Full Day Guided Tour in South Mauritius: Explore Volcanic Craters, Sacred Lake and Local Crafts

Embark on a full-day guided tour in South Mauritius and discover volcanic craters, a sacred lake, local crafts, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of the island. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Trou aux Cerfs - Pause for photos at the dormant volcanic crater, offering a panoramic view of the towns in Mauritius.
  • Curepipe - Brief visit to THE POP UP STORE (A Sustainable Shop)
  • Grand Bassin - Visit the Sacred Lake of Grand Bassin, a historic pilgrimage site for Hindus.
  • Chamarel - Enjoy a delightful lunch at a restaurant in…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver / guide
  • Lunch
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Additional Drinks
Additional Information

Explore the South West of the island on a 6-hour tour. Begin your journey with your driver guide to visit some of the key attractions in the South. The day kicks off at ‘Trou aux Cerfs,’ the crater of a dormant volcano. Next, tour a model ship factory showcasing unique handmade models. Then, proceed to the sacred ‘Grand Bassin,’ a crater lake situated…

Location
Trou aux Cerfs
Curepipe,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Beatrix_p
Jan 29, 2026
Highly recommended tour... - Highly recommended tour provider and guide! We had an absolutely fantastic day. Beautiful places and a super knowledgeable, friendly and open-minded guide. He made the whole tour experience even more enjoyable! If you are visiting South Mauritius and would like to learn more about the culture and nature, this is a must.
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305libbyi
Nov 17, 2025
Great day out - We had a great experience doing this tour, our driver Richard was lovely. Very knowledgeable and really friendly and answered our many questions about the island! The tour itself was amazing even in the rain, the included lunch was delicious.
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Julien
Nov 3, 2025
Great company - Great company to discover Mauritius! Excursions may be a little expensive but it's worth it! Special mention to Yuvrin! And their driver are incredibly kind!
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Pilburyf
Oct 12, 2025
A great Experience - This was a tour with just the two of us and guide for the day. It was in our opinion well worth the expense. The guide and our driver for the day was brilliant. He was very informative about the island. He never once rushed us at any of the locations we visited but told us to take our time. The tour included the volcanic carter, the Hindu temple at the sacred lake, The Chamarel waterfalls and the seven coloured earths, and Chamarel Rum distillery and tasting. It also included lunch at a restaurant at a great restaurant. All in all it was a great day and we got to see some of the lovely Mauritius island.
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W1634vssophies
Sep 7, 2025
Excellent tour - We had a fantastic experience on this tour with our wonderful Guide Ravin! Ravin was very informative and attentive and this tour gave us a great opportunity to see all of the sights of the south of the island. I would highly recommend!
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Steven_w
Aug 25, 2025
An exceptional... - An exceptional experience. Shrish, my driver/guide, was super knowledgeable and possessed exceptional customer service skills. He provided not only an informative history of the sites visited but also insight into life in Mauritius in general. Highly recoomend!
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Alastair
Aug 8, 2025
Two incredible full-day honeymoon excursions - We booked two incredible full-day excursions during our honeymoon with Rachel at Coquille Bonheur — a company trusted by Emirates and used by leading airlines and hotels in Mauritius. Everything was flawless from start to finish. Day 1 took us with a private driver to spectacular sights: volcanoes, waterfalls, serene temples, crater lakes, and the surreal Seven Coloured Earths in Chamarel. We personalised the trip with lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant, with breathtaking panoramic views, and a visit to The Chamarel Rum Distillery — nothing was too much trouble. Day 2 was pure magic: a private driver and speedboat crew took us to see whales and dolphins (an unforgettable experience), followed by a leisurely beachfront lunch at The Beach at LUX* Le Morne. Rachel and her team went above and beyond to make our honeymoon unforgettable. If you want expertly organised, personalised tours in Mauritius, book with Rachel at Coquille Bonheur — and when you get home, leave her the glowing review she so richly deserves!
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Helen_l
Jul 4, 2025
A taste of Mauritius - We had a lovely day out and about in Mauritius. We only had a day in Mauritius so chose a tour that gave us a little taste. The tour operators were responsive to our enquires and our guide met us on time at the port. Our driver and guide for the day Maz communicated well, was a great driver and transported us around in a clean and comfortable car. He was generous with his knowledge, happy to answer our questions on a range of topics. We visited the temple, climbed a load of steps to get some pics then on to the multicoloured earth, both venues were busy and amenities scarce. On the way we were asked if we would like to visit shop - mistake on our part- it was pitched at tourist which was incredibly expensive so I would advise anyone to skip that bit. We later visited the beautiful waterfalls and bought some small gifts ( at reasonable prices). Lunch was wonderful, the location just stunning. All in all we had a lovely day.
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David_a
Nov 21, 2025
South West Mauritius private tour - This was my second private trip, but not the best. The driver couldn’t find me on the road but that aside he didn’t seem to be that enthused in doing the trip and seemed more interested in financial gain. He moaned about the French tourists not tipping or not tipping much. So first off he was into changing the trip itinerary because of the traffic later on and although I pointed out exactly what I’d paid for he said he wouldn’t be allowing the lunch trip and one of the beach drop offs. So to ensure the trip went ahead I agreed and told him I’d take it up with Viator directly once the trip had ended, which I did. First stop was the volcanic crater which really is a waste of time. There’s no viewing platform so you can barely see it (15 mins of walking around trying to get a decent photo). Then a large Hindu temple with a park and lake. This was interesting and was brimming with Hindus and Macaques - the driver actually had to take me here. We then visited a workshop that made wooden sailing ships to export and sell in their shop. Very detailed models and interesting process but hard selling from the staff. The rest of the trip was in the National Park, and this was beautiful. First viewing platform showed the vastness of the park and the animals, particularly the White Tailed Tropicbird which was in abundance there. Lastly a trip to the Seven Coloured Earth site which included another large viewing point of waterfalls which was impressive. The coloured earth attraction was excellent, large path right around it and included a bee hive section, a tortoise sanctuary, and a café plus toilets. I loved this and had about an hour or so to get round it all. After this I just wanted to get back. I did tip the driver but not sure he deserved it. I have since been agreed a partial refund of 1/3 of the price because of not visiting 2 sites and lunch which I’d paid for. Apart from the driver it was quite an enjoyable trip. I’d rather have been with a group though, I do enjoy meeting new people.
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Vijay_s
Jan 2, 2026
Very Bad Service! - You book, they accept, you wait they don’t turn up. And then cancel because it’s a holiday. Why accept the booking at all?
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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).