1

Discover Mauritius

A Mauritius travel guide, giving you a quick rundown of the destination, famous sightseeing points as well as customised itineraries to suit every traveler type.

2

Mauritius Map

3

History :

Mauritius has long been a dream destination.

Known to the Arabs as early as the 10th century, but officially in

1505 by the Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas.

The island was occupied successively by the Dutch (1598-1712)

and the French (1715-1810), and was ceded to Great Britain in

1814 through the Treaty of Paris.

On 12 March 1968, Mauritius became Independent. Republic Day

was proclaimed on 12 March 1992.

Culture :

Mauritius is a blend of diverse cultures and religions. The

population consists of Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and

Europeans.

General Information

4

CurrencyThe monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Time Difference :1 hour 30 minutes behind India time

Economy :The Mauritian economy is based on four sectors: Textile, Tourism,Sugar and Services.

Language : Most people in Mauritius are bilingual and are equally fluent in English and French. Creole and French are the main languages in the everyday environment and several oriental languages are also spoken.

General Information

5

MONTH MAXIMUM MINIMUMTEMPERATURE(°C) TEMPERATURE(°C)

January 27 20February 27 21March 27 20April 26 19May 25 17June 23 16July 22 15August 22 15September 23 15October 24 16November 26 18December 27 19

The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February.

Climate

6

Mauritius is a shopping paradise.

Visit the market in Port-Louis.

Shopping hours: Monday to Saturday (06:00-

18:00) & Sunday (06:00-12:00)

Shop for : Tablecloths and fabrics, basketwork as

well as a wealth of spices. Colourful Indian and

Chinese 'boutiques' offering an improbable variety

of household articles.

You can also find leading brands of shirts,

trousers, suits, dresses, suits for women, shorts or

swimwear at unbeatable prices.

Basketwork, embroidery, pottery, cut stones and

recycled glass are very much in demand.

Shopping

7

Transportation (Airport and Sightseeing)

Seat in Coach : This transportation is

economical and operate at conveniently

arranged fixed times. Mauritius operates

airport pick up and sightseeing on seat

in coach basis.

Private : Why not enjoy travel in the

comfort of private car or a van exclusive

for a family travelling anywhere /

anytime. Important Notes : The dis-advantage of using Seat In Coach sightseeing is that it operates on certain days of the week, fixed timings to be maintained, No Privacy.

To avail the flexibility of sightseeing as per your days, flexibility on timings and complete privacy with guide service. One should promote ALL TRANSFERS AND SIGHTSEEING ON PRIVATE BASIS, which comes for USD 95 p.p.

8

North Island tourDuration : 8 hoursStart and End time : 8.00am – 5.00pmPick Up/ Drop off : From Hotel / to HotelSIC Days of Ops : Mon and Thu

On your full day tour of North Island visit

Pamplemousses Botanical Garden,

known to naturalists throughout the world

for their large collection of indigenous and

exotic plants.

Then visit Port Louis the capital of

Mauritius.

Later explore the local market at Caudan

Waterfront, famous for its shopping.

Sightseeing tours

9

Sightseeing toursSouth Island tourDuration : 8 hrs Pick Up/ Drop off : From Hotel / to HotelStart and End time : 8.00 am to 5.00 pm SIC Days of Ops : Tue and Fri

On your full day tour visit the town of Curepipe.

Next visit Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct crater right in the middle of the island.

Later visit sacred lake of Grand Bassin (Ganga Taloa), where you will

come across the biggest natural reservoir of the island and the Black River

Gorges National Park view point.

And lastly visit Chamarel waterfall and the unique Seven Coloured Earth

of Chamarel.

10

Ile aux Cerfs Duration : 8 hrs Pick Up/ Drop off : From Hotel / to HotelStart and End time : 8.00 am to 5.00 pm SIC Days of Ops : Wed and Sat

This is without a doubt the most beautiful beach found on an outer island 5-10 minutes (boat trip) away from the main land. Spend the day relaxing on the white sandy beaches, swimming in crystal clear water or practicing your favourite water sports. Once on the island, you will feel only a sheer pleasure. There are 2 restaurants and a new professional golf course.Excursion includes boat transfer and excludes lunch and drinks.Activities available are : Speed boat trips and Banana rides - kayaking and Parasailing.

Sightseeing tours

11

Under Sea WalkDuration : 15 to 20 minutes in waterStart and End time : 10 am / 2 pmPick Up/ Drop off : No transfers SIC Days of Ops : Daily

Discover the wonderful undersea world of corals and friendly fishes and much much more.

With the unique Aqua + Scuba equipment, undersea walking is accessible to everyone even if you do not know how to swim.

Experience the ultimate sensation where time stops, worries hide away and breathing underwater becomes possible...

Sightseeing tours

12

Catamaran CruiseDuration : 6 hrs (apprpox)

Start and End time : 7am to 4 pm

Pick Up/ Drop off : From Hotel / to hotel

SIC Days of Ops : Daily

• Full day cruises can be organised in the North or

South East of the island depending on what you

want to experience.

• You choose between trips to the islands of the

North, of the East and South East or just enjoy a

sunset cruise in our crystal clear lagoons.

• You will sometimes have the chance to see the

dolphins in their natural habitat or just explore the

mauritian sea world.

• BBQ lunch, fresh drinks and entertainment are

available on board.

