FromRs 3,200/ guest

Free cancellation

Alexandra Falls Car Park · Hiking

Cascade 500 Pieds - Guided Hike

A challenging 4-hour hike through the lush heart of Plaine Champagne, leading you from the top of Alexandra Falls down steep forested slopes to...

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Duration

Guided tour

Difficulty

Challenging

Group

Small group

Language

English, French

What you'll do

Hidden in the highlands of Plaine Champagne, Alexandra Falls is one of Mauritius’ most iconic natural landmarks. Framed by a magnificent avenue of paperbark trees, the site already offers spectacular views over the island’s south coast. This challenging 4-hour adventure is designed for travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-track experience. The hike unfolds in two distinct parts: The first stage is relatively easy and ends at the top of Alexandra Falls, where the river plunges dramatically into the depths below…

Meet at Alexandra Falls Car Park

Your guide welcomes the group, checks conditions and sets the pace before you move toward the trail.

Start on the trail

The route begins steadily, with time to warm up, settle into the terrain and understand how the day will flow.

Move through Alexandra Falls Car Park

Follow the guide through the main landscape of the tour, with pauses for viewpoints, local context and the small details of the place.

Return with the group

The way back follows the group rhythm, with your guide adjusting the pace so the day ends smoothly.

What's included

Professional Yanature guide

Safety briefing

Guided outdoor experience

Things to know

What to bring

  • Comfortable outdoor clothing
  • Closed shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sun protection
  • Swimwear where relevant

Not suitable for

  • Guests with serious mobility limitations
  • Guests unable to follow guide safety instructions
  • Very young children unless confirmed by Yanature

Good to know

  • Tour route and timing may be adjusted depending on weather and safety conditions.
  • Please arrive on time so the group can start smoothly.
  • Yanature guides make the final safety decision on the day.

Where we'll meet

Alexandra Falls Car Park

Alexandra Falls Car Park, Mauritius

Get directions

About us

Yanature

Yanature

Experience partner · Mauritius

Yanature is the founding local operator behind the original Mauritius outdoor experience catalog.

Cancellation policy

We understand plans can change.

Free cancellation

Free cancellation until 24 hours before the experience.

Last minute

No refund within 24 hours of the start.

If the operator cancels

Fully refunded or rescheduled for free when the operator cancels for weather, safety or a group that is too small.