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Mauritius Tours: 15 Days on the Water and the Road

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The island is small enough that any tour is a half-day and the choice is really water or road. These 15 compare the catamarans to Ile aux Cerfs and the northern isles against the Chamarel and Le Morne drives, with prices per person.

Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer - The early hotel transfer to Trou d’Eau Douce
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Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

1.Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,922 reviews · 7 hours · from $110Our pick

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce on a 42-foot catamaran with a friendly multilingual crew. Visit Grand River South East waterfall by speedboat, snorkel in the lagoon, enjoy a three-course barbecue lunch with drinks, then relax on Ile aux Cerfs. Hotel pickup, lunch, and return transport are included.

“The crew is amazing. Service on the boat excellent. The island beautiful and definitely a must see. We saw some dolphins on the way back 😊”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles - The crossing to Flat Island can be lively
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Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

2.Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,798 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Set sail from Grand Baie on the orange and white Wind Dancer catamaran for an eight-hour trip to Mauritius’ Northern Isles. You’ll visit Flat Island and Gabriel Island, snorkel near Coin de Mire, and enjoy breakfast, a BBQ lunch, snacks, and drinks. The crew speaks English and French, and shared or private bookings are available.

“The boat was spotless and tidy. They had great safety measures, so nobody got hurt. The food was amazing, delicious, plentiful, and top-notch. The captain and crew were nice, chatty, friendly, and helpful. The islands were gorgeous, clean, not too busy, and the weather was perfect!”

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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Speedboat access and what to expect on the water
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

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

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

You’ll leave from the west coast by speedboat for a morning dolphin encounter, then snorkel near Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Kevin, and Lulu lead the boat portion, followed by a three-course beach BBQ, local drinks, and free time on Île aux Bénitiers. Hotel pickup and drop-off across Mauritius are included.

“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, a crater with a city view
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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

4.Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,427 reviews · 7h 30m

Spend 7.5 hours exploring southwest Mauritius by private car with an English or French-speaking guide. Stop at Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths, and optional Chamarel Rum Distillery. Guides such as Atish, Vivek, Dev, and Dhirahj are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible pacing.

“We have just had the BEST day with Atish! Communication from him was superb about pick-up time. On arrival he explained the plan for the day. We went to some amazing places and learnt so much. His knowledge of the island is excellent and his enthusiasm too. We never felt rushed and he gave us plenty of time at each place. He took us to a lovely restaurant for lunch! I would thoroughly recommend Atish for your trip - ask for him when you book. He is friendly, welcoming and made our day a really special memory of our time in Mauritius. Thank you Atish 😊”

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Mauritius: Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch - Chamarel Waterfall starts the day with drama
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Mauritius: Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

5.Mauritius: Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,129 reviews · 7 hours

Take a private seven-hour tour through southwest Mauritius with hotel pickup, an English or French-speaking guide, and lunch included. You’ll see Chamarel Waterfall, the Seven Coloured Earth, Alexandra Falls, Black River, Grand Bassin, and Trou aux Cerfs. Guides such as Raj, Vikash, Baboo, and Robin are known for thoughtful local insight, flexible pacing, and safe driving.

“We had a fantastic full-day excursion in Mauritius that exceeded our expectations. The tour was well organized and gave us a great insight into the island’s nature, culture, and atmosphere. Special praise goes to our guide Vikash, who was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. He shared fascinating information about the history, culture, and traditions of Mauritius with real passion. Being born and raised on the island, he offered an authentic local perspective that made the experience even more special. We highly recommend this tour, especially with Vikash as a guide. A truly memorable day! 🌴”

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Trou d'Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling - Ile aux Cerfs, the easy crowd-pleaser
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Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

6.Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,052 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Spend six hours aboard a small speedboat with up to 14 people, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes. You will snorkel, swim, watch for dolphins and turtles, and eat a beachside BBQ. Guides such as Oliver, Rajiv, and Wendel are known for lively commentary and helpful photos.

“What a fantastic day we had ! Highly recommend! The guide was great ,the boat was really nice and the islands fabulous . We got to see dolphins and even a sea turtle .”

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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup - Curepipe and Floreal set the scene
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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup

7.Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours

See Mauritius by private car with a driver-guide such as Feroz, Dinesh, Paul, or Ridwaan. In seven hours, you’ll visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and La Vallée des Couleurs. The pace can adjust to your group, though the colored-earth park entry fee and lunch cost extra.

