Mauritius Sightseeing - South west tours

This is a Private Tour, only for you to go in a private vehicle (including pick up and drop off from anywhere in Mauritius)!
As part of this tour you will visit many interesting and exciting sights in one day:
1) Trou aux Cerfs (Mauritius famous crater)
2) Mare aux Vacoas
3.1) Grand Bassin (the sacred lake and Hindu temple)
3.2) Mangal Mahadev – Shiva Statue
4) Alexandra waterfalls
5) Black River Gorge viewpoint
6) Rhumerie de Chamarel.
6) Chamarel village (including Chamarel waterfall and seven colored earth)
7) Viewpoint of Morne Brabant and l'ile aux Benitiers

The full day private South & Southwest extended tour includes:
Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
Full transportation to all the sites
A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you on each of the sites
All along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air-conditioned family car / minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver/guide to show you around.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe, Mauritius

Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano located in Curepipe. The volcano has a cone and crater and experts believe that the volcano could become active in the coming thousand years. The Trou aux Cerfs is a popular tourist attraction considering that one can get a 360 degrees view of the Curepine and neighbouring from the crater of the volcano.

Location

Curepipe, Mauritius

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bassin, Mauritius

Ganga Talao or the Grand Bassin is an important pilgrimage site. It is a natural lake within an extinct volcano crater. According to a mythological story it is believed that the water here is sourced from the sacred Ganges River in India. Taking a dip in this lake during the Shivratri festival is considered auspicious.

At the northern side of the lake, just a little away from the parking lot you will see a 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva, which is the second largest statue in the world. The tallest Lord Shiva statue at 120 feet is in New Delhi.

Religious

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius

Black River Gorges Nature Park and Alexandra Waterfalls - As part of this tour you will also drive through the Black River Gorges Nature Park, where you will stop along the way at the viewpoint of the Black River Gorges nature park and of Alexandra waterfalls.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rhumerie de Chamarel, Royal Rd, Chamarel, Mauritius

Situated in the South West part of Mauritius, in the heart of a fertile valley lies the Rhumerie de Chamarel which is surrounded by vast sugarcane plantations growing in harmony with the pineapples and other tropical fruits nearby.
Displaying a unique sense of warmth and authenticity, the Rhumerie de Chamarel Distillery welcomes visitors for an all-encompassing tourism experience ranging from a guided visit of the distillery and rum tasting to a tasty meal at L’Alchimiste, its own stylish and creative “A la Carte” restaurant.
Rhumerie de Chamarel was designed to provide a holistic tourism experience to guests. As a visitor of the Rum Distillery you can marvel at its unique design which blends harmoniously with the spectacular surroundings where wood, natural stone and water provide a sense of communion with nature.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel, Mauritius

Chamarel is a small village and a major tourist spot located in the south-western region of the country. What makes this place unique and a must-do in every traveller’s guidebook is the seven coloured layers of sand. It is a unique phenomenon that charms and attracts people from far and wide. The road to Chamarel is lined with sugarcane and pineapple plantations leading to a valley. It is a drive straight out of a movie scene.

Once you reach Chamarel, climb up the observation outpost and enjoy incredible views. As far as the eyes can see, there are sand dunes in unbelievable colours; yellow, red, brown, violet, purple, green and even blue. A natural phenomenon that takes your heart away with its sheer beauty.

Buy test tubes filled with seven coloured sands of Chamarel as a souvenir to keep memories of this natural wonder with you always.On your way back, a quick stop at the Chamarel waterfall and rum distilleries is recommended.

Landmark

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.