Port Louis
is a feast for the senses
Welcome to Port Louis
Port Louis (por loo-ee), the island's capital and largest city, can feel like a kaleidoscope of countries and cultures, with flashes of India, Africa, Europe, China and the Middle East. Unless you've essential business to transact here, though, or you're in the country for a prolonged visit, there aren't that many reasons to come – there are numerous other day excursions that we'd rank above Port Louis.
Top experiences in Port Louis
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Port Louis activities
Southwest Mauritius Tour: Chamarel Waterfall, Trou aux Cerfs
Your day starts with pickup from your hotel on the north, east, west or south side of the island. Enjoy the scenery and learn about the area’s flora, fauna and history from your guide as you drive along the west coast to the Rivière Noire District. Pass through Le Morne, La Prairie and Macondé before curving back into the mountains to the picturesque village of Chamarel.Visit Chamarel Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Mauritius that plunges more than 328 feet (100 meters) against a scenic backdrop of forests and mountains. Continue to the Seven Coloured Earth, a striking geological formation created by volcanic rocks that cooled at different temperatures. Admire the exposed hillsides glowing with red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow colors.Next, head to La Rhumerie de Chamarel distillery to sample local rum. Follow your tasting with a delicious, traditional 3-course lunch served with Chamarel coffee and water at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue up to a high plateau and reach a viewpoint over Black River Gorges National Park. Listen as your guide points out the variety of flora and fauna thriving below.In the district of Savanne, visit the secluded Grand Bassin lake, an important place of worship for Mauritian Hindus. Continue on to the Trou aux Cerfs, a huge volcanic crater formed millions of years ago. From here you’ll enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the island before you head to see the Shop of Ship Model.The art of ship modeling was brought to Mauritius by various sailors who visited this island. Le Port’s eye for detail and quality has many customers visiting them from around the world. Their craftsmen are adept in the art of miniaturization and the techniques of replica work. At times it requires more than six months for a craftsman to produce a particular model. They also create half models and replicas. Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in the evening.
Full-Day Tour of South West Mauritius
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Trou aux Cerfs, MauritiusVolcano createrDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Black River Gorges National Park, MauritiusView Point and ForestDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Chamarel Waterfall, MauritiusWaterfall Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Ganga Talao - Grand Bassin, MauritiusTempleDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Seven Colored Earths, ChamarelSeven Colours EarthDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Alexandra Falls, Union ParkView Point and WaterfallDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Rhumerie de Chamarel, ChamarelVisit and Rhum TastingDuration: 50 minutes
Mauritius Shared Departure Transfer: Hotels to Airport
Whether you’re traveling individually, with your partner or in a group, this transport service will ensure a stress-free finish to your time in Mauritius. Book your transfer for a time to suit your flight departure and meet your friendly, professional driver at your hotel or private villa at the prearranged time. Then, settle into your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and travel to the departures terminal at Mauritius’ Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. The service is available for hotels and villas in the southeast of the island, including Preskil, Blue Lagoon and Shandrani, as well as accommodation elsewhere on the island. When you book, you will need to advise your flight details as well as your Mauritius accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. Approximately 24-28 hours prior to your departure from Mauritius, you will be required to reconfirm exact pickup time and place (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
Mauritius Shared Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotels
Book your transfer for a time to suit your flight arrival and then meet your welcoming, professional driver at Mauritius’ Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to travel directly to your hotel or villa. The service covers hotels and villas in the southeast of the island, including Preskil, Blue Lagoon and Shandrani, as well as elsewhere on Mauritius.Whether you’re traveling individually, with your partner or in a group, this transport service will cover your ground transport needs. Avoid the potential confusion or waits involved in finding a taxi or bus and sit back and relax after your flight as you’re whisked straight to your accommodation. When you book, you will need to advise your flight details as well as your Mauritius accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. Approximately 24-28 hours prior to your arrival in Mauritius, you will be required to reconfirm exact pickup time and place (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
Mauritius Ile aux Cerfs Island Catamaran Cruise with Lunch
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Ile aux Cerfs, MauritiusEnjoy your day on the Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux CerfsDuration: 7 hours
Mauritius Private Full-Day Custom Tour with Chauffeured Car
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Mauritius Aquarium, Pointe Aux PimentsCreate your own itinerary of 08 hours with your personal driver guide. This is a private guided tour which includes only the driver guide & the vehicle. No entrance to site & lunch are included. You can take with you water or juice. Duration: 8 hours