Full-Day South-East of Mauritius Private Tour: Discover Grand Bassin, Bois Cheri Tea Factory & More
Grand Bassin

Discover in this South-East tour, Grand Bassin (also named as Ganga Talao), Bois Cheri Tea Factory & Museum, La Vallee des Couleurs Nature Park, Gris-Gris Viewpoint and much more with your expert tour guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grand Bassin - The sacred lake also called Ganga Talao represents the mighty Ganges river of India. You’ll find her tucked away in the mountains of the South West surrounded by colourful Hindu temples and gods.Up to 400 000 devotees visit the holy lake to commemorate the Great Night of Lord Shiva or the Maha Shivaratri.
  • Bois Cheri Tea Factory and Tea Museum - You will drive through Bois Chéri, the first tea plantations of Mauritius in the village of Bois Chéri, where you can discover the process of tea manufacturing.
  • La Vallee des Couleurs - La Vallee des Couleurs Reserve is home to various species of flora and fauna and a great place to enjoy selection of nature trips and fun activities.

Nature lovers are bound to like this place; it is quite a unique experience with the indigenous fauna and flora that abound in the park.

Visitors are treated with a range of natural landscapes, including plateaus, mountains, valleys, craters and crater-lakes.

  • Gris Gris Beach - The appeal of Gris Gris lies in it scenery, the high cliffs here drop abruptly to the sea and the refreshing winds of the Indian Ocean blow all year round.

Far away from the idyllic setting of calm seas and the tranquil scenery, is the Gris Gris beach, at the southernmost point of Mauritius. It is a few kilometers southeast of the village of Souillac- a historical village that dates back to the French colonial period.

Gris-Gris is well known for its sea cliffs and offers visitors a magnificent view from the top- this is definitely a sight worth seeing. Coral reefs do not surround this part of the island, which allows large waves to crash directly on the cliffs, creating big splashes of water.

At the southern end of Gris-Gris, you will have a great viewpoint on the cliffs and will see the crashing of waves against the flanks. There is a small garden offering many quiet spots for you to relax on one of the many benches, while having a view of the sea, waves and rock cliffs. From the garden, a path leads to a small beach where you can admire the view of the sea up close. Despite the white sandy beach, the waves and currents are extremely strong, so it is not advised to swim, but rather to have a stroll, admiring the view.

Further down the road from the Gris Gris Viewpoint is the ‘Roche qui Pleure’ (Weeping Rock). This is also another fantastic viewpoint where if you look at the rock from the right angle, it will appear as a face with tears constantly streaming down, as the waves continually crash.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Ticket entry and activity
Location
Grand Bassin
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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