South West Adventure
Departure point: Your place of accommodation
Departure time: 08:30 am
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights: Nature, Volcano, Nature park, Sacred lake, Temples, Waterfalls, Viewpoint
Description:
The discovery of the unexpected natural beauties of Mauritius begins with the dormant volcano of Trou aux Cerfs, which offers a magnificent view over the island. A stop in the model ship factory reveals the great refinement and detail of the reproductions of historic sailing ships.
The view of the largest statue of a woman’s divinity in the world, the goddess Durga and the imposing statue of the God Shiva, both measuring 33m high will introduce you into the mystical atmosphere of Hinduism. The statues dominate the Grand Bassin sacred lake, surrounded by picturesque temples and other statues of Hindu deities, also inhabited by monkeys and giants eels.
After a stop on a panoramic terrace overlooking the forests of the Black River Gorges Park, among plantations of sugarcane, bananas, pineapple, coffee and other tropical fruits you will arrive in Chamarel where, enchanted by the highest waterfalls of the island and the charm of the seven colored earth, you will meet the giant tortoise. The final step of your adventure will be a terrace overlooking the sea from where you will admire a fantastic landscape of Benitiers Island and the famous mountain of Le Morne Brabant.
Itinerary:
♦ Departure from your place of accommodation
♦ Visit to Trou aux Cerfs Volcano
♦ Visit to a Ship model factory
♦ Visit to Grand Bassin Sacred Lake
♦ Stop at Black River viewpoint
♦ Visit to Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth
♦ Chamarel Waterfalls
♦ Stop at Case Noyale viewpoint
♦ Return to your place of accommodation
Inclusions:
♦ Private transfer by car or minivan
♦ Dedicated driver guide
♦ Entrance tickets to attractions
Lunch options (available on supplement):
Option 1: Chez Ruben restaurant (A typical Mauritian restaurant)
Option 2: Chalet Chamarel (Perched in the mountain with breathtaking panoramic view)
Lunch Menu Option 1 (Chez Ruben Restaurant):
• Welcome drink: A fresh fruit cocktail
• Starter: Salade de crudités
• Main Course: The choice between a meat OR fish (Meat can be chicken, lamb or beef and fish is marlin)
• Accompaniment: Rice, grains, vegetable, achard, chutney and chilli paste
• Desert: The choice between: Banane flambée and vanilla ice cream OR an assortiment of 3 sorbets (passion fruit , guava , lemon or depending on the season litchi or mango)
• Drinks: ½ bottle of water per person is included in the package.
Lunch Menu Option 2 (Chalet Chamarel):
Menu A:
• Starter: Chef salad with smoke marlin OR Palm heart salad with citrus
• Main Course: Grandmother style fish and eggplant curry with coconut milk, steamed rice and homemade chutney OR Venison stew with vegetables served with steamed rice and salad
• Main Course VEG: Grilled vegetables mille-feuille with pesto and tomato coulis with salad
• Desert: Caramelised pineapple with vanilla ice cream
• Drinks: 1 bottle of water per person is included in the package.
Menu B:
• Starter: Mauritian fish salad with lime OR grilled vegetables salad with pesto and cheese
• Main Course: Octopus salmi, lentil with steamed rice and cucumber salad OR Dry venison curry with peanuts, corinth grapes, crouton and coriander served with steamed rice
• Main Course VEG: Pasta arrabiatta with vegetables ratatouille, pine nuts and parmesan cheese
• Desert: Golden roasted apple with spices served with vanilla ice cream
• Drinks: 1 bottle of water per person is included in the package.
What to bring:
♦ Comfortable shoes
♦ Sunscreen
♦ Mosquito repellent apply.






