Dear future participants,
Thank you for visiting this site. If you thought you would be able to find details of upcoming trips,... YOU"RE WRONG!
Actually, you're right, sorta. We have officially shifted to a "new" website to make things more integrated. You know, the hub thing.
All future o-adventure trips will be published at:
http://nusmountaineering.com/blog/o-adventures/
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Information about Welcome teas and day-camp
We will be holding our welcome teas for the batch of 2010/2011 very shortly. Do come if you have EVER HAD THE DREAM of standing at the summit of a mountain! We promise to break the stereotype of what you think "mountaineering" is about...
Dates: 12 Aug 2010 (thu), 16 Aug 2010 (mon)
Time: 630pm
Venue: SRC conference room
Also, we will be conducting a 1-day camp to introduce you to the sport of mountaineering. We are extremely excited about the camp as this is the first time that we are allowing non-members of the club to use mountaineering equipment and to generally get a feel of how it feels like to be on a mountaineering expedition. Definitely not to be missed!
Date: 21 Aug 2010 (sat)
Time: 8am-5pm
Venue: NUS
Cost: absolutely free!
Max number of participants: 20
If you have any questions about the welcome teas or camp, do drop us an email at trips.mir AT gmail.com
Dates: 12 Aug 2010 (thu), 16 Aug 2010 (mon)
Time: 630pm
Venue: SRC conference room
Also, we will be conducting a 1-day camp to introduce you to the sport of mountaineering. We are extremely excited about the camp as this is the first time that we are allowing non-members of the club to use mountaineering equipment and to generally get a feel of how it feels like to be on a mountaineering expedition. Definitely not to be missed!
Date: 21 Aug 2010 (sat)
Time: 8am-5pm
Venue: NUS
Cost: absolutely free!
Max number of participants: 20
If you have any questions about the welcome teas or camp, do drop us an email at trips.mir AT gmail.com
O-Adventure by NUS Make It Real SubClub of Sports Clubs
Upcoming Trips for May, June, July 2010
1. Mount Rinjani 21-26 June
1. Mount Rinjani 21-26 June
Email us for quotation and details.
2. 14 day Himalayas Soft Trek (28th May - 10 June 2010)
We have reached the maximum participant limit for the trip. Registration is closed, but do check out our other exciting trips to Mt Rinjani and Mauritius!
3. Mauritius Trip - 26 June to 7 July
The normal price is $2400. Sign up with a friend and BOTH get $100 off!
What is O-adventure?
O-adventure is a collective term for trips organised by NUS Make It Real club! It's open to (in fact, it's targeted towards) everyone in NUS, not just people experienced in outdoor activities.
O-adventure has been on-going during NUS vacations for years, and is a hassle-free way of experiencing "adventure holidays" with other students. :)
Only 5 Places left, book with us soon!
2. 14 day Himalayas Soft Trek (28th May - 10 June 2010)
We have reached the maximum participant limit for the trip. Registration is closed, but do check out our other exciting trips to Mt Rinjani and Mauritius!
3. Mauritius Trip - 26 June to 7 July
The normal price is $2400. Sign up with a friend and BOTH get $100 off!
What is O-adventure?
O-adventure is a collective term for trips organised by NUS Make It Real club! It's open to (in fact, it's targeted towards) everyone in NUS, not just people experienced in outdoor activities.
O-adventure has been on-going during NUS vacations for years, and is a hassle-free way of experiencing "adventure holidays" with other students. :)
Mt Rinjani 21-26 June
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What is Rinjani?
It is the peak of a volcanic island in Lombok, and the 3rd highest Indonesian mountain.
Is it nice?
It has been described to be one of the most panoramic views in SEA. Expect lush tropical rainforest, and highland shrubbery, then volcanic soil amidst clouds. Look at a very large crater lake containing an active volcano, exotic flora and fauna, such as the black ebony leaf monkey, wild pigs, long tailed grey macaque monkeys, orchids and edelweiss.
