- Mauritius Multi-Centres
- 3* Mauritius Mini Tour and Beach Stay
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 earned a rich reputation as a special, luxurious destination. Begin this curated journey on a mini-tour of the island, sampling local rums, visiting crocodile sanctuaries, and exploring the varied flora and fauna that can be found amidst vibrant forests. Move on to your chosen resort for an indulgent beach stay, where the glistening, golden sands meet the crystal clear waters.
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Mauritius.
On arrival you’ll be met by your local, English speaking guide and taken to your hotel to unwind for the evening.
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.
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.
Spend the next week at your chosen resort 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.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Silver Beach sounds idyllic doesn't it? And so it is. In fact, there's a real feeling of exclusivity about the Silver Beach Hotel. Located on its very own private stretch of beach at Trou d'Eau Douce, south of Belle Mare this is a part of Mauritius that's famed for its deep blue lagoons and long stretches of sparkling sandy beach.
The views from the hotel are peerless. From your room, you'll be able to look out onto the beautiful hotel gardens or the sea beyond. And your balcony makes a wonderful vantage point on it all. What better way to spend an hour than by watching the sky darken, cool drink in hand as the sun goes down after another beautiful day.*
With its lush gardens, nestled right on the edge of the sandy beach, the Silver Beach hotel sells itself. Holidaymakers are won over by its beautiful location and very private amenities. After all, what could be better than having a little patch of a paradise island to call your own?
Watersports enthusiasts are won over by the easy access to the sea, as well as the lagoons and coves of Belle Mare - and all the fantastic opportunities they bring for diving, snorkelling, kayaking and more. Silver Beach provides a full range of activities for both the energetic and the fun-seeking watersports enthusiasts. Want to get out and see a bit more of this beautiful island? A bicycle is a great way to explore, and bikes can be hired from the hotel.
But no matter how busy your holiday itinerary is, make sure you take full advantage of the all-inclusive package benefits with breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks and local alcoholic and soft drinks. Even if you're taking a very relaxed holiday, you can work up quite an appetite in the sea air. Live entertainment rounds off most days at Silver Beach – always with the promise of so much more to see and do tomorrow.
Silver Beach certainly sets a gold standard. With its exclusive beach and wide ranging amenities it presents holidaymakers with the perfect recipe for whatever kind of Mauritian holiday they want.
*Please note, hotel balconies are not suitable for children.
The Silver Beach Hotel is situated on an exclusive beach at Trou d'Eau Douce on the east coast just south of Belle Mare, an area famous for its white sandy shoreline and lagoons. The hotel overlooks the lush gardens, the pool and the blue sea beyond. A wonderful place for watersports enthusiasts.
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If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of £295.00pp 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.
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.
Please note that final flight details, including terminal, airline and baggage allowance, will be confirmed on your final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure. Check in baggage is included with your flight. A printed E-ticket is no longer required at check-in, all you need to do is present your passport to the staff at the desk and your boarding pass will be given to you.
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 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 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 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.
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
