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The 15 Best Tours & Excursions in Mauritius

75 tours  ·  from $28 a head

The lagoon is shallow, flat and warm, which makes the catamaran the default day out. These 15 cover the northern isles, Ile aux Cerfs, the Chamarel south-west and the dolphin mornings, with prices and transfer notes.

Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer - A spacious 42-foot catamaran
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Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

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

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

You’ll sail from Trou d’Eau Douce aboard a spacious 42-foot catamaran, with a speedboat visit to Grand River South East waterfall, a snorkeling stop, and time on Ile aux Cerfs. Expect a 3-course barbecue lunch, drinks, music, and hotel pickup. Crews may include Captain Billy, Chris, or other Freshverde Holidays guides.

“Collected by taxi from hotel at the agreed time then transferred to catamaran via motorboat. Once all passengers (27) boarded we set off. Fantastic views of Mauritius eastern coast and clear blue waters. Drinks (water, soft and alcoholic) and snacks were offered throughout the 6 hour trip with a fantastic BBQ lunch. It’ was fair to say lunch was the best I have ever had on this type of trip. We transferred to view the waterfalls in a smaller boat with views of monkeys thrilling my wife. We then sailed out to sea to snorkel, swim and relax. There were some fish but not many compared to other places we…”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles - The outward crossing can be wet and bumpy
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Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

2.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

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

Join the Wind Dancer at Grand Baie Public Beach for an eight-hour cruise to Mauritius’ Northern Isles. After coffee and cake, you’ll visit Flat Island and Gabriel Island, enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks, and snorkel near Coin de Mire. The English and French-speaking crew supplies equipment, but bring a towel, sunscreen, and motion-sickness tablets if needed.

“What an amazing day! First off I would like to say a massive thank you to the captain and crew you made the day really special. The catamaran was great not too overcrowded but a good sized group. The stops at the snorkelling spot and island were both amazing and the food the crew cooked was great. Crew also managed to catch a massive yellow fin tuna on the way back to port which was awesome. Me and my partner loved this trip and would definitely go again. However I would definitely bring a light waterproof coat for next time as a couple waves did create quite the splash.”

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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Crystal Rock with Le Morne in view
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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 your Mauritius accommodation early, ride a speedboat from the west coast, look for wild dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and eat a three-course BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, and Kevin have led past departures. Hotel transport, equipment, drinks, and a beach break 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 - 9:00 a.m. pickup and the value of a private car
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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

4.Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

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

Spend 7.5 hours exploring southwest Mauritius in a private car with an English or French-speaking driver-guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earth. Guides such as Atish, Vivek, Dev, and Dhirahj are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible pacing. Lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“Our guide Vivek was absolutely great! He was very friendly and on each sight gave us a little information about it. After he gave us the overview he left us to explore each sight as long as we liked.”

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

5.Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

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

Spend seven hours exploring southwest Mauritius by private vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Chamarel Waterfall, Seven Coloured Earth, Black River, Alexandra Falls, Grand Bassin, and Trou aux Cerfs. Lunch and drinks are included, with guides such as Raj, Vikash, Baboo, and Robin adding local insight along the way.

“A great day, with Alan, our Mauritius guide. He was very considerate and knowledgeable about his country- thank you.”

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Trou d'Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling - Ile aux Cerfs, the famous beach stop
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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

Join a small group of up to 14 for a six-hour speedboat trip from Trou d’Eau Douce. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes, with snorkeling, swimming, drinks, island history, and a beach BBQ. Guides such as Oliver, Rajiv, and Wendel are known for lively hosting.

“I would 100% recommend everyone to do this trip. it is amazing value for money. the scenery os breathtaking, lunch was fabulous and the Mauritian 'coffee' was great 😊”

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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup - From Curepipe to the Trou aux Cerfs crater
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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup

7.Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours

You’ll explore southern Mauritius in a private car with hotel pickup, visiting Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and La Vallée des Couleurs. Guides such as Feroz, Dinesh, Jean, and Ridwaan are praised for clear explanations, safe driving, and flexible pacing. Bring cash for entry fees, lunch, and optional activities.

“Our tour guide Ridwan explained everything to in great detail and was very helpful and very flexible, he tailored the trip to our needs.”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Starting at Trou d’Eau Douce
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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

8.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

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

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce on a six-hour catamaran cruise with English or French crew. Visit Grand River South East Waterfall, swim and snorkel, eat a halal BBQ lunch with local drinks, then relax on Ile aux Cerfs. Hotel pickup is optional, and crew members such as Yona and Cedric are known for warm, attentive service.

