If you book the car seat there is an additional charge of 10 euros for that car seat. Which you can pay to the driver on the day with local currency
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch is not included in the price. Client can bring their own food. If they wish to eat at a restaurant the driver can recommend them.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Explore the southern part of Mauritius in a 7hrs private day tour. The tour begins with pick-up anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet & be greeted by our driver/guide, then you are ready to set off for your first stop. You'll be heading to Trou Aux Cerfs which is one of the famous natural tourist attractions in Mauritius. The dormant volcanic crater is around 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters & a depth of around 100 meters. Unlike the typical volcanic features, Trou aux Cerfs’ crater is surrounded by a vast area of lush forest consisting of indigenous plant species and some giant green pine trees. It is believed that the Trou aux Cerfs erupted once and has remained dormant for the last 700 000 years; experts believe that there is a potential chance for it to become active again. Definitely, one of the main highlights is the 360-degree view of the town, Curepipe & the majestic view of Rempart Mountain, Trois Mamelles, and the Port-Louis-Moka Mountain range.
Afterward, head to Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir which has the honor of being the largest reservoir on the island with a capacity of almost 26 million cubic meters and is simultaneously a rather popular stop for tourists visiting the south of the island. Although nothing as fancy as the other attractions in Mauritius, Mare aux Vacoas is a gem hidden between lines of thick forests. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few minutes away from the usual hustle and bustle of the country. The reservoir even offers a rather amazing view worth several clicks.
After few minutes driving, you will reach Grand Bassin (commonly known as Ganga Talao is a crater lake, about 550 meters above sea level, located in the mountainous Southwest of Mauritius. On the shoreline sits a temple along with a collection of small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other gods. During your visit to this sacred site, you will inevitably be awestruck by the gigantic statue of Lord Shiva. However, fear not about your doom, at Grand Bassin you will find the Hindu God Lord Shiva, smiling and as peaceful as ever. The statue is 33 meters high & is the highest known statue in Mauritius. Ganga Talao is a major draw of crowds in Mauritius, with many people visiting the site to pray meditate, or simply to walk by the lake and enjoy the gorgeous surrounding views. The lake of Ganga Talao is thought to be around 18 meters deep and is teeming with a healthy population of fish and eels.
Next, you'll head to Gorge Viewpoint, where you will stop for a stunning panoramic view of the endless green stretches. Amidst the unspoiled rainforest of Mauritius, there are almost 17,000 acres of rolling hills, deep valleys, spectacular waterfalls and unparalleled beauty of flora and fauna in the southwestern region. You will be amazed to discover how high the viewing area is from the gorge. On the right side of the viewpoint, you can see a breathtaking waterfall. The path leading to the viewpoint has a unique ambiance of its own with some souvenir stalls. Besides, on your way, you might come across a group of monkeys that come and greet you as a sign of welcome The Black River Gorges Nature Reserve was constructed in order to save the natural vegetation of the island and make it one of the most important Mauritian sights. The Black River Gorges National Park protects most of the island's remaining rainforest and is home to many species of wild animals and birds.
Next destination, the Alexandra fall, where you will admire the cloud forest of Mt Cocotte & the waterfall along with the view down to the south coast. If you love waterfalls as much as we do, this is a “not-to-be-missed”! Alexandra Falls is hidden in the deep jungle of the Black River Gorges & is something out of a movie scene! Strolling around this wondrously imaginative setting is indeed something unique! The allure of falling water; surrounded by the lush greenery, to the sounds of local bird species and other creatures are perfect continual motions that drive us as humans to mentally relax at the sight of Alexandra Falls. Do not miss the chance to admire and capture on your camera the panoramic view of the South Coast with its turquoise ocean. The surroundings of the waterfalls depict a real jungle book and promise tranquility and peacefulness while you enjoy one of the best places to see in Mauritius.
