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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Mauritius

231 tours  ·  from $42 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat 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 underneath.

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Searching for dolphins in the open sea
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

1.Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115Our pick

Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a beach BBQ, and relax on Île aux Bénitiers during this full-day Mauritius tour.

“We had a great day with our guides Lulu and Kevin. I can highly recommend the tour. Swimming with the dolphins was incredible and the barbecue on the island was very lovely.”

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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour - Trou aux Cerfs gives you a volcanic opening
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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

2.Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,427 reviews · 7h 30m · from $127 for up to 4

Explore Mauritius on a private southwest tour featuring Chamarel, Grand Bassin, waterfalls, Black River Gorge, and flexible hotel pickup.

“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: Wild Southwest Full-Day Tour with Lunch

3.Wild Southwest Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,038 reviews · from $129

Review of Mauritius’s southwest tour, with Chamarel, Grand Bassin, rum tasting, lunch, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“Amazing day trip - fantastic guide and really informative and enjoyable overall. The lunch was really good too, exceeded our expectations!”

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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup - Curepipe and Floreal begin the day gently
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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup

4.Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours · from $129 for up to 4

Explore Mauritius privately from Trou aux Cerfs to Grand Bassin, waterfalls, and 23 Coloured Earth, with hotel pickup and local insight.

“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: Full-Day Tour with Chauffeur Guide

5.Full-Day Tour with Chauffeur Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 721 reviews · from $199 for up to 3

Plan a private eight-hour Mauritius tour with a local chauffeur, flexible sightseeing, hotel pickup, lunch advice, and optional cultural stops.

“Guide arrived on time discussed with us and assisted on what to see Was very knowledgeable and gave us loads of information Would highly recommend”

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

6.Exclusive South West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · 7 hours · from $126 for up to 4

Explore Mauritius on a private seven-hour south west tour with waterfalls, sacred Grand Bassin, Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths, and hotel pickup.

“Honestly worth the money! We had Robin as our guide and he was incredible. Very knowledgeable, kind and patient as we had our (very loud) 5 year old with us. We booked this very last minute on the day and we are so glad we did.”

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

7.Street Food & City Tour

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

Taste seven Mauritian street foods while walking Port Louis, Chinatown, the Central Market, and Company Gardens with a small local group.

“Really enjoyed our Port Louis food tour and Chris the guide was a fantastic bloke with a genuine knowledge of all areas of life in Maritiius.”

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Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets - Port Louis market, Caudan Waterfront, and Fort Adelaide
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Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets

8.Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7 hours · from $129 for up to 4

Explore northern Mauritius by private car, from Port Louis and Pamplemousses to Cap Malheureux, with a flexible guide and hotel transfers.

“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 - Starting at Shandrani Beach around 9:30 AM
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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

9.Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Review of Mauritius’s 7-hour speedboat tour to Île aux Cerfs, with snorkeling, lighthouse, waterfall, beach BBQ, drinks, and practical tips.

“The boat was modern , fast and comfy. The day went fast as there was plenty to see and do. Lunch was good and a few rums& beers capped it off nicely .”

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South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour - Mare aux Vacoas is a quiet forest pause
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South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · from $115.86

Review of Mauritius’ private southwest tour, covering volcanic craters, waterfalls, sacred sites, colored earth, lunch, value, and practical tips.

“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 - Meeting at Trois Boutiques near the airport
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South of Mauritius: Quad Bike Tour

11.South of Mauritius: Quad Bike Tour

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

Ride quad bikes through southern Mauritius, from sugarcane tracks to Pont Naturel and La Cambuse beach, with a local guide and swim stop.

“We looooooved it! The guide, the tour, the welcome - everything was outstanding! To be fair I think the price is a little high compared to all wither activities you can do in Mauritius! The activity itself 12 out of 12!!!! So recommended!”

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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter - Looking for dolphins before the crowds
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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

12.Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225.93Top rated

Review of Lydia Boat Mauritius, a private dolphin and whale tour with snorkeling, seafood barbecue, drinks, and Benitier Island views.

“Thank you guys for an exceptional nature & culinary experience and the most friendly and knowledgeable service! Our family of four could not have hoped for more. All the best for you🤗”

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

15.Street Food & City Tour

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

Taste Mauritian street food while exploring Port Louis markets, Chinatown, museums, gardens, and street art with a small-group guide.

“You must do this tour. Our guide was very informative and we learned so much about the history and culture of Mauritius. You also get lots of tasty things to try along the way.”

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