South Mauritius Tour: Black River Gorges, Volcano, Beach

Volcano crater, sacred temple, waterfall forest, gorge viewpoint, colored earths, and coastal cliffs in one day

A full-day private tour of southern Mauritius visits Trou aux Cerfs volcanic crater, the sacred Grand Bassin temple, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges National Park viewpoint, La Vallee des Couleurs with its Twenty Three Colored Earths, and Gris Gris Beach. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle with a personal driver and live guide in English or French, plus a three-course Mauritian lunch with fresh seafood and curry. Activities within La Vallee des Couleurs Park are optional add-ons. All other sites are included in the admission fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Trou aux Cerfs Volcano30m
2. Black River Gorges National Park30m
3. Gris Gris Cape30m

Explore southern Mauritius highlights

• Visit Trou aux Cerfs volcanic crater
• Explore Grand Bassin Hindu site
• Walk at Alexandra Falls
• Enjoy views at Black River Gorges
• Discover La Vallee des Couleurs park
• Relax at Gris Gris Beach
• Have traditional Mauritian lunch

The experience

Seven to eight hours takes you through the south in a single arc, starting with Trou aux Cerfs: a dormant volcanic crater surrounded by forest where the views open across the island. From there the route moves to Grand Bassin, a tranquil Hindu pilgrimage site ringed by lush mountains and dominated by a towering statue of Lord Shiva, then continues to Alexandra Falls, a 35-meter waterfall set deep in the Black River Gorges National Park where a forest walk brings you close to the water.

The Black River Gorges Viewpoint itself delivers panoramic vistas across deep ravines and dense forest canopy, followed by La Vallee des Couleurs, where the Twenty Three Colored Earths create a striking landscape of rainbow-hued sands and waterfalls. You can walk through the park and photograph the formations. Quad biking, zip-lining and other activities there are available separately if you want them. The day ends at Gris Gris Beach on the southern coast, where dramatic cliffs and powerful waves frame the Indian Ocean: swimming is not safe due to the currents, but the rock formations and coastal views reward a walk along the shore.

Lunch is a three-course Mauritian meal at La Marie, a restaurant in the island's heart surrounded by greenery, where you'll taste local dishes blending Creole, Indian and Chinese flavors: fresh seafood, curry, and traditional desserts. Your driver and guide handle all the stops and timing, and the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout. Bottled water is provided, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or with a specialized infant seat.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with a personal driver.
• live guide in English or French.
• entry to Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges National Park viewpoint, and La Vallee des Couleurs Park.
• three-course Mauritian lunch with fresh seafood, curry and local desserts.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Paradise In Your Palm Tours

Is this one for you?The private vehicle and guide mean you travel without renting a car or joining a group, and hotel pickup settles the logistics if you're staying in the north or central island: the route covers the south in one continuous loop that works only with transport arranged ahead.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 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 Trou aux Cerfs and why is it the first stop?

Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcanic crater in Curepipe surrounded by forest, known for its panoramic views across Mauritius and its volcanic history. It opens the tour because the crater's elevation and vantage point set the geography for the rest of the day.

Can I do activities like zip-lining or quad biking at La Vallee des Couleurs?

La Vallee des Couleurs offers quad biking, zip-lining, and hiking through the park, but these activities are optional and booked separately. Your tour includes entry to the park and a walk through the Twenty Three Colored Earths and waterfall areas.

Is swimming possible at Gris Gris Beach?

Gris Gris Beach is not safe for swimming because of strong ocean currents, but the rugged cliffs, rock formations and dramatic coastal views make it ideal for photography and a shoreline walk.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the private vehicle picks you up from your hotel and returns you there at the end of the day, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the starting point.