South West: Private Full Day Tour with Entry Tickets & Lunch
Rivière du Rempart District, Mauritius
Visit the natural and untouched beauty of the southwest of Mauritius on this private day trip. Enjoy a delicious lunch, get panoramic views from the island's highest point, and much more.
Discover Mauritius' Central Plateau on a Private Guided Day Tour
This full-day private tour explores Mauritius' inland highlights, ideal for visitors seeking natural beauty, cultural sites, and panoramic mountain views.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the crater of Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano
- Visit Floreal Commercial Centre for duty-free shopping and ship model factories
- See Mare aux Vacoas, the largest reservoir on the island
- Walk through the protected Plaine Champagne Forest area
- Visit Grand Bassin, a sacred lake and Hindu pilgrimage site
- Enjoy views and a short hike at Alexandra Falls
- Stop at Black River Gorges Viewpoint for valley panoramas
- Admire Chamarel Waterfalls and the Seven Coloured Earth geological site
- Receive full explanation and assistance from a bilingual professional driver-guide
- Experience authentic Mauritian life through towns and villages
Tour Description
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel around 9am. The trip begins at Trou aux Cerfs, a volcanic crater offering aerial views of Mauritius' Central Plateau and surrounding mountains.
Next, visit Floreal Commercial Centre to browse duty-free goods at factory prices and explore local ship model craft workshops.
The tour continues to Mare aux Vacoas Reservoir, which supplies water to the nearby area. Then enter Plaine Champagne Forest, a government-preserved area rich in flora and fauna. During May and June, you may see locals gathering guava ('Goyave de Chine').
At Grand Bassin, view the more than 100-metre statue of Lord Shiva, an important Hindu pilgrimage site. Afterwards, drive to Alexandra Falls viewpoint for mountain and sea views plus a short hike.
Stop at Black River Gorges Viewpoint to take in extensive valley and mountain scenery. The next point is Chamarel Waterfalls, followed by the nearby Seven Coloured Earth, known for its unique multi-hued sand formed by volcanic activity. Note that there is no active volcano in Mauritius today.
The Rhumerie visit is optional and not included; entry fees are separate but transportation is provided without extra charge.
A typical Mauritian lunch is included. The entire tour lasts approximately 8 hours. You may customize the itinerary during the day by skipping stops or spending more time at preferred locations.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Mauritius
- Private guided tour with bilingual guide
- Visits to Trou aux Cerfs, Floreal Commercial Centre, ship model factory, Mare aux Vacoas Reservoir
- Entry to Plaine Champagne Forest, Grand Bassin sacred lake
- Alexandra Falls viewpoint and short hike
- Chamarel Waterfalls viewpoint and Seven Coloured Earth area (entry ticket optional)
Excludes
- Lunch is not included but you may choose your preferred restaurant; the driver will assist
- Entry tickets to Chamarel Waterfalls and Seven Coloured Earth are not included; you may visit with no extra transportation cost
Important Information
- Tour dates may change due to unfavorable weather conditions
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water and sun protection, and confirm your preferred pickup time when booking. The tour is suitable year-round, but May and June offer seasonal fruit gathering opportunities in the forest area.
