Private Tour
Tropical South West of Mauritius: Full-day All Inclusive tour (Visit to 3 parks)
Overview
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In this 8 hours private tour, you will explore the southwest of Mauritius including a visit to the Green Dormant Volcano named Trou Aux Cerfs which is a highly popular attraction. Next, you will stop at Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir.
Afterward, head to Maconde viewpoint to see the panoramic stunning view of the sea. Next, head to Twenty Three Colored Earth which is unique because of its multi-colored sand. Then continue to Chamouny waterfall which is undoubtedly the beautiful single-drop waterfall. Next, head to the Bois Cherri Tea Factory to learn about the production and plantation.
Later, you will enjoy a Mauritian 3-course lunch & head to Rhumerie De St Aubin to visit the rum distillery & rum making. Then, continue to Gorge Viewpoint to see the panoramic unparalleled beauty of the deep dense forest & its valley.
Afterward, head to Alexandra Fall to live a unique experience with nature & its waterfalls. Finally, stop at Grand Bassin to see the gigantic statue of Lord Shiva
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
A minimum of 2 people per booking is 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 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.
What‘s Included
Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
Private transportation in a fully Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water upon arrival
Entrance at the Twenty-Three Coloured Earth & Chamouny Waterfall
Entrance at the Bois Cherri Tea Factory
Entrance at Rhumerie De St Aubin
Services of a fully qualified certified private Guide/Driver
3-course Lunch (Veg and Non-veg) Note: Halal Food
Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
Gratuities (Optional)
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Tropical South West of Mauritius: Full-day All Inclusive tour (Visit to 3 parks)
Pickup included
Reviews
340 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience
Linda E,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mevin, our guide was superb. Great guide and a great driver. We had an excellent day. Very informative.
Guided tour
PrimardJm,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Super nice guide, beautiful discovery, pity that the rum was clause because planned in the visit but not realized, however the price remained unchanged
The company cancelled the day before. We never took the tour.
DAT09,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The day before our tour was scheduled the company cancelled. The excuse was bad weather and concern for our safety. We could find no forecasted bad weather and the weather that day was hot and sunny.
The tour was ok, but would not recommend.
martinsD2570QL,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Even though the description says that the driver is also a guide, our driver was not. He rarly talked, and when we finally asked questions his answers were short, and often he had no answer. As a driver however we was nice and on time and the car was great. Secondly almost half the destinations were closed due to earlier rainfall. We did not find out about this until we were in the car. The organizers did not provide any options for the closed activities either. Lastly the lunch place (Escale des îles) had the slowest service I have ever encountered. This is the restaurants fault, but I thought I should mention it, because we sat for almost 2 hours in the most humid restaurant on earth
Fabulous Day
Paige B,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was a great driver and tour guide - Knowledgable, friendly, organised and easy going! The tea tasting was a highlight!
Not what we paid for!
TravelingFan22,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00FYI--know your itinerary and make your guide stick to it. This was a private tour and the guide said we were in charge but it was clearly the other way around. We should have been weary when the guide asked US what tour we were on. He immediately said there was no time for the 3-course lunch part of the tour and he said his boss said he had to be back by 3 and we had to allow 1.5 hours to get back to the ship from the last location. The trip started at 8:30 so we had plenty of time to do the 8-hours tour and be back to the ship by 5 pm. We were returned at 2 pm and the driver seemed rushed at that. He did drive safely though. This is what we did get: Tea at a tea plantation View of Shiba This is what we didn't get 2 of the national parks Colored sands Multiple waterfalls Rum tasting in the proper place INSTEAD after the Shiba he brought us to Vale Adventure Park (not a national park) which was an additional cost of $150 and 2 hours which surprised us because we were at least 40-50 years older than all the other tourists (not a natural fit nor did we request this). We ended up at a small neighborhood souvenir shop which also had some rum. He mentioned at the beginning that "if we had time at the end" we could go to a souvenir shop. We said we weren't interested in more souvenirs but that's where he brought us. We've done many tours around the world with TripAdvisor and this was the only one that disappointed us.
Disappointing South Island tour
Rita H,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Driver was 20 minutes late. Didn't know the Rumery was closed after 2pm, due to a wedding. Just did the tasting. Never got to see the Tea Plantation Museum, Just the tea tasting again . Never stopped to take pictures at the temple. we were just rushed from one place to another. Could have been a really nice tour, but the driver has lot to learn to make it an enjoyable tour
A good excursion
Roving04048187974,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00At a is a very competent guide, his French is perfect, he is attentive and gave us all the information to better know the different sites and life on the island
Saw all the sights.
jaspercatYorkshireuk,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was on time and a careful driver. We were told all the stops we would visit and told about any interesting points. We would have liked the tour to be more flexible as to what we saw as it did feel a little as though the schedule was mapped out and no deviation. We did though cover an awful lot and saw all the sights there were to see. The driver was pleasant and knowledgeable.
Service that half done you can find better elsewhere
GREGOIRE J,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Tour of the island very succinct, not all the views noted on the announcement were made (half for us) the driver is supposed to guide, ours stayed in his car without explaining much to us, to finish visit the rum not made because we arrived too late ... Response of the trip advisor claim,(as we feel we have done only half of what is notified) We are not able to refund you The best thing to do is to find a taxi there that will guide you and take you to see every point for MUCH less!
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