Mauritius Full Day Tour: Private South West with Lunch

This is an exclusive excursion that offers one of the top experiences in Mauritius, primarily in the southwest region.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark - Chamarel is a village in the southwest of Mauritius with a population of 700. It is named after the Frenchman Charles Antoine de Chazal de Chamarel, who lived in the area around 1800.
    Chamarel is primarily known for its scenic locations and nature attractions in its neighborhood.
    Among them are the Seven…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Lunch included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance fees for attractions
  • Bilingual tour guide (English/French)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rajinder_b
Mar 23, 2026
Amazing South West Mauritius - 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.
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Sebla_o
Mar 20, 2026
An amazing experience —... - An amazing experience — the Seven Colored Earth, giant tortoises and breathtaking nature. I would definitely recommend it!
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Priscilla_f
Mar 17, 2026
Comprehensive, Informative & Well-Presented - 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!
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Dave_n
Mar 5, 2026
Great Adventure - Robin provided a great experience, safe and very courteous. The tour covered all we wanted to see, and the provided lunch was very tasty. I highly recommend this tour and Robin as your driver.
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Chet_b
Feb 28, 2026
The tour was amazing and... - The tour was amazing and the guide was very kind. Every spot in the itenary was covered with calm and comfort.
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Kimberly_d
Feb 14, 2026
Tour of southern Mauritius - Answered all questions. Gave great information.Arrived on time. Drove us.to the airport to catch our flight.
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Michele_p
Jan 29, 2026
Great tour; is a must do! - Raji was an AMAZING guide. He really catered to our needs and shared a lot of great knowledge of the island, its people, and culture. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Theresa_s
Jan 24, 2026
Excellent tour with Babu... - Excellent tour with Babu who was very knowledgeable and informative, he even managed to avoid the rain and the crowds at the attractions visited!
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J6221lfphilipper
Jan 13, 2026
Great service and very decent price For a south west excursion with our private guide Raj - Very good excursion with our "private" guide RAJ who is very professional, very polite and very competent Chamarel , the giant turtles waterfalls , viewpoint , temple and sacred lake , then lunch together Raj managed to make this excursion a perfect discovery of the south-west of Mauritius , its history , its culture including religious ... despite very rainy weather Another big thank you to him The couple of Saint Malo (Philippe and Marie )
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Jonathan_s
Jan 11, 2026
South islamd tour - Efficient and knowledgeable driver. Good insight in what the island has to offer beyond beaches. Nice lunch included.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).