11 Day Trips in Mauritius That Repay the Early Start

1.Quad Excursion South Mauritius 35km

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

Spend about three hours riding a quad through southern Mauritius with a local guide such as Pipo or Peeple. The 35km route crosses sugar cane fields, Royal Palms Forest, rocky tracks, La Cambuse and Bouchon beaches, and the Natural Bridge. Expect scenic stops, local fruit and coconut water, dust, and a chance to clean up afterward.

“Great day out Quads work perfectly the views were out of this world The tour guide was very knowledgeable an helpful Would recommend a*”

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2.Mauritius: 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 the Red Roof Church, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a ripe black tea factory, Port Louis markets, and Fort Adelaide. The flexible format suits couples and families, though garden and tea-factory entry fees cost extra.

“A good mix of activities and a knowledgeable guide.”

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3.Mauritius: Private Southwest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 8 hours

Explore southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, and either Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earth or Les Valley Des Couleurs. Guides such as Yameen, Rakesh, Nabeel, and Shiva are praised for patient explanations and flexible service.

“Amazing Private Tour in Mauritius – Highly Recommended! We had an absolutely incredible experience with this one-day private tour in Mauritius! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. Our driver was outstanding – very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He made us feel completely comfortable and answered all of our questions with patience and enthusiasm. Throughout the day, we visited many fascinating places and really got to explore the beauty and culture of the island. It was the perfect way to discover Mauritius in a short amount of time. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more enjoyable day. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Mauritius – this…”

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4.Mauritius Full day tour of the South west

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews

Spend 5 to 8 hours touring southwest Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Raj, Babou, Robin, or Shiva. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorge, Alexandra Falls, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earth. Hotel and cruise pickup may be arranged, with WiFi, air-conditioning, and baby seats available.

“Easy to book. Quick communication. Personal touch- agreed to pick up and drop off times which suited us at hotel. Driver (Baboo) was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and couldn’t do enough for us- taking great photos, stopping off to pick local Read more”

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5.Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $125

Travel privately through southwest Mauritius in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, an English or French-speaking guide, park entry and lunch included. Your route centers on Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earth and waterfall, with time for local coffee, rum, village scenery and nearby sights. Guides such as Ravin, Vikash, Raj and Nitesh are praised for warmth and island insight.

“This truly was an amazing experience for my co-worker and I. Our tour guide, Vikash, was exceptional! He gave us a great lecture on the history of Mauritius. He was an extremely kind and thoughtful gentlemen. Although it rained on and off duriRead more”

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6.Mauritius: Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip

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

Spend eight hours with an English- or French-speaking driver exploring Port Louis and northern Mauritius. Visit Fort Adelaide, the Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, and Cap Malheureux. Drivers such as Ashas, Ravi, Suraj, Raj, and Vikash are named in recent bookings, and the private format allows some flexibility.

“We have decided to do the tour and have not been disappointed: easy communication with the tour company and well organized schedule. The driver/guide Vikash has been a star: friedly, knowledgeable and flexible. We have done the tour with our two little ones (5 and 8 yrs) and they ( as well as we) loved it. We can strongly recommend the tour. @Vikash: Thanks for making this a trip to remember.”

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7.Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $151

Set out from Blue Bay by speedboat for a lively day around Mauritius’s southeast coast. Snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park, visit the Dalbair shipwreck, lighthouse island, Ile de la Passe, GRSE waterfall, and Ile aux Cerfs. A beach barbecue, open bar, hotel transfers, and guides such as Chris, Nelson, and Kevin are included.

“A perfect day! Kevin (aka Jack sparrow) was great. Boat broke but all bonded till new boat arrived. Blessing in disguise. All had a wonderful day! Picture perfect”

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8.Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $29Best value

From Blue Bay Public Beach, you take a one-hour glass-bottom boat trip to a snorkeling site in Mauritius’s largest coral reserve. An English or French-speaking guide provides masks, snorkels, and life jackets. You get a short boat ride, coral and fish viewing, and time to swim and snorkel for $29.

“It was a nice one hour trip during which our kids could see the corals and some fish but to be honest, we experienced much nicer snorkeling right by the beach Pointe D´Esny (2 km) from Blue Bay where we stayed.”

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9.From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Spend seven hours on a speedboat from Blue Bay, snorkeling in the Blue Bay Marine Park, walking around Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse, visiting Grand River South East waterfall, and relaxing on Ile aux Cerfs with a fish and chicken BBQ. English and French guides lead the trip, with snorkeling gear, life jackets, and drinks included.

“Deux skippers qui prennent soins de la clientèle, avec un bateau confortable et non surchargé. Malgré le temps capricieux, ils ont réussi à nous faire passer une super journée. Le repas du midi est également délicieux.”

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10.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 English, French, or Italian-speaking driver visiting Port Louis, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Garden, Mont Choisy, Grand Bay, and Cap Malheureux. You choose how long to stay, but attraction entry fees, food, and formal guiding are not included. Drivers such as Anish and Pol have earned praise for safe driving and clear island commentary.

“Really great way to see a decent area of the island and it was a delightful way to travel rather than worrying about booking multiple taxis. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and took us to some great spots.”

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11.Chamarel: Southwest Mauritius Private Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Spend eight hours with a private guide such as Gulshan, Ibrahim, or Sailen, visiting Trou aux Cerfs, a ship-model workshop, tea fields, Grand Bassin, Black River, Chamarel Falls, and the Seven Colored Earths. Transport, entry fees, hotel pickup, and rum tasting are included, while food is not.

“Trip absolutely excellent. Our guide, Gulshan, was informative, pleasant and made the day an excellent experience. From start to finish he made the trip a pleasure with interesting stops and plenty local information. Travelled as a mum and 15 year old son who thoroughly enjoyed his experience.”

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