A Mauritius south tour is the best way to experience the wild, untouched beauty of the island. While the north is known for beach resorts and nightlife, the south is defined by dramatic landscapes — lush gorges, towering waterfalls, ancient volcanic craters, sacred lakes and the iconic 23 Coloured Earth of Valle Park.
This full-day private tour covers the essential southern highlights with a licensed driver, all entry tickets and a scenic lunch included. The entire vehicle is exclusively yours.
One of Mauritius's most extraordinary natural phenomena — volcanic soil in 23 distinct shades of red, brown, purple and blue that never mix despite rain and wind. A truly surreal landscape unlike anywhere else on earth. Optional adventures nearby include ziplining, quad biking and a Nepalese bridge.
Mauritius's largest national park — lush mountain trails, rare endemic birds and dramatic highland scenery.
One of Mauritius's most beautiful waterfalls, cascading 100 metres through lush green forest with a stunning viewpoint.
Stand at the rim of a dormant volcano crater at 600m — 360° views across the entire island on clear days.
An optional delicious meal at a restaurant in the southern heights with panoramic views. Local Mauritian cuisine at its finest.
The vehicle is entirely yours — no shared minibus, no group stops. Go at your own pace throughout the day.
Your dedicated driver collects you for the private Mauritius south tour through the central highlands.
Stand at the rim of this ancient volcano crater at 600m above sea level. On clear days, enjoy breathtaking 360° panoramic views across the entire island.
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mauritius, cascading 100 metres through lush green forest. A stunning viewpoint for photos.
Mauritius's largest national park. Walk through lush trails, spot rare endemic birds and take in the dramatic mountain scenery.
Enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant perched in the southern heights with panoramic views. Local Mauritian cuisine.
Visit the famous geological phenomenon where the soil displays 23 distinct rainbow colours. Optional activities: ziplining, quad biking, Nepalese bridge and more.
Comfortable door-to-door return transfer to your hotel.
Your driver will collect you from your hotel entrance. The exact pickup time is confirmed in your booking email and depends on your hotel location.
Un circuit dans le sud de l'Île Maurice est la meilleure façon de découvrir la beauté sauvage et préservée de l'île. Le sud est défini par des paysages dramatiques — gorges luxuriantes, cascades majestueuses, cratères volcaniques et la célèbre Terre des 23 Couleurs de Chamarel.
Cette excursion privée d'une journée couvre les incontournables du sud avec un chauffeur licencié, tous les billets d'entrée et un déjeuner panoramique inclus.
Votre chauffeur vous récupère pour la route panoramique vers le sud.
Vue à 360° depuis le bord du cratère à 600m d'altitude.
L'une des plus belles cascades de l'Île Maurice, tombant de 100 mètres dans la forêt tropicale.
Sentiers de randonnée, oiseaux endémiques rares et paysages de montagne spectaculaires.
Repas délicieux dans les hauteurs du sud avec une vue imprenable sur la côte. Cuisine mauricienne locale.
Le phénomène géologique unique où le sol affiche 23 teintes distinctes. Activités optionnelles : tyrolienne, quad, pont népalais.
Transfert confortable porte-à-porte.
A full day private Mauritius South Tour through the highlands, taking in Mare aux Vacoas, Sophie Nature Walk, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls and the 23-Coloured Earth.
The island’s largest reservoir, set high on the central plateau amid pine forest and highland mist.
A quiet forest walk beside Mare aux Vacoas, home to the only forest museum in Mauritius and a trail lined with endemic plants.
Mauritius’s largest national park, lush mountain trails, rare endemic birds and dramatic highland scenery.
One of Mauritius’s most beautiful waterfalls, cascading 100 metres through lush green forest with a stunning viewpoint.
A 450 acre nature park in the south, home to the 23-Coloured Earth, waterfalls, wildlife and the longest zipline in Mauritius, and an optional lunch with a view.
Mauritius’s largest national park, lush mountain trails, rare endemic birds and dramatic highland scenery.
One of Mauritius’s most beautiful waterfalls, cascading 100 metres through lush green forest with a stunning viewpoint.
Stand at the rim of a dormant volcano crater at 600m, 360° views across the entire island on clear days.
An optional delicious meal at a restaurant in the southern heights with panoramic views. Local Mauritian cuisine at its finest.
