Discover the highlights of southwest Mauritius on an 8-hour guided tour of attractions such as the sacred lake of Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls and the 7 Colored Earths at Chamarel.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French, Italian
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Marvel at the 7 Seven Colored Earths at Chamarel
Taste different types of rum at a rum factory
Get panoramic views from the volcanic crater of Trou aux Cerfs

Full description

Get panoramic views from the top of the Trou aux Cerfs volcano and stroll around the crater before making your way to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin via the Mare-aux-Vacoas reservoir. Continue to the Black River Gorges to discover the home of endemic flora and fauna. Drive through the park via Plaine des Champagnes for an amazing view of Alexandra Falls. Taste different types of rum at a rum factory in Chamarel before lunch in the village. Then, discover the geological marvel of the 7 Colored Earths and see the giant tortoises before getting a panoramic view from the Case Noyal viewpoint.

Includes

Entrance fees to the Chamarel Rum Factory
Rum tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Driver/guide
Lunch and soft drinks

Alcoholic drinks during lunch

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

Know before you go

Please note that it may not be possible to stop at the Grand Bassin in February or March as the area is also a pilgrimage site during the festival of Mahashivaratree
This is a small group tour (max 6 people). If there are no other bookings on the day you will enjoy a private tour at no extra cost

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 88 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Good sight seeing trip of south west Mauritius. We covered a lot in our time! Lots of opportunities for good pictures however I felt a bit rushed through. Would have been nice to spend more time in the places and walk around more rather than just a quick pic and onto the next

August 10, 2022

Interesting tour, with the possibility of seeing many things. Our driver / guide (Dhiren) who speaks Italian was really nice, kind, professional and well prepared, he explained a lot of things about history, environment, culture, etc ...; he was punctual both at the start and in the various stages. Also good is the place where we were for lunch (Le Marmitte a Chamarel) where they cook fish (dorado, as the dolphin is called here) very good. Tour to be done preferably with the sun or partially cloudy sky because to admire the 7 colors of Chamarel, it is necessary to have the sun. Excellent value for money. Super recommended tour !!

July 28, 2022

We had a nice and informative trip. Our driver "Paul" brought us closer to the cultures. Only the approach of 4 shops right at the beginning of the tour we felt as "too-much". Lunch in a somewhat secluded restaurant was surprisingly good. We really liked the temple complexes, the national park with its waterfalls and its fauna.

July 18, 2022

Mauritius: Full-Day Tour of the Southwest

Mauritius: Full-Day Tour of the Southwest

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