Mauritius heldagstur: Privat sydväst med lunch

Fabulous tour given by Nichel around the South West of the island. He was welcoming and very knowledgeable and gave me time to enjoy each visit on my own but on hand to take photos as I was travelling alone. The weather made the day and I would definitely recommend a tour as this enhanced the experience and you also get to know other lovely knowledge. The lunch was a real taste of Mauritius with a delicious selection.

Our private day trip in Mauritius through Viator was better than we could have hoped for. Our guide, Raj, was fantastic. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the history and sites. We saw everything that was listed on our itinerary plus more and he catered our timing to what we wanted to spend more or less time doing. He was prompt and flexible on our timing as well. Our lunch stop was a wonderful restaurant and the food was an excellent sample of local food. A great choice for our only day spent on the Island. We were so excited to see Mauritius and our Viator tour worked perfectly for our schedule.

Walk, freedom, information on the life of Mauritius and its inhabitants: monuments, park, religious site and a lot of paradise landscape at every move.

This was a personal tour with our wonderful, knowledgeable driver/guide, Raj. We were given plenty of time at all the sites we visited and Raj provided us with relevant information relating to each one.

A perfect itenary conducted by equally perfect tour operator- Sam tours ((turquoise voyages) and guide Vikash. They made sure that I enjoy each and every place and capture all my special moments. Vikash shared all the information about the country, it's history and significance of all the places we visited. No rush and for every pit stop we had ample time to discover the place at ease. The lunch was very nice and provided a taste of creole food and culture, which all Mauritians are proud of. As a solo traveller I felt safe and looked after by everyone which we don't normally see in many countries, India included. Thanks again to Vikash and Sahil for the tour and all the support provided by them.

A truly great tour of the Southwest. Some spectacular scenery and worthwhile photo stops. We thoroughly recommend this tour. Vikash was a pleasant and informative driver/guide. Lunch was included which was a bonus

Varied and comprehensive tour of the region. We got a great mix of nature and culture. Our driver was very kind, spoke fluent English and French, shared a ton of knowledge on diverse topics including geography, plants, society, history, religion, etc. and he was overall great company. The pace was good; never rushed, never boring. The restaurant lunch was absolutely delicious. The shop at the end of the tour was less our thing, but if you’re into printed t-shirts, they had a huge selection and quality looked good. We came home very tired but satisfied.

Avinash was an amazing guide. Incredibly knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions. All these amazing things hidden in the south West of Mauritius. Picked up from the hotel right on time in a comfortable, air conditioned vehicle So incredibly lucky with the weather too.

An amazing experience — the Seven Colored Earth, giant tortoises and breathtaking nature. I would definitely recommend it!

It is a comprehensive tour, but is quite time-sensitive, so there isn't always time to deviate from the itinerary. We wanted to shorten time at some places in order to visit Rhumerie de Charmarel, but it wasn't possible, due to us needing to be at lunch by 14h00. That being said, our driver, Vikesh, was amazing. He shared much of the history of Mauritius with us, taking us to various sights, and was happy to take photos of us at some of the sights. He also kindly took us to a local souvenir shop where we were able to sample some local rum because we weren't able to visit the Rhumerie de Charmarel. We bought a few souvenirs (including rum). Vikesh picked us up at our hotel (which is about an hour from Charmarel where the tour starts). We firstly went to Charmarel Waterfall, and the Seven-Coloured Earth park where we saw giant tortoises. There is a small eatery in the park if you're thirsty or feeling peckish. From there we went to the Black River Gorge where we saw another two stunning waterfalls (Black River Gorge & Alexandra). After that we went to Grand Bassin where we saw the 30 meter high statue of Shiva, and then onward to the temple where we got to see various statues of Hindu deities. Travellers are allowed to enter the temple but need to remove their shoes and women are required to cover their shoulders and knees. We opted not to enter the temple, but just soak up the atmosphere. We saw some monkeys too - one stole a little girl's banana that she was offering to one of the gods. By this time we were quite hungry and treated to a traditional Mauritian-style meal at Ebony Table d' Hote, which was absolutely delicious! It consisted of three courses, and a soft drink or water. Alcoholic beverages are available at extra cost and are reasonably priced (in comparison with what the resorts charge). Last stop was Trou aux Cerf - the volcanic crater which is now filled with the most luscious plant-life. On our way back to the hotel, I asked Vikesh if it would be possible to stop at a local store to buy a brand of beer not available at our accommodation and he happily obliged. All in all, this trip was well worth what we paid for it. Highly recommended!