Sightseeing tours

13

Which area is good to stay in MauritiusNorth Side of Mauritius

• North Side is quite popular in the

Indian market.

• Main reasons being its quite close

to the city. It takes min 10 mins to

maximum of 20 minutes drive by

taxi.

• Grand Baie is famous for shopping,

discotheques and Pubs.

• Quite close to Grand Baie is Trou

Aux Beach where there is casino.

• Some of the famous hotels in North

are Le Meridien, Maritim,

Plantation, Casaurina, Le Co

cotiers, Paradise Cove, Le

Mauritcia.

South Side of Mauritius

• South Side can be suggested for those individuals who would like to relax, enjoy nature, enjoy the ambience of the hotel.

• South has good beaches and mountains.

• South is quite far from city hence visiting the city take more an one hour by taxi (which cost lot of money).

• Some of the famous hotels in South are Indian resorts and Berjaya.

• It takes 1 hour to reach city.

• Berjaya has their own disco

14

Our Recommended HotelsLes Cocotiers- 3 Star Location: On the north-west coast of

Mauritius, at 10 minutes drive to Port - Louis, the capital, its traditional markets and City interest and 40 minutes from the Airport.

Room Facilities

Rooms are equipped with direct telephone line , attached bathrooms with shower and toilets, television.NO ROOM SERVICE.

Food : Indian food is available, NOT cooked by Indian chef.

15

Gold Beach Resort – 3 Star

Location : In the Western coastal village of Flicen Flac along a beautiful white sandy beach. The Hotel's concept is to offer to guests the best holidays in a relaxing & enchanting environment with a selection of water sports activities and entertainment.

Room Facilities : Rooms are equipped

with air conditioning, television,

telephone, attached toilet/bathroom

with shower, hair dryer, tea/coffee

facility etc. NO ROOM SERVICE.

Food : Indian food is available,

cooked by Indian chef.

Our Recommended Hotels

16

Berjaya Beach Resort & Casino – 4 StarSituated at Le Morne, with a beach front stretching over 3km, the hotel is only an hour's drive from Airport or from the capital of Port Louis

Room Facilities :

200 air-conditioned rooms and

suites. Colour TV with in-house

movies, IDD telephone, Piped-in

music, Coffee and tea making

facilities, Individual safe, Mini bar,

Private bath with en suite shower,

Hair dryer Terrace or balcony.

Food : Indian food is available,

cooked by Indian chef.

Our Recommended Hotels

17

Indian Resort – 4 star

Location : South West coast of Mauritius, at 1 hour drive to the capital Port Louis and at 1 hour from the airport, at the foot of the "Rocher du Morne" and Nested in the heart of a huge park of 11 hectares

Room Facilities- carefully decorated in either navy style or Indian style with warm atmosphere and chosen furniture. - all rooms with a terrace with a view over the ocean.- minibar- telephone- television (satellite, local, DVD)- individual safe- bathtub- shower cabin-separated toilets & hair dryer.-Food : Indian food is available, cooked by Indian chef.

Our Recommended Hotels

18

Le Meridien – 4 Star Deluxe

Location : Situated on the north-west coast of Mauritius, on the bay of Pointe Aux Piments, 60 kms from airport and 15 ksm from Port-Louis, 15 kms to Grand Baie.

Room Facilities24 hour room service, Air-conditioning Bath and separate showers, Bathrobe and slippers & Hairdryer, Ceiling fan International direct dial telephone, Iron and ironing board, Laundry service Minibar, Remote-controlled cable television, In-room safe, Smoke detectors, Tea and coffee making facilities, Turndown service, Umbrellas Voicemail, Voltage 220 (with UK plug).Food : Indian food is available, cooked by Indian chef.

Our Recommended Hotels

19

La Plantation – 4 Star

Location : Situated on the North West

coast of the island at Turtle Bay, on an

exceptional and historical site between the

turquoise lagoon and the green banks of a

river., La Plantation Mauritius welcomes

you to its superb tropical garden of 8

acres.

Room Facilities : 270 Rooms, Air

conditioning, 8 channels by satellite, 3

national channels colour TV, minibar,

private safe, bathroom with hairdryer,

separate toilet.

Food : Indian food is available, cooked

by Indian chef.

Our Recommended Hotels

20

Paradise Cove – 5 Star

Location : Situated in the North of the island

at 5 kms of Grand Bay.

Room Facitlites

20 Deluxe rooms, 32 Romantic rooms, 18

Junior suites, 2 Senior suites, Air

conditioning, mini bar, telephone,

television, individual safe, bathroom with

seperate shower & tub - toilet - hair dryer.

Food : Indian food is available, NOT

cooked by Indian chef.

Our Recommended Hotels

21

Our Recommended Hotels

Le Telfair Resort – 5 Star

Location : Situated on the South coast of the island, the hotel is on integral part of the “Domaine de Bel Ombre”, 45 minutes away from the airport and 60 minutes from Port Louis, the capital.

Room Facilities

Air-conditionning, minibar, telephone, television, safe, bathroom with bathtub, hairdryer, dressing room. The suites have facilities such as DVD/CD, buttler service 24/24hr, room service.

Food : Indian food is available, cooked by Indian chef.

22

Book Mauritius holidays on Ezeego1

Maurit ius Holidays & Tour Packages

call our travel experts1800 209 0800