Mauritius Extension
4 Days
from
$1,820
to
$2,412
per person*
Highlights:
Mauritius
(Northern Mauritius)
Trip Start/End:
Port Louis
/
Northern Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation off the coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 kilometres (560 mi) east of Madagascar. In addition to the island of Mauritius, the Republic includes the islands of St. Brandon, Rodrigues and the Agalega Islands. Known for deep sea fishing and renown golf courses, escape to its pristine beaches or set out for a more adventurous stay exploring the deep sea and all its riches. The contrast of a multitude of colours and tastes, the turquoise sea, and friendly atmosphere create an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Mauritius offers an essential beauty that will make you want to return to its shores time and time again.
Trip Itinerary
Beach Umbrella
Angsana Balaclava
Day 1: Port Louis - Northern Mauritius
A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer to the airport.
Accommodation: Angsana Balaclava Set in the North West coast of Mauritius, facing spectacular sunsets every evening, Angsana Balaclava is an oasis of relaxation and privacy designed ideally for couples and honeymooners. Nestled in the secluded area of Turtle Bay, Angsana Balaclava offers a hideaway ideal for travellers looking for privacy and relaxation. Angsana Balaclava is the island’s premier boutique resort – the latest 5-star resort on the Mauritian landscape. Angsana Balaclava presents a romantic and exclusive hideaway with its 52 suite and villa resort haven setting in Turtle Bay, Mauritius. Luxurious accommodation infused with modern in-room facilities, various dining venues, award-winning Angsana Spa, panoply of watersports activities, and unique Conservation Laboratory, all weaved into one for that fantasy dream holiday.
Red Fody Bird
Day 2: Northern Mauritius
Begin this tour by taking the road through the green Bois Chéri tea plantation to the factory that produces this drink inherited from the nation's British colonial past. In the chalet choose from a variety of different teas; taste them while gazing out onto the spectacular panoramas directly in front of you. Next experience the peace of life long ago at St Aubin where there is an original plantation estate – an unforgettable visit imbued with the scent of anthurium flowers, vanilla and rum. Work up an appetite with the invigorating sea air which blows across the Andrea Lodges. After lunch, take the road to La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes – a wonderful place for those who love animals, birds and nature. The climax of this excursion is a walk along the marvellous Gris-Gris cliffs fashioned by the pounding of the wind and the ocean waves.
Accommodation: Angsana Balaclava 
Black Gorges National Park
Day 3: Northern Mauritius
Prepare for an outing where spectacular changes of scenery are guaranteed: contrast the views looking down onto the high plateaus on the edges of the extinct volcano of Trou-aux-Cerfs with the mysticism of the sacred Hindu lake of Grand-Bassin. Your adventure into nature continues in the Black River Gorges National Park, a marvellous reserve full of wildlife and native flora. At La Rhumerie de Chamarel be initiated into the secrets of the manufacture of agricultural rum, with a chance to taste it at the end of the guided tour. Following which enjoy a delicious lunch at L’Alchimiste restaurant. With its earths of the seven colours – a spectacular geological phenomenon – and a waterfall more than 100m high Chamarel is a must-see location!
Accommodation: Angsana Balaclava Day 4: Northern Mauritius
A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer to the airport.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Angsana Balaclava
Beach Front Suite
Angsana Balaclava - Northern Mauritius
Set in the North West coast of Mauritius, facing spectacular sunsets every evening, Angsana Balaclava is an oasis of relaxation and privacy designed ideally for couples and honeymooners. Nestled in the secluded area of Turtle Bay, Angsana Balaclava offers a hideaway ideal for travellers looking for privacy and relaxation. Angsana Balaclava is the island’s premier boutique resort – the latest 5-star resort on the Mauritian landscape. Angsana Balaclava presents a romantic and exclusive hideaway with its 52 suite and villa resort haven setting in Turtle Bay, Mauritius. Luxurious accommodation infused with modern in-room facilities, various dining venues, award-winning Angsana Spa, panoply of watersports activities, and unique Conservation Laboratory, all weaved into one for that fantasy dream holiday.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Mauritius
VISA/PASSPORT
A valid passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Immigration authorities require the validity of the entrant’s passport to be greater than six months upon both arrival and departure. Travelers must also provide a local address where they will be staying in Mauritius. Visas are issued at the point of entry. Visas are not required for stays upto 90 days. A tourist entry fee and the airport departure tax are included in the price of a plane ticket. Travelers coming from yellow fever-infected areas may be asked to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the embassy of Mauritius for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is essential. Medical facilities are poor quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/mauritius.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Port Louis.
Government: Republic established in 1992. Gained independence from the UK in 1968.
Language: The official languages are English and French (with French being the most dominant), the most commonly used are Creole (pidgin French with other languages added to the mix), Hindi and Bhojpuri. Urdu and Chinese are also spoken.
Religion: 48% Hindu, 32% Christian (mainly Roman Catholic), 17% Muslim, 2% Chinese Buddhism and Confucianism, 1% other.
Time: GMT + 4.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-type three-pin plugs are commonly used in hotels.
Telephone: Country code +230.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements with international mobile phone companies are available and coverage extends over the entire island.
Internet: There are Internet cafes in both main towns and tourist centers such as Grand Baie and Port Louis. Most hotels offer high-speed Internet access.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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