Private South West Mauritius Tour — Chamarel, Grand Bassin & Seven Coloured Earths (Lunch Included)

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

7–8 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks to viewpoints and light steps at lookout areas

Overview

Spend a day tracing Mauritius’s southwest: spice shops, a sacred crater lake at Grand Bassin, Black River viewpoints, Chamarel’s waterfalls and the Seven Coloured Earths — all on a private tour with lunch included.

Private South West Mauritius Tour — Chamarel, Grand Bassin & Seven Coloured Earths (Lunch Included)

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Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

You slide into a climate-controlled van at 9:00 a.m., the island unfolding like a film outside the window: sugarcane fields give way to rising ridgelines, and the air carries the sharp, peppery scent of freshly ground spices. The day is designed as a curated cross‑section of southwest Mauritius — a route that threads artisanal markets, sacred water, volcanic rock, and a lunch that explains the island’s cultural mix in three courses.

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Adventure Tips

Start early, pick the light

Pickup is usually around 9:00 a.m.; choose layers and a light daypack for viewpoint walks and changing coastal breezes.

Hydrate and protect from sun

Bring at least 1–2 liters of water, sunscreen and a hat — few stops have full shade and the ocean sun is strong.

Carry small change

Local vendors and small souvenir shops prefer cash; have small notes for spices, rum tastings and tips.

Watch footing at viewpoints

Paths to waterfalls and the Seven Coloured Earths can be uneven and slippery when wet — take care and wear supportive shoes.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Mauritian flying fox (fruit bat)
Endemic pink pigeon (in higher forested sections)

History

The southwest’s landscapes were shaped by volcanic activity and later became meeting points for settlers from Europe, Africa and Asia; Grand Bassin evolved into a major Hindu pilgrimage site after a sacred statue was installed in the 19th century.

Conservation

Black River Gorges is managed to protect endemic species and reforestation efforts continue; stay on paths and avoid feeding wildlife to reduce human impact.