Top Mauritius Day Trips & Excursions

Get to know the southwest of Mauritius on this full-day sightseeing tour. With your guide and group visit some of the highlights and landmarks in this corner of the island, including the Seven Colored Earth, the Chamarel Waterfall, the Black River Gorges Waterfall, Grand Bassin and Trou aux cerf, among other destinations. Stop at the Rhumerie de Chamarel Distillery for a taste of Mauritius' native rum and see craftsmen at work in the Floreal craft workshops. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Mauritius hotels are included.

Enjoy a helicopter flight tour and discover the magnificent beauty of Mauritius from a bird’s eye view!Your journey will start at the airport for a flight of 45min, where you will fly over the Trou aux Cerfs extinct volcano, the mountain Le Morne and the breath taking underwater waterfall.On the way back to the airport , you will be able to enjoy the Seven Coloured Earth, the sacred lake of Grand-Bassin and the Chamarel’s waterfalls and the Black-River Gorges.

It is a private tour where you will experience one of the best tours in Mauritius which is the south west.

See the sights beyond Mauritius on this full-day catamaran cruise to Isle aux Cerfs. The day is packed with adventures, including the chance to snorkel; view the Grand River South East (GRSE) and its spectacular waterfalls, giant bat colony, and monkeys; and maybe even see dolphins playing in the catamaran's wake. Snorkel gear, a barbecue lunch, and unlimited drinks are all included.

Combine visits to some of Mauritius' highlights — Seven Coloured Earth, Trou aux Cerfs, and Chamarel Waterfall — during this full-day tour. With a small group limited to 15 people or fewer, taste rum at a local distillery, indulge in a traditional 3-course lunch, and visit the Ship Model Factory in Floreal. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Mauritius accommodations are included.

Discover a perfect island escape in Mauritius, with a full-day trip from Port Louis to Île des Deux Cocos. Slip past coral reefs to the island’s sandy beaches, and spend the day enjoying the swaying palms, shady trails and clear water. Take a snorkeling trip around the park or explore onboard a glass-bottomed boat. Dine on a buffet lunch of grilled meats, fish and seafood, and sip drinks from the open bar, then spend the afternoon swimming, walking or simply enjoying the tropical sun.

Discover the natural beauty of Mauritius on this full-day private tour that includes a swim in a dolphin habitat. With your guide, visit the viewpoint at Macondé and the cliffs at Gris Gris. See the giant tortoises and crocodiles at La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes. Pickup and drop-off included.

Get to know the northern part of the island of Mauritius during this half-day tour of Port Louis and the Pamplemousse Botanical Gardens. Stroll through the gardens, the oldest in the southern hemisphere, before heading back to the capital for some sightseeing. Visit the old British fortress of Fort Adelaide as well as a local spice and handicraft market to peruse produce, basketwork, wooden sculptures, and many other souvenir-worthy items.

Take in the highlights of Mauritius on an unforgettable catamaran cruise, with plenty of opportunity to swim, snorkel, and even feed some reef fish. Or, if you prefer, stay on board and enjoy the views while sipping unlimited drinks from the open bar. Madiana sails from Black River Bay to Tamarin Bay, La Preneuse, Le Morne, and Benetier Island, stopping for a savory seafood barbecue lunch paired white and rose wine.

Shake up your beach vacation and discover some of the city’s most historic hotspots on this Port Louis city tour. Get in-depth information on the centuries-old capital, from British-built forts to bustling local waterfront markets. You’ll cover all the highlights in a single guided excursion. Tours include door-to-door hotel transfers in a comfortable private vehicle.

This tour is highly recommended if travellers are looking to discover the history of Mauritius. It is an eight hour tour where you will visit around 8 or more attractions. Clients are free to customize the tour as it will be a privatised tour.

Set sail around the sunsoaked north shore of Mauritius on a full-day catamaran cruise from Cap Malheureux. Admire views of Gunners Coin and Ilot Gabriel; dive in to swim and snorkel at Coin de Mire and Flat Island; and tuck into a delicious barbecue lunch on-board.

Visit the Pamplemousses Botanical garden, L'Aventure du Sucre, Citadel, a walk in the capital of Port Louis at leisure in this private day tour! Including Lunch

Combine swimming with dolphins and whale watching in Mauritius in this hassle-free combo tour. Hop aboard a speedboat with a skipper and crew and prepare to catch sight of these amazing marine mammals in their natural habitat. Using the provided snorkel gear, get in the water and mingle with the dolphins. Then, listen to humpback and sperm whales communicate using the onboard hydrophones.

