Day Trips in Mauritius

Take a closer look at the history, culture, and natural beauty of northwest Mauritius on this countryside day trip with Port Louis sightseeing and Creole lunch. This 8-hour tour takes you to the region's top attractions including the Place d'Armes and the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, where you'll see giant water lilies, towering trees, and rare tropical fauna. The tour is capped at 15 people to ensure individualized attention from your guide.

Wander amidst the rugged scenery, fascinating wildlife and historic tea plantations of Mauritius on this 8-hour private tour of the island's south. Learn about the island's history of tea cultivation and tea-making at Bois Cheri Tea Plantation. Then search for giant tortoises and crocodiles at the nature reserve of Vanille R eserve des Mascareignes. You'll finish your trip along the southern coast, visiting 'La Roche qui pleure,' (rock that cries) a unique rock formation that looks like a crying human. Your includes a private driver and vehicle and round-trip hotel transport.

Take a deep dive into the history of tea in Mauritius during this 7-hour tour of the Bois Cheri Tea Factory Museum and Tea Plantation. Taste some of the island's famous tea, then visit the La Vanile Nature Park, then continue to La Roche qui Pleure and Gris Gris. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Mauritius hotels are included.

Get to know the southwest of Mauritius on this 7-hour 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 combo tour in one hassle-free day in Mauritius. After a convenient pickup from your hotel, ride a speedboat to Riviere Noire and swim with dolphins in the open sea using provided snorkel gear. There's the possibility of spotting whales, too. Then, at Casela World of Adventures, a nature park, you'll have plenty of time to independently explore or participate in many activities (own expense) before drop-off back to your hotel.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature of south Mauritius during this full-day tour. Visit the Trou aux Crefs crater for views of Curepipe, see the Hindu Ganga Talao temple in Grand Bassin, the Chamarel Waterfalls, and the famous 7 Colored Earths. Learn about each location from your informative guide and enjoy a delicious lunch of local foods before heading back to your hotel.

As beautiful as the beaches of Mauritius are, there is much more to this island than golden-sand shoreline. This hassle-free guided tour offers an easy way to experience the island's diverse natural beauty, learn about Mauritian culture and crafts, and taste local rum. Go wildlife-watching at Black River Gorges National Park, take a guided tour of La Rhumerie de Charamel, and visit a glass blowing factory.

See more of Mauritius, including a giant tortoise, without the hassle of renting a car on this full-day tour. A guide will introduce you to the Bois Cheri tea plantation and Saint Aubin colonial house. Lunch is served at either Saint Aubin or Andrea Lodges. Afterward, visit La Vanille Reserve (nature park), where you can see giant tortoises and crocodiles, and the picturesque Gris Gris cliff.

Combine visits to some of Mauritius' highlights "” Seven Coloured Earth, Trou aux Cerfs, and Chamarel Waterfall "” during this 8-hour 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.

Combine some of Mauritius most important natural landmarks and features in this full-day tour. Start the morning with snorkeling and swimming in a wild dolphin habitat, then head up to the top of Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano. Hit the crater lake at Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, and Alexandra Falls, then wind up at the site of the 7-Coloured Earth. Round-trip hotel transport and use of snorkel gear included.

Witness the natural marvels of southern Mauritius on a full-day trip, with an expert guide. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, journey through verdant hills to the Bois Teri Tea Factory, Le Vanille R eserve des Mascareignes, a beautiful nature park. See the reserve's giant tortoises and crocodiles, and then continue to the historical Saint Aubin Sugar Estate. Tour the well-preserved, 19th-century estate house; learn about the sugar cane cultivated here; and enjoy a rum tasting. After a traditional Mauritian lunch, stop for photos at the black cliffs of Gris Gris, the island's southernmost point.

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) river 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.