Ganga Talao

Ganga Talao: Our most recommended tours and activities

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  1. Mauritius: Private Tour of the South West with Lunch

  After the hotel pickup, you will be visiting the town of Curepipe and Floreal. You will visit the crater of Trou aux Cerfs and the Indu temple of Grand Bassin. Here you will have the chance to learn about the Indu culture and traditions and how they persist in modern Mauritius society. From here, you will then drive to Black River, where you will be able to admire fantastic landscapes and views of the mountains. Finally you will be travelling to Chamarel, where you will visit the Waterfalls, the park of Seven coloured Earths, and pay a visit to the Giant turtles in the park. From here you will be driving back to your hotel, where you will be dropped off.

  We had a great day yesterday, learning lots of interesting facts about the culture and natural setting of the south - west coast of Mauritius. Our private tour led by Babu was fantastic! As we are nearing the end of the government restrictions from covid, we were so privileged to have a lot of these fantastic sites all to ourselves! All communications from booking, during the tour and since finishing the tour have been amazing! We could not thank the team enough for the lifetime of memories they have given us! That’s not to mention the food we were given, was absolutely fantastic! Ebony table D’Hote - were very accommodating with our meals and the food was delicious!

  Reviewed by Jess, 22/09/2021
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  2. Mauritius: Private Full-Day Instagram Tour

  After pickup from your hotel anywhere in Mauritius, set off on a full-day adventure across all the best, Instagram-worthy locales, with a route tailored to your pickup location. Stop by the Umbrella Square in Port Louis, Mauritius’ capital, to amble through bustling markets, shaded by a swathe of colored parasols. Head over to the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, home to some 500 species of plants from around the world, including the rare Talipot Palm, which is said to flower once in its 60-year lifetime. Afterwards, head to Ganga Talo, the most sacred Hindu site in Mauritius, containing a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, among other gods in the Hindu pantheon. Gaze at the breathtaking statues that stand over 100 feet tall. Next you’ll soak up some of Mauritius’ foremost natural beauty at Chamarel, 7 Colored Earth, a collection of sand dunes characterized by their shifting layers of techn...

  Top Tour !!! Kevin was a really good guide and driver ! I went to more places I actually booked. We’ve been everywhere earlier then all the other tourist ! Brilliant tour ! Do it !!!!!!!

  Reviewed by Anonymous, 06/02/2020
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  3. Mauritius: Full-Day Tour of the Southwest

  Get panoramic views from the top of the Trou aux Cerfs volcano and stroll around the crater before making your way to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin via the Mare-aux-Vacoas reservoir.  Continue to the Black River Gorges to discover the home of endemic flora and fauna. Drive through the park via Plaine des Champagnes for an amazing view of Alexandra Falls. Taste different types of rum at a rum factory in Chamarel before lunch in the village. Then, discover the geological marvel of the 7 Colored Earths and see the giant tortoises before getting a panoramic view from the Case Noyal viewpoint.

  Sooray was a great guide and tailored the tour to our interests. He was very informative and very friendly - would recommend

  Reviewed by Oli, 14/11/2018
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  4. Mauritius: Private South Side and Dolphin Adventure Tour

  Experience the magic of swimming with dolphins in the wild and discover the stunning beauty of South Side of Mauritius on a private tour taking you to popular sites like Chamarel’s village seven-colored soils, Grand Bassin, and Alexandra Fall.  Start the beginning of a truly amazing day with an early-morning departure on a motorboat to experience the sunrise behind the mountains. Enjoy an ethical swim amongst dolphins in the wild. Feel at ease knowing that these beautiful creatures are not held in captivity or are cornered off by large boats.  Travel to the see the Tamarin Waterfalls, the Trou aux Cerfs crater, the holy lake (Grand Bassin), the Alexandra Falls, the Black River Gorges View Point, and the village of Chamarel with its seven-colored earth soils.  Continue down the south coast, around the Maconde (hairpin curve), and then via Gris-Gris (the weeping rock) before heading ba...

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  5. Mauritius: Dolphin Encounter, Trou aux Cerf and Grand Bassin

  Begin your full-day experience with a visit to the wild dolphins who live off the coast of the Black River in the Indian Ocean. Swim with the playful creatures in their natural environment. Your skippers will tell about their habits and provide you with guidelines for a sustainable trip once you have boarded the boat.  The skippers will accompany you in the water when it is your turn to swim. Take in stunning views over the open sea and of these amazing creatures before heading to the popular diving and snorkeling site (time permitting). Dive in and marvel at the beautiful coral gardens and array of tropical fish. Proceed then to the dormant volcano of Trou aux Cerfs for beautiful panoramas. Take a stroll around the crater, situated 2,000 feet above sea level, for breathtaking views of the whole island on clear days.  Continue to the temples and shrines of the peaceful Grand Bassin. S...

  Deepak was my guide and was very punctual very good driver pricing excellent commentary Z the tour was very well paced with seeing a huge variety of Mauritius delights. Deepak went and above and beyond to ensure that I was happy and satisfied with the tour.

  Reviewed by Anonymous, 16/02/2020
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  6. Mauritius: Private South Coast Highlights Tour

  See the sights of south Mauritius with a private driver and guide on a full-day tour exclusive to you and your group. Continue to the mountain village of Chamarel to look at the amazing sand dunes of different colors at the Seven Coloured Earths. Get panoramic views of the rural landscape of the Black River district and peaks of Le Morne Brabant mountain.   Visit the Alexandra Falls viewpoint in Gorges National Park, and then look inside an ancient volcanic crater at Trou Aux Cerfs, where the lush vegetation and tropical plants will take your breath away. End with a trip to the crater lake of Grand Bassin – also known as Ganga Talao – to see statues of different deities sacred to Hindus.

  Pick up was on time and the vehicle used was top notch. Ragesh, our guide, was great. He provided us with a lot of information and took our photos. The only issue was that he had the tendency to turn off the air condition in the car even after we requested it. Lucky that it was quite cool while in the mountains. Couldn't really figure out why he would switch it off most of the time. That's the only reason I'm giving him 4 stars.

  Reviewed by Robert, Australia, 22/01/2020
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  7. Mauritius: Wild South West Full-Day Private Tour

  Your day begins with pickup from your accommodation then heads towards the scenic southwest corner of Mauritius. Along the drive, soak up breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes which offer just a taste of the incredible things to come on today’s adventure. Pass by Le Morne and La Prairie, then stop at the stunning viewpoint at Maconde. Arrive at Baie du Cap and drive through the rolling hills of Chamarel to visit the 90-meter high Chamarel Waterfalls and the stunning Seven-Colored Earth Park. Next, head to La Rhumerie de Chamarel to learn about the process of rum making, and most importantly for a tasting session of some of the world’s best rums. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, dine on an amazon lunch at Varangue sur Morne, which boasts breathtaking views of sprawling green landscapes. After lunch, continue uphill to the viewpoint overlooking the Black River Gorge...