Mauritius private south tour with Chamarel Geopark & Grand Bassin
Excursions & day trips

Mauritius private south tour with Chamarel Geopark & Grand Bassin

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$148.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 8 hours
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.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees to sites
  • check Lunch and rum tasting
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_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
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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.

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