Mauritius: South Island Private Tour with Lunch & Entry Fees

Explore the lush southern region of Mauritius on a private guided tour. Visit the sacred Grand Bassin, discover the Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel, and enjoy a delicious three-course lunch.
Begin with a convenient pickup from your hotel or accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. After meeting your guide, set off towards the island’s central plateau.

Stop at Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcanic crater located in Curepipe. Walk around the crater’s rim, enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding towns and mountains, and learn about Mauritius’ volcanic origins. Take photographs from one of the island’s most scenic viewpoints.

Continue to Grand Bassin, Mauritius’ most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site. Discover the impressive 33-meter statue of Lord Shiva, the sacred crater lake, and colorful Hindu temples. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings ideal for reflection and photography.

Next, enter Mauritius’ largest protected forest reserve, Black River Gorges National Park. Enjoy scenic drives through tropical rainforest, spectacular viewpoints overlooking deep valleys, and opportunities to spot native birds and wildlife. Admire the beautiful mountain landscapes.

Stop at Alexandra Falls Viewpoint, one of the most popular photo stops on the tour. From the viewing platform, admire Alexandra Falls cascading through the forest, dense green valleys, and panoramic mountain scenery.

Visit the island’s highest waterfall, Chamarel Waterfall. Observe the waterfall from scenic viewpoints, photograph the dramatic gorge, and learn about the volcanic rock formations surrounding the falls.

The highlight of the excursion is the famous Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel. This remarkable geological phenomenon features naturally colored sand dunes displaying shades of red, brown, purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange. Walk along viewing platforms, observe giant Aldabra tortoises, and learn about the site’s geological history.

Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch at a local restaurant. Typical menu options include fresh salads, chicken, fish, or vegetarian dishes, rice and local side dishes, and seasonal desserts. Halal and vegetarian meals are generally available upon request.

Throughout the day, enjoy scenic drives past sugarcane fields, tea plantations, volcanic mountains, rural villages, tropical forests, and coastal viewpoints. Your guide shares fascinating stories about Mauritius’ multicultural heritage, wildlife, agriculture, and history.

Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.

Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.