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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Mauritius

223 tours  ·  from $11

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - The early hotel pickup and west-coast departure
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

1.Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115Our pick

You’ll leave early by hotel transfer for a speedboat ride from the west coast, watching and swimming near wild dolphins before snorkeling at Crystal Rock. After views of Le Morne, enjoy a three-course BBQ, local drinks, and beach time on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, and Kevin are praised for friendly, careful service.

“The waiting initially on the beach was unorganised!! and left standing for nearly an hour, otherwise once we got going the guys on the speedboat were brilliant, lots of fun and informative. The BBQ on the island was good but be aware there is only one toilet for a lot of people!!!!!!!”

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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour - Trou aux Cerfs and the highland start
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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

2.Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

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

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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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup - Curepipe and Floreal: a quiet start in the uplands
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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup

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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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour - Trou aux Cerfs gives you the geographic picture
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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour

4.Exclusive South West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · 7 hours

Travel by private vehicle from your Mauritius hotel with an English or French-speaking driver-guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths. Guides such as Raj, Nishal, Baboo, and Vikash are known for adjusting the day to weather, traffic, and your interests.

“We had a great day out today with Raj. He was attentive and very knowledgeable. We could tell how much he loved his country and he was proud of the culture. We would 100% recommend.”

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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour - Starting at the Caudan Waterfront
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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour

5.Street Food & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Walk nearly 4km through Port Louis with a guide such as Christopher, Rudy, Ash, or Adrien, tasting about seven local foods. You’ll try faratas, rougaille, dumplings, pastries, and more while visiting the Company Gardens, Chinatown, Central Market, and lesser-known city corners.

“Really enjoyed our Port Louis food tour and Chris the guide was a fantastic bloke with a genuine knowledge of all areas of life in Maritiius.”

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Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets - Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and the giant water lilies
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Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets

6.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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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ - Starting at Shandrani Beach
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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

7.Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Spend seven hours on a fast, comfortable speedboat along Mauritius’s southeast coast. Snorkel with tropical fish, see a shipwreck and lighthouse, visit Grand River South East waterfall, and eat grilled chicken and fish on Île aux Cerfs. Guides such as Hans, Giovanni, and Nathaniel are known for lively hosting and local stories.

“I strongly recommend this trip. We had booked this activity for one day and that day the weather was bad and we changed for another day after speaking with Genaro. The two guides at the boat were very kind and helpful. Everything was perfect. We did exactly what it is in the description. We had the opportunity to do parasailing and it was amazing!”

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South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour - Mare aux Vacoas adds a quiet water view
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South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour

8.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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South of Mauritius: Quad Bike Tour - Getting started with the safety briefing
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South of Mauritius: Quad Bike Tour

9.Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 413 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend about three hours riding a quad through southern Mauritius with a French- or English-speaking guide. Routes pass sugarcane fields, forest, coastal tracks, Pont Naturel, and beaches such as La Cambuse. Expect a safety briefing, photo stops, varied terrain, and time for a swim. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, and clothes that can get dusty.

“We went into this tour with kinda low expectations thinking we were to drive in a slow pace around some fields. Boy we were wrong, we got everything we hoped for. Vivesh, our guide, was amazing. He gave us all the practical information whilst still being respectful and really let us experience the thrill of quad biking in 65+kmh. You felt like an action hero blowing through the fields on your quad. I would also like to add that this was the first time for both of us on a quad and it just took a few minutes to learn the ropes. The stops felt well thought out and Vivesh…”

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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter - Whales, turtles, and other marine life
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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

10.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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Quad Excursion South Mauritius 35km - Pont Naturel and the volcanic rock bridge
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Quad Excursion South Mauritius 35km

11.Quad Excursion South Mauritius 35km

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · from $121

Ride a quad for about three hours through southern Mauritius, crossing sugar cane fields, Royal Palms Forest, La Cambuse and Bouchon beaches, and rocky coastal tracks. Guides such as Pipo and Peeple lead the route, with practice time, photo stops, coconut water, local fruit, and wash facilities afterward. Hotel transport costs extra.

“Very good trip with sugar can fields and beaches. Tour guide was excellent. Natural bridge was awesome.”

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Mauritius: Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour - Trou aux Cerfs and the view across Curepipe
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Mauritius: Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour

12.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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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour - Starting at the Caudan Waterfront
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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour

13.Street Food & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 377 reviews · 3h 30m · from $42Best value

Spend about three and a half hours walking Port Louis with a guide such as Dourvesh, tasting 6 to 8 local dishes, tropical fruit, and a juice or milkshake. The route links the Caudan Waterfront, Chinatown, Central Market, a museum, old streets, gardens, temples, and street art. Expect a small group, plenty of food, and more than a little walking.

“The stops and food were amazing. We got to taste the best of each culture.”

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Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer - Cap Malheureux and the Red Roof Church
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Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

14.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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Mauritius: Private Southwest Day Tour - Trou aux Cerfs gives you a quick volcanic beginning
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Mauritius: Private Southwest Day Tour

15.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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