Mauritius, an island nation 2,200 kilometers from the African continent, from three changes of ownership to the final independence, the ups and downs of history have created a mixed-race temperament that belongs to this island, and finally made her calm, relieved and indisputable. The total area of 2,040 square kilometers is not as large as many cities in the country, but it includes amazing tropical island scenery. Beachfront resorts in Mauritius have all the properties of the Maldives, private, beautiful and secluded. In addition, the rolling mountains, endless beaches, and the sea that is so clear that it is dazzling are all unforgettable. Mark Twain said, "God first created Mauritius and then created heaven according to the mauritian landscape." "Being trapped in paradise is probably the only trouble in this paradise. From exquisite European cities to majestic mountains and seas, the 6-day trip to Mauritius is worth a lifetime in a friendly atmosphere.
Mauritius
Journey overview
Number of people: 2 people
Best time to visit: May-November (when the weather is clear and rainy)
Total cost: 2w
Travel Preparation:
Mauritius is located in the southern hemisphere, the season is opposite to the northern hemisphere, but the temperature of the four seasons of the year is between 20-33 degrees Celsius, mainly in spring and summer thin clothing, prepare 1-2 sets of long clothes and trousers, thin sunscreen clothing is essential. Shoes and sandals that are easy to carry. SPF50 is a must-have for sunscreen, repair cream and lipstick. Wind oil essence, cool oil and other mosquitoes, heat stroke. Sunglasses, swimsuit.
About Mauritius:
The official language of Mauritius is French, and the lingua franca is French and English. The car drives on the left. The currency is the Mauritian rupee, which is approximately equal to 6.1 Mauritian rupees.
visa:
Mauritius is visa-free for China, you can carry a valid passport, you need to fill in a form when entering the country, which must correctly fill in the name of the hotel you are in.
car rental:
Mauritius is more difficult to get around, and renting a car is the best way to get around. You can also choose a taxi for a higher price. Taking the bus takes a long time.
Where to rent a car:
Domestic travel APP can almost all be overseas car rental, near departure car rental is more expensive than early pre-rent, more than half a month in advance to rent an entry-level car, the daily rent + full insurance can sometimes be less than 100 yuan.
Car Rental Procedures:
After placing a car rental order in the APP, you need the driver's driver's license, a driver's license translation (in the picture below, which can be collected for free on the car rental order), and an international credit card under the driver's name.
Precautions:
(1) Car GPS is available for an additional fee and can be navigated using Google Maps;
(2) If multiple people take turns driving a car, everyone needs to provide driver's license information. If there is only one driver registered and another person drives a vehicle in an accident, the insurance will not compensate.
(3) Pick up the car, return the car on time, return the car beyond the return time may increase additional costs, return the car to fill the oil, if the oil is not full, may be charged a refueling fee.
A translation of your driver's license
Tips for saving money
Airfares and hotels in Mauritius are more expensive, and since visas are not required, tickets can be taken care of more than three months in advance. If you're on a budget, a 3-star hotel in Mauritius is already on demand. A better way is to book a regular domestic travel agency 's plane + wine free travel package, the price is cheaper than booking a flight ticket for the hotel yourself.
Recommend the hotel
Coral Azur Hotel Mont Choisy
Location: Located on sunny Mont Choisy beach
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Price: Double room 600-800 yuan / night, including breakfast and dinner
Blue Coral Hotel
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Itinerary: Arrive at the Port Louis → Mauritius→ cotan Place→ Umbrella Street→ enjoy the beach sea
Attractions:
Codan Square: the capital of Mauritius. In Mauritius, everything is fun miniaturized, maybe you only have to cross a few blocks, you have already crossed a few cities, a few provinces. Coming to Port Louis is like being in Europe. Wide streets, modern buildings, European-style architecture, blonde pedestrians. If you look closely, the details associated with this unique island in Africa are also pervasive, with the palm trees, the white yachts on the marina, and the dodo decorations everywhere. You're torn between European cities and African islands – this is Mauritius. Her Mixed European ancestry is in her bones, she has the innate hedonism of Europeans, and is proud of its unique characteristics as an independent island nation.
Umbrella Street: A small pedestrian street decorated with umbrellas of different colors. The umbrella hung in mid-air, forming a line of sky, and the blue of the sky dripped down between the gap between the umbrella and the umbrella. Go to the boutiques lined up in Umbrella Street and pick out a dodo handicraft. Then sit down at a table in front of the fruit stalls of the same different colors, order a cup of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice, and take out the "booty" to savor and play. Gradually, the smell of fresh juice between the lips and teeth and the touch of the crafts between the fingers overlapped, and it was impossible to describe it after repeated consideration. It wasn't until I returned home that I realized that it was a Mauritian feeling, that it didn't belong to the present, but to the level of memory.
Hotel: The resort is an important "attraction" during the trip, even more important than the attraction itself. The sun, the coconut trees, the sand, the sea are the most important presences, the hotel provides all this, as well as comfortable loungers, bathrooms, beds. The hotel is a place where you can have a lot of fun without having to walk.