The scenic route that leads to Bassin Blanc in Mauritius is a breathtaking journey through the island's lush and verdant forests. The road winds its way through dense vegetation, offering stunning views of the natural beauty that Mauritius has to offer. The most impressive feature of the road is the almost 180-degree bend that it takes at one point, providing a dramatic and exhilarating experience for those who travel along it. The photography of this scenic route captures the essence of Mauritius' natural beauty. The dense and lush forest provides a canopy of greenery over the road, creating a sense of serenity and tranquility for those who pass through it. The tall trees and dense underbrush offer glimpses of the vibrant wildlife that calls this forest home, with birds chirping and small mammals scurrying about in the undergrowth.
To Conclude your adventure with a final stop at La Valley des Couleurs in Chamouny, where the 23 Colored Earth marvel awaits, complemented by an array of local activities. La Vallee des Couleurs Reserve is home to various species of flora and fauna and a great place to enjoy selection of nature trips and fun activities. Nature lovers are bound to like this place; it is quite a unique experience with the indigenous fauna and flora that abound in the park. Visitors are treated with a range of natural landscapes, including plateaus, mountains, valleys, craters and crater-lakes.
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Excellent day trip, guide was fantastic and tailored the day to me .. perfect day. On time, polite and very knowledgeable
We had a wonderful experience exploring Mauritius with our driver and guide, Akash! From the very beginning, he made sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of. Throughout the tour, he shared fascinating insights into the island’s history, culture, and local way of life, which made the experience even more special. Akash was incredibly friendly, attentive, and patient. He took the time to answer all our questions and made sure we enjoyed every moment of the trip. We also felt completely safe and relaxed thanks to his careful driving. We truly appreciated his kindness and dedication to making our day memorable. We would absolutely recommend Akash to anyone looking for a fantastic guide to explore Mauritius. Thank you so much for a wonderful day! 🇲🇺❤️
Booking was very easy and the communication was on point. Feroz turned up at the hotel early and the car was immaculately clean and smelled nice. Feroz's knowledge of every area was extensive, he was very gentle and kind and looked after me really well, he even took some photos for me so that I could be in them. He catered to what I wanted out of the journey as I needed extra time to go ziplining at Valle Park. Due to delays because of large groups I ended up being late coming out of the park but Feroz waited for me patiently and was completely understanding. Unfortunately I had a bad fall and my knee was bleeding everywhere, I said we could just go back to the hotel because I was so late but he insisted that I get medical attention so we were even later. I felt so well looked after and I could not recommend this service enough.
Take a picnic to save time. Lots of beauty spots to have a picnic. Maybe take a waterproof coat, as rain could occur at any moment. Victor our guide was friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. He drove carefully and was on time. Ridwaan who organised the tour had great communication with us. The tour was very varied, Hindu temples, nature parks and waterfalls, volcano and adventure parks. A lovely day
Deeraj was very friendly and helpful. He showed us the interesting features and history of Mauritius and returned us to the ship when we became tired. E. Cathcart
Good tour, we highly recommend. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the local area and took us to several different locations and was able to explain about it's history. We knocked one star off as really wanted to swim in some waterfalls but didn't get to.
It was a nice private tour in the south. Went to different places. You can decide how much time you want to spent on every place.
Had Feroz as a tour guide. Very very good. Was waiting when we got off the cruise ship. Saw everything we wanted. Never hurried us. Told us a lot of information. Would not hesitate to recommend this company.
It provides a full day of touring to many of the best spots. Our driver/guide Swaraj was a perfect gentleman excellent driver and obviously loved showing visitors around his island.
Having never been to Mauritius before we wanted to see a little of the island. The tour Ridwaan took us on of the south was fantastic. Along the way he gave us so much information regarding the history of the island as well as the places we were visiting. He allowed us time to see each place, took photos of us and stopped at the side of the road to allow us to taste some sugar cane juice which was delicious. If we had had more time in Mauritius we would certainly have done the tour of the north too. Ridwaan was a very polite young man and a very careful driver.
Absolutely brilliant. A great day out with a great experience and a fantastic team to back everything up.
An excellent tour with the Palm Taxi Service. Our guide Feroz was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information about local culture and traditions. The vehicle was new and very comfortable.
