South of Mauritius tour: Crocodile park, rum and tea tasting

One day covers five tastings and a wild animal park most visitors miss

A full-day tour of South Mauritius takes you through a crocodile park, two tasting sessions (rum at St Aubin distillery and tea at Bois Cheri factory), Gris Gris beach, Rochester Falls and the villages of La-Flora and Britannia. The certified driver provides commentary in English or French, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and lunch with a complimentary drink comes as part of the package.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore South Mauritius highlights

• Visit Crocodile Park and feed tortoises
• Tour St Aubin rum distillery and taste rum
• Drive through La-flora and Britannia villages
• Stop at Gris Gris beach viewpoint
• Enjoy authentic Mauritian lunch with drink
• Visit Rochester Falls
• Visit Tea factory and enjoy tea tasting
• Drive back to resort

The experience

If you have a free afternoon or a full day and want to see the southern coast without renting a car, this tour bundles the stops most independent travelers piece together separately. You start at the crocodile park, where you can watch the animals being fed and hand-feed the giant tortoises. The entry fee is built in. From there the route moves through the old sugarcane villages of La-Flora and Britannia (scenic drives where the driver slows down for photos), and then to Gris Gris beach, a dramatic cliff-top viewpoint on the south coast where the water is rougher and the view toward Roche qui Pleure cliff is different from the island's resort beaches.

The two tasting sessions anchor the day. At St Aubin, a vintage rum distillery in the south with gardens full of vanilla and spice, you taste local Mauritian rum. The tasting ticket is included. Later, at Bois Cheri tea factory, you walk through the tea plantation museum and taste tea with a view over the tea valley, also included. Between the two, an authentic Mauritian lunch arrives with a complimentary drink per person and vegetarian or vegan options if you request them when you book. The tour ends at Rochester Falls, a waterfall hidden in the south, before the driver takes you back to your resort.

The driver is licensed and certified, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and the route adapts to weather and traffic. Some stops or scenery may shift depending on conditions. Children from age one are welcome, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by licensed driver.
• entry to the crocodile park.
• rum tasting at St Aubin distillery.
• tea factory visit and tasting at Bois Cheri.
• authentic Mauritian lunch with complimentary drink and vegetarian or vegan option.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (4 to 16 years) · Child (1 to 3 years)

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Beguided Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs in English or French with a certified driver, so you follow the commentary without strain. Book this if you want the southern highlights without navigating the roads yourself or piecing together separate bookings for the park, distilleries and lunch.

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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 (4 to 16 years); Child (1 to 3 years).

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.

Can I feed the animals at the crocodile park?

Yes. At the crocodile park you can watch the crocodiles being fed and hand-feed the giant tortoises yourself. The entry fee and the experience are both included in the tour.

Are the rum and tea tastings really included, or do I pay extra?

Both tastings are included in the package price. The rum tasting happens at St Aubin distillery and the tea tasting at Bois Cheri factory. They occur at different times during the day.

What is Gris Gris beach like compared to other Mauritius beaches?

Gris Gris is one of the most aggressive and moving beaches on the island, with rougher water and a dramatic cliff-top viewpoint. You get a view of Roche qui Pleure cliff and a perspective on the south coast that resort beaches don't offer.

Is lunch included, and can I request vegetarian food?

Yes, an authentic Mauritian lunch with a complimentary drink per person is included. Vegetarian and vegan options are available if you request them when you make your booking.