Private Tour
Mauritius Guided South Tour (Private)
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the southern part of Mauritius in a private day tour.
Your adventure begins at your hotel where you will be picked up and then go through the town of Curepipe to reach the top of Trou aux Cerfs crater to see an extinct volcano.
Then, head to Grand Bassin Hindu Temple which is surrounded by the crater lake of Ganga Talao. there you will have the chance to see the most prayed Hindu gods.
From the temple then drive to Black River Gorges National Park and Alexandra Waterfall to admire the breathtaking panoramas of the island's southern landscapes and mountains.
A final stop at La Valley des Couleurs, where the 23 Colored Earth marvel awaits, complemented by an array of local activities. Your journey concludes with a scenic drive back to your hotel.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch is not included in the price. Client can bring their own food. If they wish to eat at a restaurant the driver can recommend them.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Trou aux Cerfs
Explore the southern part of Mauritius in a 7hrs private day tour. The tour begins with pick-up anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet & be greeted by our driver/guide, then you are ready to set off for your first stop. You'll be heading to Trou Aux Cerfs which is one of the famous natural tourist attractions in Mauritius. The dormant volcanic crater is around 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters & a depth of around 100 meters. Unlike the typical volcanic features, Trou aux Cerfs’ crater is surrounded by a vast area of lush forest consisting of indigenous plant species and some giant green pine trees. It is believed that the Trou aux Cerfs erupted once and has remained dormant for the last 700 000 years; experts believe that there is a potential chance for it to become active again. Definitely, one of the main highlights is the 360-degree view of the town, Curepipe & the majestic view of Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis-Moka Mountain range.
Afterward, head to Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir which has the honor of being the largest reservoir on the island with a capacity of almost 26 million cubic meters and is simultaneously a rather popular stop for tourists visiting the south of the island. Although nothing as fancy as the other attractions in Mauritius, Mare aux Vacoas is a gem hidden between lines of thick forests. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few minutes away from the usual hustle and bustle of the country. The reservoir even offers a rather amazing view worth several clicks.
Options
Mauritius Guided South Tour (Private)
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent in every way
Heather F,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It provides a full day of touring to many of the best spots. Our driver/guide Swaraj was a perfect gentleman excellent driver and obviously loved showing visitors around his island.
Super good guide . Good driver
silviadO4048FD,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with very good driver. Beautiful impressions of many places on the island. We would recommend the guide again and again.
Fab tour of the South
Joy W,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having never been to Mauritius before we wanted to see a little of the island. The tour Ridwaan took us on of the south was fantastic. Along the way he gave us so much information regarding the history of the island as well as the places we were visiting. He allowed us time to see each place, took photos of us and stopped at the side of the road to allow us to taste some sugar cane juice which was delicious. If we had had more time in Mauritius we would certainly have done the tour of the north too. Ridwaan was a very polite young man and a very careful driver.
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454r mic,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly guide who took pleasure in explaining the history of his wonderful island. I recommend. Thank you for your professionalism.
"happiness" day for the whole family
MarieAnnie G,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00very complete and fun visit with a very invested driver-guide, good advice and very friendly
Good experience, but don’t accept going to the “rum tasting”
Nicolas L,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide has been excellent and explained many things during the tour, not only related to the tour but also to the politics and history of the island. I give it 4 stars because it led us to a “rum tasting” that commented that it was free and neither was it tasting nor was it free, it was a full-fledged tourist. They only let us try a minimum sip of 2 types of rum and the manager put a lot of pressure on us to buy something (it was all quite expensive). We out of shame bought something and she was upset to see that it was not a good scam she had done. At the airport we found the same rum at half price, so that rum place is a scam and they should not take tourists there.
A tour with a view
Peter D,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely brilliant. A great day out with a great experience and a fantastic team to back everything up.
Excellent tour, terrific guide, highly recommended
David G,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent tour with the Palm Taxi Service. Our guide Feroz was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information about local culture and traditions. The vehicle was new and very comfortable.
Great day with our driver/guide Feroz!!
178jeniferb,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our day with our driver and guide Feroz! We learned so much from him about the history and culture of Mauritius. We saw and felt the beauty of the island. Highly recommend!!
Wonderful day highly recommended
Sarah B,
Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful trip and our driver was very knowledgeable. He offered us the flexibility of what we wanted to get out of the day and planned all sightseeing . The temple particularly was lovely and we stopped at a lovely restaurant for a traditional and reasonably priced meal. Highly recommend.
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