Private Southwest Tour with Local Lunch & Rum Tasting

4.8
(8 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the Southwest of Mauritius, and in true Mauritian fashion, enjoy a local lunch and rum tasting.

You'll have a chance to explore the Hindu temples around the crater lake of Grand Bassin, and drive through Mauritius' largest park, Black River Gorges. Visit the famous 7-Coloured Earth at Chamarel and sample Mauritius Rums and the Chamarel Rhumerie. Enjoy a delicious Mauritian lunch, complete with a starter, main course and dessert. All entrance fees, lunch and hotel pickup and dropoff are all included in this private tour.

What's Included

Private transfer for your group to and from your hotel
All entrance fees
Rum tasting at Chamarel Distillery
A delicious Mauritian lunch, with non-alcoholic drinks
A private tour of the South West of the island

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Grand Bassin

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Black River Gorges National Park

    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!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Alexandra Falls

    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!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark

    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!

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Rhumerie de Chamarel

    Visit the famous Rhumerie de Chamarel and enjoy scenic views of sugarcane plantations and tropical fruits. You'll also have the opportunity to tour the distillery, learn about the rum making process, and most importantly, sample different varieties of rum.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Chamarel Waterfalls (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bonjour Mauritius

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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