Black River Southwest Tour Mauritius: Private Taxi Volcano Gorges
One day, five natural landmarks, no planning the route yourself
A private guided tour of southwest Mauritius by taxi covers the Trou aux Cerfs volcano, Black River Gorges National Park, Alexandra waterfalls, a rum distillery and the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, with a guide speaking English, French or Hindi and hotel pickup included. The tour runs six to eight hours depending on which earth site you choose: the seven-colour stop or the 23-colour site, where you can add quad biking or the third-longest zipline in the world for an extra fee.
Step-by-step itinerary
South West Mauritius Natural Tour
- Visit dormant volcano and shop
- See Shiva statue and sacred lake
- View Alexandra waterfalls
- Photograph mountains, valleys, and ocean
- Tour rum making and taste rum
- Visit longest waterfall and 7 coloured earth
- Explore 23 coloured earth or do quad biking and zipline
- Trou aux Cerfs Volcano 15m
- Black River Gorges National Park 20m
- Seven Coloured Earth Geopark 45m
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned transportation.
- a guide speaking English, French or Hindi.
- hotel pickup and drop-off.
- stops at Trou aux Cerfs volcano, the Shiva statue and sacred lake, Alexandra waterfalls, Black River Gorges National Park, a rum distillery with tasting, and the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30
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The experience
The day starts at the Trou aux Cerfs volcano, where you stop for photos and a look at the shopping area around the dormant crater. From there the route moves to a 108-foot Shiva statue overlooking a sacred lake, where the guide explains the role of different gods in Hindu practice. The Alexandra waterfalls comes next as a viewpoint stop, then the Black River Gorges National Park, where you stand on the ridge looking south across mountains, valleys and ocean.
Mid-tour you visit a rum distillery to watch sugarcane processing and taste the finished product. The final major stop is the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, which sits near the island's longest waterfall. Here you decide: spend time at the seven-colour site, or pay an additional 650 Mauritian rupees per person to see the 23-colour earth instead. The 23-colour site lets you stay longer and add activities like quad biking or the third-longest zipline in the world if you want to fill the rest of the afternoon there.
You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks English, French or Hindi. Hotel pickup is included, so the day starts and ends at your accommodation. Infants and small children can ride in a pram, stroller or specialized infant seat. The whole tour suits any fitness level.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the southwest's main natural sites in one day without renting a car or navigating the route yourself. The private taxi means you move at your own pace and the guide handles the stops and timing. Choose the seven-colour earth site if you want a shorter day, or the 23-colour site if you have time and want the option to add quad biking or ziplining.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French and Hindi.
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 the Black River Gorges National Park like when we get there?
Black River Gorges National Park is a viewpoint stop where you stand on the ridge and photograph the mountains, valleys and ocean stretching south across the island. It is the scenic high point of the southwest route.
Can we taste rum on this tour?
Yes. The tour includes a stop at a rum distillery where the guide walks you through the sugarcane processing and you taste the finished rum.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
Lunch is not included in the tour. You arrange your own meal or eat at stops along the route.
Does the tour pick us up from our hotel?
Yes, hotel pickup is included in the tour price, and the driver brings you back to your accommodation at the end of the day.
Black River Southwest Tour Mauritius: Private Taxi Volcano Gorges
6h–8h · EN · FR +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 100 per group
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