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 - Discover Trou Aux Cerfs, the renowned dormant volcano, offering a stunning 360-degree view of the island from its elevated position.
  • Grand Bassin - Explore the Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), the sacred lake of Mauritius, and be captivated by the numerous holy temples and statues.
  • Alexandra Falls - Visit Alexandra Viewpoint…
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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Gerald_d
May 24, 2026
Fast tour with many sights to visit. - You get to see a lot of things but in a short time, if you need to do something on the island & see a lot of places in one day then this perfect. Each stop is anything from 15-30 minutes so you are pressed for time. Plus point all the different places.
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Ingrid_r
May 21, 2026
This is a good way to... - This is a good way to experience the island's south coast. Our guide was very accommodating and let us direct the speed of the tour.
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Janis_j
Apr 28, 2026
This was a long tour, but... - This was a long tour, but we saw a lot of different things. The Chamaral waterfall and the 7 Colored Earth spots were my favorites.
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Linda_m
Apr 27, 2026
Great tour and Ben as a guide was awesome. - This was a great all day tour of the southern part of the island. Ben was our guide and he did an amazing job of not only making sure we saw everything that was in the listing but also added a few spots that matched our interests. All the sights were great, and despite a rainy day, we were able to dodge the rain with great timing by Ben. Lunch was wonderful with lots of choices. It was more than enough food. Loved the Gorge, alternative double waterfall, tortoises and the over look sights. We added a visit to the ship building factory, and additional overlooks. Because it had rained, the 7 colored spot was not as brilliant. Plenty of bathroom breaks, water stops and time at each spot. Never felt rushed.
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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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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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957jadei
May 12, 2026
Merely a taxi service not a tour - This is a taxi service and nothing more. Don't waste your money. The car had no air con, the driver was late and made no effort to talk or explain anything. Very disappointed.
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Patricia_d
May 2, 2026
A very disappointing experience - We booked a private tour of southern Mauritius for 2 people. We were expecting a driver/guide to show us around. What we got was a taxi driver who took us to the places on our itinerary, never left the car, spent most of his time on his mobile phone,not always hands free and had to have any information dragged out of him. When I expressed my disappointment he said that he was told that he wasn’t to be a guide only to drive as he didn’t do guiding only transfers. We paid £176 for this and felt that we wasted our money. Also the promise 7 to 8 hour trip only lasted 6 hours. If you want to see the best of this lovely island make sure that you have a guide who will enjoy showing you around
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Shewit_g
Mar 17, 2026
Worst experience - I have used Viator multiple times in different countries and have always had great experiences. This tour was the worst experience I’ve ever had. The “guide” who I had to ask to make sure he was the guide blatantly told me that this tour that I booked was not a guided tour and that he was “just a driver”. I’m a history buff and love learning about different countries and their history/culture/unique geography. I learned NOTHING with this tour. I am extremely disappointed and discouraged from booking other tours with Viator because I’m afraid it’ll be another disappointing experience. I had so much planned for this trip and planned to use Viator for so many other tours. If you’re booking this trip, you’re better off getting a taxi and visiting the different sites on your own because it’ll be the same.
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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).