Tropical South West of Mauritius: Full-day All Inclusive tour (Visit to 3 parks)

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Duration:7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius

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In this 8 hours private tour, you will explore the southwest of Mauritius including a visit to the Green Dormant Volcano named Trou Aux Cerfs which is a highly popular attraction. Next, you will stop at Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir.

Afterward, head to Maconde viewpoint to see the panoramic stunning view of the sea. Next, head to Twenty Three Colored Earth which is unique because of its multi-colored sand. Then continue to Chamouny waterfall which is undoubtedly the beautiful single-drop waterfall. Next, head to the Bois Cherri Tea Factory to learn about the production and plantation.

Later, you will enjoy a Mauritian 3-course lunch & head to Rhumerie De St Aubin to visit the rum distillery & rum making. Then, continue to Gorge Viewpoint to see the panoramic unparalleled beauty of the deep dense forest & its valley.

Afterward, head to Alexandra Fall to live a unique experience with nature & its waterfalls. Finally, stop at Grand Bassin to see the gigantic statue of Lord Shiva

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Begin your 7-8 hours southwest scenic tour with a hotel pick-up anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet & be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop. You'll be heading to Trou Aux Cerfs which is one of the famous natural tourist attractions in Mauritius. The dormant volcanic crater is around 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters & a depth of around 100 meters. Unlike the typical volcanic features, Trou aux Cerfs’ crater is surrounded by a vast area of lush forest consisting of indigenous plant species and some giant green pine trees. It is believed that the Trou aux Cerfs erupted once and has remained dormant for the last 700 000 years; experts believe that there is a potential chance for it to become active again. Definitely, one of the main highlights is the 360-degree view of the town, Curepipe & the majestic view of Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis- Moka mountain range.
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Afterward, head to Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir which has the honor of being the largest reservoir on the island with a capacity of almost 26 million cubic meters and is simultaneously a rather popular stop for tourists visiting the south of the island. Although nothing as fancy as the other attractions in Mauritius, Mare aux Vacoas is a gem hidden between lines of thick forests. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few minutes away from the usual hustle and bustle of the country. The reservoir even offers a rather amazing view worth several clicks.
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After some time, continue to Ganga Talao (commonly known as Grand Bassin is a crater lake, about 550 meters above sea level, located in the mountainous Southwest of Mauritius. On the shoreline sits a temple along with a collection of small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other gods. During your visit to this sacred site, you will inevitably be awestruck by the gigantic statue of Lord Shiva. However, fear not about your doom, at Grand Bassin you will find the Hindu God Lord Shiva, smiling and as peaceful as ever. The statue is 33 meters high & is the highest known statue in Mauritius. Ganga Talao is a major draw of crowds in Mauritius, with many people visiting the site to pray, meditate, or simply to walk by the lake and enjoy the gorgeous surrounding views. The lake of Ganga Talao is thought to be around 18 meters deep with a healthy population of fish in the lake.
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The next stop is Alexandra falls which is Situated some 700m above sea level & is one of the most popular nature sites in Mauritius. You must have definitely seen many of its pictures on postcards or in videos venting the beauty of Mauritius. Alexandra Falls is indeed one of the most emblematic & popular sites of the island. Famous not only for its breathtaking beauty, Alexandra Falls also offers visitors the chance to live a unique experience with nature. Once you are there, do not miss the chance to admire and capture on your camera the panoramic view of the South-East Coast with its turquoise ocean. If you want to take in the full view, you can climb up a wooden platform. On your right is the Alexandra Falls. From where you are, the waterfall looks like a silent white stream cascading over the rocky outcrops. You will also have a plunging look on Mauritius’s virgin green valley which is home to many endemic avian species and flora. You will need nothing more to soothe the eye.
