Chamarel 7 Colours and Waterfalls - Exclusive South West Tour
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting landscapes of Southwest Mauritius with our exclusive private tour. From the kaleidoscopic wonders of the Seven Colored Earth to the majestic cascades of the Chamarel Waterfall, every moment promises to be a feast for the senses. As you traverse the island's diverse terrain, your dedicated guide and driver will accompany you, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience. A highlight of your excursion includes a visit to the renowned Rhumerie Chamarel, where the art of rum-making comes to life. Indulge in unlimited tastings of exquisite rum varieties, each sip a testament to the island's rich heritage and craftsmanship. Amidst your exploration, savor the opportunity to sample local delicacies at esteemed restaurants like Le Chamarel. With the freedom to set your own pace, this private tour offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, promising memories and photos to cherish for a lifetime
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Itinerary
Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300 and 350 meters in diameter, and is 80 meters deep.
Ganga Talao is a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is considered the most sacred Hindu Temple in Mauritius.
Visiting Alexandra Falls offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling tourist areas. The serene atmosphere and the sound of rushing water create a sense of tranquility and relaxation. It's a great place to escape the crowds and find solace in nature's embrace. The shaded areas around the falls provide a respite from the sun, allowing visitors to sit and admire the beauty of the surroundings.
A rugged section in the mountainous west coast area of Mauritius. The lookout gives a good view over the terrain and scenes all the way to the coast. Plus a fairly large waterfall can be viewed as well. The car park area has a large tourist shops with souvenirs & ice creams available!
Afterward, you will head to Rhumerie De Chamarel to learn all you need to know about Rum making on paradise island. You will get to enjoy a boozily delicious rum tasting session, discovering the different flavours of rum the distillery manufactures. Highlights of this site: - Enjoy a the warmth and authenticity of the Rhumerie de Chamarel Distillery - Experience a guided visit of the distillery - Enjoy a delicious and boozy rum tasting session - Discover the exclusive Rum making process with sugar cane - Get the opportunity to try the selection of the agricultural Rums produced by the distillery
hen, you'll head to see the astounding Chamarel Viewpoint which is a family-friendly spot for you to get an amazing panoramic view of the whole Chamarel village laid beneath your eyes. From there, you will see the lush greenery and the turquoise waters of the southwest coast with Le Morne Brabant to the left and La Tourelle du Tamarin to the right. We recommend you to bring along a pair of sunglasses and a camera, in order to capture the splendid view of the green hilly region as well as an aerial view of Ile Aux Benitiers. Afterward, you'll head to a local restaurant which offer the best seafood. You are free try the dishes and have your lunch.
Next, you'll visit the seven-colored earth which is a natural phenomenon & a prominent tourist attraction. The colors evolved through the conversion of basaltic lava to clay minerals. An almost surreal, lunar-like spectacle of rainbow-hued sand dunes unfolds before your eyes, leaving you utterly mesmerized. Set in the middle of lush green vegetation, this unique geological oddity is one of those amazing creations of nature that just make you go “Wow”. It is a relatively big area of sand dunes comprising sand of seven distinct colors approximately red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple & yellow. And what is more fascinating is the fact that if you mix the colored earth together, they'll eventually settle into separate layers. You may also be puzzled as the colors might play tricks on you & may appear to be shadows There is also a Tortoise Park & Souvenir Shop offering an array of memorabilia, including local products from Chamarel while the Coffee shop is a happy cafe experience.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or Airbnb in Mauritius.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(108)
An excellent tour booked via GetYourGuide to see some of the landmarks of South West Mauritius. Driver Keni was excellent throughout.
Our driver/guide Sameer was friendly and informative about Mauritius past and present and didn't hurry us at all throughout the day. He also offered to stop at any time for photos. A very good tour, the optional lunch was delicious.
Refreshing from a beautiful viewpoint
Kevin was very knowledgeable about the places he took me to. And at the end of the tour we finished up at the fruit and veg markets in Port Louis. Time was a little short as I didn’t want to miss the cruise ship and would have like to see some other sites.
A wonderful day with approximately six stops. A great tour guide (Keni?) who was tremendous and very knowledgeable in his craft. Visiting off-peak during their winter season had many advantages as these historical places of interest were not overcrowded.
Kevin was a very nice guide. We did see all items on the itinerary. However, it would have been nice if like other guides he accompanied us at the sites, so we had the relevant information. There was just 1 large bottle of water between 4 of us and no cups so we could share. Kevin did select a restuarnt for lunch which we all enjoyed Unfortuneately, the car was fairly dirty on the inside. It was difficult to find the attachment down the side of the seat for the middle rear seat belt. Kevin , did, on several occasions drive very fast, throwing us around a bit, whilst he was looking at his phone.
Our private tour guide Sameer was a pleasure to spend the day alongside. He was very informative, and went out of his way to make sure we experienced as much of the island's history as we could in a 1 day tour. It is not mentioned specifically in the tour itinerary, but there was a sit-down lunch stop at a restaurant (additional expense on-own). There were also so vendors set up at one of the stops, who we were advised were open to bartering. Most of the stops, Sameer waited for us at the car, so we were on our own at the tour locations and lunch. He did join us when we visited the tortoises at Chamarel. He gave us a good preview of what we would see while driving, then answered any questions when we returned to the car. It worked for us, but we did see some other guides escorting their guests at their stops. If that is important to you, you should confirm the guide's level of involvement when booking. We liked that he stayed with our personal belongings at the car, and did not have to bring everything with us at the shorter stops. NOTE: we had perfect timing for the start of an English language tour at the Rum distillery, but do note this can be a bottleneck in your day...the tours only go out about every 20 minutes.
Sameer was an excellent guide. We visited all the places on the itinerary plus extra gorgeous viewing spots. We paid to enter chamarel and sameer told us about the tortoise. There are toilets and cafe available here. The rhumerie was beautiful and you have the choice of 14 rum tasting. Also toilets and food available here. Sameer’s knowledge of the island was fantastic. He was very enthusiastic. Didn’t feel rushed at any point. Thank you for a great day. Highly recommend 😎.
A magnificent waterfall to discover, beautiful discoveries of the different places: making of rum and its tasting in a park very well decorated and sported. We were well guided and welcomed. A nice encounter with giant turtles for our teenagers.
The tour was extremely informative about the history and geography of Mauritius and it was well paced. The driver was very pleasant and had a lot of knowledge about his island. In fact we booked him for follow up tour of the north part of the island.
