Mark Twain once wrote that ‘Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius’. For the most part, it’s true: Mauritius is rightly famed for its sapphire waters, powder-white beaches and luxury resorts. But there’s so much more attraction to Mauritius than the beach, and it’s the kind of place that rewards even the smallest attempts at exploration. There’s hiking in the forested and mountainous interior and world-class diving and snorkelling offshore. There are boat trips to near-perfect islets and excursions to botanical gardens and colonial plantation houses. Mauritius is a fabulous culinary destination with great wildlife watching thrown in. And the real Mauritius away from the beach resorts – a hot curry of different cultures and quiet fishing villages – is never far away.
It’s hard not to admire Dubai for its indefatigable verve, ambition and ability to dream up and realise projects that elsewhere would never get off the drawing board. This is a superlative-craving society that has birthed audaciously high buildings and palm-shaped islands. Sci-fi concepts such as flying taxis, a lightning-fast Hyperloop train and an army of robocops are all reflections of a mindset that fearlessly embraces the future. With many more grand projects in the pipeline for World Expo 2020, it’s clear that Dubai is a city firmly in charge of writing its own narrative.
DAY 01: MAURITIUS
Upon your arrival, meet our representative and be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a fabulous dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 02: ILE AUX CERFS TOUR BY SPEED BOAT
After breakfast, depart in a coach for a full day excursion to Ile Aux Cerfs, which is an emerald lagoon on the east coast. From the jetty you will be taken on a speed boat to reach the island. Once you reach Ile Aux Cerfs, you will have the day free to indulge in beach and water sports activities (at your own expense). In the evening, return to your hotel and enjoy a fabulous dinner, before you retire for a comfortable night.
DAY 03: NORTH ISLAND TOUR
After breakfast, depart for a full day North Island tour on which you will visit the capital city – Port Louis, as well as Place d’ Arms with its French colonial buildings, the eventful Champ de Mars racecourse, the exotic Caudan Waterfront and the mall. Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 04: SOUTH ISLAND TOUR
After breakfast today, depart for a full day tour of South Island, and visit important sights such as the Tour Aux Cerfs – the crater of an extinct volcano, Grand Bassin – a natural lake at the base of volcanic crater and a pilgrimage place for Hindus, and Chamarel (Coloured Earth) – with its vibrant hues and waterfalls. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 05: DAY FREE FOR LEISURE
After breakfast today, spend the day at your leisure and evening departure for airport to take flight for Dubai. Arrival in Dubai On arrival at Dubai International Airport, get transferred to your hotel and check-in. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 06: HALF DAY CITY TOUR AND DESERT SAFARI
Escalate your experience from good to great by buying our value pack, so that post breakfast, you can embark on an exciting half-day city tour of Dubai where you will visit landmarks like Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Museum, ending it with shopping at Gold Souq. Also, later in the day, you’ll get picked up from your hotel for a scintillating desert safari. Enjoy dinner after the safari and return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 07: DHOW CRUISE WITH DINNER
After breakfast, you’ll have the morning free at your leisure. To add some spice, we recommend you to buy our value pack, get picked up from your hotel in the evening for Dhow Cruise where you can enjoy international cuisine. Return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 08:DUBAI DEPARTURE
Good times mostly end leaving behind a trail of golden memories to cherish. After breakfast today, spend some time at leisure and enjoy some last minute shopping depending on your flight schedule. Check-out from the hotel and get transferred to the airport to board your return flight.
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