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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Mauritius

224 tours  ·  from $11

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

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Speedboat time before the dolphins
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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

Set out early from your Mauritius accommodation with a guide such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, or Kevin, then ride a speedboat from the west coast to see dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and enjoy a three-course BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers. Expect a full day of sun, sea, swimming, and some fast boat riding.

“Just a lovely day out. Slightly disconcerting as to how many boats were out around the dolphins and swimmers. Something that perhaps needs to be looked at.”

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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour - Trou aux Cerfs, Mauritius’s dormant volcanic crater
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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, 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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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup - Grand Bassin and the Hindu heart of Mauritius
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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup

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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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 exploring Mauritius’s southwest in a private vehicle with an English- or French-speaking driver-guide. Expect Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths, with hotel pickup across the island.

“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 - Company Gardens and the story of a mixed island
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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour

5.Street Food & City Tour

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

Meet your guide at Caudan Waterfront for a three-hour, small-group walk through Port Louis. Taste about seven local dishes, including faratas, rougaille, dumplings, noodles, and pastries, while visiting Company Gardens, Chinatown, the Central Market, and lesser-known city corners.

“The tour was very nice, I enjoyed learning some island history as we were walking around. Though I can’t say all the food was superb, it was a pleasant experience.”

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Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets - Port Louis Central Market and Caudan Waterfront
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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 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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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ - Snorkeling Over Coral and Tropical Fish
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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 7 hours on a fast, comfortable speedboat with guides such as Hans, Giovanni, or Nathaniel. Snorkel over coral, view a 1902 wreck, visit Lighthouse Island, cruise to Grand River’s waterfall, and eat grilled chicken and fish on Île aux Cerfs. Hotel pickup is available across Mauritius.

“Best speed boat private tour!!! Thanks to our skipper/guide Daren He was kind and available to personalize the tour the way we asked. He gave us very precise explanations and made us feel at ease during all the tour. Thanks to Genaro and Giovanni, good job guys, we couldn't ask for a better treatment. We recommend this tour. A+++”

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South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour - Mare aux Vacoas and the quiet side of the island
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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 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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South of Mauritius: Quad Bike Tour - Sugarcane fields: the ride gets moving
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South of Mauritius: Quad Bike Tour

9.Quad Bike Tour

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

Ride with a French- or English-speaking guide through sugarcane fields, Royal Palm Forest, coastal tracks, and the volcanic Pont Naturel. This three-hour small-group trip includes photo stops and a swim at La Cambuse beach. Guides such as Petoo and Vimal adjust the pace for beginners.

“Great amazing experience. the views were breath taking and the guide was the BEST!!!”

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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter - Watching dolphins in their natural setting
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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 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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Quad Excursion South Mauritius 35km - La Cambuse Beach and Royal Palms Forest
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Quad Excursion South Mauritius 35km

11.Quad Excursion South Mauritius 35km

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

Set out from Trois Boutiques with a guide such as Pipo or Peeple for a three-hour, 35km quad ride across sugar-cane fields, Royal Palms Forest, rocky tracks, and southern beaches. Stop at La Cambuse, Le Bouchon, and the Natural Bridge for photos, fruit, and coconut water. Hotel transport costs extra.

“Best experience in Mauritius so far!! It was my first time on a quad - the guides explain well how to drive it and help yo. Also you can try the quad before the actual start. It’s a very long ride and you get to see beautiful places - totally worth it!!”

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Mauritius: Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour - Trou aux Cerfs and the high Curepipe views
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Mauritius: Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour

12.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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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour - Company Gardens and the story of a mixed island
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Port Louis: Street Food & City Tour

13.Street Food & City Tour

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

Join Dourvesh for a 210-minute Port Louis walk from Caudan Waterfront. Expect 6 to 8 food tastings, tropical fruit, juice or a milkshake, Chinatown, Central Market, Aapravasi Ghat Centre, street art, and stories about Mauritius in English or French.

“Amazing host, so knowledgeable, kind and learnt so so much about the history of Mauritius and enjoyed all the food!!! Is a really fun way to see the city, try some local food and get your steps in. Couldn’t reccomnend more :)”

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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

This private 8-hour tour links Cap Malheureux, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a ripe black tea factory, Port Louis, and Fort Adelaide. Hotel transfers, a driver-guide, and transport are included. Guides such as Rakesh, Yameen, Nabeel, and Assif are known for careful driving and flexible stops.

“Rakesh has been an amazing guide. Qe habe seen many interesting locations. Even Ohr individual wishes have been accounted for.”

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Mauritius: Private Southwest Day Tour - Trou aux Cerfs crater and the Curepipe view
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Mauritius: Private Southwest Day Tour

15.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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