We really enjoyed our day with our driver and guide Feroz! We learned so much from him about the history and culture of Mauritius. We saw and felt the beauty of the island. Highly recommend!!
This was a wonderful trip and our driver was very knowledgeable. He offered us the flexibility of what we wanted to get out of the day and planned all sightseeing . The temple particularly was lovely and we stopped at a lovely restaurant for a traditional and reasonably priced meal. Highly recommend.
Definitely recommend it!! Our driver and guide, Feroz, was amazing. Very knowledgeable, kind and patient. Everything went very smoothly and he took us to see breathtaking views of the Island.
I was kept informed by Whatsapp message where and what time to meet my driver. The driver (Bilal) was there ahead of our meeting time so we were able to leave earlier than expected. He kept our plan flexible as rain was expected later in the day, so we were able to see some of the viewpoints in the morning while the weather was still good. The road to the viewpoint was closed later in the day due to the rain. Bilal told me lots of information about the island & it's history and the areas we passed through and he pointed out places of interest. We stopped to take pictures as we went along. We had an hour and a half at La Vallee de Coleurs Nature Park so I was able to do my own thing and there was plenty of choice in things to do - walking, ziplining, quadbiking. Bilal was easy to talk to and encouraged me to ask questions. We went to a local restaurant for an amazing lunch. Bilal was prepared for the heavy rain as he had umbrellas in the car. The traffic was light as it was a public holiday so we had time to drive around Port Louis and he stopped so I could take pictures of the Hindu temple and other sights. We made it back to the port in plenty of time. Would definitely recommend the tour.
Cannot recommend this tour highly enough. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and went at the perfect pace. We covered all of the major places to see and the experience was customized to my interests. Perfect day in Mauritius!
Me and my girlfriend had an absolutely lovely time on this tour. Our driver Akisch was funny, kind and very informative - we saw some beautiful views and took lots of photos, and Akisch also took photos for me and my partner in the mountains and in front of the statues. There was plenty of time to enjoy the view and go at our own pace - the highlight was definitely seeing the monkeys by the Holy Lake. Unfortunately, at our final stop at La Vallée des Couleurs, we had a quad bike accident, but our driver stayed with us the whole time, drove us to the hospital and took my girlfriend in for an X-ray, then drove us back to our hotel and helped us with our bags. The taxi service was excellent and they even contacted the nature park on our behalf about the accident. I can't recommend this tour enough - the wildlife and views are absolutely incredible. When you stop off at La Vallée des Couleurs, my suggestion is do the zipline rather than the quad biking! Thank you so much to our driver Akisch for taking such good care of us xx
We had a fantastic time. Our tour guide was flexible about what we wanted to see and shared so much knowledge. The hotel pick up and drop off was a great bonus. Would definitely reccomend to all!
Great driver great experience enjoyed the whole day Loved seeing the countryside and beautiful waterfalls
Our driver Billal was nice - however he had a touch of a cold. We did not go to the beach as advertised. We enjoyed the Hindu temple and statues. And the view of the West Coast from the viewpoint was superb - the weather cooperated.
We enjoyed the whole experience. Balal our driver was very knowledgible and proud to show us and explain the culture and interesting sites of Mauritius and we would recommend his service including his suggestion for the restaurant we enjoyed our lunch at.
Excellent day excursion with great guide who provided important jinformation and insights about the history and culture surrounding our stops at Troy aux Ceres,waterfalls and Chamarel. Thank you For a fantastic day
Great tour on a beautiful island. Our guide, Suffee, was excellent and provided an interesting and informative narrative throughout the tour. Great communication prior to the tour also. Well worth booking
Billal was an excellent guide and driver. He tailored the tour to exactly how much time I wanted to spend at each stop and was very knowledgeable about all of Mauritius.
Terrific day out. The driver, Noorani, arrived promptly at my accommodation. He speaks excellent French and English. He gave me a terrific day tour, tailored to my likes and dislikes, and was a safe and considerate driver. Highly recommended. He answered all my questions about the island, getting around, and all sorts of subjects, and was very helpful throughout, especially when I stupidly managed to lose my Chamarel ticket.