There is a lot to see, and Rinjani is unique because it spans a great range of altitudes and hence vegetation, and has volcanic origins, which alters the nature of the soil.
Oh no. Will the volcano explode when I'm there? I heard volcanoes are life-threatening. I'm scared.
Gunung Baru is an active volcano within the Segara Anak lake of the Rinjani crater. We will be passing by the lake and looking at Gunung Baru, but we will not be climbing the active volcano. It's safe and relatively well-travelled (but not overly so :) )
What are we going to do?
Day 1: flight to lombok. 2h drive. stay in Pondok Indah Hotel.
Day 2: transfer to Rinjani Information Centre RIC. RIC staff briefing on route details, local culture, sights, rubbish management, safety protocol.The trek starts from Sembalum Lawang, with a gentle ascent up green pasture used for grazing. We will rest after 3h, at 1300m at Pos 1 Pemantauan. The next resting spot after that will be Pos 2 Pemantauan 1500m with a great view of the summit at 3726m. We'll trek a few more hours to Pos 3 Pemantauan 1800m
After this, the gradient will be steeper and we'll be trekking amongst pine-like casuarina species known as cemara. Here, we might spot wild pigs and long tailed grey macaque monkeys.
We will set up camp at the Plawangan II Sembalun crater rim 2639m
Day 3: We will wake up early at 3am in order to catch the sunrise at the summit :) We will trek a bit more strenuously along volcanic soil for 3h to the peak at 3726m, to reach the summit at 6am. At the summit we can look across the Wallace line to Bali, Mt Agung and Sumbawa. We can also feel very good about ourselves.
Then we will trek down a ridge lined by edelweiss to a well-deserved brunch at the crater rim base camp. Then we will descend to Lake Segara Anak (2000m) within the Rinjani crater. Gunung Baru is an active volcano island in lake Segara Anak, last exploding dramatically in 1994.
It will take 2 hours to reach Segara Anak where we'll set up camp.
Day 4: R+R at the crater lake. You can swim, explore the caves and hot springs that are reputed to be beneficial to your health.
We'll leave in the afternoon. We'll climb 2.5hours to reach Plawangan I Senaru Crater Rim (2461m). There, we will relax, watch the sunset, explore the area and view the lake from another perspective. (It's a very big lake)
Day 5: After breakfast we'll make a long but scenic journey down to Senaru village (601m), through thick tropical rainforest filled with flora and fauna, notably butterflies, orchids and hopefully the rare black ebony leaf monkey (lutung). There will also be: the Batu Penyesalan stone, and a vaguely human-esque banyan tree.
There will be rest stops along the way, and with village stories and local legends recounted by the guides :)
We'll reach the Rinjani Trek Centre at the Senaru road head in 7h, where there will be transport taking us back to Pondok Indah hotel.
Day 6: At 8am we'll set out to explore the Singang Gile waterfall, and the Tiu Kelep waterfall. Then we'll visit a Sasak village, where we'll get to experience more traditional culture, and interact with the locals.
After lunch, we'll return to the Lombok airport.
We'll reach Singapore in the evening.
Okay I'm sold! How do I make it happen?
We'll be off to Rinjani from 21-26 June 2010.
$600 for NUS students and $625 for non-NUS students.
This will cover:
Return air tickets, Singapore airport tax
Transport costs
Singapore travel insurance with AXA
2 nights at the Pondok Indah Hotel
Mountain guide
Porters
Tents
Sleeping bag and mat
All meals except last day at airport
Cooking gear
National Park fees Rp 150 000 per person
This does not cover: Lombok airport tax, airport porters
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What is Rinjani?
It is the peak of a volcanic island in Lombok, and the 3rd highest Indonesian mountain.
Is it nice?
It has been described to be one of the most panoramic views in SEA. Expect lush tropical rainforest, and highland shrubbery, then volcanic soil amidst clouds. Look at a very large crater lake containing an active volcano, exotic flora and fauna, such as the black ebony leaf monkey, wild pigs, long tailed grey macaque monkeys, orchids and edelweiss.
