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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Mauritius

130 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Everything with a skipper, a guide 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 below them.

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - The speedboat ride from the west coast
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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

Start with hotel pickup and a speedboat ride from the west coast to see wild dolphins in Mauritius’s southwest lagoon. You’ll snorkel near Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you, eat a three-course BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers, and relax on the beach. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, Kevin, and Kavi are known for friendly service and careful dolphin handling.

“Every aspect from pick up to drop off and the activities in between was scheduled beautifully. Great guides, boat, dolphins. turtles and fishes. Awesome relaxed BBQ on the beach and thwy always kept us informed of the schedule. superb. 10/10!”

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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour - Trou aux Cerfs gives you a quick volcanic beginning
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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 in a private car with an English or French-speaking driver-guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths. Guides such as Atish, Vivek, Dev, and Dhirahj are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible pacing. Entrance fees and lunch are extra.

“The tour was excellent and great value. 7.5 hours flew. A beautiful island. Our guide, Dhirahj, was excellent and talked about a wide range of topics including the island’s history and plant life, right through to the Hindu Gods and proud traditions. Really great day.”

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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup - Starting in Curepipe and Floreal
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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup

3.Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours

Spend about seven hours exploring southern Mauritius by private car with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin Hindu temple, Alexandra Waterfall, Black River Gorges, and La Vallée des Couleurs. Guides such as Feroz, Dinesh, Jean, and Ridwaan are known for local stories, careful driving, and flexible stops.

“It was fantastic tour! Our guide Paul was calm but informative. Normally trips like that make me sometimes anxious but this one was pure joy! There was no rush and we could see everything we wanted. We truly appreciate super clean and modern car and great guide. Highly recommend!”

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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour - Trou aux Cerfs gives you the first big view
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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour

4.Exclusive South West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with a private driver-guide exploring southwest Mauritius. You’ll see Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths, and the island’s highest Shiva statue. Guides such as Raj, Nishal, Baboo, and Vikash are known for flexible routes, local insight, and helpful photo stops.

“Baboo was a fantastic guide. We were able to arrange a customized itinerary with all the sights we wanted to see. He planned everything himself, so we never had to wait long. His information was excellent. We also didn't visit any expensive souvenir shops or boutiques. It was a wonderful, personalized tour that I, as someone with mobility issues, was able to manage easily. Many thanks and a 100% recommendation. Greetings from Jürgen in Germany”

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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour - Company Gardens and the old city’s stories
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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour

5.Street Food & City Tour

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

Join Taste Buddies for a three-hour, small-group walk through Port Louis, starting at Caudan Waterfront. Guides such as Christopher, Rudy, Ash, and Adrien lead you to about seven tastings, from faratas and rougaille to dumplings and pastries, while explaining Mauritian history and culture in English or French.

“Food was amazing! Was so full by the end of it. Tour guide was really insightful. Would definitely recommend”

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Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets - Port Louis: market noise, harbor views, and Fort Adelaide
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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 touring northern Mauritius in a private car with an English or French-speaking driver-guide. Visit Port Louis, Fort Adelaide, the Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, and Cap Malheureux. Guides such as Feroz, Dinesh, Paul, Victor, and Shiva are praised for clear commentary and flexible pacing.

“Paul the driver was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. He was well prepared and keen to find out what we wanted to do. It was a great little trip.”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ - Snorkeling in the southeast lagoon
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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 with guides such as Hans, Giovanni, or Nathaniel. Snorkel the lagoon, see a 1902 shipwreck and old lighthouse, cruise to Grand River waterfall, and eat grilled chicken and fish on Île aux Cerfs. Drinks, transfers, and snorkeling gear are available.

“We had an awesome day. The crew were absolutely kind to us (with children) and paid attention to every detail. We enjoyed to the max. Food was good too.”

