12 1-Day Tours in Mauritius to Build a Day Around

1.Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip

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

Spend eight hours with a private English or French-speaking driver exploring Port Louis and northern Mauritius. See Fort Adelaide, the Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure Du Sucre and Cap Malheureux. Drivers such as Ravi, Raj, Ashas and Vikash are praised for flexibility and local insight.

“The trip was worth it and the tour guy explained everything in detail was very informative.”

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2.South Mauritius Day Trip: Quad and Sea

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

Spend six hours with DS Adventures exploring southern Mauritius by quad, from the Natural Bridge and Souffleur to sugarcane fields and coastal stops. After lunch, head to Blue Bay for a glass-bottom boat ride and 30 minutes of snorkeling. Mike and his brother may guide the quad portion.

“really great experience with quad bike with amazing sights to see. our guide was very kind and took plenty of photos for us and made sure we were looked after as well as giving a nice lunch after the quad biking. Would definitely recommend and go again next time I visit Mauritius.”

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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 exploring Mauritius’s South West in a private, air-conditioned SUV with guides such as Avi or Jaya. See Alexandra and Chamarel waterfalls, the Black River Gorges, Seven Coloured Earth, Tamarin’s salt pans, and Albion Lighthouse. Rum tasting and lunch at Chamarel are included.

“We had a really well tailored experience which we will never forget, got more than we expected and he took the time to know us and figure out what we like to more it unique and custom to us. Thanks so much!”

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

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

Spend about eight hours with a private vehicle and hotel pickup, visiting the SSR Botanic Garden, Port Louis markets, Fort Adelaide, Caudan Waterfront, and L’Aventure du Sucre. Guides such as Vinoo, Kunal, Hansley, Azzim, and Nawfal have led this route, with time for local food, shopping, and island history.

“This tour was OK. I would have liked a slower walk-through umbrella sq and Port Louis so I could take pictures. Markets were interesting. Recommend paying the extra to have a tour guide in the botanical gardens. Lunch was ok. 'Pin Location' means 'address' not that the tour guide used it.”

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

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

Cover Mauritius from north to south in 7 to 9 hours with a private driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and entry fees included. Visit Grand Bassin, Port Louis, Alexandra Falls, Fort Adelaide, and Valle Advenature Park.

“The worst tour ever booked on Viator (having traveled to 70+ countries). Unfortunately would not recommend this tour, especially for the price. The driver provided little to no commentary on Mauritius facts or culture. He was more interested iRead more”

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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 local guide Avi or Jaya in a private, air-conditioned SUV. Visit waterfalls, rough-surf beaches, volcanic rock formations, a Hindu temple, and Andrea Lodge for a Mauritian lunch. The route can include lesser-known roads through sugar cane country.

“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 touring northern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with a guide such as Avi or Sandeep. Visit Château De Labourdonnais, Pamplemousses Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, a Hindu temple, Grand Baie, Mont Choisy, and Cap Malheureux. Tickets, lunch, and water are included.

“What a brilliant day we had during this tour. Both Avi and his wife, Jaya was attentive, knowledgable and entertaining! Our own home made rum to sample in the car with a picnic basket was wow!! Loved the historic places and tastings! An awe inspiring power couple that has all bases covered!”

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8.Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs Day Trip

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

Meet at Trou d’Eau Douce’s fish landing station for a seven-hour speedboat outing. You’ll visit Île aux Cerfs, eat a fish or chicken barbecue with drinks, and see Grand River South East Waterfall. English and French service is available, with private and small-group options.

“Très bonne excursion. l'Île aux Cerfs est très belle. La Cascade avec les singes est sympa à faire également. Le repas était excellent ! Nous étions en groupe et pourtant on avait chacun une table pour plus d'intimité, de ce fait j'ai pu manger avec ma femme au bord de Mer comme si nous avions privatisé la sortie c'était vraiment au top ! L'équipe a été aux petits soins au moment du repas, la meilleure équipe que nous avons pu avoir parmi les autres excursions effectuées. Merci également au pilote pour les petits tours de bateau à la fin ;) Ne changez rien, votre bonne humeur était plus que plaisante.…”

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9.From Quatre Cocos: Tamarind Falls Hiking Day Trip

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

Join a small group of up to six for a forest hike along the Rivière Tamarin to Tamarind Falls. Guides such as Jay and Meetan explain local plants, animals, and history, with time for swimming, waterfall views, and a natural cascade massage.

“Une matinée exceptionnelle on en a pris plein la vue vraiment merci au guide qui a été au petit soin avec nous c’était génial”

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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

Spend 6 to 9 hours touring southern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with a guide. See Trou aux Cerfs, shop in Curepipe, visit tea and rum estates, meet giant tortoises at La Vanille, and enjoy lunch at Bois Cheri. Avi Gopaul and Jaya are named among the hosts.

“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

Set out from Chantauvent Guesthouse in Blue Bay with a French- or English-speaking guide such as Lucas or Sebastian. Sail to Ile aux Cerfs, stop for snorkeling and Lighthouse Island, then enjoy a beach barbecue. The boat can be private, and the cool box can be customized.

“super activité je recommande +++ Lucas a été super gentil et un super guide !!! Nous étions seulement 4 visite privée et le bateau est super.”

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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 touring Mauritius in a private SUV with guides such as Jaya and Avi. Visit Port Louis landmarks, taste market street food, eat lunch in Chinatown, and see Aapravasi Ghat, Blue Penny Museum, Eureka House, pagodas, and Fort Adelaide at your own pace.

“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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