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15 Guided Tours in Mauritius Worth Booking

68 tours  ·  from $35

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Through rainforest and toward the first views
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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

1.Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 839 reviews · 4 hours · from $75Our pick

Climb Le Morne Brabant before sunrise with a certified guide such as Kevin, Eric, or Ravi. Expect rainforest, endemic plants and birds, four rocky scrambling sections, a 470-meter summit, island history, snacks, and guide-taken photos. The four-hour hike is rewarding but demanding, with steep exposure and a tricky descent.

“Kevin is a Great Guide with Lots of experience. Can highly recommend the 5am tour to Le Mourne with him.”

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Mauritius: Guided Kayak Tour on Tamarin River - From ocean mouth to quiet river
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Mauritius: Guided Kayak Tour on Tamarin River

2.Guided Kayak Tour on Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 268 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

Start at Tamarin Bay and paddle upstream through calm river water and mangroves with a French or English-speaking guide. You may see monkeys, moorhens, ducks, crabs, and flying foxes. Guides such as Gilles, Rowin, Mat, and Beatrice add local stories, wildlife facts, and a relaxed pace.

“we had an wonderful time, Giles was an excellent host. he took his time to explain about the natural habitat the culture and we had an amazing kayaking experience with him. River Tamarin is an amazing place to kayak!!”

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Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins - Paddling into the bay for dolphins
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Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

3.Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

Set out early from Tamarin Beach with a guide in English or French. Paddle for about two hours through Tamarin Bay, watching for spinner and bottlenose dolphins without chasing them. If the dolphins stay away, follow the river route instead. Guides including Theo, Yan, Mathieu, and Gilles are praised for calm, friendly local insight.

“Fantastic experience to observe dolphins by kayak, way way better than going through boats that are ruining environment and experience afterwards. Jeremy was a amazing local guide. Strongly recommend”

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TAXI north guided tour. - Port Louis Market: the most local stop
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TAXI north guided tour.

4.TAXI north guided tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring northern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to four people. Your driver-guide may include Port Louis Market, Citadel Fort, SSR Botanical Garden, Château de Labourdonnais, Grand Baie, Pereybere, and Cap Malheureux. Guides such as Rakesh, Adesh, Hans, and Chucky are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“We were met in the morning promptly by our guide Rakesh. Throughout the tour he was extremely informative and knowledgeable about the places we visited. Our first stop was Citadel but it was closed on Sunday but we still saw amaziRead more”

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Mauritius: Exploring the Tamarind Falls with a Guide - Platforms, cascades, and the route upward
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Mauritius: Exploring the Tamarind Falls with a Guide

5.Exploring the Tamarind Falls with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Follow an experienced Horazis mountaineer through the Tamarind Falls canyon, crossing rainforest, scrambling over rock, and stopping to swim in natural pools. Guides including Tee and Kevin explain local plants, birds, and Mauritian history, while taking photos and videos along the way. The final waterfall offers a memorable natural massage.

“It was a great experience with beautiful views and waterfalls. Kevin, our guide, was very sweet and nice, and he took some great photos of us, which we got for free afterwards. He was also very educational during the tour. The tour was only a little technical, but we would have been lost without Kevin. Also we were only a 2 person group, so it was a very intimate but a great tour!”

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Authentic North East Coast E-bike Guided Tour - Cap Malheureux and the northern coastal start
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Authentic North East Coast E-bike Guided Tour

6.Authentic North East Coast E-bike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Join Parmeet and the Storm E-bikes Tours team for a five-hour, 32km ride along Mauritius’s quieter northeast coast. Fat-tyre e-bikes make the route manageable, while stops include Cap Malheureux, fishing villages, temples, mangroves, a fish market, tortoise sanctuary, quiet beaches, local snacks, and Mauritian lunch.

“Such a great experience. Parmeet explained all the details well. The route taken was both interesting and beautiful, the e-bikes were of excellent quality and the local snacks and traditional lunch were great. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Mauritius: Tea and Sugar Plantation Guided Tour with Lunch - Bois Chéri explains how tea reaches your cup
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Mauritius: Tea and Sugar Plantation Guided Tour with Lunch

7.Tea and Sugar Plantation Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 6h 30m

Spend 6.5 hours with a private English or French-speaking guide visiting Aubineaux, Bois Chéri, and Saint-Aubin. You will see tea production, colonial buildings, sugar and rum making, vanilla and flowers, taste tea and rum, and enjoy a three-course lunch. Guides such as Ibrahim and Sailen are noted for their island knowledge and personal service.

