The 15 Best Private Tours in Mauritius

1.Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,427 reviews · 7h 30m Our pick

Spend 7.5 hours exploring southwest Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Atish, Vivek, Dev, or Dhirahj. See a volcanic crater, Hindu temples, waterfalls, monkeys, Black River Gorge, Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths, and views of Le Morne. Pickup, transport, and flexible sightseeing are included, while lunch and attraction fees cost extra.

“Our guide Atish picked us from the hotel on time. He was very friendly and explained each point of the program very well. Additionally, his sense of humor makes this trip even better. We will definitely recommend it to our friends.”

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2.Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,129 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours touring southwest Mauritius by private car with an English or French-speaking guide. See Chamarel Waterfall, Seven Coloured Earth, giant tortoises, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, Grand Bassin, and Trou aux Cerfs. Lunch and drinks are included, with guides such as Raj, Vikash, Baboo, and Robin leading the way.

“Met Baboo when he picked me up ar the hotel. It was a very sunny morning, so he picked the tour timetable for the most suitable way to enjoy it at the fullest. Went first to Chamarel and watch the tallest waterfall in Mauritius. Then, we went for the 7 coloured Earth, which was amazing by itself, mixed with giant tortoises. Awesome. Later, it was time to go to Black River viewpoint. Great timing as it was still very sunny, watching an amazing landscape where you see whole variety of green lush forests. After that, Badoo made a masterclass in a very educative and respectful way about hindi culture and…”

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3.Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with a private driver-guide such as Feroz, Dinesh, Paul, or Ridwaan, visiting Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Fall, Black River Gorges, and La Vallée des Couleurs. Hotel pickup, transport, and guiding are included. You pay separately for the final park entry and lunch.

“Jay was amazing tour guide! He told us everything about the history of the island, all the information about every place, took us to have typical lunch on a leaf. Really recommend!”

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4.Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Spend eight hours touring Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned car with an English or French-speaking guide such as Rajen, Nitesh, or Deepak. You will visit Port Louis, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Ganga Talo, 7 Colored Earth, and Chamarel Falls, with time for photos and local stories.

“The tour covers all the important sightseeing areas. Having transportation included in the service is very convenient. My tour guide was brilliant. Absolutely recommended”

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5.Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7 hours

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide, visiting Port Louis, Fort Adelaide, the Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Aventure Du Sucre, and Cap Malheureux. Guides such as Feroz, Dinesh, and Victor are known for thoughtful commentary and flexible pacing.

“We had an amazing day with our driver and guide Feroz who was very kind and very knowledgeable.”

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6.South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · from $115

Spend about eight hours touring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide-driver. You’ll visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, colored earth, Chamouny Waterfall, and Gris Gris Beach, with hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, and entrance fees included.

“Prompt pick up with a lovely driver Guru who answered all our questions and provided lots of interesting information. We visited lots of sights and were not rushed.. The visit to the 27 coloured sands could have been better explained as we would have taken our water with us as we were walking for over an hour. I recommend wearing suitable footwear and take water. It’s an activity area with zip wires, quad bikes and jeeps or you can just walk. So be prepared and take your wallet as the activities are quite pricey! We enjoyed a good lunch and the a/c car was totally necessary as it was a…”

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7.Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225Top rated

Meet the Lydia Boat crew at Restaurant Emba Filao in Le Morne for an early private speedboat trip. You may see wild dolphins and whales, snorkel near Crystal Rock, taste oysters and sea urchin, and enjoy a seafood barbecue with drinks. Guides such as Miguel, Navy, Theo, and Owen are praised for attentive safety support.

“Amazing trip! Highlight of our holidays. They took great care of us the whole day, taking lots of time to find and swim with dolphins. The lobster lunch was absolutely amazing! On the way back we stopped to swim with a giant sea turtle, which was mesmerizing. Absolutely recommend to book with them!”

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8.Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 377 reviews · 13 hours

Spend up to 13 hours exploring southern Mauritius in a private vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. Shape the day around Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, Chamarel village, the Seven Coloured Earth, and optional rum tasting. Guides such as Nagessen, Sachin, Avi, and Akilesh are praised for flexible routing and local insight.

“We had a fantastic day in beautiful Mauritius! The tour was wonderful and our guide was fantastic. We cannot wait to go back and explore even more.”

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9.Private Southwest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 8 hours

See southwest Mauritius in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, a guide, and flexible time at each stop. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, colored earth sites, and the Chamarel rum distillery. Guides such as Yameen, Rakesh, Nabeel, and Shiva are often praised for careful driving and clear cultural explanations.

“We had a very good car trip around the south of Mauritius. Our guide was friendly and shared interesting information along the way. We had asked in advance for an extra stop, and they arranged it without any problem. A comfortable and easy way to see this part of the island.”

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10.Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $125

Set out at 9:30 am in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earth Geopark and waterfall, see southwest Mauritius, and enjoy lunch. Guides such as Ravin, Vikash, Raj, Nitesh, and Ray have been praised for history, patience, and local insight, though lunch may come late.

“Seeing the numerous God sculptures at the Hindu Temple, vey large tortoises. The lunch was quite late in the tour and mediocre.”

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11.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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12.Customizable Private Tour by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight private hours exploring Mauritius by car with an English or French-speaking driver-guide. Set your own route, from Port Louis and the Caudan Waterfront to Aapravasi Ghat, waterfalls, mountains, plantations, or the south. Guides such as Ibrahim, Sailen, Hugo, and Raj have earned praise for thoughtful service and strong local knowledge.

“All of my driver / guides were extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I greatly enjoyed seeing Mauritius with them. I give them all warm recommendations.”

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13.Mauritius Private Transfers: Airport and Ground Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $26Best value

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from Mauritius airport, a cruise terminal, or another pickup point to your hotel or destination. TravelThru assigns a driver, sends reservation details and contact information, and handles luggage. The ride lasts about 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the route.

“Overall, the driver who ended up taking us to our hotel, Abdul, was great. However, when we arrived we were greeted by someone who said they would arrange the car for us and to wait. 15 minutes passed and we asked what was going on. HRead more”

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14.Private Full Day Tour of Port Louis and Northern

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Spend up to eight hours exploring northern Mauritius in a private air-conditioned car or minibus. Your English, French, or Italian-speaking driver takes you from Port Louis and the Caudan waterfront to Pamplemousses Garden, Mont Choisy, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. You set the pace, but attraction entry fees, food, and guided visits cost extra.

“Really great way to see a decent area of the island and it was a delightful way to travel rather than worrying about booking multiple taxis. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and took us to some great spots.”

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15.East Coast Mauritius Private Scenic Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 88 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $259

Take off from Palmar Beach on a private 15, 20, or 30-minute seaplane flight over Mauritius’ east coast. You’ll see Belle Mare, Île aux Cerfs, the turquoise lagoon, Lion Mountain, Grande Rivière Sud-Est waterfall, and the famous underwater waterfall illusion. English and French guidance is provided by the pilot.

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