South Mauritius Tour: Discover Volcanic Landscapes and Sacred Temples

Experience the enchanting volcanic landscapes and sacred temples of Mauritius on a guided 7-8 hour tour. Explore dormant volcanoes, lush rainforests, sacred lakes, and picturesque viewpoints.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Trou aux Cerfs - Trou Aux Cerfs, the renowned dormant volcano, offers a stunning 360-degree view of the island from its elevated position.
  • Grand Bassin - Explore Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), the sacred lake of Mauritius, and be amazed by the numerous holy temples and statues.
  • Alexandra Falls - Capture social media-worthy photos at the…
What's Included
  • Admission to top attractions including Trou aux Cerfs, Gorges Viewpoint, Ganga Talao, Chamarel Geopark, and Alexandra Falls
  • Services from a certified driver/guide
  • Complimentary bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages during lunch
  • Private, air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service around…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating 7-8 hour guided journey, discovering the magical volcanic rainforest landscapes of southwest Mauritius. The tour begins with the famous dormant volcano, the Trou Aux Cerfs, offering a panoramic 360-degree view of the island. Followed by a visit to Mare Aux Vacoas, a reservoir nestled in the confines of the forest. The sacred lake…

Location
Trou aux Cerfs
Curepipe,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michael_m
Mar 7, 2026
Very friendly guide with... - Very friendly guide with lots of local knowledge. The south is lush and verdant. Would recommend for a slow paced enjoyable day trip.
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Amanda
Feb 8, 2026
South Tour - We loved the tour, our guide was amazing, very punctual and ensured we had enough time at all of the stops along the way. We had an amazing day and we were able to see lots of the beautiful south area of the island thank you.
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Bill_b
Jan 20, 2026
Great view of the island - Very flexible. Due to mosquito spraying we altered our plans and everything was great. Our driver was local and knowledgeable
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Samyak_j
Dec 23, 2025
Good experience. The... - Good experience. The driver covered all spots in time and it was comfortable. Be on time so that you can cover everything.
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Kimberly_w
Dec 4, 2025
We enjoyed the site... - We enjoyed the site seeing. The private tour fit well with our schedule so we could utilize the time spent at sites to fit our preferences. Our driver, Shahad, was attentive and knowledgeable.
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Z1618rwneila
Dec 2, 2025
Great trip - Enjoyed our tour, nice to get out and see part of the island and escaping the hotel for a day, would recommend this itenary.
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Vanessa_v
Jan 21, 2026
A good way to take in the... - A good way to take in the flavours of Mauritius and to see a beautiful part of the island. Our guide, Swadesh, went out of his way to make it a special day.
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869jeanmichelh
Dec 28, 2025
chamarel exit - superb outing in the south of the island. A little expensive entrance but the scenery is beautiful. the visit of the earth 7 colors very nice
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Martina_b
Dec 9, 2025
Southern tour - A lot of hotspots within a trip including excellent local lunch. Overwhelming viewing points, very beautiful Hindu temple complex with many background explanations by our nice guide Nawin. The small, not mentioned "shopping trip" at the beginning of the day did not diminish the overall package 😉. 100%your recommendation
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Curlytop12345677
Dec 13, 2025
Indifferent taxi driver and paid more booking in advance , cheaper to book on the island in advance as opposed to . - A rocky start with taxi driver asked to do the waterfall first as rain was due but did not allow this. The former volcano is not worth a visit unless local as is little more than a park with a view. Our driver gave no info for each stop we was not aware how to get access to the lake so we didn't see this properly , got complete soaked at the waterfall and couldn't see anything taxi driver did not hide the fact he was annoyed at us bringing wet clothes in his car. Lunch stop he just pointed and we walked in before our driver was offered the full menu as place was unaware we had booked via a deal. Was not told name of resteraunt either. Then onto the coloured sands which was worth a visit even if it looked better in the photos. Finished the trip two hours sooner then planned partly as we had enough with the uncomfortable taxi driver and partly because no information given by driver on each stop. Local taxi firms offering this tour at about £70 without admission or lunch which works out a lot cheaper them the £99 each we paid even though it included lunch and admission. Lunch was nice but couldn't tell you the name of place. Disappointed but on a plus side we found a decent taxi firm and revisited the waterfall on a dry day along with ebony forest.
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From $116
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).