Trou aux Cerfs & Seven Coloured Earth: Private tour with lunch

Ten stops across Mauritius's south, from a dormant volcano to the island's highest waterfalls, in one day with a guide.

A private full-day tour of Mauritius's south visiting over ten sites including Trou aux Cerfs volcano, Seven Coloured Earth Geopark with its highest waterfalls, Gris Gris Cape and rare scenic viewpoints, with a live guide in English, Italian or French, lunch, all entry fees, and pickup from your hotel. The tour runs 6 to 9 hours depending on stops and conditions. Some sites like Alexandra Falls may close due to landslides, but your driver checks access before the day begins.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Trou aux Cerfs Volcano15m · entry included
2. Gris Gris Cape10m
3. Seven Coloured Earth Geopark1h · entry included

Explore Mauritius' natural and cultural sites

• Visit Trou aux Cerfs Volcano
• Drive scenic roads past La Marie reservoir and Oxenham Winery
• Visit sacred Ganga Talao lake
• Explore Alexandra Falls trekking area
• Stop at rare west coast scenic viewpoint
• Visit rocky Roche Gallets beach
• Visit Gris Gris Cape beach
• Explore Souillac vintage police station garden
• Drive through St Martin village and Heritage Golf park
• Drive scenic central island roads
• Visit Seven Coloured Earth Geopark and waterfalls
• Drive through fisherman village at La Prairie Beach

The experience

Trou aux Cerfs sits at the center of the island: a dormant volcano now ringed with plants and monkeys, reached by car to a viewpoint at the top. From there the route moves south through scenic roads past La Marie reservoir and the Oxenham winery, then to Ganga Talao in the Reserve Valley, a sacred Hindu site where half the island's population comes to meditate and practice yoga. The day builds through the southern parks toward Alexandra Falls, one of Mauritius's most famous waterfalls, though access depends on weather and landslides. Your professional driver checks conditions before you arrive.

The stops that follow are the reason this tour stands apart. A rare scenic viewpoint on the west coast of the south draws picture lovers and sea watchers. Roche Gallets, a rocky beach with no coral reef and strong waves, appears on few online tours. You stop for photos from the vehicle when conditions allow. Gris Gris Cape near Souillac is where most visitors to the south end up, but the tour also includes a garden behind Souillac's vintage police station, a place locals know and tourists rarely find, with old trees that draw social media attention. The route passes through Bel Ombre and its coconut road (viewable at speed for safety), the village of fishermen at La Prairie Beach where Le Morne mountain rises across the water, and scenic central roads that tie the day together.

Seven Coloured Earth Geopark closes the loop: Mauritius's most famous park, home to the island's highest waterfalls and giant tortoises. Lunch is a three-course meal with vegetarian options, served during the day. Your driver is a certified tourism guide who speaks English, Italian or French. The vehicle is recent and air-conditioned. All entry fees, taxes and pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included. Because this is a private tour, the route and pace adjust to your interests, though some stops may shorten or skip depending on weather and road conditions in the south.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with a certified driver.
• pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• a live guide in English, Italian or French.
• entry fees to all sites including Seven Coloured Earth Geopark.
• a three-course lunch with vegetarian options.
• all taxes and service charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (1 to 8 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Beguided Tours

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Grand Baie or elsewhere without a car, pickup from your hotel means you skip the logistics of renting or arranging transport to the south. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary let you move through ten stops in a single day without the gaps and waits of a shared tour, and the driver adjusts the pace if a site captures your attention or if weather closes a stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 8 years).

What is Trou aux Cerfs volcano like when we get there?

Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano at the center of Mauritius, now home to plants and monkeys. You reach a viewpoint at the top by car, where the view across the island opens up. It sits in the Curepipe area and is a well-known stop for visitors to Mauritius.

Can we swim or walk at any of the beaches on this tour?

Roche Gallets is a rocky beach with no coral reef and strong, moving waves, so swimming is not safe. Depending on weather and sea conditions, you may stop to take photos from the vehicle or stay inside for safety. Gris Gris Cape is also a viewing stop rather than a swimming beach.

What happens if Alexandra Falls is closed when we visit?

Alexandra Falls, in the southern park, sometimes closes due to landslides in the area. Your driver checks access conditions before the day begins and can confirm whether the site is open. If it is not accessible, the route includes other waterfalls and scenic stops in the south.

Does the tour include lunch, and are there vegetarian options?

Lunch is included as a three-course meal with vegetarian options available. It is served during the day as part of the tour package.

Is this tour suitable if I don't have a car or I'm staying in a different part of Mauritius?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included, so you don't need your own transport. The driver is a certified guide who handles all the driving, and the air-conditioned vehicle seats your group for the full day.