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The Wild Heart of Mauritius: A Southwest Expedition

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Overview
  • Explore the lesser-known southwest corner of Mauritius
  • Take the winding scenic road to Chamarel Waterfall
  • Marvel at the coloured earth and giant tortoise of the 7-Colo
  • Taste local rum at La Rhumerie de Chamarel
  • Enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch

Activity location

    • Chamarel, Mauritius

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mauritius (Hotel Pickup)
    • Mauritius, Mauritius

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert & Knowledgeable Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees to all sites mentioned
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Lunch in a local restaurant
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport though out the journey
  • What's includedWhat's includedRum tasting at Rhumerie de Chamarel, the distillery of local rhum
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge & Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses (snacks & drinks not mentioned, souvenirs)

Know before you book

  • Children under 2 years old are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • If you have limited mobility, you should not take part.
  • Mauritius has a tropical climate, so be prepared for sunny days with possible sudden rain showers.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Enjoy a 8-hour scenic private tour to the wilder landscape of southwest Mauritius.

Stop at the volcanic crater of Trou Aux Cerfs, where you can enjoy a panoramic view across almost the entire island. Visit the ship model factory in Curepipe where their craftsmen are adept in the art of miniaturisation and the techniques of replica work.

You will then head to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin, the most important place of worship for Mauritian Hindus and make a short drive to the Black River Gorges & stop at the Black River View Point, to see the island’s endemic flora and fauna.

Visit La Rhumerie de Chamarel to learn about the various stages involved in making the local rum, before tasting the end product! A delicious gourmet lunch will then be served in a local restaurant.

After lunch, the drive continues to Chamarel Village to admire the 90-meter high Chamarel Waterfall and curious 7-Coloured Earth, a natural phenomenon caused when basaltic lava converts the clay mineral into vibrant shades of red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow.

Take a winding drive to the southwest corner of Mauritius, enjoy the drive through Macondé Bridge for panoramic views across the Baie Du Cap River.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chamarel, Mauritius

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMauritius (Hotel Pickup)
    • Mauritius, Mauritius