The 15 Private Tours in Mauritius That Earn Their Price

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, Dhirahj, or Dev. Visit volcanic scenery, Hindu temples, waterfalls, wildlife viewpoints, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths at your own pace. 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 with a private English- or French-speaking guide such as Raj, Vikash, or Baboo, touring Mauritius’ southwest by comfortable car. See waterfalls, giant tortoises, volcanic craters, Hindu monuments, rainforest views, and taste a local Mauritian lunch.

“It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with Raj, who is so knowledgeable, passionate and lovely. We had a fantastic time seeing some incredible views, eating local food and chatting to Raj about the island. 100% recommend!!”

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3.Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours

Explore southern Mauritius by private car with a driver-guide such as Feroz, Dinesh, Jean or Ridwaan. You’ll see a volcanic crater, Grand Bassin temple, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges and 23 Coloured Earth. Pickup is included, while park entry, lunch and drinks cost extra.

“There were several highlights to our trip. The monkeys at the temple and the waterfalls”

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4.Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

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

Spend eight hours crossing Mauritius by private air-conditioned car with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Umbrella Square, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Ganga Talo, Chamarel’s 7 Colored Earth, and Chamarel Falls, with time for photos and local insight along the way.

“Deepak was our guide for the day he was very friendly and very knowledgeable. The trip was an amazing day taking in lots of tourist stuff as well as learning about the culture. Definitely a must do trip”

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5.Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7 hours

Spend up to seven hours with a private driver-guide such as Feroz, Dinesh, or Victor, visiting Port Louis, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Aventure Du Sucre, and Cap Malheureux. Hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and local lunch advice make this a useful first look at northern Mauritius.

“We had a wonderful experience on our private tour of northern Mauritius, even though it was a rainy day. Feroz, our guide, was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable, which made the day even better. We visited some beautiful and iconic spots, including the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, the famous red-roofed church in Cap Malheureux, and Port Louis. The Central Market was vibrant and interesting—a great place to get a feel for local life. We also had the chance to enjoy lunch at a local Mauritian restaurant, which was a lovely touch and added to the authenticity of the experience. Despite the rain, everything was well thought out—we were even provided with umbrellas,…”

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

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

Spend about eight hours exploring southwest Mauritius with a private guide-driver such as Sahil, Kevin, Alan, or Belinda. Visit volcanic craters, sacred Grand Bassin, waterfalls, colored earth, Gris Gris cliffs, and a local lunch. Pickup, drinks, transport, and two admissions are included.

“Belinda was an amazing guide - knowledgeable, kind, intelligent and incredible fun. On our way to all the destinations, Belinda told us about the history of the island, the flora, fauna and the culture. The experience felt immersive and whole. With Belinda we felt deeply connected with the culture of Mauritius.”

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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 team at Emba Filao beach for a private speedboat day near Le Morne. Miguel, Navy, Owen, Rino, Theo, or another crew member leads the search for wild dolphins and whales, with snorkeling, Crystal Rock, Benitier Island, and a seafood lunch. The barbecue is currently held on the boat while the island is closed.

“Great private tour with Patrice, we had an enjoyable time and felt very well looked after. We where lucky to see dolphins and turtles, bbq was amazing with plenty of alcohol on hand many thanks”

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8.Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour

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

Hire a private driver-guide for a flexible 13-hour tour of southern Mauritius. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, Chamarel village, and the Seven Colored Earth Geopark, with time to add stops or linger at favorite sights.

“It was brilliant - we saw so much and were really pleased with our driver, Yassin. We'd definitely recommend!”

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9.Private Southwest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 8 hours

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring southwest Mauritius with a private English or French-speaking guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, colored earth sites, and a Chamarel rum stop. Guides such as Yameen, Rakesh, and Nabeel are known for patient driving and useful cultural insight.

“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

Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earth and waterfall, enjoy lunch, and, depending on your route, see local coffee, rum, temples, and giant tortoises.

“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

Travel privately through northern Mauritius for 7 to 8 hours with a driver-guide such as Raj, Ravi, or Nishal. Visit Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Port Louis, the Citadel, Le Caudan Waterfront, and Grand Baie, with time to adjust the day to your interests.

“Solo traveler here. Had a great time with Nitesh. He was so knowledgeable about Mauritius’ culture and history and answered all of my questions. He was very patient and kind. Great tour and learned/saw many things!”

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12.Customizable Private Tour by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 8 hours

Choose your Mauritius stops with help from a private driver-guide, then spend eight hours exploring at your own pace. You might visit Port Louis, Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Aapravasi Ghat, waterfalls, mountain scenery, a vanilla plantation, or a rum producer. Guides include Hugo, Sailen, Ibrahim, and Raj.

“Excellent overview of the city of Port Louis history, culture and economy through the sites we visited. Great tour and excellent guide/driver.”

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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 between Mauritius airport, hotels, cruise terminals, and other points. You receive a confirmation with pickup details, a driver contact, luggage help, and a direct ride in a private vehicle. Abdul is one named driver praised for a smooth hotel transfer.

“The driver was waiting for us outside of luggage pickup. Nice toyota four door. Would recommend this service.”

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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 with a private driver exploring Port Louis, Pamplemousses Garden, Mont Choisy, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. Your English, French, or Italian-speaking driver handles the driving, while you choose how long to stay at each stop. Entrance fees and meals are extra.

“The day was okay, I felt the guide was informative in the car on the way to the north however we just got dropped off and left to go around the specific places our selfs not exactly a private tour.”

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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 with an English or French-speaking pilot. See Île aux Cerfs, Belle Mare, Lion Mountain, Grande Rivière Sud-Est waterfall, and the famous eastern underwater waterfall illusion from above.

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