The South of Mauritius: 23-Colored Earth & Rhumerie de St Aubin
Overview
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You will explore the South-West of Mauritius on this 8 hours private tour including a visit to the dormant volcano Trou Aux Cerfs which is a highly popular attraction & Mare Aux Vacoas Reservoir for a stunning panorama view of the lake.
Next, drive to Grand Bassin to visit the crater lake & see the gigantic statue of lord shiva. Then, head to Alexandra fall where you will live a unique experience with nature, waterfalls & its deep valley. Afterward, continue to the Gorge Viewpoint to see the panoramic unparalleled beauty of flora & fauna.
Afterward, continue to 23 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, you will enjoy a Mauritian 3-course lunch & Then continue to see the Gris-Gris viewpoint. Finally, head to Rhumerie de St Aubin to know about Rum making in Mauritius.
Additional Info
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
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‘s Included
Entrance to Seven colored Earth and Chamarel waterfall
Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
3-course Lunch (Veg and Non-veg) Note: Halal food
Entrance to Rhumerie de Chamarel
Private transportation in a fully Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water upon arrival
Services of a qualified Guide/Driver
Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
Gratuities (Optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
Trou aux Cerfs
Curepipe,
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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 to 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.
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The South of Mauritius: 23-Colored Earth & Rhumerie de St Aubin
Pickup included
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great excursion
Elke B,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day with many impressions of country and people. The guide explained a lot and answered our questions.
Incroyable
lagrandeasperge93,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day trip with tea factory tour, rum shop, multiple viewpoints, waterfalls and nature park. We loved our day and recommend it to everyone! Our guide, Sahil, was exceptional. He took the time to explain everything, gave us time for our activities and was very kind. A big thank you to him
Manav Freshverde Holiday
Navigator54593247422,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00pleasant stay in the company of our transport guide Manav freshverde holiday to whom I thank very much for bringing me back all my belongings containing our passports and other personal papers that I had forgotten in his very comfortable, air-conditioned car. Guide speaks several languages and is very friendly. See you soon for new adventures
Great great great
Trip435458,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful guide. Very caring, flexible and informative. Beautiful place. I would recommend 100% Sorry we weren’t able to see the whole island
A very nice day to visit with Arvind Ramlagun
350pierrev,
Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were 6 friends visiting Mauritius and we used the services of guide Arvind Ramlagun (WhatsApp 230 5940 1222) for a day tour of the south of the island with the volcano crater, the sacred lake and its temple, Chamarel waterfall and land of 7 colors and visit a rum shop. He was able to adapt the route in terms of timing to avoid the tourist crowd with an earlier departure. The Van type vehicle was very comfortable and perfectly adapted to make this day unforgettable. The visit of the Tamil temple with the sacred lake at the very beginning of the day and out of the waves of tourists was a magical moment! Arvind was able to guide us during the visits with humor and with a lot of attention for all of us and knew how to best meet all our expectations. We had an excellent day and we can only recommend the services of Arvind who we thank for his kindness and professionalism. do not hesitate to ask him for the organization of your visits to Mauritius!
Really nice trip with the coolest guide Sahil!
AliciaL1676,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful trip to the south yesterday with Sahil. He is so kind and told us a lot about the island, sometimes on matter of course and sometimes on request. He not only let us out at any spots, he accompanied us to the entrance and told is briefly what we can do and where. Best guide we could wish for! Can totally recommend the tour and especially Sahil as a driver and guide. The trip was ‘wunderbar’! We loved it so much!
Great trip ,wonderful places.
dimtcho t,
Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely journey with our Yash drive showing great attitude and passion to answer all our questions we ask. Telling as educational stories about how people live , religion and Mauritius it's self as Island.
26yrs anniversary
sandrae934,
Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From booking to communication, Agi was amazing. Arrived on time. The whole day was very comfortable in a lovely air-conditioned car. Everything was explained and understood how our day was going to proceed. Agi's driving was amazing. His knowledge of Mauritius was fabulous. My husband asked many questions and Agi didn't get frustrated at all. Stayed calm and pleasant the whole journey. Wonderful experience and we created so many memories on camera. Amazing day indeed
Great tour
danj1993,
Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Agi was a great tour guide, he was very knowledgable and took us to places we wouldn’t have otherwise known about in the south. We had plenty of time at each stop and didn’t feel rushed to move on. We highly recommend booking this tour.
Agi is proactive. Was on time. Responsive to every query. Helpful. Professional. Car was good. Drive very nicely.
sachindaga2020,
May 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a well designed excursion. Agi was on time . Helpful , responsive to queries. Professional. Car was good. Neat and clean.
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