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15 Mauritius Tours Worth Giving Up a Beach Day For

332 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $57

A week on the island, one hire car and too many bays: the problem is always which days to give up. The 15 below are the bookings that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to dig deeper.

Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer - Settling onto the 42-foot catamaran
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Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

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.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

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

Sail from Grand Baie to Mauritius’ northern isles for snorkeling, white-sand beaches, a BBQ lunch, and a full day at sea.

“SUPER experience! Staff super friendly, we’ve been to Gabriel and Flat island first ( beautiful) and then we had a stop to do snorkelling close to Gunner’s Quoin spot, a really great place. We also had a very rich and tasty lunch. Super recommended experience.”

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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Meeting dolphins in the South-West Lagoon
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour - Trou aux Cerfs: starting inside a volcano
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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

4.Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,427 reviews · 7h 30m · from $127

Explore southwest Mauritius by private car, from Trou aux Cerfs and Grand Bassin to Chamarel’s colored earth, waterfalls, and rum tasting.

“Wonderful spots visited. The Guide, Mr. Vikrant, knows when to drive to which spot, so it was never overcrowded. His driving style was very good and smooth and he gives a lot of information of Mauritius and the visited spots.”

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Trou d'Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling - Meeting the boat at Trou d’Eau Douce
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Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

6.5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

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

Review of Mauritius’ five-island speedboat tour with snorkeling, dolphins, historic lighthouses, waterfalls, and a beach BBQ lunch.

“It was one of the highlights of our trip in Mauritius. Beautiful colours, amazing day. Suggestion to improve: The quality of the snorkel gear could have been better.”

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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup - Curepipe and Floreal: a gentle start inland
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Mauritius: Private South Tour with Pickup

7.Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours · from $129

Explore southern Mauritius by private car, from Trou aux Cerfs and Grand Bassin to waterfalls and La Vallée des Couleurs.

“Amazing day with Feroz exploring the south of the Island, he was a wealth of information and made sure we had a great trip Can highly recommend this trip we saw so much”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Sailing the lagoon and Mauritius’s wild east coast
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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

Review of Mauritius’ $64 catamaran cruise to Ile aux Cerfs, with waterfall views, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, and practical booking tips.

“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 - The crossing to Mauritius’s northern islands
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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

9.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, with snorkeling, island beaches, BBQ lunch, drinks, and turquoise sea views.

“So much fun! The boat ride to the island was fantastic. The crew are very friendly and made the trip worthwhile. Overall a fun day was had!”

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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Meeting at the Slave Route Monument 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

Climb Le Morne Brabant at sunrise with a certified guide, scrambling over rocky sections for island views, history, snacks, and photos.

“We had a great hike up La Morne with Kevin. He is a knowledgeable and experienced guide who gave lots of information about the mountain and nature. Recommend!!”

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Hiking Le Morne Brabant - The first section: a steady climb with room to breathe
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Hiking Le Morne Brabant

11.Hiking Le Morne Brabant

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

Hike UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant with a supportive guide, steep rock sections, sweeping views, and a powerful Mauritian history lesson.

“Our guide Fabrice was very knowledgable about everything. Was very enthusiastic and thoughtful of the groups capabilites for what is a very challenging climb at points. He would give step by step instructions where to put feet and hands. Plenty of stops going up the mountain so it wasn't full on. Overall would definitely recommend Fabrice for this tour. Not for the faint hearted though as there is some very hair raising moments!”

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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat - The wildlife briefing sets the tone
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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip - From Sugarcane Fields to the Canyon
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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour - Trou aux Cerfs and Curepipe: starting with the island’s volcanic past
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Mauritius: Exclusive South West Tour

15.Exclusive South West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · 7 hours · from $126

Review of Mauritius’ private South West Tour, covering Chamarel, waterfalls, Grand Bassin, crater views, costs, guides, and practical tips.

“Very good guiding (Thank you, Nishal!)! Always on time and reliable. Clear communication, extensive explanations to all places of interest. Clean, spacious and modern car. Gladly again anytime!”

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