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South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour - Grand Bassin and the meaning of Ganga Talao
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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. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, the colored earth at La Vallée des Couleurs, Chamouny Waterfall, and Gris Gris Beach. A three-course Mauritian lunch and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

“The tour guide/driver took around parts of the island and showed us many of the sites. We were left to explore areas on our own and on our own schedule. Without a guide we would not have known where and how to get to these different areas of the island”

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South of Mauritius: Quad Bike Tour - Meeting the quad and getting started
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South of Mauritius: Quad Bike Tour

9.Quad Bike Tour

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

Ride a quad through South Mauritius with a local guide such as Petoo, Vimal, or Vivesh. Expect sugar cane tracks, the Royal Palm Forest, Pointe Vacoas, Le Pont Naturel, coastal paths, and a swim at La Cambuse. The small group keeps the pace manageable, but bring swimwear, closed shoes, sunglasses, and clothes you do not mind getting dusty.

“Such a thrill ride! After a short tutorial, we were quickly on our way racing through sugar cane fields and enjoying the natural Mauritian beauty. We stopped for short breaks at amazing lookout points to capture photos. Our guide, Sangit, along with being an excellent guide, was a great photographer as well, making sure to get lots of different angles of us on our quads. Despite little experience on a quad before, we very quickly felt comfortable thanks to Sangit. The last stop was at a beautiful beach where we could go for a swim or stop by the shops for a snack. We highly recommend this adventure to anyone…”

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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter - Snorkeling at the aquarium and Crystal Rock
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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

Start early from Le Morne with Lydia Boat’s private speedboat. Your crew, which may include Miguel, Navy, Owen, or Rino, searches for wild dolphins and whales, then guides you to snorkeling spots near Crystal Rock. Expect about 7.5 hours on the water, seafood, drinks, and a barbecue currently served on the boat because Île aux Bénitiers is closed.

“Didn’t see dolphins unfortunately but the trip was fabulous day out . Tries sea urchin and oyster did a bit of snorkelling and the barbecue was fist class All in all well worth the money I would definitely do it again”

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Quad Excursion South Mauritius 35km - Getting started at Trois Boutiques
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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 across southern Mauritius, covering sugar cane fields, Royal Palms Forest, La Cambuse, Le Bouchon and the Natural Bridge. Guides such as Pipo and Peeple help first-timers get started, lead the route and stop for photos, coconut water and local fruit. Hotel transport costs extra.

“This has been an amazing experience and the staff was really prepared and helpful to give the best support and memories. Thanks a lot.”

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Mauritius: Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour - Trou aux Cerfs gives you the opening view
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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. Set your own pace at Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel village, and the Seven Colored Earth Geopark. Guides such as Sachin, Avi, and Manesen are praised for flexible routes 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 - Company Gardens and the old city’s stories
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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour

13.Street Food & City Tour

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

Walk Port Louis with a food-focused guide such as Dourvesh, stopping for 6 to 8 or more Mauritian tastings, tropical fruit, and a juice or milkshake. Visit the Central Market, Chinatown, Company Garden, historic sites, and street-art spots while learning how Indian, Chinese, African, and French influences shaped the city.

“Loved the mix of culture with museum visit, lots of street art, temples and street food. Guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I was vegetarian and had made the guide aware but at one location the vegetarian option was to just not have the meat/fish - no substitute which was a bit poor. That aside all the food we had was great - and there was lots of it.”

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Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer - Cap Malheureux and the red-roofed 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 exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Rakesh, Yameen, Ivan, or Assif. Visit Cap Malheureux, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a ripe black tea factory, Port Louis markets, Caudan Waterfront, and Fort Adelaide. Hotel transfers are included, while garden and tea-factory admission costs extra.

“even after a mix up with drivers, Si gave us a great tour of the north, with stopping suggestions along the way. we really liked the tea ceremony (hidden in the docks at Port Louis) and the botanical gardens (but bring bug spray!). at the gardens it's worth getting a guide and paying a little as they're so knowledgeable and we learnt a lot that we wouldn't have found out on our own. thanks!”

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Mauritius: Private Southwest Day Tour - Trou aux Cerfs, a crater above Curepipe
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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 car with hotel pickup, a guide, and time at Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and either Chamarel or 23 Colored Earth. Guides such as Yameen, Rakesh, Nabeel, and Shiva are praised for clear explanations and flexible service.

“Rakesh has been an amazing guide. He has taken much time to explain Hindu culture. This enriched our experience at the Shiva temple. He has also taken our preferences into consideration and modified the tour slightly to accommodate to us.”

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