Private Tour
Picturesque South Tour Of Mauritius, Incl Lunch,7-Coloured Earth
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Get to discover the magical volcanic rain forest landscapes of southwest Mauritius on an 7-8 hours guided tour.
Highlights include the Trou Aux Cerfs which is the famous dormant volcano to enjoy a 360 degrees view of the island from its high altitude.
Then you will head up to Mare Aux Vacoas, a reservoir. Embedded deep in the forest.
Visit the Grand Bassin (Ganga – Talao) which is the sacred lake of Mauritius. Let yourself yourself be blown away by the numerous sacred temples and statues.
Next the forest road to Black River Gorges and Alexandra Viewpoint to snap some social media-worthy pictures.
After a few minutes of driving, we will go through the village of Chamarel to savor a Mauritian lunch at a local restaurant.
After Lunch we will visit the chamarel waterfall and the 7 coloured earth followed by the Chamarel Viewpoint.Next will be Maconde viewpoint you will be able to admire a breathtaking coastalview from the top of the viewpoint. Your tour ends with return transport to hotel
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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 To Expect
Trou aux Cerfs
Trou Aux Cerfs which is the famous dormant volcano to enjoy a 360 degrees view of the island from its high altitude.
Grand Bassin
Visit the Grand Bassin (Ganga – Talao) which is the sacred lake of Mauritius. Let yourself yourself be blown away by the numerous sacred temples and statues.
What‘s Included
Entry/Admission - Trou aux Cerfs
Services from our certified driver/guide
Entry/Admission - Gorges Viewpoint
Bottled water
Entry/Admission - Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin)
Entry/Admission - Chamarel Geopark (7 coloured earth)
Non Alcoholic Beverages During Lunch
Private And Airconditioned transportation
Private hotel pick up and drop off around the the island
3-course Lunch (Veg / non-veg) *HALAL FOOD*
Entry/Admission - Alexandra Falls
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Picturesque South Tour Of Mauritius, Incl Lunch,7-Coloured Earth
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Reviews
105 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Indifferent taxi driver and paid more booking in advance , cheaper to book on the island in advance as opposed to .
curlytop12345677,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00A rocky start with taxi driver asked to do the waterfall first as rain was due but did not allow this. The former volcano is not worth a visit unless local as is little more than a park with a view. Our driver gave no info for each stop we was not aware how to get access to the lake so we didn't see this properly , got complete soaked at the waterfall and couldn't see anything taxi driver did not hide the fact he was annoyed at us bringing wet clothes in his car. Lunch stop he just pointed and we walked in before our driver was offered the full menu as place was unaware we had booked via a deal. Was not told name of resteraunt either. Then onto the coloured sands which was worth a visit even if it looked better in the photos. Finished the trip two hours sooner then planned partly as we had enough with the uncomfortable taxi driver and partly because no information given by driver on each stop. Local taxi firms offering this tour at about £70 without admission or lunch which works out a lot cheaper them the £99 each we paid even though it included lunch and admission. Lunch was nice but couldn't tell you the name of place. Disappointed but on a plus side we found a decent taxi firm and revisited the waterfall on a dry day along with ebony forest.
Southern tour
Martina B,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A lot of hotspots within a trip including excellent local lunch. Overwhelming viewing points, very beautiful Hindu temple complex with many background explanations by our nice guide Nawin. The small, not mentioned "shopping trip" at the beginning of the day did not diminish the overall package 😉. 100%your recommendation
We enjoyed the site...
KIMBERLY W,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the site seeing. The private tour fit well with our schedule so we could utilize the time spent at sites to fit our preferences. Our driver, Shahad, was attentive and knowledgeable.
Great trip
Z1618RWneila,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our tour, nice to get out and see part of the island and escaping the hotel for a day, would recommend this itenary.
Terrible and unsafe experience
mark s,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Driver late. Car dirty too small for four people and unsafe due to rear seatbelt not working. We had no choice but to start the trip as larger car not available. We felt unsafe. Driver/guide did not know the full destinations and length of trip - he didn’t know it was 7 hours. Convinced us to go to Valle theme park that was full of children! After that we requested he took us back to the hotel which he did. He drove too fast and taking on his phone with only one hand on the wheel. He said that we would get a full refund. We will make sure this is reported on Tripadvisor and is a serious impact on Viator’s reputation. We have used Viator before and it has been good
Beauty to behold
Mel W,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a whistle stop tour of many different sites & not really getting the opportunity to fully appreciate your surroundings. Mauritius is a beautiful luscious green country & a true beauty to behold. Be prepared for a long day
A Really Enjoyable Day!
Kim P,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a very good tour but it is a long day. There was only myself and my wife (I get very annoyed when marriage is excluded from available options as a successful long marriage is an achievement whereas couple partnerships do not rate as highly due to lack of commitment. Please take note Viator) Anyway, back to the tour. Our driver/guide Redesh was knowledgeable and a good driver. He also adapted the day to suit us. We saw a lot, had heaps of laughs and lunch was good without being a protracted time wasting affair. The tour was good value for money and we can thoroughly recommend it.
Perfect
V6344TXkarenm,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip from start to end. Our driver Roshan, was excellent; friendly and very informative. We felt we saw a huge amount in just one day. Perfect and great value for money,
The best stops i this...
Menahem L,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The best stops i this tour are the Ganga Talao Temple, the Chamarel Waterfall and the Chamarel seven-colored earth (including the large turtles). Most of the other stops are just viewing points with not very impressive views.
Really nice tour
Jennie H,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice tour! The local tour operator (Paradise in your palm tours) were great! Serviceminded, quick to respond, etc. Grand Bassin and the seven colored earth were the highlights along with the stunning nature everywhere! The lunch was nice and we even made time to visit the chamarel rhum house!
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