There is a lot to see, and Rinjani is unique because it spans a great range of altitudes and hence vegetation, and has volcanic origins, which alters the nature of the soil.
Oh no. Will the volcano explode when I'm there? I heard volcanoes are life-threatening. I'm scared.
Gunung Baru is an active volcano within the Segara Anak lake of the Rinjani crater. We will be passing by the lake and looking at Gunung Baru, but we will not be climbing the active volcano. It's safe and relatively well-travelled (but not overly so :) )
What are we going to do?
Day 1: flight to lombok. 2h drive. stay in Pondok Indah Hotel.
Day 2: transfer to Rinjani Information Centre RIC. RIC staff briefing on route details, local culture, sights, rubbish management, safety protocol.The trek starts from Sembalum Lawang, with a gentle ascent up green pasture used for grazing. We will rest after 3h, at 1300m at Pos 1 Pemantauan. The next resting spot after that will be Pos 2 Pemantauan 1500m with a great view of the summit at 3726m. We'll trek a few more hours to Pos 3 Pemantauan 1800m
After this, the gradient will be steeper and we'll be trekking amongst pine-like casuarina species known as cemara. Here, we might spot wild pigs and long tailed grey macaque monkeys.
We will set up camp at the Plawangan II Sembalun crater rim 2639m
Day 3: We will wake up early at 3am in order to catch the sunrise at the summit :) We will trek a bit more strenuously along volcanic soil for 3h to the peak at 3726m, to reach the summit at 6am. At the summit we can look across the Wallace line to Bali, Mt Agung and Sumbawa. We can also feel very good about ourselves.
Then we will trek down a ridge lined by edelweiss to a well-deserved brunch at the crater rim base camp. Then we will descend to Lake Segara Anak (2000m) within the Rinjani crater. Gunung Baru is an active volcano island in lake Segara Anak, last exploding dramatically in 1994.
It will take 2 hours to reach Segara Anak where we'll set up camp.
Day 4: R+R at the crater lake. You can swim, explore the caves and hot springs that are reputed to be beneficial to your health.
We'll leave in the afternoon. We'll climb 2.5hours to reach Plawangan I Senaru Crater Rim (2461m). There, we will relax, watch the sunset, explore the area and view the lake from another perspective. (It's a very big lake)
Day 5: After breakfast we'll make a long but scenic journey down to Senaru village (601m), through thick tropical rainforest filled with flora and fauna, notably butterflies, orchids and hopefully the rare black ebony leaf monkey (lutung). There will also be: the Batu Penyesalan stone, and a vaguely human-esque banyan tree.
There will be rest stops along the way, and with village stories and local legends recounted by the guides :)
We'll reach the Rinjani Trek Centre at the Senaru road head in 7h, where there will be transport taking us back to Pondok Indah hotel.
Day 6: At 8am we'll set out to explore the Singang Gile waterfall, and the Tiu Kelep waterfall. Then we'll visit a Sasak village, where we'll get to experience more traditional culture, and interact with the locals.
After lunch, we'll return to the Lombok airport.
We'll reach Singapore in the evening.
Okay I'm sold! How do I make it happen?
We'll be off to Rinjani from 21-26 June 2010.
$600 for NUS students and $625 for non-NUS students.
This will cover:
Return air tickets, Singapore airport tax
Transport costs
Singapore travel insurance with AXA
2 nights at the Pondok Indah Hotel
Mountain guide
Porters
Tents
Sleeping bag and mat
All meals except last day at airport
Cooking gear
National Park fees Rp 150 000 per person
This does not cover: Lombok airport tax, airport porters
14 day Himalayas Soft Trek (28th May - 10 June 2010)
We have reached the maximum participant limit for the trip. Registration is closed, but do check out our other exciting trips to Mt Rinjani and Mauritius!
