Overview
It’s a private trip move from your hotel. It’s a journey told between geology, history, and traditions giving many unusual details- if you like it, we start visiting Floreal a local handicrafts factory. Go through Curepipe city, we arrive at the Trou aux Cerfs, the dormant volcano for over 700,000 yrs, to admire the “caldera” &the 3 highest peaks of Mauritius, with its 360°view.
We move through the Black River G. N. Park to the sacred lake Grand Bassin, where you can immerse yourself in Hindu &Tamil culture, in the site of the famous Maha Shivatri pilgrimage, between the various Gods, having fun with the monkeys.
We go to viewpoints Alexander Falls and to Gorges before arriving to the bucolic village of Chamarel with the Rhumeria, with all the explanations of the procedure, tasting the different rums. We move to waterfalls and the 7 colored earths, a particular geological site that characterizes this island. We end our tour by relaxing on the beach and a refreshing swim at Le Morne.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
In-vehicle air conditioning
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Trou aux Cerfs
30 min
Trou aux cerfs - Tour around the volcano with the geology explanation we visit this special hot spot volcano, looking at the amazing 360°view Curepipe, Port Louis, and Black River, observing the highest mountains and the typical flora and fauna of Mauritius.
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Floreal
15 min
Floreal -A quick visit to a local handicraft factory where you can admire the rare ability of the local population in the different processes of cashmere, boats, jewels, and stones.
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Grand Bassin
50 min
Ganga Talao – Through the Black River National park we will arrive at the Grand Bassin, an amazing and transcendental place where to reconnect yourself with your soul and know about the Hindu and Tamil Gods and Goddesses, with the famous temple that stands on the lake, site of the famous pilgrimage in honor of Maha Shvatri, and having fun observing the monkeys that make them of all colors
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Black River
20 min
Alexander falls – walking in a part of the Black River Gorges National Park we will find a wooden viewpoint that will give us the opportunity to take magnificent photos and see the ocean reef in the south coast.
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Black River Gorges National Park
25 min
Gorges View Point – to have a look at the geological conformation of Mauritius, but also the black river district, and the different species of endemic and non-endemic birds of the island- where you can buy some souvenirs too in the little market.
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Rhumerie de Chamarel
1 hour 15 min
Rhumeria, in an amazing habitat, produces the famous Rhum from June to December, and even if it is not the harvest period, you will have all the explanations about the eco-sustainable procedure and you can always have degustation of the different tastes produced.
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Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
1 hour 15 min
We continue towards the famous Chamarel. we will visit this little village, surrounded by spectacular vegetation, with its 783 inhabitants living essentially for nature and for tourist attractions. We move on to visit the spectacular waterfall and visit the 7-colored earth, a particular geological phenomenon that characterizes this island and which always amazes the viewer. you can see even the giant turtles that live there.
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Ile aux Benitiers
10 min
We stop at the view point on Ile aux benitier, to have great pictures on it and a panoramic on the ocean from Tamarin to Le Morne Brabant mountain.
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Le Morne Beach
1 hour 25 min
After such an intense day we end our tour enjoying a well-deserved relaxation on the beach of Le Morne and a refreshing swim under the UNESCO Heritage mountain
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Indian/Mauritius).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Guided South west Tour
Can I cancel Guided South west Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Trou aux Cerfs, Floreal, Grand Bassin, Black River, Black River Gorges National Park, Rhumerie de Chamarel, Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Ile aux Benitiers.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Flic en Flac Tour
