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South Mauritius Tour: Discover Volcanic Landscapes and Sacred Temples
4.1
40 Ratings
Trou aux Cerfs
Experience the enchanting volcanic landscapes and sacred temples of Mauritius on a guided 7-8 hour tour. Explore dormant volcanoes, lush rainforests, sacred lakes, and picturesque viewpoints.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Trou aux Cerfs - Trou Aux Cerfs, the renowned dormant volcano, offers a stunning 360-degree view of the island from its elevated position.
- Grand Bassin - Explore Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), the sacred lake of Mauritius, and be amazed by the numerous holy temples and statues.
- Alexandra Falls - Capture social media-worthy photos at the Alexandra Viewpoint.
- Black River Gorges National Park - Enjoy the spectacular valley view from Gorges Viewpoint and encounter wild monkeys.
- Chamarel Waterfalls - Marvel at the picturesque 100-meter waterfall.
- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark - Stroll through the park to see the 7 Coloured Earth and meet the Big Aldabra tortoise.
- Chamarel - Visit the Chamarel Viewpoint.
- Maconde Viewpoint - Admire the breathtaking coastal view from the top of Maconde Viewpoint.
What's Included
- Admission to top attractions including Trou aux Cerfs, Gorges Viewpoint, Ganga Talao, Chamarel Geopark, and Alexandra Falls
- Services from a certified driver/guide
- Complimentary bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages during lunch
- Private, air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service around the island
- Delicious 3-course Halal lunch (options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating 7-8 hour guided journey, discovering the magical volcanic rainforest landscapes of southwest Mauritius. The tour begins with the famous dormant volcano, the Trou Aux Cerfs, offering a panoramic 360-degree view of the island. Followed by a visit to Mare Aux Vacoas, a reservoir nestled in the confines of the forest. The sacred lake of the island, Grand Bassin (Ganga – Talao), awash with spiritual temples and statues is the next milestone. Then, traverse the forest track to Black River Gorges and Alexandra Viewpoint for capturing insta-worthy photographs. The journey continues with a drive through the charming village of Chamarel, where you’ll feast on a traditional Mauritian lunch at a local dine-in. Post lunch, attractions include the Chamarel waterfall, the 7 coloured earth, and the Chamarel Viewpoint. The tour concludes at Maconde viewpoint, offering an awe-inspiring coastal view. We ensure a hassle-free return transport to your hotel.
Location
Trou aux Cerfs
Curepipe,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
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313oph_lies
May 23, 2024
Perfect - Our visit was punctuated by poses and magnificent views!! We couldn't do Chamarel because the road was blocked but everything we visited already kept us busy for the day. The restaurant was super good!! It was just the 2 of us with our guide, Rishi, who I highly recommend!! He was very interesting and also gave us moments for two. A perfect rhythm between intimate moments and very interesting explanations with our guide which made for an excellent day!! We recommend ++++
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Tamsyns2024
May 4, 2024
Private tour - The guide was very good and ensured the itinerary was covered. The lunch was very tasty and service was good. It was well organised.
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Kent_w
Apr 9, 2024
A great day out - The coloured earth was something to see you won't see anywhere else. The Hindu temple on the lake was very interesting. Our guild was excellent informative and knowledgeable.
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Duncan_b
Mar 25, 2024
Great day out - The tour was very enjoyable, however some of the roads are closed due to landslides , which added time and made it a long day.
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Dsouzat2024
Mar 15, 2024
South Is The Best - South part is one of the best we did in Mauritius’
The tour’s duration is around 8hours yes it was a bit long for us but worth it.
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Annette_p
May 28, 2024
Nice overall tour - We were picked up from the cruise terminal for this private tour. We didn't get to go to Chameral geo park because of road closures. Instead we went to Valles des Couleurs Park which I thought was just a tourist trap. We had the entrance fee paid but then they tried to sell additional activities such as jeep rides, ATVs, ziplining, etc. We just wanted to see the colored rocks so we walked there and back. It was not impressive. The lunch was good and we were able to spend time watching the waves. Our guide was good and made sure we got to the airport on time for our flight.
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Linda_w
Mar 1, 2024
Very disappointed vehicle... - Very disappointed vehicle didn’t have air conditioning unless an open window counts, no water as advertised and driver didn’t speak very clear English however he covered the sightseeing program
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Vacationer128485
May 7, 2024
tour unfortunately not as described - Unfortunately, the trip was not as described. It started with a taciturn driver, whose name we still don't know, in the oldest broken car.
No water for the passengers (as described in the offer)
He simply let us get out at the sights and waited until we came back. We didn't learn anything about the country or the people.
As the road to the 7 colored earth was closed from this side, we were offered to see the 23 colored earth.
Unfortunately, we had to pay an extra charge of 20 euros per person. We don't think that's right.
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Curiosity16195604830
May 5, 2024
Unable to properly appreciate - We recently used this tour with Paradise in Your Palms that focused primarily on visiting the Chamarel Waterfall. However, we were informed that the road to the 7 Colored Rock area is currently closed, and the itinerary was subsequently changed. Prior to the tour, another agency had warned us that some operators may alter their itineraries to visit the 7 Colored Rock due to a lack of licenses, which seems what happened with our tour.
Furthermore, the package advertised a guide, but we were accompanied by a driver who dropped us off at various locations and allowed us to explore on our own. He often seemed impatient and restless, rushing us through each site. At the end of the tour, he became argumentative, stating that his working hours had finished and he needed to go home, while we were still waiting to collating our photos from photographer.
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Estrella_e
Mar 13, 2024
Was very disappointed... - Was very disappointed with our driver (Uban). He was extremely quiet and had very little to say about the various spots on the tour, on several occasions he would step away from the group and just say "I will meet you there", leaving us to look around -not knowing what we are looking at. Despite all these, the lunch included in the tour was very good.
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