Day Tours & Excursions
South South-West Tour
What makes this tour special
Scenic views over untouched landscapes
Iconic landmarks
Lunch with a view
Stops on this tour
Trou aux Cerfs Dormant Volcano
Mare aux Vacoas (brief stop)
Alexandra Falls
Black River Gorges Viewpoint
Varangue sur Morne (for lunch)
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
Itinerary
Pick-up anywhere in Mauritius at 09h00
Total tour duration is about 9 hours
Drop-off anywhere in Mauritius at about 18h00
Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All admission fees / entrance fees
Lunch
Guide services (English and French)
Exclusions
Drinks
Description
On this guided sight-seeing tour, you will visit the south and south-west parts of Mauritius in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle dedicated to your group. You will be picked up from your accommodation and we will head first to the iconic Trou aux Cerfs dormant volcano where you will be able to take a stroll around the crater and enjoy the views this place has to offer. En route to Alexandra Falls, we will do a brief stop by Mare aux Vacoas which is the largest reservoir in the island. At Alexandra Falls, you will be able to capture some fantastic views of the waterfall and get close to streams of water neighbouring the viewing area. Next on the itinerary is the Black River Gorges Viewpoint which offers some of the most scenic views the island has on offer. The untouched valleys, gorges, hills and mountains of this park with the sea in the background make for breath-taking and instagrammable photos. We will then break for lunch at Varangue sur Morne where you will be able take in the views some more while enjoying an exquisite lunch carefully selected by our team for an authentic culinary experience. The last stop will be the well-known Chamarel Seven Coloured Eath Geopark where you will witness a geological marvel - the naturally formed sand dunes made of seven colours which harmoniously merge into each other is a surreal sight. The geopark also boasts the presence of rare giant tortoises and a waterfall. Many of those places will offer you the opportunity to buy hand-crafted souvenirs to remind you of this wonderful trip. You will then enjoy a safe journey back to your accommodation.
Useful information
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Carry along mosquito repellants and sun screen
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Carry along cash to buy souvenirs and authentic food bites on offer at some of the stops
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Carry along your camera
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Guide speaks both English and French
Pricing
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Infants 0-3 years can join for free
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Discounts are offered for larger groups but only applies to the adult rate
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Children 4-10 years have their own rate
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For groups larger than 15 persons, please contact us for booking
- From 93 US dollars
- From 93 US dollars
- From 93 US dollars
Cancellation Policy
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8 days or more prior to check-in date: 25% of total booking cost
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4 days to 7 days prior to check-in date: 50% of total booking cost
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1 day to 3 days prior to check-in date: 75% of total booking cost
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No show: No refund
South South-East Tour
What makes this tour special
Both land and at sea adventure
Scenic views
Iconic landmarks
Authentic culinary experience
Witness Mauritian lifestyle
Itinerary
Pick-up anywhere in Mauritius at 09h00
Total tour duration is about 9 hours
Drop-off anywhere in Mauritius at about 18h00
Stops on this tour
Blue Bay Marine Park
Mahébourg Waterfront
Le Phare (for lunch)
Pont Naturel
Roche Qui Pleure
Gris Gris
Macondé View Point
Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All admission fees / entrance fees
Lunch
Selected street food at Mahébourg
Snorkelling gear
Guide services (English and French)
Exclusions
Drinks
Description
On this guided sight-seeing tour, you will visit the south and south-east parts of Mauritius in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle dedicated to your group. You will be picked up from your accommodation and we will head first to Blue Bay Marine Park which is one of the two marine reserves of the island. There, you will go on a glass-bottom boat adventure to witness the pristine, colourful and diverse undersea world of this marine reserve. At this point, if you dream of swimming with the fish or getting a closer look at the coral life, you will be provided with snorkelling gears so you can jump right in. If you are lucky, you might even spot the hawksbill or green sea turtle which often visit this area. And after the snorkelling has built up your appetite, we will head to the small town of Mahébourg to try out some of the street food. You will be able to take a stroll at the waterfront and enjoy the beautiful sea views. We will then break for lunch in one of the favourite local restaurants, namely Le Phare, which is at the waterfront itself. While enjoying the exquisite lunch carefully selected by our team for an authentic culinary experience, you will witness everyday Mauritian lifestyle happening in the neighbouring buzzing streets. You will get to see the locals buying goods at the free market. commuting through public transport, enjoying street food or just chilling. Next on the agenda is Pont Naturel or "Natural Bridge" which is a marvel of nature . It was carved into the sea cliffs by ocean waves over time. Our guide will be more than happy to capture some photos of your group posing on this stunning bridge. The next two stops are Gris Gris and Roche Qui Pleure where breathtaking views of stunning rock formations and majestic cliffs will be on offer. The rough nature of the sea in this part of the island will provide you with a different perspective of our coastline. And to close up this beautiful day, we will stop at the Macondé View Point, where some of the most iconic views that often end up on travel magazines, can be enjoyed. You will then enjoy a safe journey back to your accommodation.
Useful information
-
Carry along mosquito repellants and sun screen
-
Carry along cash to buy souvenirs and authentic food bites on offer at some of the stops
-
Carry along your camera
-
Guide speaks both English and French
Pricing
-
Infants 0-3 years can join for free
-
Discounts are offered for larger groups but only applies to the adult rate
-
Children 4-10 years have their own rate
-
For groups larger than 15 persons, please contact us for booking
- From 94 US dollars
- From 94 US dollars
- From 94 US dollars