Suggested Holiday Tours Within Mauritius - Tour 1, Port Louis & Pamplemousses

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Port Louis is the buzzing capital of Mauritius and is a must-see for any holiday to the island. This tour recommends you start early and get to Port Louis by 9am (you can hire a taxi to take you to the capital from wherever on the island you may be staying).

While it’s not as scenic as other Mauritius destinations you’ll want to visit here on your Mauritius holiday simply because it’s a chance to visit the most developed city in Mauritius.

The markets of Port Louis are definitely worth a stroll through and the craft market in particular can be a good place to pick up some good souvenirs for your Mauritius holiday.

Also within Port Lois is the Museum of National History, the Champ de Mars racecourse and Photographic Museum.

Four hours should be enough to see the majority of the capital, including lunch at one of the decent eateries available. Among the best of these are Namaste, a wonderful Indian restaurant offering some grand views of the port from it’s balcony.

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After Port Louis, hop onto a taxi to take you a short way to Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens – these wonderful gardens have some incredible plantlife as well as some stunning animals including giant tortoises and deer. 

A tour guide is available for a very modest fee and is well worth the investment. Three hours is more than enough to see everything here (make sure you see the giant water lilies). 

Then, have a snack at the nearby restaurant before heading home to your Mauritius holiday resort to chill out.

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General Mauritius Holiday Information:

An Introduction To Mauritius

Getting To Mauritius

Top Mauritius Holiday Tips

When To Visit Mauritius

Who Does Mauritius Appeal To

Brief History Of Mauritius

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Best Places To See & Stay In Mauritius 

Port Louis - The Capital

Port Louis Introduction & Most Famous Landmarks

Port Louis - Best Hotels

Places To Eat & Drink In Port Louis

Other Things To See In Port Louis


North Mauritius - Sensational Beaches

Trou Aux Biches

The Grand Baie Area - An Introduction

Grand Baie - Best Hotels

Grand Baie - Other Places To See, Shop & Eat

Other Places To Visit In Northern Mauritius


West Mauritius - Luxury Resorts In Flic En Flac

Introduction To West Mauritius

Flic En Flac - Places To Stay

Places To Eat In Flic En Flac

Other Places To Visit In West Mauritius


South Mauritius - Scenic Beauty & Stunning Landscapes

An Introduction To Southern Mauritius

Mahebourg & Places To Stay

Where To Eat & Other Things To See & Do In Mahebourg

Other Popular Places To Visit In South Mauritius


East Mauritius - Unspoilt Paradise

Belle Mare

Other Places To Visit In The East Of Mauritius


Central Mauritius - Nature Parks, Mountains & Towns

Introduction & The Black Gorges National Park

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Mauritius Suggested Tours

Port Louis & PampleMousses (Full Day)

Casela Safari & Black Gorges Tour (Full Day)

Grand Baie & Ile Aux Cerfs (Half Day)

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