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Next, you'll head to Gorge Viewpoint, where you will stop for a stunning panoramic view of the endless green stretches. Amidst the unspoiled rainforest of Mauritius, there are almost 17,000 acres of rolling hills, deep valleys, spectacular waterfalls, and unparalleled beauty of flora and fauna in the southwestern region. You will be amazed to discover how high the viewing area is from the gorge. On the right side of the viewpoint, you can see a breathtaking waterfall. The path leading to the viewpoint has a unique ambiance of its own with some souvenir stalls. The Black River Gorges Nature Reserve was constructed in order to save the natural vegetation of the island and make it one of the most important Mauritian sights. The Black River Gorges National park protects most of the island's remaining rainforest and is home to many species of wild animals and birds.
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Next, you'll visit the Twenty- Three colored earth which is a natural phenomenon & a prominent tourist attraction. The colors evolved through the conversion of basaltic lava to clay minerals. An almost surreal, lunar-like spectacle of rainbow-hued sand dunes unfolds before your eyes, leaving you utterly mesmerized. Set in the middle of lush green vegetation, this unique geological oddity is one of those amazing creations of nature that just make you go “Wow”. It is a relatively big area of sand dunes comprising sand of seven distinct colors approximately red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple & yellow. And what is more fascinating is the fact that if you mix the colored earth together, they'll eventually settle into separate layers. You may also be puzzled as the colors might play tricks on you & may appear to be shadows There is also a Tortoise Park & Souvenir Shop offering an array of memorabilia, including local products while the Coffee shop is a happy cafe experience.
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After some time, you'll visit undoubtedly the beautiful single-drop waterfall in Mauritius, the Chamouny Waterfall is a striking piece of nature standing amid dense vegetation. The Chamouny falls are definitely the most famous & recognized waterfalls in Mauritius and as such has always been the main attraction for tourists & if you are one, you simply cannot afford to miss the magnificent & “best waterfalls in Mauritius”!
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Afterward, you will head to Rhumerie De St Aubin to learn all you need to know about Rum making on paradise island. You will get to enjoy a boozily delicious rum tasting session, discovering the different flavours of rum the distillery manufactures. Highlights of this site: - Enjoy a the warmth and authenticity of the Rhumerie de St Aubin Distillery - Experience a guided visit of the distillery - Enjoy a delicious and boozy rum tasting session - Discover the exclusive Rum making process with sugar cane - Get the opportunity to try the selection of the agricultural Rums produced by the distillery
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After a few minutes of driving, we will go through the souillac village where you will be able to see the culture of this magnificent village. The appeal of Gris Gris lies in it scenery, the high cliffs here drop abruptly to the sea and the refreshing winds of the Indian Ocean blow all year round. you will have a great viewpoint on the cliffs and will see the crashing of waves against the flanks. There is a small garden offering many quiet spots for you to relax on one of the many benches, while having a view of the sea, waves and rock cliffs. From the garden, a path leads to a small beach where you can admire the view of the sea up close. Afterward, you'll head to a local restaurant to savor a 3-course Mauritian lunch comprising fresh Salads, Rice, Soups, chicken curry, or fish and vegetables. You will have a choice and the chef will explain to you and ask you about your preferred choice.
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Enjoy a beautiful visit of a tea estate and learn while strolling around about the history of the tea industry on the island. You will also discover the art of tea making and get to taste the purely Mauritian tea towards the end of your visit. Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas and herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit. Get ready to be amazed by the richness and freshness of the flavours you are about to taste. The Bois Chéri offers a great panoramic view of the south of the island. Get your camera ready as you would want to take a piece of this marvellous view with you back home. Your south-west full-day scenic tour ends with return transport to your hotel.

