Overview
Discover the wild, green heart of Mauritius on a private full-day tour of the South West. Your driver collects you from your hotel, villa or apartment and takes you to the island's most photographed natural sights, from a dormant volcano to the tallest waterfall in Mauritius.
The pace is yours. At every stop you explore for as long as you like while your driver waits, and the route can be adjusted for your group, whether you're travelling as a couple, with friends or with children.
- Tour type
- Sightseeing & nature tour
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Pick-up & drop-off
- Your hotel or accommodation
- Entrance fees
- Not included
Highlights
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Mauritius
- Panoramic views from the rim of Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano
- Hindu temples beside the sacred crater lake of Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
- Alexandra Falls and the Black River Gorges viewpoint
- Chamarel Waterfall and the Seven Coloured Earth, with time for lunch
Itinerary
- Start
Pick-up from your hotel
Your driver meets you at your hotel, villa or apartment at the agreed time.
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1
Stop 1
Trou aux Cerfs volcano
Start near Curepipe at Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano 605 metres above sea level. A short walk around the rim of the crater, roughly 300 to 350 metres across, gives you sweeping views over the island's mountains and coast.
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2
Stop 2
Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
At about 550 metres in the hills of Savanne, this sacred crater lake is the most important Hindu pilgrimage site in Mauritius. Temples and shrines to Lord Shiva and other deities line the shore. The lake is around 18 metres deep, and fishing is forbidden because of its sacred status.
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3
Stop 3
Black River Gorges & Alexandra Falls
Black River Gorges National Park protects the largest native forest in Mauritius and more than 50 km of hiking trails. From the Alexandra Falls viewpoint you look out over deep gorges, rivers and mountain ranges that are home to rare and endangered plants and wildlife.
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4
Stop 4
Chamarel Waterfall
The tallest waterfall in Mauritius plunges more than 80 metres into lush forest. Fed by three streams of the Saint Denis River, it pours over volcanic rock 8 to 10 million years old, some of the oldest on the island.
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5
Stop 5
Seven Coloured Earth & lunch
Finish at the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, where dunes in shades of red, brown and violet formed from weathered volcanic rock. Stop for lunch nearby before heading back.
- Finish
Drop-off at your hotel
Your driver takes you back to your accommodation at the end of the day.
What's included
- Licensed, experienced private driver
- Air-conditioned, fully insured vehicle
- Private return transfer from your hotel or accommodation
- Waiting time at every stop
- Parking fees
Not included
- Entrance tickets and fees
- Lunch, snacks and drinks
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the South West tour?
About 8 hours, including pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation.
Are entrance fees included?
No. Tickets for attractions such as the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark are paid on site. Lunch and snacks are also extra.
Where do you pick up from?
From any hotel, villa or apartment in Mauritius. We confirm the pick-up time based on where you're staying.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. It's a private tour, so you can skip a stop, stay longer somewhere or ask your driver to add a place on the way.
