15 Full-Day Tours in North Mauritius Worth Booking

1.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,798 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Join the orange-and-white Wind Dancer from Grand Baie for an 8-hour cruise to Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. You get tea, coffee, cake, snorkeling gear, a BBQ lunch, drinks, and time to swim or relax. The English- and French-speaking crew, including crew member Paul, keeps the day friendly and well organized.

“This was THE BEST boat trip we have ever been on. The crew were incredible; professional, attentive and fun. The beaches were stunning. The crew fed the fish to help us see more of the beautiful species. We got plenty of time at the snorkeling and on the islands. On the way back from the islands the Captain took the time to stop and allow us to see the dolphins while other boats raced back to port. The food was delicious and the drink plenty. The most perfect day. We loved it. Thank you so much!”

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2.Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 330 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring northern Mauritius. See the Red Roof Church, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a ripe black tea factory, Port Louis markets, Caudan Waterfront, and Fort Adelaide. Guides such as Rakesh, Yameen, Assif, and Nabeel are noted for careful driving and flexible pacing.

“Good value for money, knowledgeable and friendly driver who was patient and had a lot of information to share.”

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3.Mauritius full day : Private north tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 193 reviews

Spend 7 to 8 flexible hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide. Visit Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, shop at Le Caudan Waterfront, climb Port Louis Citadel, and relax at Grand Baie. Guides such as Raj, Ravi, Robin, and Nishal are praised for friendly service, though guiding depth can vary.

“This was an enjoyable day with a variety of things to see, and made very good by the attitude of my excellent guide/driver called Ravine, who drove me for the second day in a row. The restaurant I was taken for a meal (not included) was quite good but rather expensive (not as good as the meal on the southwest tour).. If you have the time available, I would recommend taking both the northern and southwestern tours. However, if your time is limited and you can only manage one of the tours, then I'd suggest opting for the southwest tour.”

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4.Private Full-Day North Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · 7 hours

Spend a private day exploring northern Mauritius with a driver-guide, visiting Port Louis, La Citadelle, the SSR Botanical Garden, a sugar museum, and more. You can adjust the route and time at each stop. Guides speak English or French, with other languages sometimes available, and pickup is offered island-wide.

“We booked the North Tour however when the driver/guide picked us up, he was prepared for the South Tour - he then checked with the management team which agreed there was a mistake and advised for him to carry out the North Tour. The guide made it explicitly clear that he only does the South and doesn’t know much about the North. I asked if he is still happy to do the tour to which he agreed. We arrived at Port Louis late due to this inconvenience - we parked the car then he walked with us into town. He didn’t give any information on anything we were seeing or…”

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5.Discovering the North of Mauritius: Full-day incl Botanical garden & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 30 reviews · from $115

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private guide and air-conditioned transport. Visit Cap Malheureux, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Fort Adelaide, Aapravasi Ghat, the Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis markets, and Caudan Waterfront. Lunch, selected entry fees, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included.

“My trip was cancelled by the provider and no compensation or refund has been offered. Mu email to them has been ignored. Very disappointed in the service.”

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6.Private Full-Day Tour of the North Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with a private driver-guide exploring Mauritius’s northern beaches and villages. Expect stops at Trou aux Biches, Pereybère, Grand Baie, Cap Malheureux, and Mont Choisy, with time for swimming and lunch at your own cost. Guides such as Ibrahim and Sailen are praised for clear explanations and flexible, personal service.

“Parfait !! Ibrahim ( le guide ) a un savoir à tout épreuve qui vous partage avec bonne humeur! Ses conseils sont de qualités. Les plages étaient magnifiques !”

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7.Full-Day Northern Catamaran Cruise: Coin de Mire and Ile Plate Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $111

Spend about seven hours aboard a catamaran from Grand Bay, sailing past Cap Malheureux and Pereybere to swim and snorkel near Coin de Mire and Île Plate. A barbecue lunch, beer, wine, rum, soft drinks, and hotel transfers are included. Crew members may include Kevin, Rudi, Bruno, and Olivier.

“Info said a maximum of 8 travellers - we had 30. The boat's captain sat on the rear steps for the entire journey nursing what looked like a massive hangover and finally we spent 90 minutes going round in circles on the ocean on the way hoRead more”

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8.Full Day Catamaran Cruise – North Ilot Gabriel (sharing)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $84

Set sail from Grand Baie at 9:00 am on a shared catamaran to Île aux Gabriel. Enjoy a 1h30 cruise past Coin de Mire, three hours for swimming, snorkeling, and beach time, plus onboard local and international food. The boat holds up to 29 people and returns to Grand Baie.

