Private Tour
Wild South – Full Day Rhumerie St Aubin, Bois Chéri Tea & Lunch
Overview
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Your journey begins at the renowned Bois Chéri Tea Factory, where you’ll discover the fascinating process of tea production. You’ll then continue to Rhumerie de St Aubin to explore the art of traditional rum making.
Next, visit the famous dormant volcano Trou aux Cerfs, offering impressive views from its crater. Continue on to Mare aux Vacoas, the island’s largest reservoir, surrounded by lush forest scenery.
Your scenic drive then takes you to Gris-Gris, known for its dramatic sea cliffs and powerful waves crashing against the rugged coastline.
Later, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the sacred site of Grand Bassin, where you will admire the gigantic statue of Lord Shiva
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Continue your adventure to Alexandra Falls, where cascading waters and a deep valley create a serene natural setting.
Finally, stop at the Black River Gorges Viewpoint to witness unparalleled panoramic views over the island’s lush forests, valleys.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian meals available – please request when booking
Children 3 years & under are free; notify if a infant seat is needed
Inform us of any food allergies or illnesses
Wear non-slip shoes and comfortable clothes
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.
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
Tea tasting at Le Bois Cheri restaurant (Panoramic view)
Beverages during lunch (Non- Alcoholic)
Rum tasting at Rhumerie De St-Aubin
Entrance to Bois cheri Tea Factory & Tea Route
Private transportation in a fully Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water upon arrival
Entrance to Rhumerie De St-aubin
Services of a fully qualified certified private Guide/Driver
Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
Mauritian Culinary Lunch Experience (Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian)
Gratuities (Optional)
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Wild South – Full Day Rhumerie St Aubin, Bois Chéri Tea & Lunch
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Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A massive thank you to Anuj!
rebeccacU7060BF,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic day to say the least! We had the pleasure of meeting Anuj who was our driver for the day. He took us to loads of wonderful places and informed us all about the history along the way! We started off at the Grand Bassin after passing the Mare Aux Vacoas Reservoir. We saw the temples and statues which left us absolutely speechless! Anuj let us walk around for as long as we liked which was lovely as we didn’t feel rushed and it gave us the chance to really appreciate the beauty. We then stopped off at the Bois Cheri Tea Plantation which had incredible views. We drank unlimited tea and got to try all the delicious flavors! The biscuits were a great addition! After, we stopped off at Alexandra falls and the Black River Gorge View Point which was so stunning! The monkeys were super cute too! Later on during the day we had a lovely lunch at Saveur Tropicale Chamarel. Three courses! It was so nice to stop somewhere local that served great dishes where it wasn’t filled with tourists. Anuj picked a great spot for sure! The last stop of the day was at Rhumerie De Chamarel which was definitely my favorite! We got to taste 11 different rums, including their new flavors! We got to try their jams there too, the spicy ones were the best! The whole area was so beautiful and the staff were lovely. I would definitely recommend booking this experience!
A rainy day in Mauritius
Nomad309338,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the weather being atrocious during our day out, we still managed to have a great day. The main reason for this was our driver/guide Daren who kept the mood buoyant with his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for everything to do with the itinerary of the day and also his own stories/experiences. We would definitely recommend this trip to others-if you don’t enjoy the variety in this trip then you have no soul!!
To do without hesitation
tareck d,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello , Sahli was our guide all day for a chamarel tour with its waterfalls, viewpoints, black river gorges, large basin, 23 colors land, adventure park and its 1500m zip line , white basin, tea factory, st aubin rum, gray beach where we had lunch. Everything went very well, Sahli was very friendly and pleasant.
Tea Route
annnemariel2025,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb day with our guide SANJEEV .thank you for all his explanations.Visit all about tea ,rum ,vanilla among others.
Just great!
eikeh2019,Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful comprehensive tour with all the great attractions of the South. Spontaneously we could add the Valley of color to the tour. In particular, the tour was also particularly successful because of our guide Sahil, he had a friendly nice manner, explained something about everything without it being too much or too little. Highly recommended!
Great day in Mauritius
christineeM3383NV,Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello we experienced a wonderful day here in Mauritius. Our guide Agi explained us a lot and was very friendly. Tea, rum and food was delicious. We had a very pleasant drive and felt very comfortable. Everything was shown and explained to us as stated in the offer.
Would have liked to have followed itinerary!
PAUL H,Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00Itinerary:what to expect-don’t expect it! Didn’t do half the things mentioned,the day was rushed.If i hadn’t taken my time at the rhumerie,would have been a complete waste of money!(driver was courteous) Why did i give a tip??
Very good expérience !!!
Venture22077734312,May 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could see many different places, very beautiful ! Many thanks to Daren, our driver, available and kind ! A very beautiful day to see Maurice
Great chance to see lots of the sights to the south, highly recommend.
louisepR7679WQ,May 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were contacted the day before to confirm pick up time and contacted ehen Daren arrrived at the hotel in the morning. The tour was perfect, gave us the opportunity to see lots of sights (and potentially return to some if we wish on another day). It was a private tour so we got the chance to ask anything we wanted. Daren (our tour guide) was knowledgeable and friendly, we did not feel rushed at all. Perfect day, highly recommend.
Definitely worth a trip!
ethank2150,May 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daren was a fantastic guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable about the island. Any questions that we had, even when not related to the planned visits at each location, he was able to answer. He is very passionate about the island and you can tell. Each of the stops were wonderful and just as good as we had hoped for. We didn't feel rushed around and took our time at each of the places. The lunch that was part of the four was wonderful and catered well for my wife who requires gluten free food as she is a coeliac. This tour is not to be missed if you want to see what the south of the island has to offer.
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