3. THE DECOU ‘VERTES’ PACKAGE

Discover the Island of Mauritius the fun and different way.
This ‘package’ is for those who like discovery and variety in their choice of activities. For sport lovers, but also for families and groups of friends who want to spend great moments in nature. The excursions are easy but require a minimum level of fitness.

We reserve the right to inter changed day trips depending on weather or other emergencies beyond our control. We can however, organize excursions to require your needs, depending on the length of your stay.

THE PROGRAM:
The package consists of 7 days and 7 nights on a full board basis including transport to and from the locations.

DAY 1
On your arrival at la Vieille Cheminée, you will be welcomed in one of our chalets.  The swimming pool located on top of the hill is at your disposal while enjoying the panoramic views.   A sandwich lunch with cool drinks and coffee will be served in your chalet or at the pool.

Afternoon horseback riding or walk on the domain

Length: 1 or 2 hours
Description: Riders and hikers are accompanied by 2 different guides, but do most part of the excursion together. Zigzagging through sugar-cane, banana and pineapple fields, trailing the banks of the river, entering the cool shelter of the traveller’s palm and indigenous forests.

DAY 2.
Le Morne Brabant
Length: – 3h to 4h. Min. 2 pers. Max. 12 pers
Description: This mythic mountain is situated on a private domain of the south west coast. Legendarily known as the hide out place of runaway slaves in old times, this mountain is the unique habitat of the Trochétia, the plant emblem of the island. Sandwiches and drinks on the top.
Altitude: 500 m
Good physical condition required.

Day 3
Up on the bike, heading down to the South Coast for a picnic on the beach
Length: All day
Description: This is a road trip accessible to most, essentially downhill, passing through the valley of Chamarel, heading down towards the south with great views on the way. A swim awaits you to cool you off at the end!

Day 4
Hiking up Le Piton de la Rivière Noire and lunch at a ‘table d’hôte’ in the village of Chamarel.
Length: All day
Description: A narrow track will lead you up to the highest mountain of the island (828 mts.) The view at the top is well worth the hike. Picnic at the top, before heading down, back to the village of Chamarel.

Day 5
Black River Gorges:
Length: – 3h to 4h. Min. 2 pers. Max. 12 pers
Description: This is a wonderful walk in The National Park 6700 HA. This practically virgin forest is the natural habitat of deers, monkeys, wild pigs and more than nine species of endemic birds: beautiful view points and scenes of waterfalls and rivers. There is a stop for a sandwich in the forest.  The excursion is easy to fairly difficult.

DAY 6.
Hike on the Mont sur Mont Estate.
Length: – all day
Description: Visit the Chamarel Waterfall and Coloured Earths, and hike up to Mont sur Mont along a mountain ridge, offering spectacular views on the legendary Le Morne Mountain and the south and west lagoons.   Sandwiches and drinks on the top.

DAY 7.
Canyonning 7 to Cascades
Length: – all day with a stop for a sandwich. Min 2 pers. Max. 8 pers.
Description: This site is unparalleled in Mauritius. Introduction to Canyonning before departure. Descent through the indigeneous forest, discovering waterfalls and natural pools carved into the rock. There are four stages of absailing from 18 m to 55 m. Possibility of jumps in the basins, with heights ranging from 3 to 7 m.  Picnic at the foot of the waterfall. The trail is steep in some areas and requires good physical condition. It is imperative to know how to swim in deep water.

DAY 8.
Breakfast and Departure. 
If you depart in the afternoon, it is possible to organise a sandwich lunch or a tour of key places on the island. Lunch and tour are not included in our package price.

Additional horse rides can be arranged early in the morning or in the afternoon, before or after the programmed excursions, depending on the time of departure or arrival from La Vieille Cheminée. These rides are not included in the package and will be chargeable extras at the end of the stay.
Details:

• Guided excursions are reserved for residents at La Vieille Cheminée.
• These tours will be based on your level of fitness.
• We can organize a package to suit your needs, depending on the length of your stay.
• Reservations are a minimum of one week in advance and will not be refunded in the event of cancellation, unless terminated by us.

-  Horse ridding :
The use of riding helmets is obligatory. We have helmets and boots freely available to our guests.
Horse riding experience is essential for the first day.  However we can organize on request, particular rides for the less experienced. Those are not included in our package rates.
-  Dress code:
      Horse riding:  trousers / track suits, sunscreen
    Hiking: Shorts or trousers to protect from mosquitoes, sunscreen, hat/cap.
   Biking: Helmets are available- shorts/pants, hat/cap, sunscreen

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