corners of the world. Other indigenous species of plants are also exhibited here.
Port Louis, the cosmopolitan capital city of Mauritius was founded in 1735 by the French governor and pioneer Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais. Located on the Northwest Coast, Port Louis is the administrative and business capital of the island. Buzzing with activity during the day, the city is full of cultural and historical treasures that should not be missed. Beyond the central market, which is a focal point for those who want to feel close to the soul of Mauritius, are many historic sites including the Champ de Mars - the oldest race course in the southern hemisphere.
Not available on Saturday after 12h00 a.m, on Sundays and on Public Holidays. The Historical Citadel Fort is located about 100 meters high on the hill of Petite Montague, and has become one of Mauritius historical attractions. The Fort, which is also knowned as the Adelaide Fort (named after the wife of William II, when the British held land in Port Louis), offers stunning views of the entire city of Port Louis as well at the harbour. The Fort was constructed in the early 19th century by Colonel Cunningham as an attempt to protect the British Army from the enemy. It is constructed in a Moorish style, complete with horse shoe arches. The fort has been constructed using large rectangular blocks. The Fort has now been converted into a National Monument and is surrounded by the Caudan Water Front and the vast Indian Ocean.
Shopping mall including visit of Victoria Urban Terminal

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Lunch 1, ''Menu of the Day'': Snacks / Starter: Mixed Salad OR Fish Salad with Lime / Main Course: Garlic Grilled Fish OR Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Sauce OR Chicken Curry OR Fish Curry with Eggplant / Desert: Ice Cream OR Fresh Fruit Salad

Lunch2, ''Saveur de L'Ocean (Taste of the Ocean)'': Snacks / Starter: Fish Salad with Fresh Lemon / Main Course: Grilled Prawn and Lobster / Desert: Ice Cream

Lunch3, ''Prawn Menu'': Snack / Starter: Fish Salad with Lime / Main Course: Garlic Grilled Camaron with Safron Rice / Desert: Ice Cream OR Fresh Fruit Salad

Traveler Reviews

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  • 26-Jun-2023

    Kunal looked after us very well! We had a great time, thank you for a unforgettable day! Lunch was out of this world as well!

  • 08-May-2023

    Fantastic day sightseeing, our driver and guide, Vinoo, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He went above and beyond to ensure that we got the most out of the day and couldn’t recommend him highly enough! He showed us around the capital, and allowed us time to do some shopping in the local and craft markets. The views from Fort Adelaide were breathtaking across the capital towards the Indian Ocean. The Botanical Gardens were very pretty with the added bonus of giant tortoises. We also had the lunch option which was delicious.

  • 24-Apr-2023

    We didn't do this full day tour but we went to the Botanical Gardens at Pamplemousses on our own. Very disappointing I'm afraid. A general down at heel feel to the place. Plants and trees either not labelled or inadequately. The fine colonial house is closed and there are no proper facilities for visitors. Even the tortoises look depressed and kept in poor conditions compared to the La Vanille reserve in the south of the island.

  • 11-Apr-2023

    Nicht annähernd so spektakulär wie es in der Beschreibung wirkt! Essen konnte im Vorfeld zwar ausgewählt werden wurde jedoch nicht berücksichtigt. Zu teuer für das, was man erhält!!!

  • 11-Oct-2022

    Nawfal was an excellent and helpful guide and we really enjoyed the excursion, would highly recommend!

  • 11-Apr-2022

    A morning to see a small part of the island . The Botanical gardens were good to see and worth getting a guide otherwise you would miss too much . We then went onto visit the Port Louis - the fort , local market and waterfront . Our guide was informative and friendly .

  • 10-Apr-2022

    A great trip to see part of the island , the botanical gardens are worth visiting and a walk round the city to markets and the waterfront was interesting . Our guide ( Azzim )gave us lots of information on the history of the island - a friendly person .

  • 16-Jan-2020

    This tour turned out to be more of a glorified taxi ride for our family. The guide had a muffled voice which made it hard to understand his English. We were driven to the expected places on the itinerary without much explanation. Not once did the guide leave his vehicle - even at the Fort to point out interesting buildings or features of the surrounding landscapes. We noticed other driver/guides walking to the top of the Fort and informing their clients of the historical facts and buildings of the surrounding landscapes. We had none of this! We also had to pay extra for an additional guide in the botanical gardens, which though beautiful was rather poorly unkept.Sad to see. At the Waterfront, the driver and supposedly guide, sat in his vehicle in the car park and told us to meet him 90 minutes later. We had to tour the area by ourselves! There was no explanation or information of the interesting buildings and surrounding markets. No guide even though we had paid for this service! To top it all, only one litre of water was supplied for a family of 6 on a hot humid day?!! Wisely we had enough of our own supply for the 5 hours. Rather dissatisfied with the amount of money spent on a disappointing Sega Tour. Would like a partial refund in all fairness.

  • 22-Dec-2019

    Botanical Garden so lush green and good walk arround ,stopping before going to port in Fort was a good view of port Louis the market was good place to shop the local goods and taste the Mauristian food

  • 07-Aug-2019

    Nice , we took guide with us it was very informative and easier Take snacks with you and water as no shops or food trucks inside

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