South West Adventure
| 📍 Departure point | Your accommodation |
| 🕗 Departure time | 08:30 |
| ⏳ Duration | 8 hours |
| 🚐 Transport | Private car or minivan, included |
| ✅ Included | Driver guide, transport and entrance tickets |
The unexpected natural beauty of Mauritius, with everything taken care of
Discover the unexpected natural beauty of Mauritius with a dedicated driver guide and a private vehicle that collects you from your accommodation and brings you back at the end of the day. Transport, driver guide and entrance tickets are all included, so there is nothing to organise.
Your day begins at the dormant volcano of Trou aux Cerfs, which offers a magnificent view over the island. A stop at a model ship factory reveals the refinement and detail of reproductions of historic sailing ships.
Then comes the mystical atmosphere of Hinduism at Grand Bassin, where the towering statues of the goddess Durga and the God Shiva, each 33 metres high, dominate the sacred lake. Picturesque temples and statues of other Hindu deities surround the water, which is also home to monkeys and giant eels.
After a stop on a panoramic terrace over the forests of the Black River Gorges, among plantations of sugarcane, bananas, pineapple and coffee, you arrive in Chamarel. Here you will admire the island's highest waterfalls and the charm of the seven coloured earths, and meet the giant tortoises. The final stop is a terrace above the sea, with a fantastic view of Benitiers Island and the famous mountain of Le Morne Brabant.
Good to know
Trou aux Cerfs: a dormant volcano about 605 metres above sea level, with a crater roughly 350 metres wide and 80 metres deep, in the middle of a forest of native plants and pine trees.
Grand Bassin: the sacred crater lake of Ganga Talao, about 550 metres above sea level. Each year, around the Maha Shivaratri festival, thousands of Hindu devotees walk there on foot from across the island.
The seven coloured earths: the colours come from basaltic lava cooling into clay minerals. Mix the sands together and they settle back into separate layers.
Chamarel waterfall: one of the tallest waterfalls in Mauritius, nestled in a forest-lined mountain valley.
Why guests choose this tour
✔ Door to door: private transport from your accommodation is included
✔ A volcano, a sacred lake, waterfalls and coloured earth in a single day
✔ A choice of two lunch restaurants, with full menus
Your day at a glance
Your accommodation › Trou aux Cerfs › Grand Bassin › Chamarel › Case Noyale viewpoint › Your accommodation
First stop: Trou aux Cerfs volcano
Admire the crater and the magnificent view over the island.
The ship model factory
See the great refinement and detail of reproductions of historic sailing ships.
Grand Bassin sacred lake
Discover the statues of Durga and Shiva, the temples, and the monkeys and giant eels of the lake.
Black River Gorges viewpoint
Stop on a panoramic terrace over the forests of the gorges.
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth
See the coloured dunes and meet the giant tortoises.
Chamarel waterfalls
Admire the highest waterfalls of the island.
Last stop: Case Noyale viewpoint
Look out over the sea to Benitiers Island and Le Morne Brabant, then return to your accommodation.
What's included
✔ Private transfer by car or minivan
✔ Dedicated driver guide
✔ Entrance tickets to the attractions
Lunch options (optional extra)
Choose where to eat: a typical Mauritian table or a mountain-top view. Lunch is not included in the excursion price. Add your choice in the Extras section when you book.
Chez Ruben: a typical Mauritian restaurant
Home-style Mauritian cooking, and a welcome fruit cocktail to start.
Salade de crudités to begin, then your choice of chicken, lamb, beef or marlin, served with rice, grains, vegetables, achard, chutney and chilli paste.
To finish: banane flambée with vanilla ice cream, or three sorbets (passion fruit, guava, lemon, or lychee or mango in season).
Half a bottle of water per person is included.
Chalet Chamarel: perched in the mountain
A breathtaking panoramic view with your lunch. Choose Menu A or Menu B.
Menu A: chef salad with smoked marlin, or palm heart salad with citrus. Then a grandmother-style fish and eggplant curry with coconut milk, or a venison stew with vegetables. Caramelised pineapple with vanilla ice cream to finish.
Menu B: Mauritian fish salad with lime, or grilled vegetable salad with pesto and cheese. Then octopus salmi with lentils, or a dry venison curry with peanuts and currants. Golden roasted apple with spices and vanilla ice cream to finish.
Vegetarian: a vegetarian main is available with each menu: grilled vegetable mille-feuille with pesto and tomato coulis (Menu A) or pasta arrabbiata with ratatouille vegetables, pine nuts and parmesan (Menu B).
Mains come with steamed rice, and 1 bottle of water per person is included.
Your private transport
Your day starts at your accommodation, and your driver guide brings you back at the end of the tour. Transport is included in the price of this excursion: a private car or minivan, depending on the size of your group.
What to bring
✔ Comfortable shoes
✔ Sunscreen
✔ Mosquito repellent
Ready to discover the south west with your own driver guide? Choose your date, pick your lunch option and book early to secure it. We take care of the rest.