Volcano, sacred lake, coloured earth and a 100-metre waterfall. The wild, green south of Mauritius in one unhurried day.
The route
- Trou aux Cerfs A dormant volcano in Curepipe, 605 m high, with a crater 80 m deep.
- Ship models and Adamas Wooden model-ship workshops, then the Indian Ocean’s largest loose-diamond showroom.
- Grand Bassin The sacred lake of Ganga Talao and the 108-foot statues of Shiva and Durga.
- Seven Coloured Earth Chamarel’s dunes in seven shades, a geological rarity.
- Chamarel Waterfall The St Denis River drops almost 100 m into the gorge.
Entrance fees, lunch and drinks are not included.
Departure & return
- From
- Your hotel, anywhere on the island
- Time
- Pickup around 08:30, depending on your coast
- Return
- Drop-off at your hotel
Included
- Private air-conditioned car
- Driver-guide (English / French)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal expenses
Terms & conditions
- Cancellation charges depend on notice: 5% if more than 30 days before, up to 100% two days or less before, or for a no-show.
- Bad weather: if the activity is cancelled, you get another date or a full refund.