Sailing: Almost all hotels above 3 stars offer sailing experiences. In Mauritius, sailing is a sport that allows you to socialize with the sea gods. Controlling the sea breeze, driving the waves, feeling the catamaran at sea, can eliminate the fatigue of long-distance flights, assimilate the will and freedom of the sea, and then vent freely, the three-hour sailing learning is definitely an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
Participation price: 400 yuan / 3 hours, no reservation is required
Port Louis
Umbrella Street
sailing boat
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Itinerary: Kashima → Lighthouse Island Double Island Tour
Notes:
Due to the bumpy ride on the sea speedboat, it is recommended to avoid bacon, omelette and other foods for breakfast, and use fruit and yogurt instead, which should not be too full.
The double island tour itinerary can participate in the group organized by the Chinese tour guide, the reference price is 399 yuan / person, and it is recommended to choose the in-depth tour of the local guide, the experience is better.
・ When snorkeling, be careful not to be stabbed by sea urchins and not to kick corals.
There is no need to bring food, the tour operator provides an island barbecue lunch.
Attractions/Gameplay:
Kashima: The island is not large and verdant. Snorkeling around Kashima is recommended. The water is clear, the corals are healthy, and there are many kinds of fish swimming around the corals.
Lighthouse Island: The absolute essence of the Mauritian archipelago and the filming location of the movie "The Breakup Master". The lighthouse is over 400 years old and its weathered, antique façade is particularly thick against the blue sky. With a tranquil shoal on one side and a sea of huge waves on one side, being on Lighthouse Island gives you a sense of isolation at the end of the world. Don't forget to enter the lighthouse and take a look. Those mottled walls are the richness of history, and the cracks are the tunnels of time, connecting 400 years of time.
Paragliding: Two people in a group, make a kite. Carrying a paraglider, you can slowly fly from the boat into the air and enjoy a panoramic view of Mauritius in mid-air.
· Underwater walking: Wear a helmet shaped like a spacesuit, the helmet is full of oxygen, walk on the bottom of the sea, watch the fish swim by, but breathe smoothly.
Lighthouse Island
Snorkel in Kashima
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Itinerary: Casela Adventure Park → seven-colored earth
Casela Natural Adventure Park: especially suitable for family-friendly travel. Hop on a world-famous 4WD and walk with zebras and ostriches as you head straight for nature. Although the animals are not truly wild, this is the wild land of Mauritius. The dazzling blue sky, huge volcanoes, and dense acacia trees have been called "Little Kenya." Of course, the park cannot be compared with the vast expanse of the East African savannah, but it has an extra layer of oceanic meaning, so it enjoys the same freedom as the savannah.
The park is actually a well-species zoo. Here you can see the largest turtle on land, the tortoise.
Seven-colored earth: Volcanic eruptions have created the islands of Mauritius and the most unique place in the world , the seven-colored earth. The minerals contained in the soil from the eruption of the volcano are oxidized by the atmosphere into seven colors, forming a rolling seven-colored hill. It wasn't Mauritian makeup, it was her carcass, the birthmark she had when she was born.
From The Kasekka Natural Adventure Park to the Seven Coloured Earths, you'll pass through forests, waterfalls, mountains and stunning sea views at the pass. You can stop wherever parking is allowed, the scenery is no less than the sights, and the chance encounters on the way are more romantic than the visit to the attractions themselves.
Four-wheel drive vehicle
Tortoises
Seven-colored earth
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Itinerary: Royal Botanical Gardens of Pamplemouss→ Red-capped Cathedral → Grand Bay
Royal Botanic Gardens of Pamplemouse: The Prince's Back Garden full of tropical flair. With a variety of exotic flowers and plants on display, and a leisurely hike with the tortoises, Mauritius's natural abundance is stunning.
Red Roof Cathedral: Blue sky and green grass sunshine waves red roof. The Red Roof Church takes this luxury of color as a daily routine, and also attracts Chen Xiaochun and Ying Cai'er to be here.
• Grand Bay, the first place where Europeans landed in Mauritius, which still preserves pure European ancestry and is also the most prosperous and exotic place in Mauritius.
Royal Botanic Gardens of Pamplemouss
Red-capped church
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Itinerary: Dolphin snorkeling → island barbecue
Snorkel with dolphins: Take a speedboat ride to the surface of the sea in search of dolphins, then follow your guide on a leap, surrounded by some of the most intelligent creatures in the sea. They chirp past you, possibly with only a glimpse, but swimming with dolphins, you will find a peculiar situation, although holding your breath, but the breathing seems to be more unimpeded than ever.
Island BBQ: After snorkeling, come to a desert island, the guide sets up the grill and starts the island barbecue. The freshest sea fish, lobsters, bananas, the original flavor, the fresh sweetness is even more intense after grilling. Share your snorkeling experience with your travel companions, eat barbecues and drink beer together, and the comforts of island life stretch like the stretch of the coast at this moment.
Reference price: For a day trip organized by Karlos Excursions, from 125 euros per person.
Mona Hill
Swim with dolphins
Island BBQ
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Itinerary: Bluesafari submarine → return
Dive 35 meters underwater in a submarine and roam the underwater world, which will be a fantastic experience. Take a speedboat to the deep sea and change to a submarine. The submarine can accommodate up to 10 visitors, and once inside the cabin, admire the wonders of the seabed through the circular portholes. The fun of a submarine is that you never know what's popping up out of the porthole, and it's fun to be in a safe zone and spy on the unknown. The 40-minute dive is not short, and the time at the bottom of the sea seems to be different from reality, where time is slower and more fulfilling.
Participation price: 850 yuan /