Mauritius - Airep

MauritiusExcursionsScenic SouthFull-day seat-in-coach excursionThe south of Mauritius isone of the most scenicparts of the island and thisfull-day tour reveals thedelights of this natural,unspoilt wonderland.ChamarelOur first visit takes youto the town of Curepipeand Trou aux Cerfs,a 300-metre wide craterof a now extinct volcano,which was formed as aresult of volcanic activitymillions of years ago.Your journey continues to Grand Bassin, a lake that has formed inthe crater of another volcano. Then you visit Chamarel to admire the90-metre high waterfalls and the unique seven-coloured earth. Fromhere it is a short journey to Black River Gorges National Park, wherenative forest covers the rugged mountain terrain with superb views ofthe green heart of the island.For lunch we take you to the Domaine Saint Denis – a hunting lodgewith panoramic views and set amidst lush vegetation above Black RiverGorges. After lunch you visit the Mauritius Glass Gallery, where glasses,bowls, vases and lamps are hand-blown from recycled glass. Beforereturning to your hotel we call at Casela Nature & Leisure Park,a reserve that spreads over eight hectares and is home to a varietyof 140 birds and animals from all five continents.Northern IslandsSailingFull-day catamaran cruiseSailing by the catamaran is the perfect way to soak up the sun and marvelat the picture-postcard scenery of Mauritius’s north coast. Enjoy the thrillof sailing on the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean as you arepampered by the friendly crew. Board a stylish catamaran for a magicalsailing adventure across the calm waters of the north coast for a full-dayaround the northern islands.Board the catamaran where you will be welcomed by the skipper who willprovide a short brief about the boat, its facilities and equipment as wellas safety and security measures. We then set sail to the north of Mauritius.The catamaran will arrive at the anchorage at Les Palisades, the shelteredpart of the Flat Island and the protected side of the Gunner’s Quoin Island,where there is greatsnorkelling opportunityfor enthusiasts andpure white sands forsun worshippers. Enjoya delicious barbecuelunch onboardprepared by the crewand spend theafternoon at leisureonboard. In theevening return to theyacht club anddisembark for transferback to your hotel.244