“Ibrahim was a brilliant guide, taught us loads about the island ands its people. Great to see the tea and sugar plantations first hand”

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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Guided Hike with Swim and Lunch - The first 40 minutes: from Henrietta to the canyon
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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Guided Hike with Swim and Lunch

8.Tamarind Falls Guided Hike with Swim and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · 5h 30m · from $87

Meet guide Prakash at Henrietta Bus Station for a 4 to 5-hour hike through Tamarind Falls. You’ll reach seven cascades, swim in cool natural pools, tackle steep sections with guide support, and stop for a picnic lunch. Guides speak English and French, with groups limited to 10.

“Miscommunication on which falls could be jumped from was the only issue. Make sure you are in good shape for the climb back. Well worth the effort, heat and humidity.”

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Mauritius: Guided Trip to the Southwest with Safari Tour - Trou Aux Cerfs and the volcanic heart of the island
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Mauritius: Guided Trip to the Southwest with Safari Tour

9.Guided Trip to the Southwest with Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Spend eight hours touring southwest Mauritius with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. See crater lakes, waterfalls, rainforest views, Chamarel, and Maconde, then visit Casela for a truck safari, bird aviary, big cats, and the 800-meter Tulawaka Gold Coaster. Yash is one named guide associated with the experience.

“il Casela avrebbe bisogno di più di 2 ore x essere visitato. il posto dove abbiamo mangiato è scadente. i posti andrebbero spiegati.”

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Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River - Meeting at Tamarin Bay Surfschool
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Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

10.Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $48Best value

Meet at Tamarin Bay Surfschool Mauritius at 1:30 pm for a small-group kayak trip on the calm Tamarin River. Guides such as Matt, Rowin, Jeremie, Batrice, and Steeve share local stories and point out the river’s natural setting. The group is capped at eight, and the outing returns to the starting point.

“O passeio foi bastante agradavel, excelente paisagem, sem risco, baixa adrenalina. O monitor Rowin muito alegre, animado, deu animação ao grupo.”

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2 Hours Guided Quad Bike Tour in Bel Ombre Nature Reserve - Key points to know before you book
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2 Hours Guided Quad Bike Tour in Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

11.2 Hours Guided Quad Bike Tour in Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

You’ll spend two hours riding a guided quad through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, from sugar cane tracks and old mill ruins to rivers, wildlife and Hirondelles Waterfall. Guides including Aniket, Akash and Jerome are known for clear safety advice and local nature notes. A swim is optional, and helmets and the quad are included.

“Exciting experience with amazing views. Great fun for whole family, kids on the buggs were so happy! For adults best ride! Thanks to Aniket for this time:)”

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TAXI South guided tour. - Grand Bassin: a respectful visit to a sacred lake
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TAXI South guided tour.

12.TAXI South guided tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private driver-guide exploring southern Mauritius from your accommodation. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, Chamarel, and a rum distillery. Guides such as Asif, Gokool, Rakesh, and Sahill tailor the day, though entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“We booked a tour of the north and a separate tour of the south both with Chucky. His communication was clear and informative, we were allocated the same driver/guide for both days and Gokool was outstanding. He was incredibly knowlRead more”

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Chamarel: Southwest Mauritius Private Guided Day Tour - Trou aux Cerfs and the volcanic start
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Chamarel: Southwest Mauritius Private Guided Day Tour

13.Southwest Mauritius Private Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Spend eight hours with a private guide exploring southwest Mauritius. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, a ship-model workshop, tea fields, Grand Bassin, Black River, Chamarel Waterfalls, and Seven Colored Earth. Guides such as Gulshan, Ibrahim, Sailen, and Goul are praised for flexible pacing and useful local advice. Rum tasting is included, but meals are not.

“La prise en charge a été compliquée. Un individu avec une voiture rouge a voulu prendre la place du chauffeur prévu qui était déjà là mais ne c’est pas annoncé. Une fois la situation rétablie, Goul a été un super guide”

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Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour - What happens during the 90-minute paddle
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Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour

14.Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Paddle north along Mauritius’s calm Tamarin River as the afternoon light fades. Your guide, such as Rowin, Yudish, Jeremie, or Yan, sets an easy pace, shares local nature details, and serves a cold drink as sunset colors spread across the water. Meet at Tamarin Bay, beside the surf school.

“Very friendly guide, made us very comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting the west coast!”

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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Through rainforest and toward the first views
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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

15.Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Climb Le Morne Brabant with a certified guide such as Kevin, Eric, or Gaël on a four-hour sunrise hike. You’ll pass through rainforest, scramble over four rocky sections, hear stories of Mauritius, pause at the Trochetia Boutoniona viewpoint, and reach the 470-meter summit for wide sea views. Bring 1.5 liters of water and proper hiking shoes.

“Really enjoyed this experience. It was my first time climbing a mountain and although it’s not easy I would definitely recommend it to everyone with spirit of adventure. Kevin helped me all the way and it’s an amazing photographer as well :) you would make memories for life!”

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