Culture
South and west: volcanoes and colours
History, nature and rum distillery
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schedule 8 hours
"A relaxed pace to enjoy each stop."
Explore Southern and Western Mauritius
Spend a full day exploring the south and west with our private transfer service for eight hours. The route brings together volcanic history, religious sites, natural parks and geological formations. There is time to enjoy each stop, with a lunch break at a restaurant serving local Creole dishes and international options.
Entrance tickets and lunch cost extra. Tickets for Chamarel and the rum distillery are paid separately.
- Floréal ship model workshop: See skilled craftspeople making detailed miniature models of historic ships.
- Trou aux Cerfs: Visit a dormant volcanic crater with views across Curepipe and the central plateau.
- Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao): A sacred Hindu crater lake, traditionally associated with the River Ganges in India. The site has temples and large statues, including a 33-metre statue of Shiva.
- Alexandra Falls: See the waterfall and surrounding forest from the viewpoint.
- Black River Gorges National Park: A protected forest covering more than 6,700 hectares. Stops at viewpoints offer views of forested mountains, valleys and waterfalls.
- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth: Discover dunes in shades of red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow.
- Chamarel Waterfall: A waterfall dropping approximately 100 metres into the landscape below.
- Rhumerie de Chamarel: Visit the rum distillery in the fertile Chamarel valley.
Lunch
We can recommend local restaurants where you can try Mauritian food and relax before continuing.
Prices: Private Transport for Eight Hours
- 1–4 people: €89
- 1–6 people: €99
- 1–15 people: €159
Not Included
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch; restaurant recommendations are available
Included and Practical Information
- Hotel pickup and return
- Full-day guided tour
- Stops at the main attractions
- Availability: daily
- Duration: approximately eight hours
- Departure: around 08:30
- Baby seat: free on request
Highlights
- Floréal ship model workshop
- Trou aux Cerfs volcanic crater
- Mare aux Vacoas reservoir
- Grand Bassin sacred lake
- Alexandra Falls viewpoints
- Chamarel village
- Chamarel Waterfall
- Seven Coloured Earth
- Rhumerie de Chamarel visit and tasting
Experience Highlights
- star Floréal Ship Model Factory - Handmade miniature ships by local artisans
- star Trou aux Cerfs - Volcanic crater with panoramic mountain views
- star Mare aux Vacoas - Tranquil forest reservoir
- star Grand Bassin - Sacred Hindu lake and temple complex
- star Alexandra Waterfalls - Forest waterfalls with scenic viewpoints
- star Chamarel Village - A quiet, lush village en route to the falls
- star Chamarel Waterfall - Towering 100m waterfall in a tropical forest
- star Seven Coloured Earth - Famous rainbow-colored sand dunes
- star Rhumerie de Chamarel - Rum distillery with guided tasting tour
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Departure
Pick-up at your hotel or villa
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Included
- check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- check Full-day guided tour
- check Stops at the main attractions
- check Time for photos, walking and sightseeing
- check Baby seat free on request
Not included:
- Entrance tickets (Chamarel and rum distillery)
- Lunch
Request a quote
Duration 8 hours
Availability Daily
PriceTransport from 89€ / vehicle
Cancellation terms depend on the service and its operator. Please read them before confirmation.