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Posted By : U5842IMsantoshs
There were so many places included in the itinerary, that it’s not possible to fit in all.
I am sure 1-2 spots were not covered in our trip like the single stream waterfall. We did not see it. The lunch was of course not a three course meal, though that was sufficient for us. The experience at the rum factory was not good at all. The lady serving rum for tasting - just gave a description of all the rum bottles kept on the table in one minute and asked us what we want to taste, the amount served barely covered the bottom of the small glasses kept for tasting. We r not big drinkers, but the way we were treated- we did not feel good.
( may be because the tour operators just pay them very less amount as compared to the amount charged to someone who goes directly for the factory visit- this was told to us by the lady herself who served us). The tea factory visit couldn’t happen as they said it’s Saturday and they have a half day- this should be known by the tour operators n they should have pre informed us before charging us the sum.
Any ways , the tea tasting was good, the park of 23 colored earth was good. So all in all a mixed review and a 3 star rating to it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 05:05:17

Posted By : Maverickmitch
A really good introduction to Mauritius showcasing many of the natural, cultural, religious, and tourist attractions in the central and southern area.
Melvin, our driver / guide - was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable, whilst the transport was both comfortable and safe.
The tour was 'on our own terms' with no real time-limits, but having been planned and running for a long-time, the estimates for each stop were accurate and having been picked-up at 0830am, we finally set-down back at our Villa at about 730pm - so tremendous value and exceptional patience from our guide / driver.
Whilst the lunch-venue felt a little 'off-piste' with a view of a car-park - the food and service were nevertheless very good and authentic.
Having embarked at Flic-en-Flac, it did feel a little strange to miss-out 'Casela' which was just a couple of kilometers away; but then that park is worth a day's visit alone - so don't be put-off.
The visit to the Hindu Temple was both unhurried and extremely spiritual.
Overall - a really great day out.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 04:41:07

Posted By : Joël k
Yesterday we spent a day with Manu visiting various sights. Unfortunately the weather was disappointing, but Manu still made it a very nice day for us. He is super attentive, knows a lot about the sights and fortunately (unlike many here) drives very quietly.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 12:16:30

Posted By : Adrien_C
The tour is sold as an all inclusive package and well rated but we were disappointed on the day. The tour wasn’t commented at all it is just driving from one point to another. Some activates like the tea visit wasn't done although it is included. The “3 course meal” is just main course and ice cream. It wasn’t the experience we excepted for the price paid and the description given on the platform
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 03:07:46

Posted By : Michael_M
Manu gave us a great tour of the southwest of Mauritius. The nature park was very nice, especially the waterfall zip line. The tea and rum tastings were great.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 22:11:53

Posted By : Flyer677770
We were staying in the North West. This was a private tour for just the two of us. Our driver Agi picked us up and drove us down to the south west, explaining what we would see on the way. He was a great guy who drove well and safely and was careful to make sure we were looked after.
This was a full day packed with tea tasting, run tasting, visits to National Parks and La Valee Des Colours.
The tour gave us an excellent insight in to the south west of the island and we were able to go quad biking and do other outdoor activities at La Valee Des Colours even though it rained a bit.
Agi waited for us at each stop giving us clear time guidelines given the amount of ground we had to cover. However, he did not mind that we ran late on one or two of the stops.
We were dropped back to our hotel at the end of a very enjoyable day.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 08:41:27

Posted By : TiM1145
Taxi driver Yash contacted us via WhatsApp the evening before and was there on time. He told us a lot on the way to the points. The food was great.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 09:27:40

Posted By : 419jurgitaj
Everything was great. Our private driver Manu tells us a lot about Mauritius, culture and history. We visited not only the parks, but also went to tea and rum tastings. We recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 02:39:22

Posted By : Marin_I
Tour guide Vimal was excellent, it was beyond expectations.
The locations what we visited were all nice and value for the money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 10:52:06

Posted By : 493juliem
I booked this excursion with Viator which is part of trip advisor .
My daughter and I had an incredible day yesterday 11.5.24 ,the driver was very friendly and professional. The day went as described,the highlight for me was the tea plantation,it was absolutely stunning. Please ignore the negative reviews below, and stick to the itinerary as described , obviously if you want to spend more time in one place than the recommended time, it will be difficult to visit all of the attractions in one day. As mentioned below the coloured earth is disappointing, it does not look anything like the photos,my daughter and I thought that it looked like a coal slag heap,similar to the land in Lanzarote.
This tour is excellent value for money,we had a very nice lunch which catered for my daughter’s dietary requirement’s,because she is vegan.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 00:25:35