It is the best catamaran providing an excellent customer service. It is an outing which is really appreciated by guest . The crew members are very friendly and provide excellent service. You will have the opportunity to visit all these islands in one day which will be unforgetable .

Explore the picturesque village of the North Coast.In Mauritius, when we speak of “the north,” Grand Bay is the first thing that comes to mind. Grand Bay, through sustained development, has become the premier tourist destination of the island. Known for its wide variety of restaurants and nightlife, you will immediately be drawn to its charming and exuberant village.Our tour expert has passionately crafted this excursion so you can visit some of the most beautiful spots. Enjoy the very best!

Discover stunning, untouched locations on this full-day catamaran cruise along the northern Mauritian coastline. Highlights include Coin de Mire, one of the country’s most renowned diving sites, and the tropical bird-filled nature reserve of Coin de Mire. You’ll enjoy plenty of time to snorkel or swim at your leisure, plus a tasty onboard barbecue lunch and unlimited alcoholic drinks.

This is a Private Tour, only for you to go in a private vehicle (including pick up and drop off from anywhere in Mauritius)!As part of this tour you will visit many interesting and exciting sights in one day:Chamarel village (including Chamarel waterfall and seven colored earth)Viewpoint of Morne Brabant and l'ile aux BenitiersBlack River Gorge (viewpoint of Alexandra waterfalls)Mangal Mahadev – Shiva StatueGrand Bassin (the sacred lake and Hindu temple)Mare aux VacoasTrou aux Cerfs (Mauritius famous crater)Visit to the Le Morne PeninsulaThe full day private South & Southwest classic tour includes:Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in MauritiusFull transportation to all the sightsA personal driver guide to show you around and inform you on each of the sightsAll along, you will travel in maximum convenience in an air-conditioned family car / minivan (for bigger groups), with an experienced driver/guide to show you around.

Le Morne Brabant is a symbolic mountain and has been declared "patrimoine mondial de L'UNESCO".Climbing till the cross will leads you to stunning views of the lagoon and inland.Our guide knowledge of this historical mountain will make the trek more exciting.

You will discover local flavours and visit little-known places, whose existence you may never have suspected. Our knowledgeable and passionate Mauritian guides accompany each group and offer information and insights into the local flora, fauna and history. Each route has been carefully curated for its historical and cultural value, and is also great fun thanks to how we get around: by electric bike or Fat Bike. Electro-Bike Discovery is a 100% Mauritian company that prides itself on being environmentally and socially responsible. We’ve previously welcomed customers from the ages of 10 to 86, and can safely say that our bike rides are accessible to everyone, particularly thanks to the electrical assistance on the bikes.

Experience high-speed thrills in the Mauritius countryside on this exciting Savanne River all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour. Zoom along the riverbank’s rocky paths with your guide, and admire striking natural features including Rochester Falls and the Union Forest. Enjoy a little relaxing downtime for lunch, swimming, and sunbathing, and upgrade your tour to include round-trip travel from your Mauritius hotel.

Get personalized attention and the opportunity to ask questions of your dedicated guide on this 8-hour private tour of Port Louis. Explore the capital of Mauritius, including landmarks such as the Sugar Estate and Museum, the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, the Central Market of Port Louis and Citadel Hill. Pickup and drop-off at select Mauritius hotels included.

See the best nature sites on Mauritius without worrying about rental cars or directions on this full-day tour. Focus on the southwest part of the island on a scenic excursion that includes Trou aux Cerfs extinct volcano, Mare aux Vacoas reservoir, Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) sacred lake and Hindu temple, the Black River Gorge viewpoint, and Alexandra waterfalls. Your driver-guide will also take you to Chamarel village for its waterfalls and seven-colored earth.

Let a guide show you two sides of Mauritius—its diverse flora and fauna as well as its French roots—during this full-day tour. After hotel pickup, start at the Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, planted during the era of the French East India Company. After strolling the grounds, head to Beau-Plan for L'Aventure du Sucre, a former sugar factory/museum. Then, it's off to the 19th-century Citadelle for a bird's-eye view of Port Louis before free time in the capital to visit spots like Caudan Waterfront.