14 day Himalayas Soft Trek (28th May - 10 June 2010)
Have the only mountains you’ve seen lately been stacks of readings or molehills formed by paper you crumpled? Or the last time you climbed really hard was a few weary steps up a lecture theatre? We’ve got the remedy for that monotony. Or anyway, adventure trekking in the historically and culturally rich Himalayas.
Himalayas? What’s that? Is that a country?!
The Himalayas is a mountain range that separates India from the Tibetan Plateau. It's a land of yaks and yetis, stupas and Sherpas, and some of the best trekking on earth, according to Lonely Planet.
The Himalayas is an extended area; we’ll cover 800 km of it. We’ll first head to the Shivalik Himalayas between Kiratpur to Mandi, then the Lower Himalayan hills along beautiful Beas river between Mandi (760m) to Manali (2000m), then the High Himalayas at Rohtang Pass (3978m), Baralachala Pass (4890m), Nikee La (5050m), Lochulangla Pass (5100m) and Tanglangla Pass (5400m).
Er. Ok! Won’t that be really tiring?!?! I’m already so tired from mugging!
It’s an adventure trek, but also a ‘soft trek’. We’ll go at a reasonable pace so that we’ll be able to really take in the rugged beauty of glaciers, salt lakes and Beas Kund Glacier, a lake at the base of 6 peaks.
There will also be ancient birch tree forests, Tibet-influenced monasteries (gompas), a salt lake, rivers and even desert. Oh, and a lot of snow to make snowmen with.
Which is why Himalayas is Sanskrit for ‘abode of snow’.
You can also opt to switch to an easier path after discussing with our local guide.
About Himalayas: Himalaya literally means "abode of Snow". From east to west, it can be divided as the Eastern Himalayas, the Central Himalayas and the Western Himalayas. From south to north it can be grouped into four parallel longitudinal mountain belts divided as the Shivalik Himalayas, the Lower Himalayas, the High Himalayas and the Trans Himalayas. The Shivalik Himalayas includes foothills below the altitude of 1200m. The Lower Himalayas includes all the valleys between 1200m to 3200m. The High Himalayas include all the mountain ranges with peaks and passes over 3200m. The Trans Himalayan region includes all the barren landscape beyond the High Himalayas and it is commonly called as the Tibetan Plateau, which is accessible by road from other parts of India only 4 months in a year.
About the Journey: You can experience the formation of Himalayas in this tour covering roughly around 1250 km of Himalayan region. This tour first brings you to the Shivalik Himalayas between Kiratpur to Mandi. You will be visiting the Lower Himalayan hills along beautiful Beas river between Mandi (760m) to Manali (2000m.). Continue to the High Himalayas at Rohtang Pass (3978m.), Baralachala Pass (4890m.), Nikee La 5050m, Lochulangla Pass (5100m.) and Tanglangla Pass (5400m.), Namikala Pass (3737 m), Fotula Pass (4294 m) and Zojila Pass (3529 m). Soft treks along the way provides good opportunities to enjoy the nature and beyond the limits of roads without compromising your comfort during the nights. You can choose to complete the planned trek or opt to change the itinerary for the day by diverting to easier path after discussing your Odyssey Manager.
About Himachal: Himachal is essentially a mountain state, which literally means “In the Lap of Snow”, set amidst the high mountain ranges of Dauladhar, Pir Panjal and the Great Himalayas. Himachal is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes with mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, flower filled meadows, misty woods, fast flowing icy rivers, glaciers, enchanting lakes and part of the Tibetan Plateau. It is located in the transition zone from the plains to the Shivalik Himalayas to the Lower Himalayas to the High Himalayas and then to the Trans Himalayas.
About Kullu-Manali Valley: Blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, Kullu-Manali valley is rightly celebrated as the valley of Gods. Nestled between High Himalayan ranges of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal with some of the peaks rising over 6500m, about 80 km long, this lush green valley extends from the gorge at Aut (1000m) to starting point of Beas River at Rohtang Pass (3978m), draining melting water from all the glaciers located all around the valley. It harbours evergreen forest, alpine meadows, beautiful rivers and orchard laden with fruits. Manali at an altitude of 2000m is the start point for all sorts of adventure expeditions over the High Himalayas to the Trans Himalayan region.
