Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour with Pickup

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ID: GYG714608-1170727
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Country: Mauritius

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

The southwest tour includes visits to the dormant volcano Trou Aux Cerf, Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir, Grand Bassin Lake, Alexandra Waterfalls, Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths, and Chamarel Rhumerie.
Visit the Trou Aux Cerfs (a dormant volcano)

Start your tour by stopping at Trou Aux Cerfs volcano crater to enjoy the breathtaking view of the island’s villages and mountains thanks to its high altitude.
Discover the Mare Aux Vacoas Reservoir

Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir is the largest reservoir on the island surrounded by a dense forest of pine trees
Visit the Grand Bassin Volcano (the sacred lake and the Hindu temple)

Also known as the Ganga Talao, this lake rests in a crater of an extinct volcano.
Several sacred and well-preserved temples and statues surrounds the lake
Alexandra waterfalls

Located in the heart of the Black The Alexandra Falls is located in the Black River Gorges National Park
Admire the spectacular waterfalls cascading over the rocks
Black River Gorges viewpoint

Enjoy the views of the valley of the Black River Gorges viewpoint.
Spot the endangered species of different plants, animals and birds like: Mauritius kestrel, pink pigeon, pailles-en-queue and Mauritius fody
Explore the Chamarel Village and the Seven Coloured Earths

The Seven Coloured Earths is one of the major tourist attractions in Mauritius
The earth in particular is intriguing as it renders different shades of colour in the hillsides
You will also be invited to visit Chamarel Waterfalls found within that same locality
Visit at the Chamarel Rhumerie

The Rhumerie of Chamarel is located in valley surrounded by sugarcane plantations together with pineapples and other tropical fruits
Learn about the detailed process of the making of the local rum
Rum tasting is offered to visitors to sample a variety of agricultural rums
For an additional fee, we can also organise lunch at their restaurant
Source authentic crafts at their souvenir shop

HIGHLIGHTS
Visit the dormant volcano of Trou Aux Cerfs
Discover the Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir and its surrounding forest
Grand Bassin lake (a sacred lake and hindu temple)
Take some beautiful snapshots at the Alexandra Waterfalls
Admire Black River gorges viewpoint
Explore Chamarel Seven coloured earths geographic site
Learn the rum making process at Chamarel Rhumerie
What’s included?

Fully Licensed driver
– A fully professional licensed driver will drive you to the interesting locations.

Pick up from / to your hotel or Villa
– You will be travelling in air conditioned and insured private (non-sharing) vehicle from your hotel and back.

Waiting Time
– Waiting time is included and you may visit the different places at your own pace.

Parking & Entry Fees
– Both the parking and entry fees are included in your package.

Highlights

  • Visit the dormant volcano of Trou Aux Cerfs + Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir
  • Grand Bassin lake (a sacred lake and hindu temple)
  • Take some beautiful snapshots at the Alexandra Waterfalls
  • Admire Black River gorges viewpoint and Chamarel Seven coloured earths
  • Learn the rum making process at Chamarel Rhumerie

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • What’s included?
  • Fully Licensed driver
  • A fully professional licensed driver will drive you to the interesting locations.
  • Pick up from / to your hotel or Villa
  • You will be travelling in air conditioned and insured private (non-sharing) vehicle from your hotel and back.
  • Waiting Time
  • Waiting time is included and you may visit the different places at your own pace.
  • Parking & Entry Fees
  • Both the parking and entry fees are included in your package.
NOT INCLUDED
  • 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.