South-West Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour with Lunch
by Freshverde Holidays
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This private scenic tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and covers the southwest region of Mauritius by air-conditioned vehicle. The trip begins with hotel pickup anywhere on the island and a visit to Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano crater 605 meters above sea level with a diameter of 350 meters and depth of around 100 meters. Visitors can walk along the crater’s edge and see views of Curepipe, Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis-Moka mountain range. Next, the tour stops at Mare aux Vacoas, the largest reservoir in Mauritius with a capacity close to 26 million cubic meters, surrounded by dense forest. Afterward, the route continues to Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), a crater lake 550 meters above sea level featuring a temple complex and a 33-meter-high statue of Lord Shiva, the tallest statue on the island. Following Grand Bassin, the tour visits Alexandra Falls, located in the Black River Gorges forest, where guests can view the waterfall and the south coast’s turquoise ocean. Then the vehicle heads to the Black River Gorges Viewpoint, offering panoramic views of rainforest, valleys, hills, and a nearby waterfall. The park protects much of Mauritius's remaining rainforest. The journey proceeds along a scenic road to Bassin Blanc, a crater lake surrounded by thick forest. After this, the tour reaches the Twenty-Three Colored Earths in Chamouny, a natural site featuring sand dunes with seven distinct colors formed by the transformation of basaltic lava to clay minerals. Nearby is a tortoise park, souvenir shop, and a coffee shop. The next stop is Chamouny Waterfall, a single-drop waterfall amid dense vegetation and a popular attraction. Then the tour continues to Souillac on the south coast, known for wild, preserved nature and rough sea waves. Here, guests enjoy a three-course Mauritian lunch with options including salads, rice, soup, chicken curry, fish, and vegetables. The final stop is Gris Gris Beach, famous for its high cliffs where large waves crash directly onto the rocks. Visitors can walk paths from a small garden with benches overlooking the sea and cliffs but swimming is not recommended due to strong currents. The tour ends with transport back to the hotel.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Trou aux Cerfs
Following hotel pickup, the tour begins with a visit to Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcanic crater approximately 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters and a depth near 100 meters. The crater is encircled by indigenous forest and large pine trees. Visitors can walk along the crater rim to enjoy 360-degree views of Curepipe, Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis-Moka mountain range. The volcano erupted once and has remained inactive for about 700,000 years. The entire tour lasts 7 to 8 hours.
35 min
Mare aux Vacoas Reservoir
The next stop is Mare aux Vacoas, the largest reservoir in Mauritius with nearly 26 million cubic meters capacity. It lies within dense forest and offers a quiet spot to rest and take photos away from busy areas.
20 min
Grand Bassin
The tour continues to Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), a crater lake about 550 meters above sea level in the mountains of southwest Mauritius. The site includes a temple and shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Hindu gods. The area features a 33-meter-tall statue of Lord Shiva, the tallest on the island. The lake is approximately 18 meters deep and supports fish and eel populations.
45 min
Alexandra Falls
At Alexandra Falls, guests see a waterfall set in the Black River Gorges forest. The site provides views of Mt Cocotte’s cloud forest and the south coast’s turquoise ocean. The falls are surrounded by thick jungle and local bird species.
40 min
Black River Gorges National Park
Next is the viewpoint over Black River Gorges National Park, offering panoramic views of rainforest, deep valleys, and nearby waterfalls. The park covers about 17,000 acres of protected forest and is home to native wildlife. The path to the viewpoint includes souvenir stalls and may have wild monkeys.
35 min
Bassin Blanc Scenic Route
The drive to Bassin Blanc passes through dense, lush forest with tall trees and rich wildlife sounds. The road features a nearly 180-degree bend and provides tranquil views of the surrounding environment.
60 min
Valle Advenature Park
At the Twenty-Three Colored Earth site in Chamouny, visitors see natural sand dunes with seven different colors formed by volcanic lava altering into clay minerals. The colors include red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple, and yellow. Mixing the sand results in layers separating by color. The area also includes a tortoise park, souvenir shop, and coffee shop.
45 min
Valle Advenature Park
Chamouny Waterfall is a single-drop waterfall standing amid dense vegetation. It is one of the most recognized waterfalls in Mauritius and popular with tourists.
35 min
Souillac
Souillac is located on the south coast amid preserved natural areas known for strong ocean waves. Guests have a three-course Mauritian lunch with options including salads, rice, soups, chicken curry, fish, and vegetables. The chef provides explanations and takes meal preferences.
60 min
Gris Gris Beach
The tour concludes at Gris Gris Beach, known for high cliffs dropping abruptly into the sea and large waves that hit the rocks. Visitors can walk in a garden area with benches overlooking the cliffs and sea. A path leads to a small beach with white sand but strong currents make swimming unsafe. After this stop, transportation returns guests to their hotels.
