Excursions & day trips

Mauritius private south tour with Chamarel Geopark & Grand Bassin

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£118.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 8 hours

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Local touch

Meal included

Private Tour

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Do this because

Explore the dormant volcano of Trou aux Cerfs in the heart of Curepipe
Watch local craftsmen make painstaking replicas of authentic sailing ships
Taste the Chamarel Rums and visit the Giant Shiva statue that found at Grand Bassin
Discover Seven Coloured Earths, a natural phenomenon of sand dunes, and the Chamarel Waterfall

What to expect

Visit several of the main sights and places of interest during this private sightseeing tour in the south of Mauritius.

Begin the day with a pick-up from your hotel and head to Trou Aux Cerfs Volcanic Crater in Curepipe. Next you will visit Voiliers de L'Ocean and meet with capable people working on the ship model of the 18th century.

After that you will visit Grand Bassin, which consists of a Spiritual Lake in the forest and a giant Shiva statue as well as the Black River Gorges viewpoint. Enjoy a rum tasting at Rhumerie de Chamarel before having a mouth-watering lunch at Le Chamarel restaurant.

The tour continues to the mountain village of Chamarel to gaze at the amazing sand dunes of different colors, at the Seven Coloured Earths. You will enjoy panoramic views of the rural landscape of the Black River district and the peaks of Le Morne Brabant mountain.

What's included

Entrance fees to sites
Lunch and rum tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Tips (optional)

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your hotel in Mauritius

What to remember

Please make sure to fill in all the requests at checkout and carefully read the voucher after booking
The pick-up time and duration of the tour will vary depending on the location of your hotel. Please confirm your pick-up place and time directly with the local operator at least 48 hours prior to departure
Free for infants up to 2 years old
This tour operates with a minimum of two adults
It is recommended to bring: sun cream, cash, walking shoes and camera
Kindly be respectful at the temple by removing shoes before entering and please avoid wearing low-cut tops and mini skirts/shorts

Provider

Manahe

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 36 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Sue
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Ed
From United Kingdom - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

We had the best day with our guide Yoogle. He was so informative, helpful and lovely. We saw monkeys at the hindu temple which was incredible and the ...
Dunbolle
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Gids was een hele lieve rustige man, die al je vragen beantwoord en echt de tijd voor je neemt. Een en al hoffelijkheid.
Nora
From Germany - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Unser Fahrer Nadim war super nett, hatte ein unheimliches Allgemeinwissen über die Kultur der Insel. Die Tour ist fantastisch! Man entdeckt wunderschö ...
Sarah
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Excellent trip ,the guide was knowledgeable and helpful.
Emma and James
From United Kingdom - August 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Everything we saw was great! Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the history of the island well. The best part was the 7 coloured soil followed ...

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