Mauritius: private southwest tour
ID: GYG854060-1349249
Category:
Country: Mauritius
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a private day tour of the southwest region of Mauritius. Visit a volcanic crater, the Grand Bassin Temple, iconic waterfalls, natural colored earth, and enjoy a rum degustation tasting.
Discover Mauritius' southern region on a private day tour with pickup and drop-off over the whole island. Admire spectacular views of the Trou aux Cerfs volcanic crater, mountain landscapes, cascading waterfalls, the flora and fauna of the island, the Grand Bassin Hindu Temple, and experience a delicious rum tasting.
Start your adventure at your hotel with a convenient pickup service. Depending on the location of your accommodation, you will head to the Trou aux Cerfs crater to see the extinct volcano, now taken over by lush forest. Marvel at indigenous plant species, giant green pines, and be mesmerized by the 360-degree view of the city of Curepipe and the Mountain ranges.
Proceed to the Grand Bassin to explore the Hindu Temple which is surrounded by the crater lake. Learn about the Hindu culture in Mauritius in the presence of the Ganga Talao.
Continue on to the Black River Gorges viewpoint to admire the scenic and panoramic view of the island's southern landscapes and mountains, coupled with the splendid view of the Alexandra Waterfall.
Stop and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant as you savor a 3-course Mauritian meal comprising fresh salads, rice, soups, chicken curry, or fish and vegetables.
Enjoy a final stop at the 7 Colored Earths at Chamarel to see the 100-meter drop waterfall, the highest waterfall in Mauritius. Alternatively, visit the Valley des Couleurs at Chamouny to see the 23 Colored Earth, coupled with lots of local activities. Finish your adventure with a drive back to your hotel
Highlights
- Enjoy the peaceful view at the Trou aux Cerfs dormant volcano
- Discover and admire the multiple Colored Earths
- Visit the Grand Bassin Hindu temple and admire the oldest Shiva statue
- Enjoy the flora and fauna at Black River Gorges and Alexandra Falls
- Explore the island's southwest region in a private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important notice:The road stabilization
works being carried out along the route
from Plaine Champagne to the Rhumerie
de Chamarel, visits to the facility will be
temporarily unavailable from 18th March
2024 until December 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
Rhumerie de Chamarel is closed on Sundays. An alternative will be provided to customers for bookings on Sundays
This tour may last between 6 to 8-hours
Hotel drop-off at approximately 5:00 PM
This tour will be postponed if an inclement weather warning is issued by the national authorities
Notifications of special request or changes should be sent 24-hours before the activity
Tour rerouting is normally not possible, unless agreed upon prior to the activity
Lunch is possible during the tour, with good recommendations
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Trou aux Cerfs crater visit
- Grand Bassin Temple visit
- Alexandra Fall View Point visit
- Black River Gorges View Point visit
- Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark visit or 23 colored Earth at Les Valley Des Couleurs at Chamouny
- Rhumerie de Chamarel factory visit
NOT INCLUDED
- Seven Colored Earths Geopark entry ticket
- Les Valley Des Couleurs entry ticket
- Rhumerie de Chamarel entry ticket
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