We’ve really enjoyed this tour and we recommend it to everyone. It’s a fair price and the extra costs aren’t that much. The driver was friendly, experienced, and patiently. Also he knew a lot of the island and we could notice that he did his work with a lot of joy!
Ridwaan picked up us at the aiport then took us to a tour of the southern part of the island which was fantastic!, we ask him to take us to a hotel on the other side of the island to drop a suitcase he kindly accepted, the he took us back to the airport hotel, we made a trip to Madagascar for 10 days we returned to Mauritius and he was at the airport to pick up us to take us to our resort (as we agreed)!, we wanted to do a city tour of Port Louis unfortunately he was bussy thar day but send one of his colleagues to take us, which was greate too!!. We HIGHLY recommend him for transfers and tours he was greate!!!
Our tour guide, Ridwaan was very friendly and informative. The tour was just right, not too long and we enjoyed it very much, particularly the Holy Lake.
We came from the United States on holiday and used him the entire trip. He was by far the most attentive, fun, knowledgeable, and professional driver I have used. He knows every place to see on and off the beaten path. If you want to see Mauritius 🇲🇺 from a whole new angle then hire him definitely. Thanks again and we will see you soon. We are sending some friends your way. Otis
Not sure what to say as we hit Mauritius just as CV19 did and despite being told otherwise by our Captain, we were unable to dock twice We just managed to communicate with Ridwaan and he adjusted his plans so that if we were able to dock two days later than planned, he would be there to meet us, which was very much appreciated. Unfortunately, by this time, Mauritius had closed their borders to all ships. We let Ridwaan know and even though we did not ask, he organised a full refund for us. Therefore, should we be allowed to travel ever again and eventually get to Mauritius, we will definitely use his service. Great service although not the one we were expecting.
Everything was perfect. Nasser, my guide, has been incredibly kind and knows absolutely roof over the island. Thanks again to him.
Thanks to our great driver Ridwaan we were able to discover the south of the island at our own pace. In addition, we got an exciting insight into the history and cuisine of Mauritius. We have and felt completely comfortable!!
Great tour with very good driver. Beautiful impressions of many places on the island. We would recommend the guide again and again.
Very friendly guide who took pleasure in explaining the history of his wonderful island. I recommend. Thank you for your professionalism.
very complete and fun visit with a very invested driver-guide, good advice and very friendly
The guide has been excellent and explained many things during the tour, not only related to the tour but also to the politics and history of the island. I give it 4 stars because it led us to a “rum tasting” that commented that it was free and neither was it tasting nor was it free, it was a full-fledged tourist. They only let us try a minimum sip of 2 types of rum and the manager put a lot of pressure on us to buy something (it was all quite expensive). We out of shame bought something and she was upset to see that it was not a good scam she had done. At the airport we found the same rum at half price, so that rum place is a scam and they should not take tourists there.
Mauritiuksen etelä kierros, kuljettaja oli asiantunteva, hän osasi kertoa kohteista. Suosittelen lämpimästi.
Muito bom. Recomendo. Motorista super pontual e prestativo. Roteiro interessante. Carro confortável com ar condicionado.
Bilal is an exceptional Guide, of great kindness. He took the time to explain everything, making the visit great thanks to his knowledge and choice of places. Many thanks to Bilal for this unforgettable experience!
Gris Gris Beach,die Klippen und die Kraft des Wassers. Grand Bassin: beim Tempel waren sehr viele Pilger mit Opfergaben und religiösen Zeremonien
Fantastic experience with our guide Giovanni on the private tour of the southern Mauritius Islands booked through Civitatis. The guide is friendly and fun, speaks Spanish very well and explains a lot. Rating that he dominates his work. The perfect van, clean and cared for, the driver Gulsham very attentive and polite. It's worth it! The restaurant where you are taken to eat is good food and not expensive. Admission to Chamarel costs 350 Rupees per person. I highly recommend this excursion! The landscapes you will see will delight you. The valley of the 7 colors is the maximum. Black river is also worth it!
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