Cap Malheureux
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Welcome to Cap Malheureux
The northern edge of Mauritius has stunning views out to the islands off the coast, most obviously the dramatic headland of Coin de Mire. Although it feels like rather a backwater today, Cap Malheureux (Cape Misfortune, named for the number of ships that foundered on its rocks) is a place of great historical importance for Mauritius: it was here that the British invasion force finally defeated the French in 1810 and took over the island. A little past the cape lies the minuscule, picturesque fishing village also known as Cap Malheureux.
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Premium Mauritius 8 days catamaran cruise, inc food
Day 1: Arrival in Mauritius with a warm welcome onboard your catamaran at La Balise Marina in Rivière Noire, located south west of the island. Boarding at 1pm, for a briefing on safety and the program of the cruise. Departure to the lagoon of Benitier for the afternoon. Day 2: When you wake up your guide will suggest for you to go and greet some dolphins on a motor boat, provided you booked the excursions package. After breakfast, the crew will set sail to the lagoon of Mont Choisy. Enjoy an incredible sunset with the Moka mountain range in the background. Day 3: After breakfast, relax and embrace Mont Choisy's impressive lagoon, feel free to go swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. If you booked the excursions package, you will have the opportunity to visit the Sugar Museum and Garden of Pamplemousses. In addition to this you will learn about the culture of sugar canes and how this has played a crucial role in the history, and development of Mauritius. We sail north, and moor at the bottom of Coin de Mire cliff or in Merville lagoon for a snorkelling session. End the night at Grand Baie. Day 4: On Saturday morning, Grand Baie will wake up as slowly as you will. After a well-deserved sleep-in and a rich breakfast, take your time to discover Grand Baie shops and stroll through them all at your own pace. On this 4th day the Morne Dream cruise passengers will disembark and we’ll welcome the guest boarding for the Gabriel Dream cruise. Your catamaran will sail to the very north of the island and will stop in Cap Malheureux bay for the night, with the famous red-roofed church as a sentinel.Day 5: Visit the Domaine de Labourdonnais Sugar Estate with its castle, alluring gardens, old orchards and rum factory (in the excursions package). Lunch on board, Sail to L’Ile Plate and moor at Ilot Gabriel. Dinner and overnight stay.Day 6: After an early swim and harmonious start to the morning in these secluded islands, we will sail south west to the bay of Rivière Noire. Spend a quiet night at anchor in this fine fishermen village now converted into a favoured touristic location. A charming bay, protected from the winds by a majestic mountain range will engulf you for the night.Day 7: Breakfast. Optional excursion: visit a village in Chamarel and rum distillery. Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch. Depending on the sea's rhythm, you will either disembark at Tamarin's mythical beach or explore the mouth of Rempart river with a sea kayak. Dinner and overnight stay at La Balise Marina.Day 8: Disembarkation at 8:00 at La Balise Marina.When the time comes for the final goodbyes the crew will remind you of trips highlights, exchange emails and photos and might even give you a big hug before sending you off!
Full Day North Private Guided Tour Mauritius: including lunch
The day starts at 08.30 a.m. and ends at 04.00 p.m. Starting with a visit of the busy city of Port Louis after which you will stop at the Kaylasson Multicolored Tamil Temple. We will then take you to one of the famous attraction of the island, The Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, known worldwide for its large collection of indigenous and exotic plants, including the giant Victoria Amazonica water lilies and Talipot palm trees. A local traditional lunch will be served at Tante Athalie Table D'Hote , situated in the heart of a 19th century family property in an open-sided building, reminiscent of a garage with a collection of vintage cars, with its tin roof and artifacts from a previous era. After the lunch drive to the Cap Malheureux village via Grand Bay. You will have photostop at the very well known village chapel with its red roof, offering a magnificent view on the Gunner's Quoin and other islands in the surroundings.
8 Days_7 Nights_All Inclusive Culinary Discovery Guided Gourmet Tour
8 Days/7 Nights_All Inclusive Culinary Discovery Guided Gourmet Tour, is your one and only holiday in Mauritius, where everything is taken care off. Not 1 single cent more to pay during this holiday. DAY 1Pick-up at the airport. At "Pallagino" Chef Sandy welcomes you with a refreshing cocktail. Settle into your room or walk three minutes to the golden sand beach, dip into crystal blue water. This evening, Chef Sandy cooks, you enjoy cocktail, diner & drinks.DAY 2After breakfast, guided by Chef Sandy visit Port-Louis market. Discover and buy fresh local produce, herbs & spices. Taste street food, Dholl puri, samosas, chili cakes, gato arouilles, and our famous Alouda, a milk shake with Mauritian twist, Lunch at Caudan waterfront. Later you will cook a wonderful fish dish and freshly purchased vegetables. then enjoy cocktail, dinner and drinks.DAY 3After breakfast, visit "Pamplemouse" botanical gardens. Enjoy traditional lunch. Discover "La Cuvette" "Pereybere", "Bain Boeuf", beaches. At Cap Malheureux, see the famous chapel with red roof. Tonight you cook a 6 course diner. Enjoy cocktail, diner & drinks. DAY 4After breakfast, drive to Trou D’Eau Douce. A speed boat take us to "Ile aux Cerfs". Feast on seafood & langouste BBQ. Visit GRSW waterfalls. Tonight, Chef cooks, you just enjoy.DAY 5Breakfast then free time. Lunch is served by the patio. Later, you cook 7 dishes. DAY 6 "Dolphin Safari“ swim with dolphins. BBQ lunch at “Benitier” Island, dip in open sea aquarium at Crystal Rock. Later, learn to cook 5 dishes in 30 minutes. DAY 7 The South - Visit a ship model factory, see artisans create masterpieces. Visit a diamond factory. “Trou aux cerfs” volcano."Ganga Talao" & the largest statue of Shiva outside India. Place of worship for Hindus. visited by 300,000 people each year during “Maha Shivratri” festival. "Plaine Champagne" "Black River Gorges" “7 Colors earth” absolutely fabulous! "Chamarel waterfalls". Lunch to taste products of Chamarel.Chef cooks, you enjoy!. Awards & photo souvenirs, and taste homemade liqueur. .DAY 8 - Enjoy lunch at the villa. Time to depart.