South Mauritius tour: 7-Coloured Earth, Waterfall & lunch

See five natural landmarks and two geological wonders in one afternoon without arranging transport

A guided day tour of South Mauritius visiting the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel Waterfall, Curious Corner optical illusions attraction, Black River Gorges National Park and Trou aux Cerfs volcano, with private hotel pickup, a live guide in English, Italian, French, German or Portuguese, all entrance fees, and a three-course meal in Chamarel Village. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and suits all fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Trou aux Cerfs Volcano30m
2. Black River Gorges National Park45m
3. Chamarel Waterfall30m · entry included
4. Seven Coloured Earth Geopark1h · entry included
5. Curious Corner of Chamarel1h · entry included

Explore South Mauritius natural and cultural sites

• Visit Trou aux Cerfs volcano
• Explore Grand Bassin sacred lake
• See Alexandra Falls waterfall
• Enjoy views at Gorges Viewpoint
• Have three-course lunch in Chamarel
• Visit Chamarel Waterfall
• Explore Chamarel’s 7 Coloured Earths
• Experience Curious Corner optical illusions

The experience

Your hotel pickup starts the day, and the guide meets you in a fully air-conditioned vehicle for the drive south. The route takes in five stops across Mauritius's southwestern region, each one a different kind of landscape: a dormant volcano with crater views, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage lake, a national park gorge viewpoint, a 100-meter waterfall, and the geological oddity that gives the tour its name. The Seven Coloured Earth is a geopark where mineral-rich sand has settled into distinct bands of red, brown, purple and other hues across a slope. You walk among the dunes and photograph the layers. Chamarel Waterfall drops into tropical forest nearby, and the Black River Gorges National Park offers a panoramic viewpoint over the island's interior valleys.

Curious Corner sits between the natural sites and lunch. It opened in 2009 as an interactive attraction built around optical illusions and perception tricks: a tilted room, mirror mazes, and 3D art installations designed to confuse and amuse. Most visitors spend 30 to 45 minutes here playing with the exhibits and taking photos. The stop breaks up the day between geology and food, and it is the reason families and groups who might otherwise skip a "just looking" tour often book this one.

Lunch is a three-course meal at a restaurant in Chamarel Village, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available, and halal foods on request. A bottle of water comes with the tour. All entrance fees to the five sites are included. Gratuities for the guide are optional. The guide speaks your choice of English, Italian, French, German or Portuguese throughout the day.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return transport in a fully air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel Waterfall, Curious Corner, and Black River Gorges National Park.
• a three-course meal (vegetarian, non-vegetarian or halal) in Chamarel Village.
• a bottle of water.
• and a live guide in your choice of English, Italian, French, German or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Italian and Hindi

Audio guideSpanish

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Paradise In Your Palm Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to see the south coast's main natural sites without driving yourself or piecing together separate transport and tickets. The private vehicle and included guide mean you move between five landmarks at a set pace, stopping long enough at each to explore but not so long that the day feels rushed.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Italian and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 Seven Coloured Earth and why does it have so many colors?

The Seven Coloured Earth is a geopark in Chamarel where mineral-rich sand has settled into distinct colored bands (red, brown, purple and others) across a sloped landscape. The different hues come from the varying mineral composition of the sand deposits, creating a natural geological display you can walk through and photograph.

How long is the Chamarel Waterfall and what can you do there?

Chamarel Waterfall drops 100 meters into the lush tropical forest of southwestern Mauritius. Visitors walk nearby trails, photograph the cascade and the surrounding vegetation, and spend time in the peaceful forest setting. The waterfall itself is viewed from established viewpoints rather than approached directly.

What happens at Curious Corner and how much time do you spend there?

Curious Corner is an interactive attraction with optical illusions, tilted rooms, mirror mazes and 3D art installations designed to trick perception and create photo opportunities. Most visitors spend 30 to 45 minutes exploring the exhibits and taking pictures before moving on to lunch.