About Ladakh: “More Tibetan than Tibet”, “Moonland”, “the Last Shangrila” are all romantic names given to Ladakh. With its stunning barren rugged terrain and untouched Tibetan culture, it is certainly a beautiful place – befitted all the above & much more. The height of these ranges of the Western Himalayas prevents rain clouds from crossing into Ladakh and as a result, Ladakh receives only about 2 inches (5cm) of rain per year. The aridity of the area is immediately apparent to the visitor, with long vistas of stark mountains and valleys with only a few oases of green.
Partially opened to visitors in 1974, Ladakh still retains its air of mystery which unerringly draws all those in search of the unknown, be it the serious scholar or the lover of adventure. A high, arid plateau with some of its mountain peaks rising to over 7000m, the wild grandeur of the land contrasts dramatically with its cheerful and warm-hearted people, the two combining to create a unique geographical, historical and cultural entity which fascinates the most casual visitor. It is ideal country, with its intricate network of trails threading through the mountains. Ladakh was at the center of the great trade routes across Central Asia, when journeys lasting up to two or three years were not uncommon. Here are some quick facts:
About Srinagar: Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.
ITINERARY
May 28
ARRIVE DELHI – MANALI
Arrive Delhi airport by Air India flight at 1325 hour. On arrival transfer to bus station to board on night bus to Manali leaving 1830 hour for overnight journey. Bus would stop for dinner along the way.
ARRIVE MANALI ( B )
Arrive Manali around 1000 am. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Free day to relax or walk around the town.
May 30 MANALI - SOLANG (BLD)
After breakfast trek 4 hour to Solang passing through old Manali, Gushal, Shanag and Burua villages on the way. We will also visit Manu temple on the way. Manali is named after Manu Temple, which was traditionally called as Manu-Alaya which means "House of Manu". So later it was pronounced as Manali. According to Hindu mythology, human and nature have cycle of development and when it reaches its peak it is destroyed by some natural calamity and only very few people survive in this cycle. In the last destruction of the world, Manu was leader of the people who survived and he started the world from Manali. O/N Guest House.
May 31 SOLANG – BAKAR THACH (BLD)
Today we walk along the Solang river toward Beas Kund Glacier. Beas Kund Glacier is located at the base of number of peaks above 5000m offering great opportunity to experienced climbers and to the novice who wish to learn the techniques of mountain climbing
June 01 BAKAR THACH – SOLANG GLACIER – BAKAR THACH (BLD)Bakar Thach is full of Bhoj Patra (Brich) Trees. Before the invention of paper by Chinese, the bark of birch tree was used as paper and some of ancient holy books of Hindus like Ramalyana and Mahabharata were originally written on the bark of birch tree (Bhoj Patra). The trekkers can also collect some of natural papers from the forest. We will walk here to enjoy the beauty of Beas Kund Lake at the base of number of peaks above 5000m, which we view on the day we climb Patalsu Peak.
June 02 BAKAR THACH – SOLANG - MANALI (BLD)
Today we trek along the Solang river back to Solang and enjoy different scenery as when we walk towards the lake we will see high peaks and on our way back we view more greenery coming to us and the mountain are less higher. A transport will be waiting for you to drive back to Manali. On arrival, transfer to Hotel.
June 03 MANALI – KEYLONG (BLD)
Early morning drive 2 hours to Marhi and trek from Marhi to Rohtang Pass (3978m) and your vehicle would take the longer route by road and meet you on top of the pass. Rohtang Pass provides fantastic views of the neighboring Chandra Bhaga mountain range. Here, the landscape changes drastically from the lush green forests of the Kullu Valley to the stark, dry high-altitude desert of the Himalayan ‘rain shadow’. We walk another further down and meet our bus at designated location and continue our journey to Keylong, the administrative capital of Lahul & Spiti district for the night.