40 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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South-West Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour with Lunch
by Freshverde Holidays
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€186.20Overview
This private scenic tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and covers the southwest region of Mauritius by air-conditioned vehicle. The trip begins with hotel pickup anywhere on the island and a visit to Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano crater 605 meters above sea level with a diameter of 350 meters and depth of around 100 meters. Visitors can walk along the crater’s edge and see views of Curepipe, Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis-Moka mountain range. Next, the tour stops at Mare aux Vacoas, the largest reservoir in Mauritius with a capacity close to 26 million cubic meters, surrounded by dense forest. Afterward, the route continues to Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), a crater lake 550 meters above sea level featuring a temple complex and a 33-meter-high statue of Lord Shiva, the tallest statue on the island. Following Grand Bassin, the tour visits Alexandra Falls, located in the Black River Gorges forest, where guests can view the waterfall and the south coast’s turquoise ocean. Then the vehicle heads to the Black River Gorges Viewpoint, offering panoramic views of rainforest, valleys, hills, and a nearby waterfall. The park protects much of Mauritius's remaining rainforest. The journey proceeds along a scenic road to Bassin Blanc, a crater lake surrounded by thick forest. After this, the tour reaches the Twenty-Three Colored Earths in Chamouny, a natural site featuring sand dunes with seven distinct colors formed by the transformation of basaltic lava to clay minerals. Nearby is a tortoise park, souvenir shop, and a coffee shop. The next stop is Chamouny Waterfall, a single-drop waterfall amid dense vegetation and a popular attraction. Then the tour continues to Souillac on the south coast, known for wild, preserved nature and rough sea waves. Here, guests enjoy a three-course Mauritian lunch with options including salads, rice, soup, chicken curry, fish, and vegetables. The final stop is Gris Gris Beach, famous for its high cliffs where large waves crash directly onto the rocks. Visitors can walk paths from a small garden with benches overlooking the sea and cliffs but swimming is not recommended due to strong currents. The tour ends with transport back to the hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Trou aux Cerfs
Following hotel pickup, the tour begins with a visit to Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcanic crater approximately 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters and a depth near 100 meters. The crater is encircled by indigenous forest and large pine trees. Visitors can walk along the crater rim to enjoy 360-degree views of Curepipe, Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis-Moka mountain range. The volcano erupted once and has remained inactive for about 700,000 years. The entire tour lasts 7 to 8 hours.
35 min
Mare aux Vacoas Reservoir
The next stop is Mare aux Vacoas, the largest reservoir in Mauritius with nearly 26 million cubic meters capacity. It lies within dense forest and offers a quiet spot to rest and take photos away from busy areas.
20 min
Grand Bassin
The tour continues to Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), a crater lake about 550 meters above sea level in the mountains of southwest Mauritius. The site includes a temple and shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Hindu gods. The area features a 33-meter-tall statue of Lord Shiva, the tallest on the island. The lake is approximately 18 meters deep and supports fish and eel populations.
45 min
Alexandra Falls
At Alexandra Falls, guests see a waterfall set in the Black River Gorges forest. The site provides views of Mt Cocotte’s cloud forest and the south coast’s turquoise ocean. The falls are surrounded by thick jungle and local bird species.
40 min
Black River Gorges National Park
Next is the viewpoint over Black River Gorges National Park, offering panoramic views of rainforest, deep valleys, and nearby waterfalls. The park covers about 17,000 acres of protected forest and is home to native wildlife. The path to the viewpoint includes souvenir stalls and may have wild monkeys.
35 min
Bassin Blanc Scenic Route
The drive to Bassin Blanc passes through dense, lush forest with tall trees and rich wildlife sounds. The road features a nearly 180-degree bend and provides tranquil views of the surrounding environment.
60 min
Valle Advenature Park
At the Twenty-Three Colored Earth site in Chamouny, visitors see natural sand dunes with seven different colors formed by volcanic lava altering into clay minerals. The colors include red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple, and yellow. Mixing the sand results in layers separating by color. The area also includes a tortoise park, souvenir shop, and coffee shop.
45 min
Valle Advenature Park
Chamouny Waterfall is a single-drop waterfall standing amid dense vegetation. It is one of the most recognized waterfalls in Mauritius and popular with tourists.
35 min
Souillac
Souillac is located on the south coast amid preserved natural areas known for strong ocean waves. Guests have a three-course Mauritian lunch with options including salads, rice, soups, chicken curry, fish, and vegetables. The chef provides explanations and takes meal preferences.
60 min
Gris Gris Beach
The tour concludes at Gris Gris Beach, known for high cliffs dropping abruptly into the sea and large waves that hit the rocks. Visitors can walk in a garden area with benches overlooking the cliffs and sea. A path leads to a small beach with white sand but strong currents make swimming unsafe. After this stop, transportation returns guests to their hotels.
40 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.