Top 12 Full-Day Trips in Mauritius

1.Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $64Our pick

See Mauritius beyond the beaches on an 8-hour private car tour with hotel pickup. Your English- or French-speaking driver takes you to Fort Adelaide, Port Louis Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, and the Red Church at Cap Malheureux. Drivers such as Ravi, Raj, Suraj, and Vikash are praised for friendly service and flexible routing.

“Atlantic tours Mauritius were an excellent company to deal with, so much so I have just booked a second tour with them. They kept in contact confirming pick up times and who our driver would be and with WhatsApp were always able to answer any questions easily. Our driver Suraj, made the whole experience perfect. He was knowledgeable, helpful, very courteous and friendly. He did everything possible to make our tour wonderful and a day we will always remember.”

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2.South Mauritius Day Trip: Quad and Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $197Top rated

Spend six hours on a South Mauritius circuit with DS Adventures, riding quad bikes past the Natural Bridge, Souffleur, sugarcane fields, forest, and coastal beaches. After lunch of grilled chicken, salad, garlic bread, fries, and a soft drink, head to Blue Bay for a glass-bottom boat ride and 30 minutes of snorkeling. Mike and his brother may be among your guides.

“Une journée terre et mer extraordinaire ! 3h de quad dans des paysages diversifiés et paradisiaques ( plages de sable fin, forêt tropicale, champ de canne à sucre…) Un repas typique succulent ! L’après midi a Blue bay magique ! Merci aux gérants qui ont été accueillants on s’est sentis comme à la maison !”

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3.Full-Day Scenic South West Tour, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car, Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $240

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private SUV and guide exploring Mauritius’ South West. You’ll visit Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges viewpoints, Chamarel’s rum distillery and Seven Coloured Earth, enjoy a local lunch, and finish at Albion Lighthouse. Guides Avi and Jaya are known for adjusting the day to your interests.

“Avi was an exceptional guide! He arrived promptly to pick us up from our hotel and took the time to get to know us, which allowed him to customise the tour stops based on our interests. His extensive knowledge of Mauritius and the sites we viRead more”

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4.Port Louis and Pamplemousses Garden – A full day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $113

Spend about eight hours exploring northern Mauritius in a private vehicle with hotel pickup. Walk among giant water lilies at SSR Botanic Garden, see Port Louis from Fort Adelaide, browse local markets and Caudan Waterfront, and visit L’Aventure du Sucre. Guides such as Vinoo, Kunal, Hansley, and Azzim have been praised for their care and flexibility.

“Good tour , made great by our guide/driver veet , who was very new to role but took us to extra sites . Poor fella had an accident , which was not his fault , on way back , which meant we didn’t get back until much later than planned . Just hope he gets it all sorted”

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5.North & South in one Day All inclusive Private Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $169

You get a private 7 to 9 hour tour from Trou d'Eau Douce with pickup, drop-off, lunch, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and entry fees included. A driver such as Vikram may take you from Grand Bassin and Alexandra Falls to Port Louis, Fort Adelaide, Caudan, and Valle Advenature Park, with time kept tightly to schedule.

“Vikram our driver was so nice and very kind. I will definitely recommend him. He took good care of us during our day trip. All the places he brought us are all beautiful. We had an excellent experience.”

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6.The Hidden Treasures of Mauritius, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $252

Spend 6 to 9 hours with a private guide such as Avi or Jaya, traveling by air-conditioned SUV through southern Mauritius. You’ll see waterfalls, rough volcanic shores, sugar-cane roads, a Hindu temple, and La Roche Qui Pleure, with Mauritian lunch and bottled water included.

“Avi was our guide for the day and he was awesome. He catered the tour to what we wanted to see and took extra measures so that we could see so much of Mauritius. Still it is not possible to explore Mauritius in 1 day but we felt he pacRead more”

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

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

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

“Thank you very much, Avi. We had a wonderful day with you. Every stop on the trip was well selected and gave us new knowledge about your wonderful island and its history. The former sugar factory is now such an interesting museum! BotRead more”

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8.Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $53Best value

Meet at the fish landing station in Trou d’Eau Douce for a seven-hour boat trip to Grand River South East Waterfall and Île aux Cerfs. You get about three hours to explore the island, plus a barbecue of fish, chicken, salad, drinks, or vegetarian food. English and French guides lead private or small groups.

“Sehr schöne Tour. Tolle Insel, super Wasserfall, super Location direkt am Strand zum Essen und Trinken. Sehr freundlichen Team. Danke !!! Klare Empfehlung 😎”

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9.From Quatre Cocos: Tamarind Falls Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Travel from Quatre Cocos by air-conditioned vehicle, then follow a guide through forest to Tamarind Falls. You can swim beneath cascades, learn about Mauritian plants and history, and enjoy a small-group outing of up to six people. Guides including Jay, Kay, and Meetan are praised for patient help and photography, though the route can be steep and slippery.

“Meetan made the route in an unusual way which made it absolutely amazing, and very fun. I really appreciate his efforts to make the most of the environment and make us enjoy it. He is the boss!”

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10.Full-Day South Tour of Mauritius, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car, Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $282

You’ll tour southern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with a guide, bottled water, entrance fees, and lunch included. The day links Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe, Domaine des Aubineaux, Bois Cheri Tea Factory, La Vanille Nature Park, Saint Aubin rum distillery, and scenic viewpoints. Avi Gopaul and Jaya are associated with the service.

“We hebben een fantastische dag gehad en hebben ongelooflijk veel gezien zoals theeplantage , vanilleplantage, rhumfabriek en proeverij een lekkere lunch op een prachtige locatie met panoramisch zicht enz....en dan onze gids met zijRead more”

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11.Day Trip at Ile aux Cerfs and other Gems of the South.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours

Meet at Chantauvent Guesthouse in Blue Bay for a six-hour boat trip with French or English guide. Stop to snorkel, see lagoon wildlife, visit Lighthouse Island, relax at Ile aux Cerfs, and eat a beach barbecue. Skippers such as Lucas and Sebastian have made this a warm, family-friendly outing. Ask about private-boat and menu upgrades.

“Adoramos este passeio. As paisagens são fantásticas, a paragem para almoçarmos na praia também foi óptima. A refeição era bastante completa e servida na praia. O skipper Sebastian foi excelente. Divertido, atento e bastante profissional. Recorrendo sem dúvida esta experiência.”

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12.Mauritius City Tour, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $194

Spend 6 to 9 hours exploring Port Louis in a private, air-conditioned SUV with guides such as Jaya and Avi. Visit pagodas, Aapravasi Ghat, the Central Market, Citadel Fort Adelaide, Blue Penny Museum, Le Caudan Waterfront, and Eureka Creole House. Street food, Chinatown lunch, water, transport, and three entry tickets are included.

“Jaya and Avi made my day! It’s a must do when you are in Mauritius! They were attentive and kind to take care of the needs and really made it a cherished experience!”

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