Explore Mauritius's south on a private sightseeing tour with a professional guide and round-trip hotel transfers.
Getting started
Get picked up directly from your accommodation with round-trip transfers that keep logistics simple. Meet your professional guide as you board your private sightseeing tour vehicle, then set off toward the southern part of Mauritius. Settle in for the drive while your guide outlines the day's route to Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges National Park, Chamarel Waterfall, and Seven Coloured Earth.
What to expect
Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
This sacred lake, known as Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao, is one of Mauritius's most important Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Features
- Take time to walk around Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) and observe the calm waters and temple structures that surround the lake. Your guide explains the site's religious significance and local customs during your visit.
- Look up at the towering Shiva statue near the lake, a key landmark that reflects the importance of this site for the island's Hindu community.
- As part of your private sightseeing tour, the stop at Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) is flexible, so you can pause for photos or quiet observation before continuing.
Alexandra Falls
Alexandra Falls offers a scenic viewpoint in the south, set within a green highland area.
Features
- Walk to the Alexandra Falls viewpoint to see the waterfall framed by forested slopes and valleys around it. Your guide helps you identify the vantage points that give you the clearest perspective of the falls.
- This visit to Alexandra Falls is included in your private sightseeing tour, so you can use the stop to take photos and ask questions without needing to manage your own transport or timing.
Black River Gorges National Park
Black River Gorges National Park is Mauritius's key protected area in the southwest, known for its deep valleys and forested ridges.
Features
- Pause at selected viewpoints within or overlooking Black River Gorges National Park to admire the wide views across gorges, ridgelines, and distant coastline. Your guide points out the main landscape features visible from each stop.
- The visit to Black River Gorges National Park is part of your privately guided route, which means your guide can adjust the time spent here depending on your interests and preferred photo stops.
Chamarel Waterfall
Chamarel Waterfall is one of the island's most recognizable natural landmarks, located in the Chamarel area.
Features
- View Chamarel Waterfall from designated lookout points and watch the water plunge into the basin below, surrounded by a steep, forested cliff. Your guide shares context about its place among Mauritius's southern highlights.
- The stop at Chamarel Waterfall is included in your private sightseeing tour, and your guide manages the timing so you can focus on taking photos and enjoying the scenery rather than planning logistics.
Seven Coloured Earth
Near Chamarel Waterfall, the Seven Coloured Earth is known for its layered, multicolored sand formations.
Features
- Observe the Seven Coloured Earth, where the sands appear in distinct bands of color across a compact area. Your guide helps you spot the different shades and explains why this formation is regarded as a unique feature of Mauritius.
- This visit to the Seven Coloured Earth forms part of your guided private sightseeing tour, giving you time to walk along the viewing areas and capture photos at your own pace.
Features
- Throughout the day, your expert guide provides commentary on each location you visit, from Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) and Alexandra Falls to Black River Gorges National Park, Chamarel Waterfall, and the Seven Coloured Earth, tailoring explanations to your questions.
- The experience runs as a private sightseeing tour with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, so the route and brief photo stops can be adjusted with your guide to match your interests.
Wrapping up
At the end of your visit to the Seven Coloured Earth, you rejoin your vehicle for the return drive. Your guide then drops you back at your accommodation, completing the round-trip transfers without the need to arrange separate transport.
