The 5 Tours in Chamarel That Earn Their Price

1.Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours Our pick

You’ll explore southern Mauritius in a private car with hotel pickup, visiting Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and La Vallée des Couleurs. Guides such as Feroz, Dinesh, Jean, and Ridwaan are praised for clear explanations, safe driving, and flexible pacing. Bring cash for entry fees, lunch, and optional activities.

“Our tour guide Ridwan explained everything to in great detail and was very helpful and very flexible, he tailored the trip to our needs.”

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2.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · from $81

Sail from Pointe Jerome to Île aux Cerfs on a catamaran limited to 31 people. You’ll stop to snorkel, look for dolphins, eat a BBQ lunch with unlimited drinks, and spend about two hours on the island. Crew members including Rudi, Rowan, Scott, and Miguel have been praised for friendly service and practical help.

“Rudi and his team were fantastic! A great boat trip. Ile aux cerfs was a bit ‘basic’ but thoroughly enjoyed the day overall”

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3.Private Southwest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 8 hours

See southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, a local guide, Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, waterfalls, Black River Gorges, colored earth, and a rum stop. Guides such as Yameen, Rakesh, Nabeel, and Shiva are praised for clear explanations and flexible service. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Rakesh was a truly great guide. His knowledge of the country and the places we were going to was top-notch. He stayed engaged with us the entire time. Will recommend him to everyone!”

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4.Chamarel 7 Colours & Waterfalls, South-West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 287 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours exploring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned car with a local guide such as Sameer, Kevin, Akash, or Vishnu. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Ganga Talao, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel’s colored earth, and the rum distillery. Lunch, Curious Corner, and other stops can be adjusted to suit your day.

“We had a great tour - Keni was amazing throughout, he made sure we were comfortable and having a good time and taught us so much about the beautiful island! Thank you! We highly recommend!!”

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5.Black River Gorges National Park 3-Hour Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 3 hours · from $64Best value

Walk for three hours through primary forest in Black River Gorges National Park with a small group and an English or French-speaking guide. Look for macaques, giant bats, and ebony trees, pause at mountain and sea viewpoints, then cool off with a river swim. Guides such as Rowin, Jeremy, Henri, and Eliza have led recent outings.

“I went on a solo hike with Yanature at Black River Gorges National Park on the Pilgrims Trail and it was an amazing experience. Our guide, Rowin, was friendly, knowledgeable and very patient, especially on the steeper sections of the trail. He made sure I felt comfortable and never rushed. We ended the hike with a refreshing swim in a beautiful Black river and even enjoyed some local food nearby. As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe and would definitely do this again. Highly recommended✨”

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