Private Tour
South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
You will explore the southwest of Mauritius on this 7-8 hours scenic tour. With your guide, you will visit Lush Green Dormant Volcano named Trou Aux Cerfs which is a highly popular attraction.
Next, you will stop at Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir. Then, continue to Grand Bassin, where you will visit the Hindu temple. Afterward, continue to Alexandra falls, the surroundings of the waterfalls depict a real jungle book. Next, you'll visit the Gorge viewpoint which provides stunning views of this ancient primeval forest.
Afterward, you will enjoy a traditional Mauritian 3-course lunch. Then you'll head to visit the twenty- Three colored earth which is unique because of its multi-colored sand. Next, head to the Chamouny waterfall which is undoubtedly the beautiful single-drop waterfall. Later on, you'll be heading to see the Bassin Blanc viewpoint. Finally, heading to Gris-Gris viewpoint, to see the big waves crashed upon the big rock.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking (if required)
Children ages 3 years and under are free. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking
Please advise of any food allergies or illness
Please wear non-slippery shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Trou aux Cerfs
Begin your 7-8 hours southwest scenic tour with a hotel pick-up anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet & be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding in your comfortable vehicle, then 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.
What‘s Included
3-course traditional Mauritian Lunch (Veg or Non-veg)
Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
Pick-up and drop-off at any accommodation in Mauritius
Entrance to Twenty-Three Colored Earth and Chamouny Waterfall
Certified private Guide/Driver
Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water upon arrival
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
471 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
There's a lot of...
Bernd R,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00In internet much too beautifully portrayed in reality it looks different nothing earth-shattering.Driver and car are top pickup from hotel on time.
Perfect day!
michaelpY3992ZE,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day began with the pickup in the car at the hotel. Daren was our driver and guide at the same time. He told us many interesting things about Mauritius during the trip and answered many of his own questions. The driving time passed as if in flight, not least because of his likeable nature. The stops combine the numerous beautiful spots of the island, so that the day is used to the maximum. One view is more beautiful than the other and makes this trip truly unforgettable. Finally, we had a lunch at Gris Gris Beach with traditional Mauritian cuisine. A nice end to a perfect day. Thank you Daren!
An interesting and fun full day of discovery
Road43407651691,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An interesting and fun full day of discovery. We learned so much on this trip and got to view some beautiful areas. We weren't rushed at any point and could take as long as we liked to look around the areas. Our driver was super friendly and knowledgeable. It's really nice that the entry fees into Valle are included as well as lunch. If you want to do anything other than walk around Valle that is at your own cost. I don't find this an issue but it's worth noting. We did some quad biking and a 1.5km zip line which came to over 6000 rupees. The only negatives were that our driver was 10 minutes late (which didn't impact the day) and that lunch was around 15.00 which for me is quite late. So I'd recommend a big breakfast. We were provided with water and banana chips so were looked after well. I would definitely recommend this trip as it covers so many different interesting places all in one go and with plenty included.
Underwhelming Tour
pedromA6834GI,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour guide was very nice and gave a lot of cool explanations during the tour. We were told we were going to see a lot of monkeys but ended up not seeing anything. The park included in the tour was not worth it, the only cool think were the turtles ( the park has a 1.5 km zip line, extra to the tour, but even that was not worth it as the view was very limited). Lunch wasn't very good as food was a bit dry. Overall not worth the cost as it's not that many places and renting a car would give more freedom and cheeper if multiple people.
Great Experience, must visit south west tour............................................................................
MONIK P,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful trip with awesome experience, driver was on time and covered all the things which was mentioned. he was kind and helpful.
Great tour.
bankimg2022,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Radhika. Highly recommend! She covered the southwest with all the great spots. We enjoyed the local mangoes and lychees thanks to her.
Mauritius is beautiful and you need a car to enjoy it, but would not recommend this tour.
Randall L,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Description was not accurate. Our 'Private Full day Scenic Tour' turned out to be a van with 3 groups booked to share. Luckily the larger group backed out so we were only two couples, rather than 9 or 10 people The description said 'This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.' This was not true. 'Bottled water upon arrival' - no water provided. We had not brought water because it was to be provided. Pickup at the port - no communication as to specific location. Unlike other tours whose drivers arrived at the port with signs, this did not happen. We messaged the driver to say we were ready and waiting. We received a response of "Ok" 30 minutes later. After 20 more minutes we got a call saying we had to walk outside the gate. Not a problem, though we should have been told this before we arrived or when we sent our first text. Outside the gate there was still no sign with our names or even the tour company name. Eventually we found the driver and the other couple and then had to wait another half hour for the group who then backed out when they found out it was not private. The sights and scenery - Volcano and Black River Gorge - were beautiful. Lunch at Gris Gris beach was nice. The Adventure Park was not worth the time and the driver seemed put out we weren't going to buy any activities, only walk around. The "23 Coloured Earth" rock formation was underwhelming, with an amusement park built around it. The stops in the rum store and the model ship building shop were not in the description and were not needed. The guide could have been much better with better communication. We spent as much time listening to him talk on the phone as he spent talking to us. Our friends got a taxi tour at the port, saw the same sights and more, spent less money and had a more enjoyable day. We would not recommend this tour.
False advertising, unprofessional start
Daniel O,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked the [Name of Tour, if known] and unfortunately, the experience began with significant confusion and frustration, immediately overshadowing the potential of the day. We received an email the day before confirming a 7:45 am pickup time. Because our cruise ship docked early, we were outside the port entrance well in advance, standing by at 7:00 am. The main source of the problem was the complete lack of a professional meet-and-greet. Many other reputable tour operators were present with clear signs identifying the guests they were collecting. We continually searched for someone holding a sign with our names, but found no one. At 7:46 am—one minute after the scheduled pickup—we purchased ship internet access specifically to contact the driver. After confirming via text that he was supposedly "outside" the port, we continued searching without success. We texted again to clarify if he was inside or outside the port gate, and he confirmed he was outside the gate. We then walked all the way to the gate itself and still could not locate anyone with our names. It was only after a third text message that he finally provided a distinguishing description, stating he was wearing a pink shirt. After several more minutes of searching based on this vague description, we finally spotted him walking toward us—without any sign whatsoever. We then said we were ready to leave. The driver said he was waiting for others. We booked a private tour .. he just shrugged. A few minutes later, two others appeared. They also said they booked a private tour. He was still waiting for others. At 8:30, 4 additional people showed up. They were furious, that they did not have a private tour and argued with the driver for an additional 30 minutes demanding their money back. They finally left This entire ordeal was incredibly stressful and wasted precious time at the start of our day. For a professional tour company, the expectation is a clear, identifiable pickup, especially at a busy cruise port. Relying on guests to search for a driver based only on the color of their shirt, rather than providing a simple sign, is completely unacceptable and demonstrates a poor level of customer service and organization. We also did not have the water provided as stated and started the day with 2 shopping stops not listed on the tour. We would like to see a refund.
To flee
Y9037LHdanielm,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Dull, the driver didn't show up at the hotel I checked in on. Freshverde was contemptible and did not want to reprogram despite the fact that the weather was execrable. Neither tripadvisor nor freshverde wants to pay me back. They're thieves, everything is provided for in their clauses so we have no recourse.
Summer Holiday
Lhh111,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, so splendid everything was on oder and well organised, we had a very nice time, enjoyed the culture and food, people were very friendly and helpful
Related Experiences
Operated by Freshverde Holidays