- Mauritius Multi-Centres
- Mauritius Mini Tour and Beach Stay with Dubai City Stay
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Mauritius Mini Tour and Beach Stay with Dubai City Stay
12 Day Multi-Centre
Mauritius, Indian Ocean
5 Meals Included
With picture-perfect, palm-fringed coastlines and lush, green rainforests giving way to expansive waterfalls and enchanting lagoons – it’s no wonder that Mauritius has such a rich reputation for being a special, luxury destination. You’ll begin this curated journey on a mini-tour of the island where you’ll sample local rums, visit crocodile sanctuaries, and explore the varied flora and fauna that can be found here amidst the forests. You’ll then move on to your chosen resort for a fully immersive beach stay where the glistening, golden sands meet the crystal clear waters, as the progressing daylight paints its varied tapestry upon the sparkling seas. From here you’ll fly to Dubai to experience an altogether different landscape – where vast architectural masterpieces are gently embraced by the crimson sands of the Arabian Desert.
Highlights
- Wander through the lush rainforest and lose yourself in the astounding beauty of the Chamarel waterfall
- Snap away during your guided tour of the Vanilla Crocodile Park at Riviere des Anguilles
- Experience sensorial delights at some of the world’s finest rum distilleries with paired tastings of their varied molasses-infused creations
- See spectral-coloured earth mounds where a unique geological phenomenon creates a stunning rainbow effect
- Complete your Mauritian adventure with a relaxing, unwinding, all-inclusive beach stay at your chosen resort
- Shop till you drop in Dubai Mall – the world’s largest centre of commerce, and home of the Ferrari rollercoaster
- Roll over the desert dunes on a unique quad bike journey, or pick up the pace on a sandboard if you’re feeling extra adventurous!
- Tantalise your tastebuds with unforgettable culinary experiences in one of Dubai’s many and varied Michelin-starred restaurants
- Scale the dizzying heights of the Burj Khalifa tower, standing almost 3,000ft tall
Itinerary
Day 1
UK to Mauritius
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Mauritius.
Day 2
Mauritius
On arrival you’ll be met by your local guide and taken to your hotel to unwind for the evening.
Day 3
Domaine des Aubineaux & St Aubin
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning, you'll be met by your guide who will accompany you as you explore this beautiful island and its bountiful sights. Begin the day with a visit to Domaine des Aubineaux and St Aubin, where you'll gain insight into the life of tea planters in colonial times. Learn about the journey of tea from 'crop to cup' at the Bois Cheri factory and museum.
After this enlightening morning excursion, embark on a scenic drive to Vanilla Crocodile Park in the village of Riviere des Anguilles. Stroll through this lush green setting, observing palm trees and giant bamboo providing shade to hundreds of Nile crocodiles. You'll also encounter a herd of Aldabra giant tortoises, including Domino, the centenarian, who weighs an impressive 275kg!
Capture some souvenir photos with Domino before continuing to explore the park's diverse fauna, including iguanas, chameleons, geckos, monkeys, lemurs, deer, wild boar, and mongoose.
Lunch will be served in nearby St Aubin. After lunch, continue your tour along the captivating south coast until you reach the gorgeous Gris Gris Beach. Enjoy a seaside stroll before being taken back to the hotel, where you can relax in the wondrous nature before indulging in your evening meal.
Day 4
Chamarel to Mauritius
Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, you’ll be leaving the hotel for a visit to the magnificent waterfall of Chamarel – found on a delightful hiking trail through the undulating forests on the island. From here you’ll be guided to a completely unique place which appears as if an optical illusion: the ‘seven coloured earth.’ This world-famous attraction is created through a volcanic geological phenomenon and expressed by a swirling together of all the rainbow’s colours amidst the earth which undulate into the distance, creating an unforgettably beautiful natural feature. This is truly a treasure not to be missed. Once you’ve completed the hike you’ll be taken for your reward, which is the opportunity to sample a range of local delicacies alongside a rum tasting session at the Rhumerie Chamarel, where you’ll also be served your lunch. In the afternoon you’ll visit Curious Corner which – as its name suggests – is a highly unusual place; a gallery of illusion and mystery filled with mind-bending perceptual trickery that’s sure to awaken your curiosity! You will then be taken to your beach hotel where you will be staying for the rest of your holiday.
Day 5-9
Mauritius
Spend the next week in complete relaxation. Wherever you choose you’ll be right by the ocean where you could choose to snorkel amidst the beautifully diverse marine life, take daily strolls across the dreamlike golden sands, or simply sit back and soak up the suns rays as you deepen your love affair with this beautiful place.
Day 10
Mauritius to Dubai
Today you'll be leaving Mauritius after breakfast and travelling to the airport to catch a flight to Dubai. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel where you can unpack before heading out and exploring the unique aesthetics of this dazzling destination.
Day 11
Dubai
With a full day free to explore Dubai, you'll find yourself spoiled for choice with the myriad activities available. This dazzling city offers something for everyone, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
For adventure seekers, venture into the desert dunes for an exhilarating safari, where you can ride camels, try sandboarding, and witness a stunning sunset. If heights thrill you, scale the iconic Burj Khalifa for panoramic city views.