June 04 SHISHIR MONASTRY & KORA TREK (BLD)
We take a break from traveling to acclimate to the altitude, hoping to avoid altitude sickness as the road winds ever higher. Here in Keylong, the Tibetan influence grows increasingly apparent with the presence of Buddhist monasteries (gompas). Trace the steps of the traditional route taken by pilgrims, beginning with an easy morning trek to Shishur Monastery, located just above Keylong, then continue to Kardang Monastery and cross the pass above the monastery, ending in Gondla and drive back to Keylong.
June 05 KEYLONG – TSOKAR LAKE (BLD)
Today we drive 2.30 hours to Baralachala and trek around Baralachala Pass (4890m) for one hour to enjoy the spectacular views of Baralachala and peaks and passes around Baralachala. Three rivers viz. Chandra, Bhaga and Yanum originates here. After completion we will drive 4-5 hours to Tsokar Lake. known as “white lake” due to its high concentration of salt deposit around the lake
Tonight, we camp out next to the lake which is also frequented by a variety of birds, including bar-headed goose, the great crested grebe, the brahmin duck and the brown headed gull. Sunset and sunrise over the lake is magnificent.
June 06
TSOKAR LAKE - LEH (BL)
Early morning, walk around lake till 1200 noon. After lunch drive 4 hours to Leh, the capital of Ladakh. We will drive over two high passes Lochulangla and Tanglangla. Tanglangla is the second highest motor able pass in the World. Tanglangla offers good scenery of high mountains and peaks of Great Himalayas. After descending from the pass, we will enter in Ladakhi civilization at Ramse. O/N Hotel.
June 07
LEH (B)
Free day for own activities and sightseeing. You can either visit Alchi to see 11th century frescoes and sculptures or you can enjoy river rafting in Indus river.
June 08
LEH – KARGIL (B)
After breakfast drive 234 km to Kargil our first stop will be Alchi – the 11th century by the great Translator, Rinchen Zangpo. He even made a reference about the monastery in his biographies. It is written that he brought thirty-two sculptors and wood carvers from Kashmir, for the construction of the Alchi Monastery of Leh Ladakh. On completion drive to Lamayuru and visit one of the most significant gompa set amidst majestic scenery. Continuing our journey, we are rewarded with spectacular views of the Karakoram mountain ranges as we drive over Namikala Pass (3737 m) and Fotula Pass (4294 m) – the highest point on the Srinagar / Leh road. Over night hotel.
KARGIL – SRINAGAR
After breakfast we take a breathtaking drive to Srinagar via Zojila Pass (3529 m) which marks the boundary line between Kashmir and Ladakh. Here, dense green forest clad slopes give way to bare multi-colored mountains of stark beauty. Drive through Drass Town en route, the second coldest inhabitant place in the world to Srinagar stopping at Sonamarg on the way. On arrival transfer to houseboatJune 10
SRINAGAR – DELHI – FLY HOME
Morning Sikara Ride in Dal Lake. In time transfer to the airport for our flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, we drive around Delhi for last minute shopping for souvenirs. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
Nice right?
Make it Happen
We’ll be there from 28 May to 10 June 2010. The early bird price is $1975, with $10 off each when you sign up with a friend.
Meals Included: 13 Breakfast, 9 packed / hot Lunch depending on location and availability and 7 Hot Dinners at Hotels, Restaurants and Camps.
Packed Lunch include, one fresh cooked item or sandwiches with fruits, biscuits, boiled egg and a packet drink.
Extra Cost:
Day use room at Delhi if needed: S$ 10/- per pax extra on twin sharing in guest house with attach toilet.
Cost Includes:
- Airport and bus station transfers.
- Seats in overnight Volvo coach from Delhi to Manali.
- Transport costs in chartered transport from Manali to Srinagar as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation in guest houses with attached toilet with hotel as indicated in the itinerary with meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary.
