The 4 Best Grand Bassin Tours in Mauritius

1.Dolphin Encounter, Trou aux Cerf and Grand Bassin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 7 hours · from $135Our pick

Start with a 2.5-hour dolphin encounter off Black River, then visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls and Chamarel. Your English-speaking driver-guide, possibly Rajen or Nitesh, handles hotel pickup and explains the island along the way. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, water and a change of clothes.

“What an amazing trip! We got to see so many dolphins! the boat drivers tried to get us as close as possible it was amazing! We then went to visit all the different stops. all though it is a lot of driving, it is so worth it! our guide Nitesh was wonderful and explained all the history behind every stop! he was fantastic! Our highlight was probably the Grand Bassin. The statues are spectacular and all round was a fantastic tour of the south!”

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2.Trou-aux-Cerfs – Grand Bassin – 7 Coloured Earth – Wild South Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $206

Travel from coastal hotels in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide on this 8-hour southern Mauritius tour. See Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Chamarel Waterfalls, and the Seven Coloured Earths, then taste rum at La Rhumerie de Chamarel. Groups are limited to 14 people.

“A friendly bilingual knowledgeable guide who had a calm engaging manner . Staying in the North of Mauritius an excellent opportunity to experience a different side of the island.Very good value for the price!”

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3.Trou-aux-Cerfs – Chamarel – Grand Bassin -Private Guided Tour (Min. 2 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $186Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring southern Mauritius with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Rhumerie de Chamarel, and the Seven Coloured Earth. Lunch and rum tasting are included. Guides such as Raggoo, Vinesh, and Sanjiva have been praised for adapting the day to guests’ interests.

“Such a fun, interesting and varied trip. We saw so many of the southern sights of the island. A great way to get to know more about Mauritius. Packed a lot in but it never felt rushed. Our guide Raggoo was particularly amazing. He had incredibRead more”

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4.Mauritius Hiking 7 waterfalls Trip with Ganga Talao & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $113Best value

Spend eight hours exploring Mauritius by private car, with a certified local guide leading an easy-to-moderate hike to five of seven waterfalls. Visit Ganga Talao and Coloured Earth Park, enjoy Mauritian snacks and a light lunch, and travel between stops with pickup and drop-off anywhere on the island.

“Great adventure, great local guides. I recommend it for everyone seeking for unforgettable experience.”

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