For relaxation, unwind by sipping cocktails on pristine beaches, or explore vibrant souks to haggle for spices, textiles, and jewellery. Indulge in world-class dining at gourmet restaurants, offering a fusion of global flavours.
Take a leisurely stroll along Dubai Marina, where the glittering skyline meets luxury yachts and chic cafes. Whether diving into thrilling adventures, exploring cultural landmarks, or soaking in the city's opulence, Dubai promises a day filled with excitement, wonder, and unforgettable memories.
Day 12
Dubai to UK
This morning you’ll be bidding farewell to Dubai. Once you’ve enjoyed a delicious breakfast at your hotel you’ll be transferred back to the airport to board your return flight bound for the UK.
Accommodation
The hotels listed below are provided for guidance only and final confirmation of your accommodation will be sent to you approximately 21 days before you travel
Lakaz Chamarel
2 nights
Chamarel, Mauritius
Hotel Information
What's Included
Hand-picked Accommodation
5 Meals
International Return Flights
Overseas Transfers and Transport (as per itinerary)
Hold Luggage for all flights
ABTA & ATOL Protection
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Important Information
If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of €342.20pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
United Arab Emirates visa requirements
Holders of full British passports will be granted a free of charge visitor/tourist visa upon arrival in the UAE. No application in advance of travel is needed. Your passport will be stamped with the visa as you pass through Immigration. The visa issued at the airport for British passport holders is valid for up to 40 days.
Mauritius visa requirements
A visa is not required for British citizens visiting Mauritius. Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you check your destinations’ Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date guidelines regarding passport validity.
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras, including up to a 20% discount, which is given to all Mercury Holidays customers. To arrange your insurance with Holiday Extras, please visit https://www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/info/insurance for more details. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, www.travelhealthpro.org. uk, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
The currency in Dubai is the UAE Dirham. We recommend that you exchange you currency before you leave the UK, however cash machines are available in all the major cities to withdraw money in the local currency.
The currency in Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR, however it is possible to pay in Euros at larger establishments. We recommend that you exchange your currency before you leave the UK.
As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any personal purchases, such as souvenirs, laundry, extra drinks, and snacks. Approximately £200 - £300 will be sufficient for the duration of the tour. It is customary to tip your guide/driver approximately £5.00 per person per day while on the tour portion of your holiday.
We have no minimum number of passengers to run the tour. If we are not able to operate your departure date for any other reason, then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
For your tour portion, you will have a guide/driver with you during your excursions.
For the beach and city portion of your holiday, you will not be escorted by a tour guide. Your time here will be free to do as you wish.
Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character, and can range from business hotels to leisure hotels. Hotel accommodation is generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK. All group tours hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.
Western and international food will be served however some establishments will serve traditional meals giving you a chance to experience local flavours. Vegetarian and Vegan options available, please request prior to departure. Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information. It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed countries water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way. Bottled water will be available at shops and hotels/lodges.
On your arrival in Dubai you will be met by a representative from our local agent, Desert Gate. Once you have passed through customs you must make your way to the arrivals area where your airport representative will be waiting for you holding a Mercury Holidays sign. If you arrive into terminal 3, you will locate your transfer in front of Carrefour in the Arrivals Hall. Please note that our partners will not have a Mercury Holidays Sign but a Desert Gate Sign.
On arrival in Mauritius, after collecting any hold luggage and passing through Customs, please make your way directly to gate 5 where one of our friendly representatives will welcome you and lead you to your chosen transfer. The representative will be holding a Mercury Welcome Board. In the event of a problem with your hold luggage, please send a member of your party to arrivals to advise our representative of the delay. If you are travelling alone, please call one of the numbers below.
Your representative will provide you with your return transfer information at your welcome meeting. In the unlikely event that you have not received this information, please check with your hotel reception in case a message has been left for you there.
Mauritius:
Mercury Holidays Representatives will be available throughout your stay in Mauritius, you will also be provided with local contact information by your representative but just in case of an Emergency please contact:
Bisham: +23052511881
Rama: +23052525087
Dubai:
If you need to contact Desert Gate during your stay the details are:
Desert Gate Tourism: Address: 16E1, IRise Tower, Tecom, P O Box19271, Dubai Office number: 009714 442 1155 Email: premium@desertgate.ae
Emergency Contact details: Tel (24hr): 00971 52 750 2173 Jiri (Representative): 00971 52 332 4356 Romina (Representative): 00971 52 614 7659 Airport Representative (24hr): 00971 52 7502173
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen and hat
- Waterproof, lightweight jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera and charger/ spare batteries
- Insect repellent
- Antibacterial hand gel
- Long sleeve shirt and long trousers and Swimwear
- Warm clothes during the winter months
- Personal first aid kit containing travel pills, rehydration powder, plasters, stomach settlers, antiseptic creams, aspirin etc
- A plug adaptor - the voltage is 220V and Type D plugs
