South West Mauritius Tour: Volcano & Viewpoints Highlights

More than 7 stops across the south in one day, from dormant volcano to river gorges viewpoint.

A private guided tour of South West Mauritius with an experienced driver-guide covering more than 7 locations in 5 to 7 hours. The tour includes air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup, visiting Trou aux Cerfs volcano, multiple scenic viewpoints, Floreal's factory shops, a freshwater reservoir, and optional entry to Ebony forest. Lunch is at a restaurant of your choice. The group is limited to 4 passengers maximum.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore South Mauritius with private guide

• Visit Floreal village and factory shops
• Pass by scenic reservoir supplying south
• Drive along popular scenic route
• Visit sacred lake with Hindu temples
• Stop at viewpoint with trail park
• Stop at Black River Gorges viewpoint
• Discover nature gem of the south
• Visit Trou aux Cerfs dormant volcano

The experience

You start with pickup from your hotel and head into the south with a guide who speaks English, Italian or French. The route passes through Floreal, a busy village of diamond shops and factories, then moves into the scenic stretches that make this region distinct: a freshwater reservoir in the middle of farmland, a long drive through landscape that locals favor, and the sacred lake where Hindu temples and a large Shiva statue sit on the water. The guide handles the commentary on Mauritian culture and what you're seeing. You sit back in air conditioning and watch the terrain change.

Three viewpoints break up the drive. One has its own trail park and opens onto the whole south: rivers, forest, the shape of the land. Another frames the Black River Gorges and lets you see northwest Mauritius from a single vantage. A third replaced a closed road section (Gorges 52 was shut by the government in February 2024, but the operator rerouted the tour and added two replacement viewpoints). The stops are built around what's visible, not a fixed schedule, so timing shifts with light and how long you linger.

Trou aux Cerfs, the dormant volcano that shaped the island, sits at the end of the route. You can see wild monkeys in the south here. Ebony forest is offered as an optional add but isn't forced into the itinerary. You decide at the start whether it fits your day. Lunch happens at a restaurant you choose from options the guide suggests. It's not included in the price. The whole tour runs 5 to 7 hours depending on stops and pace.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with an experienced driver-guide.
• hotel pickup.
• visits to more than 7 locations including Trou aux Cerfs volcano, three scenic viewpoints, Floreal village, a freshwater reservoir, and the sacred lake.
• optional Ebony forest entry (your choice).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

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.

Prices and times updated 14 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 guide speaks your language (English, Italian or French), so you follow the commentary without effort. Book this if you're arriving with a free afternoon or your first day and want someone else to navigate the south and explain what you're seeing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

What is Trou aux Cerfs and why is it on this tour?

Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano and the geological feature responsible for forming Mauritius itself. It's the landmark stop at the end of the route, and you can see wild monkeys in the surrounding forest.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. Your guide will suggest restaurants in the south, and you choose where to stop and eat. The cost is yours.

What happens if I want to visit Ebony forest? Is it part of the tour?

Ebony forest is optional. It's suggested as part of the itinerary, but you decide at the start whether to include it. The tour is customizable based on what you want to see.

How many people can go on this tour?

The tour is private and limited to 4 passengers maximum, so it's just your group and the guide.

What viewpoints are included, and what will I see from them?

Three viewpoints are built into the route. One overlooks the whole south with rivers and forest; another frames the Black River Gorges and the northwest; the third is part of a trail park. Each offers a different angle on the landscape and is popular on Mauritian social media for the views.