“Really loved this boat trip! Our taxi Pickup was early and really lovely, the boat crew were really nice and very funny - always looking to be helpful and provide drinks and food. The food itself was really good, really tasty bbq food. Think the trip was good value for money, lots of time on the catamaran, lots of time snorkelling with the fish, really happy!”

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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island - Sailing through changing shades of blue
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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 three northern islands. Visit Ilot Gabriel and Ile Plate by dinghy, eat a BBQ lunch on the beach, snorkel in shallow water, and cruise past Coin de Mire. The English and French crew provide drinks, transfers, music, and help throughout the day.

“Would very much recommend these guys for your trip Extremely friendly and kind fantastic beaches swimming with turtles etc Oh and the food they serve on the beach was amazing A must do while on holiday in Mauritius Mel & Trish”

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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Meeting at the beach before dawn
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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

10.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 certified climber up Le Morne Brabant. You’ll pass rainforest, pause at the Trochetia Boutoniana viewpoint, scramble over four rocky sections, and reach the 470-meter summit around sunrise. Guides including Kevin, Eric, Ravi, Matt, and Gael share island history, help with footing, and take photos.

“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 - The lower slopes: history, plants, and a gradual test
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Hiking Le Morne Brabant

11.Hiking Le Morne Brabant

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

Join Yanature for a 3 to 4-hour guided climb of Le Morne Brabant in southwest Mauritius. Guides such as Fabrice, Mathieu, Yudish, Jeremie, and Steve lead you through steep paths, rock scrambling, and the mountain’s history. Expect a moderate to demanding hike, spectacular views, and a parking area at the meeting point.

“Wow! Hiking Le Morne Brabant was one of the best experiences of our lives. To start, our guide Johnathan, was absolutely incredible. He picked us up from our hotel (which was right down the road from Le Morne) and he had a great sense of humor. This was perfect for us! My wife was a slow mover up the mountain and he was so patient and encouraging. When we got to the top, the views were breathtaking! The sights were so worth the struggle getting to the top! Coming down was also challenging but Johnathan was also very patient and showed us the best methods for getting down safely. I…”

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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat - The speedboat ride and sea conditions
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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, join Dolswim’s five-hour speedboat trip for guided dolphin swimming, boat-only whale watching, and reef snorkeling. The boat carries up to 14 guests plus two skippers. Expect a clear wildlife briefing, warm Indian Ocean water, drinks, fins, masks, and a bumpy ride that can leave you wet.

“The whole experience was perfect. 4 opportunities to swim with the dolphins and great advise from the guides. A close but respectful distance from the whales in their natural habitat. Good information about the dolphins and whales plus an honest description of the opportunity of seeing them. The boat ride is in a speed boat and bumpy to enable you to get to the deep water but why would you not want to put up with this for a lifetime experience. Our two boys aged 6 and 8yrs loved it an memories that we will all treasure for years to come. Excellent and would highly recommend but remember this is…”

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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip - Sugarcane fields give way to tropical forest
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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

13.Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

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

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a three-hour walk through sugarcane fields, rainforest, and volcanic rock. You will reach several waterfalls, pause for photos and swimming, and finish at Tamarind Falls. Guides such as Yudish, Olivier, Jeremie, and Henri are praised for safety advice and local knowledge.

“Amazing hike – highly recommended! This tour was an absolute highlight! Our guide Jeremie was incredibly friendly, attentive, and experienced. We felt safe and well taken care of at all times. He showed us the most beautiful spots, shared interesting facts, and led the hike with great enthusiasm and a sense of fun. It was the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and enjoyment – with opportunities to swim, jump and just take it all in. A big thank you to Jeremie – this experience will stay with us for a long time! 🙌”

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Mauritius: Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots - Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and its rare Talipot Palm
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Mauritius: Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

14.Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

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

Spend eight hours in a private, air-conditioned car with an English or French-speaking guide such as Rajen, Nitesh, or Deepak. Visit Port Louis, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Ganga Talo, Chamarel’s 7 Colored Earth, and Chamarel Falls. Expect plenty of driving, flexible stops, cultural insight, and help with photos.

“Our Driver Deepak was amazing. Picked us up on time. He was very knowledgeable on the history of Mauritius which was amazing. He gave us all the tips and the guides on each of our stops. He even took pictures of us which was greatly appreciated. Tour was great, just wish we had more time in Port Louis to explore more. Otherwise great tour.”

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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour - Trou aux Cerfs and Curepipe: a high view with an urban stop
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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour

15.Exclusive South West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with a private driver-guide such as Raj, Nishal, Baboo, or Vikash, traveling from your hotel through Mauritius’s southwest. See Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earths. The pace can be adjusted for your group, but attraction 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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