“Magnifique mais trop de monde à la fois il y a beaucoup trop de bateaux en même temps Cela gâche un peu le moment”

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9.Private Full-Day North Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 8 hours

You’ll travel by private vehicle with a driver-guide such as Rakesh or Vinia, visiting Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Cap Malheureux, L’Aventure du Sucre, Port Louis, Caudan Waterfront, the Central Market, Umbrella Street, and Fort Adelaide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, while garden and museum admission and lunch cost extra.

“it was beautifull. our driver was well preparat, funny,punctual.evrrything eas OK.”

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10.Full Day-North Tour (Drive Less,More Visits)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews

Spend about seven hours touring northern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Kuanfu Tea, SSR Botanic Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, and Château de Labourdonnais, with the Red Roof Chapel as an optional stop. Your driver guide handles the route, while entrance fees and lunch are paid separately.

“The tour operator - Tipik Tours - was not expecting me, claiming he never received my booking. Fortunately my hotel in Port Louis contacted him, and a driver was quickly organised - 2 hours after the appointed start time of 9am. This driver Read more”

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11.Full-Day North Tour of Mauritius, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car, Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $262Top rated

Spend 6 to 9 hours touring northern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with guide Avi, Sandeep, or Jaya. Visit Château De Labourdonnais, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, Maheswarnath Mandir, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. Entry fees, lunch, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Avi was absolutely brilliant, he was very friendly and very helpful. He took amazing photographs to capture moments. The tour was beautiful - from the Château De Labourdonnais to the Botanical Garden. Lunch was delicious, and on the drive back he also showed us other beautiful areas.”

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12.Full Day Private Tour in the North of Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring northern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to three people. Visit the botanical garden, Port Louis, L’Aventure du Sucre, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. Drivers such as Salim have been praised for being punctual and flexible, though the experience can depend heavily on the individual driver.

“Our guide Salim was great, knowledgeable and punctual. We saw everything that we wanted to see, stopped for a nice lunch on the beach which was the perfect end to our day.”

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13.North of Mauritius All inclusive Full day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Spend eight hours touring Mauritius by private air-conditioned car with an English, French, or Hindi-speaking driver-guide. Visit Port Louis markets, Chinatown, Aapravasi Ghat, Caudan Waterfront, the Botanical Garden, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. Lunch, garden admission, pickup, and drop-off are included. Sanjay has earned special praise for safe driving and warm island insight.

“Belle journée mais a noter un sérieux axe d'amélioration relatif au chauffeur qui ne connaissait manifestement pas le circuit car dès le départ de l'hôtel il s'est trompé de route malgré l'utilisation du GPS, méconnaissance de son pays avec des réponses très évasives a des questions simple comme le nombre d'habitants et niveau de français assez faible tant au niveau de la compréhension que pour parler. La visite du Jardin botanique fort décevante car en plein travaux de nettoyage et de coupe avec des branchages et feuilles un peu partout, des bassins d'eau rempli de feuilles.... et cela avec une entree payante...”

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14.Full Day North Private Guided Tour Mauritius: including lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $108

Spend about six hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide. See Port Louis, Kaylasson Tamil Temple, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. A traditional lunch at Chez Tante Athalie is included. Guides such as VJ and Kannen are praised for flexibility and island knowledge.

“We really enjoyed this trip seeing part of Mauritius and learning about the culture. Our driver was very flexible and helped us in planning our time. Lunch was very authentic although service was a little slow.”

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15.Private A/C CAR Guided FULL DAY tour North of Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Spend roughly six to eight hours touring northern Mauritius in a private air-conditioned car for up to four people. Your driver-guide covers Port Louis, the central market, Citadel Fort Adelaide, Aapravasi Ghat, SSR Botanic Garden, Cap Malheureux, beaches, and craft stalls. Entrance fees and lunch are extra, and Wi-Fi is available by request.

“Great trip around the North of the island. Our guide took us to some fantastic viewpoints along with giving us a guided tour around the local market. The botanical gardens were lovely and we loved seeing the gigantic tortoises! Our guide tooRead more”

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