The vehicle is entirely yours, no shared minibus, no group stops. Go at your own pace throughout the day.
One of Mauritius’s most extraordinary natural phenomena, volcanic soil in 23 distinct shades of red, brown, purple and blue that never mix despite rain and wind. A truly surreal landscape unlike anywhere else on earth. Optional adventures nearby include ziplining, quad biking and a Nepalese bridge.
The Mauritius South Tour is a full day drive through the highlands and the wild southern interior of the island. While the north is known for beach resorts and nightlife, the south is defined by reservoirs, forest, gorges and waterfalls, with very little development in between. You travel with your own licensed driver in a private air conditioned vehicle, and the car belongs to your group alone. There is no fixed group to keep pace with and no other passengers to collect along the way, so the south tour runs at your speed. Hotel pickup is at 09:00 from anywhere in Mauritius and you are usually back by around 17:00.
The Mauritius South Tour climbs first onto the central plateau to Mare aux Vacoas, the largest reservoir on the island, sitting at around 600 metres and ringed by pine forest and highland mist. It is a genuinely different climate from the coast you left an hour earlier. Beside the water is Sophie Nature Walk, a quiet forest trail run by the Forestry Service, with shaded paths planted with rare native and endemic species and the only forest museum in Mauritius. Entry is free and the loop is easy and well signed, so it suits all ages and walking abilities.
From the plateau the south tour continues into Black River Gorges National Park, the largest protected rainforest in Mauritius. The main viewpoint opens onto the full sweep of the gorge, with the forest falling away toward the southern coast and rare endemic birds in the canopy below. A short distance on is Alexandra Falls, where the water drops roughly 100 metres through dense green forest to a viewing platform looking out over the southern plain. Both stops sit at altitude, so mornings can be cool here and cloud occasionally rolls through the viewpoints.
The afternoon of the Mauritius South Tour is given to Vallé Advenature Park, formerly La Vallée des Couleurs, a 450 acre nature park in the south. Its best known feature is the 23-Coloured Earth, volcanic soil settled into distinct shades of red, brown, purple and blue that never mix despite rain and wind. The park also holds waterfalls, forest trails and free roaming giant tortoises and deer. Lunch is a Mauritian thali eaten at the park, a platter of rice served with several curries, chutneys and pickles alongside.
Transport on the Mauritius South Tour is priced per vehicle rather than per person, so a couple and a family of seven pay the same fixed rate for the car. A sedan or SUV carries up to four passengers, a minivan up to seven and a minibus up to fourteen. The add-on at €25 per adult and €20 per child aged 3 to 11 covers park entry and the thali lunch together, with infants under 3 free. Every other stop on this south tour is free to enter. Ziplining, quad and buggy rides, luge karts and the Nepalese bridge are extra and paid on site, so bring cash..
Your dedicated driver collects you for the private Mauritius south tour through the central highlands.
Stand at the rim of this ancient volcano crater at 600m above sea level. On clear days, enjoy breathtaking 360° panoramic views across the entire island.
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mauritius, cascading 100 metres through lush green forest. A stunning viewpoint for photos.
Mauritius’s largest national park. Walk through lush trails, spot rare endemic birds and take in the dramatic mountain scenery.
Enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant perched in the southern heights with panoramic views. Local Mauritian cuisine.
Visit the famous geological phenomenon where the soil displays 23 distinct rainbow colours. Optional activities: ziplining, quad biking, Nepalese bridge and more.
Comfortable door-to-door return transfer to your hotel.
Your driver will collect you from your hotel entrance. The exact pickup time is confirmed in your booking email and depends on your hotel location.
The 23 Coloured Earth (also known as Valle Adventure Park) is a volcanic geological phenomenon in the southwest of Mauritius where the soil displays distinct bands of colour, shades of red, brown, violet, green, blue and yellow that never mix despite rain and wind. It is one of Mauritius’s most unique natural landmarks. Learn more at Mauritius Now.
The south is the most scenic and least touristy part of the island. Highlights include the Black River Gorges National Park, Alexandra Falls, Trou aux Cerfs volcano, Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth, the Rochester Falls, the historic village of Mahebourg, and the famous Le Morne Brabant. See all our Mauritius tours for more options.
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