Black River Gorges Private Tour: Mauritius Highlights

Stand at Alexandra Falls and Black River Gorges on one day in southwest Mauritius

A private full-day tour of southwest Mauritius with a live English or French-speaking guide, covering Trou aux Cerfs volcano, Grand Bassin sacred crater lake, Bois Chéri Tea Plantation, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges National Park, and Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark. The tour runs about 8.5 hours with hotel pickup included. Entrance fees for Chamarel and the Rhumerie are paid on site. Wheelchair accessible throughout, and suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Trou aux Cerfs Volcano30m
2. Black River Gorges National Park1h
3. Seven Coloured Earth Geopark1h

Explore southwest Mauritius highlights

• Visit Trou aux Cerfs Volcano
• Drive past Mare aux Vacoas reservoir
• Visit Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) lake
• Tour Bois Chéri Tea Plantation
• View Alexandra Falls waterfall
• Explore Black River Gorges National Park
• Discover Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark
• Visit Chamarel Rhumerie for rum tasting

The experience

Black River Gorges National Park anchors this tour: the largest protected reserve on the island, where you stand at viewpoints over deep gorges and rolling hills, watching for rare native birds and wildlife in lush forests that stretch toward the coast. Alexandra Falls sits within the park itself, a waterfall that cascades through greenery and is most dramatic after rain. The viewpoint gives you panoramic sight lines over the gorges and distant ocean. The drive passes Mare aux Vacoas, one of Mauritius's largest reservoirs, before you reach Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), a sacred crater lake ringed by towering trees where daily worship ceremonies happen at temples on the shore.

The day opens at Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano in Curepipe's hills offering 360-degree views of the surrounding towns from the crater rim. From there the route moves through Bois Chéri Tea Plantation to explore the island's tea heritage, then heads into the protected park system. Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark closes the tour: a 650-million-year-old geological site where vibrant, multicolored sands layer across the landscape, alongside Chamarel Waterfall. The Chamarel Rhumerie offers a guided tasting of traditional Mauritian rum production. Entry fees for both Chamarel attractions are settled on site, not in advance.

Your guide speaks English or French, and the van includes WiFi, bottled water, and parking fees. Pickup from your hotel is part of the booking. The tour accommodates wheelchairs throughout, and families traveling with infants can bring a pram or use specialized infant seats.

What’s included

• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• parking fees.
• hotel pickup.
• live guide in English or French.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group of 4Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00Includes pickup

Group of 6Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 23

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hritik luxury tours and transfers Ltd

Is this one for you?Choose the group of four if your party is smaller and you want a more intimate pace through the sites. The group of six option works for larger families or friends traveling together. Either way, the private format means your guide adjusts stops and timing to your interests within the 8.5-hour day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) and why is it on this tour?

Grand Bassin is a sacred crater lake surrounded by towering trees, temples, and wildlife, where daily worship ceremonies take place. It sits on the route between the volcano and the national park, giving you access to one of Mauritius's most spiritually significant sites in a single day.

How much time do I spend at Alexandra Falls and the Black River Gorges viewpoints?

The itinerary includes dedicated stops at both Alexandra Falls and Black River Gorges National Park viewpoints within the 8.5-hour tour. Alexandra Falls is especially striking after rainfall, and the gorges viewpoints let you scan for rare birds and wildlife across the protected reserve.

Are entrance fees included in the tour price?

Pickup, guide, WiFi, water, and parking fees are included. Entrance fees for Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark and the Chamarel Rhumerie are paid on site at the time of your visit, not in advance.

Can I book this tour if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, with all areas and surfaces accessible. Transportation options are also wheelchair accessible, and the operator confirms the tour suits all physical fitness levels.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the starting point?

No, hotel pickup is included in the tour, so your guide collects you from your accommodation at the start of the day.