Black River tea tour: Mauritius south with factory tasting

Tea tasting at the Bois Cheri factory in the heart of tea country

A private tour of southern Mauritius starting from Black River, with a guide in English, Italian or French, taking in Trou aux Cerfs volcano, the sacred lake, and a detailed tour of the Bois Cheri tea factory with tasting. The day includes Mauritian lunch, one drink, and visits to viewpoints over the gorges and scenic routes linking the south to the central plateau. Pickup and drop-off are included. Wine tasting at Takamaka is optional and priced separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore South Mauritius and Tea Culture

• Visit Trou aux Cerfs Volcano
• Visit sacred lake Ganga Talao
• Tour tea factory and museum
• Enjoy tea tasting at local restaurant
• Taste lychee wine at Takamaka winery
• Explore Floreal factory shops and galleries
• Visit Alexandra Falls
• View Gorges Valley viewpoint
• Drive scenic routes to southern Mauritius

The experience

Black River sits in the south where the day begins with your private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The route takes you first to Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano responsible for Mauritius's geological formation, where the views open across the island. From there you move to the sacred lake, a pilgrimage site with temples and statues where most visitors to Mauritius spend time meditating and taking in what locals call the high energy of the place.

The centerpiece is the Bois Cheri tea factory, a small village operation where you get a detailed tour of how tea is grown and processed in Mauritius, then taste a selection of different flavours in the plantation's local restaurant. Lunch (Mauritian food with one drink per person) comes at this stop. If you want to add the Takamaka winery and taste the island's signature lychee wine, that's available as an optional add-on. The pickup and drop-off there are included in the tour price, though the tasting fee is separate.

The day also passes through Floreal, the factory-shop hub where you can browse diamond outlets and art galleries, and stops at Alexandra Falls and the Gorges Valley viewpoint, both popular for their views of the southern landscape. Scenic routes connect these stops, linking the central plateau down to the gorge country where Black River cuts through.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• private guide throughout the day.
• pickup and drop-off service.
• tea tasting entry and detailed factory tour at Bois Cheri.
• Mauritian lunch with one drink per person.
• visits to Trou aux Cerfs volcano, the sacred lake, Alexandra Falls, and the Gorges Valley viewpoint.
• stops at Floreal factory shops.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Audio guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Beguided Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured itinerary covering the volcano, sacred lake, and tea factory in one day with a private guide setting the pace at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 4 years).

What is Trou aux Cerfs and why does the tour start there?

Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano in central Mauritius that geologically formed the entire island. The tour visits it for the breath-taking views across the landscape and the scenic roads leading to it, making it a natural opening stop before heading south to the tea country.

What happens at the Bois Cheri tea factory?

You get a detailed tour of the tea factory in the small village of Bois Cheri, learning about Mauritian tea culture and production methods, then taste a selection of different tea flavours in the plantation's local restaurant where lunch is served.

Is the Takamaka winery visit included, or do I pay extra?

Pickup and drop-off at Takamaka are included in the tour, but the lychee wine tasting fee is optional and priced separately. You can add it at checkout if you want to try the island's signature wine.

What's included in the lunch stop?

Mauritian lunch and one drink per person are included at the Bois Cheri restaurant during the tea factory visit.