- One night stay at Fixed Camp at Sarchu with proper cots and bed with toilet facilities provided.
- Trekking arrangement with one night trekking camp and rest of the nights in guest houses as proposed in itinerary above with all meals.
- English speaking Indian Odyssey Manager from Delhi airport to Srinagar traveling with the group all the time.
Cost Excludes :
- All expenses of personal nature like drinks, tips, telephone calls etc.
- Any other expenses paid due to any change in itinerary.
- Insurance, medical and evacuation expenses if any.
MAURTIUS TRIP JUNE 2010
Mauritius Trip – An Escape to Paradise!
NUS Mountaineering club is proud to bring to you back the MAURITIUS trip with much more fun at the same unbeatable price!...Adventure, fun, escapism are the keywords this time. Make sure you don’t miss this trip...Embark on this fantastic 12 day journey to the exotic island of Mauritius found in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Get the chance to swim in the crystal clear water or catch a tan on the white beach. Snorkel with Dolphins, fish and watch whales!
Indulge in adrenaline packed activities such as Parasailing, buoys and even more during the Catamaran Cruise. Several sightseeing tours are on the agenda so that you can catch the breath taking sceneries of Mauritius. At night, participate in the specially designed activities such as clubbing, casino, stargazing or board games.
Hike on one of the highest Mountain in Mauritius to have a panoramic view of the whole island. Also, try the various Mauritian foods, sugar cane and be entitled to a unique home visit! Allow yourself to be taught the famous Sega dance (dance of the slaves) by professional dancers!
And all this, just to make sure you have the time of your life at the lowest lowest price around!! Still hesitating? Go through the itinerary for more details or see what others said about last trip by scrolling down and browse through their pictures here and the villa you going to stay here!
What are you still waiting for? Quickly sign up for the trip before no more place left! First come first serve basis! Grab this opportunity while you are still entitled to student price; non student pay $200 more.
Early bird registration has ended! Normal price is SGD2400. Sign up with a friend and BOTH receive 100 off! Hurry up!!
For more details,
Email trips.mir@gmail.com
SMS Chonglei @ 94892016
Package Includes:
Return airfare and airport tax
Catamaran Cruise, Parasailing, snorkelling trip,buoys.
All land transport according to itinerary
Most Meals, Home visit, Night Activities(casino, clubbing, star gazing)
Accomodation in self catering and shared bungalow near the beach
All land tours according to itinerary
Introduction to Mauritian Dance
and much more...
What Others said about this trip!
“damn fun I want more!! gimmi more!!” - Xiao Xiuyun, 21 yrs old, year 3 science, NUS student
“i had so much fun and laughter like never before and it is the most magical n wonderful time in my life ever =)” – Yan Zhen, 19 yrs old, year 1 medicine, NUS student
“Choosing not to go would be one of the biggest mistakes of life.” – Chow Minyang, 20 yrs old, year 1 medicine, NUS student
“beautiful! haha it really is the no job no money no girl no worries go mauritius kind of feeling haha!” - Nick Ng Zhi Peng, 21yrs old, year 3 medicine, NUS student
“Great to have a spontaneous and thoughtful tour guide as well as wonderful fellow companies” – Koh Ming Jun, 23 years old, year 2 social science, NUS student
“Unforgettable” – Xavier, 25 yrs old, NIE student
“ Crazily Awesome” – Usha Pillai, 20 yrs old, year 4 electrical engine, NTU student
“a unique ADVENTURE!!!!” – Foo Kai Juan, 22 yrs old, year 3 business, NUS student
ITINERARY
1st day (Saturday): rest. Check in at Flic en Flac
After a long and tiring flight, drop your bags in the bungalow. You will be served snacks and a good night sleep will be enough to keep you going for tomorrow’s activities.
