Your experience begins as you head into the lush southern highlands of Mauritius, where cool air and rolling green landscapes set the tone for a full day of discovery along the island’s famous Tea Route. Your first stop is the elegant Domaine des Aubineaux, a beautifully preserved colonial estate surrounded by gardens and tea-growing countryside. Here, you’ll step inside the historic manor house and begin your journey into Mauritius’ colonial past, exploring its architecture, heritage rooms, and peaceful grounds.
From there, you continue deeper into the tea region, arriving at the renowned Bois Cheri Tea Factory, the island’s oldest tea plantation. You’ll walk through endless green tea fields stretching across the hillsides, where your guide explains how tea has been cultivated in Mauritius for generations. Inside the factory and museum, you’ll follow the process from freshly picked leaves to finished blends, gaining insight into traditional production methods that still shape local tea today.
One of the highlights of this stop is a scenic tasting experience overlooking the plantation and surrounding lake. Here, you’ll sample a variety of locally produced teas, including signature vanilla and coconut-infused blends, while enjoying panoramic views over the estate. This moment combines flavor, landscape, and culture in a single setting.
Midday, you’ll make your way to Bois Chéri for a relaxed Mauritian lunch experience. Set in a peaceful rural environment, this stop allows you to slow down and enjoy authentic Creole cuisine prepared with local ingredients and island spices. The atmosphere is informal and welcoming, reflecting the warmth of Mauritian rural life, and offering a genuine connection to local culinary traditions.
After lunch, the journey continues to the historic Domaine de Saint Aubin, a colonial estate set among sugarcane fields in the south. Here, you’ll explore tropical gardens, visit the vanilla house, and learn about spice cultivation on the island. The estate also features a rum distillery, where you’ll discover how traditional Mauritian rum is produced and have the opportunity to taste locally crafted varieties.
You may also meet small farm animals and wander through the estate’s grounds before relaxing on the wide colonial veranda overlooking the gardens. This final stop brings together the cultural, agricultural, and culinary threads of the day, offering a complete immersion into Mauritius’ rural heritage.
As the tour concludes, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of the island’s tea culture, colonial history, and agricultural traditions, having experienced some of the most scenic and meaningful landscapes Mauritius has to offer.
