Private Tour of the Southwest with Mauritian Lunch
Description
Explore the Southwest of Mauritius, with this all-inclusive day tour. You'll have the chance to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the island from the crater of the dormant volcano of Ile aux Cerfs, as well as visit the Hindu temples around the crater lake of Grand Bassin. You'll also get the chance to drive through Mauritius' largest park, Black River Gorges National Park, and visit the famous Chamarel 7-Coloured Earth while viewing Chamarel Falls. Enjoy a delicious Mauritian lunch, complete with a starter, main course and dessert. Entrance fees, lunch and hotel pickup and dropoff are all included in this private tour.
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Itinerary
Enjoy the 360 degree views from the top of the Trou aux Cerfs volcano while taking a stroll around the crater. This dormant volcano stands at around 600 m above sea level, and on clear days offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the island.
Drive by the Mare-aux-Vacoas, Mauritius’ largest reservoir, on the way to Grand Bassin, a tranquil and serene crater lake considered sacred by the Hindu population. Discover the Hindu culture by visiting the temples around the lake and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings. You will also be amazed by the tall statue of Shiva and the view from the highest temple. Be sure to watch out for the monkeys and wildlife. Note: It may not be possible to make this stop in the month of February or March as the area is also a pilgrimage site during the festival of Mahashivaratree.
Nature lovers will enjoy the incredible views of the Black River Gorges, the largest national park in Mauritius. Covering an area of 6754 hectares, the park is home to numerous endemic flora and fauna and provides visitors with beautiful hikes, with varying levels of difficulty. During your drive through the park and Plaine des Champagnes, you will also get to stop and admire Alexandra falls and viewpoint, and if they’re in season, like the locals, you’ll want to pick a few goyaves de chine!
Nature lovers will enjoy the incredible views of the Black River Gorges, the largest national park in Mauritius. Covering an area of 6754 hectares, the park is home to numerous endemic flora and fauna and provides visitors with beautiful hikes, with varying levels of difficulty. During your drive through the park and Plaine des Champagnes, you will also get to stop and admire Alexandra falls and viewpoint, and if they’re in season, like the locals, you’ll want to pick a few goyaves de chine!
Visit the popular Chamarel, the coloured earth site, where in addition to the geological wonders of the seven coloured dunes, you can view the Chamarel Falls, the most famous waterfall in Mauritius! And, make sure you stop by the giant tortoise pens before leaving the park!
From the 7-Coloured Earth site, you'll have a chance to view Chamarel Falls. Chamarel Falls stands amid dense vegetation, and is the highest single-drop waterfall in Mauritius.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at all hotels, B&Bs, apartments on the island. Please let us know which hotel, B&B or apartment you're staying at. Note that the driver will pick you up at 9am.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour duration is 6 hours and the remaining time is for travel time.
- Travelers must provide the infant seats.
Reviews(1)
We were able to add the visit of the rum shop by paying on site the entrance. Very nice day. We highly recommend this excursion with Bonjour Mauritus
Bonjour, merci beaucoup pour votre avis ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une excellente excursion et espérons vous revoir bientôt.