“We had the best time with our guide Dinesh - he was the funniest, most friendly and flexible guide that we ever had. We had the best day end would recommend it to anyone. :) (Veronika, Filip, Patrik, Michaela)”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Swimming and snorkeling before Ile aux Cerfs
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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

8.Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 925 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Set sail from Trou d’Eau Douce with a friendly English- and French-speaking crew for a six-hour catamaran trip. You’ll visit Grand River South East Waterfall, swim and snorkel, eat a three-course halal BBQ lunch, and relax on Ile aux Cerfs. Hotel pickup is optional, and local drinks include beer, wine, juice, water, and rum.

“Excellent day out on the water, highly recommended. Food was excellent, the crew were fantastic and went out of their way to make sure everyone had a great time. Great value for money.”

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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island - Ilot Gabriel, your first taste of the outer islands
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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

9.Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 918 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel, Ile Plate, and Coin de Mire. You will reach the first islands by dinghy, eat a BBQ lunch on Ile Plate, swim and snorkel in shallow water, and enjoy drinks on the return cruise. English and French are spoken.

“Was a great day out on the sea and well managed and organised. Lunch was great and the whole day was a wonderful experience. Remember your water shoes to take with in a bag, because no shoes are allowed on the Catamaran (so as not to damage it) but it is handy when snorkelling and walking around on the beach and in the water. And lots of sunscreen as you in the sun and wind the whole day.”

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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Meeting at Le Morne Public Beach before dawn
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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

10.Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 839 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Meet at Le Morne Public Beach before dawn, then follow a qualified mountaineer up Le Morne Brabant. The route starts in rainforest and finishes with four rocky scrambling sections. Guides such as Kevin, Eric, Ravi, Matt, and Gael help you move safely, explain Mauritius’ past and native plants, and take photos at the 470-meter summit.

“It was an amazing hike, massive thanks to Kevin who was an excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable and it was a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend it.”

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Hiking Le Morne Brabant - Meeting at Wapalapam and preparing for the climb
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Hiking Le Morne Brabant

11.Hiking Le Morne Brabant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · from $61Top rated

Hike Le Morne Brabant in a small guided group with Yanature. Expect a 3 to 4-hour ascent, steep sections, rock scrambling, wide views, and stories about the mountain’s role as a refuge for escaped enslaved people. Guides such as Jeremie, Fabrice, Mathieu, and Yudish are praised for calm instructions and steady encouragement.

“Agradecer el trato cercano que mantuvo el guía Jeremie en todo momento. Se recomienda hacer esta actividad a primera hora pues luego hace mucho calor.”

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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat - Swimming with spinner and bottlenose dolphins
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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

12.Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

From Grande Riviere Noire, you ride a speedboat with up to 14 passengers and two skippers. Swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins, watch whales from the boat, then snorkel a coral reef. Guides such as Globis, Conrad, Alan, Ronaldo, and Fabio have been praised for calm, careful wildlife handling.

“Die Guide did a very good job. We saw everything we wanted to see! Most imported - he took v3r4 good care of the animals. He was very careful and kept a secure distance to the animals! Thank you for that nice experience!”

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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip - The walk from Henrietta to the first waterfall
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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

13.Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 588 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your English- or French-speaking guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a three-hour walk through sugarcane fields, rainforest, and volcanic rock. Guides such as Yudish, Olivier, Jeremie, and Fabrice lead at a steady pace, explain local plants and wildlife, and help you reach the falls and swimming pools safely. Expect steep, muddy sections and wet feet.

“A most excellent day. Matt was a perfect guide, knowledgeable, and always happy to go at my pace. Time built in for lovely relaxing swimming, photos etc. This waterfalls area is a most beautiful part of creation. Thoroughly recommend this trip.”

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Mauritius: Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots - Umbrella Square and the color of Port Louis
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Mauritius: Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

14.Mauritius: Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

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

This private 8-hour car tour links Mauritius’s best-known photo stops with local culture. Your English or French-speaking guide, such as Rajen, Nitesh, Deepak, or Rajen’s fellow guides, collects you at your hotel, explains the island along the way, and gives you time to explore at your own pace. Lunch is not included.

“We had a fantastic day, our tour guide was Deepak and was very knowledgeable and made the whole day fun and really interesting. We learnt lots of about Mauritius and also got some great photos!”

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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour - Trou aux Cerfs and the highland city of Curepipe
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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour

15.Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours exploring Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Raj, Nishal, Baboo, or Vikash. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths. Your guide can adjust the pace, suggest local food, and plan stops around weather and road conditions. Entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Nishal was amazing and we loved our guided tour to the south. Nishal had an incredible knowledge of Miritious and we learnt so much about Miritiuos life and culture as well as seeing all of the wonderful sights. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone! ☺️”

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