2nd day (Sunday): Trou aux Cerfs Volcano, Sept Cascade viewpoint, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls Viewpoint, Gorge View Point, Chamarel View Point,
Adventure Park, Baie Du Cap/Machondee, Le Morne
Wake up early !:)…A long and exciting day ahead JGrab a good breakfast before we head up towards Curepipe, where the colonial building act as testimony for the british occupation. Not far from these buildings, you can enjoy the panoramic view at the now dormant volcano at Trou aux Cerfs.
Then, proceed to the pilgrimage point at Grand-Bassin where one of the biggest statues of Shiva can be seen. From Alexandra Falls and Gorge, you will be able to have a breath taking view on the National park with its big waterfall. Proceeding towards le Morne, you will have a unique view on the coastal lands still untouched by man.
On our way back, we will pass by Baie Du Cap and la prairie, where the view is simply magnificent.
3rd day (Monday): Sea Activities (Parasailing and buoys) at Pereybere. Stop at Cap Malheureux and Grand Baie.
We are heading to the North (pereybere), where you can witness one of Mauritius best beach. Feel the adrenaline flowing through you when you go for parasailing and buoys.
4th day (Tuesday): Home Visit + Hike Le Pouce Mountain + try sugar cane
In the morning, we going for home visit where you can see a typical Mauritian house (not HDBJ)
After which, we go for a hike to one of the highest Mountains in Mauritius. Starting from the village of St Pierre, we will walk for 5hours before reaching the summit where you can have a 360 degree view of the island. At the summit, you can even experience helicopters flying only a few metres above your head. Heading down, we will take a ride through some scenic region towards La Nicoliere reservoir. We will stop at one place to try some sugar cane.
5th day (Wednesday): Shopping in main town area, visit of Market Place + trying of Mauritian food .
Walk through the main towns and bargain the Mauritian way for nice souvenir and gifts. Try the various typical Mauritian foods such as dal pouri, alouda and gato pimentsJ it’s also the only time that you will be allowed to shop the whole day. Walk through Mauritius biggest shopping complex to grab your souvenirs or witness the buildings that were here since the French and British colony.
Another road trip on the Agenda. Embark on this breath taking trip to the southern part of the island. From the famous seven coloured earth to the natural water spring, everything is beautiful. We will stop at Gris Gris for a picnic the Mauritian way;)
7th day (Friday): -Mahebourg waterfront, Snorkelling, South East Coast
Enjoy one of the best snorkelling places in Mauritius lagoon; the only preserve marine park!....Then drive along the scenic south east coast before heading back to the bungalow.
8th day (Saturday): Hike in Le Gorge National Park from Petrin to Tamarind
Starting at Le Petrin, we will descend around 800m in altitude along a 10km trail to reach the Gorge national Park entrance. All along the way, you will get to see endemic plants and animals as well as beautiful scenery. When reaching down, you can relax yourself in the cool water and the most adventurous one can go for a jump.
9th day (Sunday): Catamaran trip, See and swim with Dolphins, see Whales!
The must do activity! Board on a catamaran to one of the islet of Mauritius...Experience the thrill of being on a deserted island where the water is crystal clear and the beach is pure white...Be served with a bbq lunch on the island and snorkel with the fish. If you are lucky, you can even swim with the dolphins and see whales!
10th day (Monday): Free and Easy
This is a free and easy day. It is suggested that you enjoy the beach at Flic en Flac, play some beach volley and try some quad biking where you can see deer crossing right in front of you.
11th day (Tuesday): Port Louis
Still got some souvenirs to buy or some last minute shopping to do? Take this opportunity to go out and look for all the nice souvenirs you will bring back for your relatives and friends. Make sure you try the Mauritian food.
11 days already? Everything went so fast and it’s now time to pack up to go back. Make sure you make the most of your last day here by staying on the beach and watch the sunset. Time to say good bye and catch your flight back to Singapore, full of beautiful memories of your trip to Mauritius...
12th day:
Home, sweet home
*Some activities might be cancelled if there is bad weather. But they will be replaced by something equally excitingJ
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