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Mauritius Guided South Tour (Private)
4.9
16 Ratings
Trou aux Cerfs
Embark on a private tour of South Mauritius and explore its stunning natural wonders, including a famous crater, a sacred lake, a Hindu temple, and more. Enjoy the convenience of pick-up and drop-off from anywhere in Mauritius and travel in comfort with an experienced driver/guide.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Trou aux Cerfs - Discover the southern part of Mauritius on a 7-hour private day tour. The journey starts with a pick-up from any location in Mauritius. You’ll meet our driver/guide and set off for your first destination. Your first stop is Trou Aux Cerfs, a renowned natural attraction in Mauritius. This dormant volcanic crater stands about 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters and a depth of around 100 meters. Unlike typical volcanic features, the crater is encircled by a vast forest of indigenous plants and giant green pine trees. It is believed that Trou aux Cerfs erupted once and has been dormant for the last 700,000 years, with experts suggesting it could become active again. One of the main highlights is the 360-degree view of Curepipe town and the majestic Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis-Moka Mountain range.
- Mare aux Vacoas - Next, visit the Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir, the largest on the island with a capacity of nearly 26 million cubic meters. It’s a popular stop for tourists exploring the south of the island. Though not as extravagant as other attractions, Mare aux Vacoas is a hidden gem nestled between thick forests. It’s an ideal spot to spend a few relaxing minutes away from the hustle and bustle. The reservoir also offers a stunning view worth capturing.
- Grand Bassin - A short drive will take you to Grand Bassin, also known as Ganga Talao, a crater lake about 550 meters above sea level in the mountainous southwest of Mauritius. On the shoreline, you’ll find a temple and several small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other gods. The site features a gigantic 33-meter-high statue of Lord Shiva, the tallest statue in Mauritius. Ganga Talao attracts many visitors who come to pray, meditate, or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The lake is about 18 meters deep and teems with fish and eels.
- Black River Gorges National Park - Next, head to Gorge Viewpoint for a stunning panoramic view of the endless green landscape. The park spans nearly 17,000 acres of unspoiled rainforest, rolling hills, deep valleys, spectacular waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna. The viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of a waterfall and a unique ambiance with souvenir stalls along the path. You might even encounter a group of welcoming monkeys. The Black River Gorges Nature Reserve was established to preserve the island’s natural vegetation and is one of Mauritius’ most important sights, protecting much of the remaining rainforest and its wildlife.
- Alexandra Falls - Your next stop is Alexandra Falls, where you can admire the cloud forest of Mt Cocotte and the waterfall, along with views of the south coast. Hidden in the deep jungle of the Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls is like a scene from a movie. The lush greenery, local bird species, and other creatures create a perfect setting for relaxation. Don’t miss the chance to capture the panoramic view of the South Coast with its turquoise ocean. The surroundings promise tranquility and peacefulness, making it one of the best places to visit in Mauritius.
- Bassin Blanc - The scenic route to Bassin Blanc offers a breathtaking journey through Mauritius’ lush forests. The road winds through dense vegetation, providing stunning views of the island’s natural beauty. A dramatic 180-degree bend adds to the exhilarating experience. The dense forest canopy creates a sense of serenity, with glimpses of vibrant wildlife like birds and small mammals.
- La Vallee des Couleurs - Conclude your adventure at La Vallee des Couleurs in Chamouny, home to the 23 Colored Earth marvel and various local activities. The reserve hosts diverse flora and fauna and offers a range of nature trips and fun activities. Nature lovers will appreciate the unique experience, with landscapes including plateaus, mountains, valleys, craters, and crater-lakes.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore the southern part of Mauritius on a private day tour with convenient pickup and drop-off from various locations around the island.
Your adventure kicks off at your hotel, where you’ll be picked up and taken through the town of Curepipe to reach the summit of Trou aux Cerfs crater, offering views of an extinct volcano.
Next, visit the Grand Bassin Hindu Temple, nestled by the crater lake of Ganga Talao, where you can see some of the most revered Hindu deities.
Continue your journey to Black River Gorges National Park and Alexandra Waterfall to take in the stunning vistas of the island’s southern landscapes and mountains.
The final stop is La Vallée des Couleurs, home to the fascinating 23 Colored Earth, along with a variety of local activities. Your tour wraps up with a picturesque drive back to your hotel.
Location
Trou aux Cerfs
Curepipe,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Andy_e
Aug 5, 2024
Fantastic Tour - We had a fantastic time. Our tour guide was flexible about what we wanted to see and shared so much knowledge. The hotel pick up and drop off was a great bonus. Would definitely reccomend to all!
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Susan_t
Jul 31, 2024
Fantastic - Great driver great experience enjoyed the whole day
Loved seeing the countryside and beautiful waterfalls
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Cathrine_h
Mar 15, 2024
Interesting and worthwhile private guide - We enjoyed the whole experience. Balal our driver was very knowledgible and proud to show us and explain the culture and interesting sites of Mauritius and we would recommend his service including his suggestion for the restaurant we enjoyed our lunch at.
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David_m
Mar 7, 2024
Excellent day excursion... - Excellent day excursion with great guide who provided important jinformation and insights about the history and culture surrounding our stops at Troy aux Ceres,waterfalls and Chamarel. Thank you For a fantastic day
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Kathyhf6736pc
Feb 9, 2024
Great tour, excellent guide - Great tour on a beautiful island. Our guide, Suffee, was excellent and provided an interesting and informative narrative throughout the tour. Great communication prior to the tour also. Well worth booking
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Sfjacobs
Jan 24, 2024
Excellent comprehensive tour - Billal was an excellent guide and driver. He tailored the tour to exactly how much time I wanted to spend at each stop and was very knowledgeable about all of Mauritius.
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Kimgales
May 30, 2023
Terrific day out - Terrific day out. The driver, Noorani, arrived promptly at my accommodation. He speaks excellent French and English. He gave me a terrific day tour, tailored to my likes and dislikes, and was a safe and considerate driver. Highly recommended. He answered all my questions about the island, getting around, and all sorts of subjects, and was very helpful throughout, especially when I stupidly managed to lose my Chamarel ticket.
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Corryp2016
Oct 4, 2022
Take a tour through this company! - We’ve really enjoyed this tour and we recommend it to everyone. It’s a fair price and the extra costs aren’t that much. The driver was friendly, experienced, and patiently. Also he knew a lot of the island and we could notice that he did his work with a lot of joy!
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Hugof1086
Oct 4, 2022
Fantastic tour and transfer!! - Ridwaan picked up us at the aiport then took us to a tour of the southern part of the island which was fantastic!, we ask him to take us to a hotel on the other side of the island to drop a suitcase he kindly accepted, the he took us back to the airport hotel, we made a trip to Madagascar for 10 days we returned to Mauritius and he was at the airport to pick up us to take us to our resort (as we agreed)!, we wanted to do a city tour of Port Louis unfortunately he was bussy thar day but send one of his colleagues to take us, which was greate too!!.
We HIGHLY recommend him for transfers and tours he was greate!!!
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Philip_m
May 21, 2024
Tour was just OK; Nothing spectacular - Our driver Billal was nice - however he had a touch of a cold. We did not go to the beach as advertised. We enjoyed the Hindu temple and statues. And the view of the West Coast from the viewpoint was superb - the weather cooperated.
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