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With elegant architecture and rich colonial history, Port Louis is considered among Mauritius’ must-see destinations—but exploring solo means missing its hidden secrets. On this tour, spin through Port Louis with round-trip transportation from your hotel included. With your guide at the wheel, learn the history of attractions like Fort Adelaide and 19th-century St. Louis Cathedral. Admire fine views over Le Caudan waterfront, and explore Chinatown and the Aapravasi Ghat.

Discover a volcanic landscape, lush forests, and local rum on a private tour from Curepipe to Trou aux Cerfs, Black River Gorges National Park, and the Rhumerie de Chamarel. Group tours can limit you to a fixed tour schedule, but taking in the island with a private guide gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace, whether you’re peering into a dormant crater or sipping local rum.

Get to know the northern part of the island of Mauritius during this Full-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.

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.

On this full-day, private tour, you’ll cover the highlights of the scenic, history-packed northern Mauritian coast. Get insider’s access to a sugarcane and tropical fruit orchard, visit an old sugar factory and taste over 30 regional products, and stroll through colorful flora in the Pamplemousses and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical gardens.

It’s a private trip move from your hotel. It’s a journey told between geology, history, and traditions giving many unusual details- if you like it, we start visiting Floreal a local handicrafts factory. Go through Curepipe city, we arrive at the Trou aux Cerfs, the dormant volcano for over 700,000 yrs, to admire the “caldera” &the 3 highest peaks of Mauritius, with its 360°view. We move through the Black River G. N. Park to the sacred lake Grand Bassin, where you can immerse yourself in Hindu &Tamil culture, in the site of the famous Maha Shivatri pilgrimage, between the various Gods, having fun with the monkeys. We go to viewpoints Alexander Falls and to Gorges before arriving to the bucolic village of Chamarel with the Rhumeria, with all the explanations of the procedure, tasting the different rums. We move to waterfalls and the 7 colored earths, a particular geological site that characterizes this island. We end our tour by relaxing on the beach and a refreshing swim at Le Morne.

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.

Experience Mauritius’ natural beauty and rich cultural heritage on a full-day guided tour. Start at the Ile aux Aigrettes nature reserve to discover native wildlife and plants before heading to the Bois Cheri Tea Factory plantation and museum to learn about the island’s thriving tea trade. Stop for a lunch featuring local cuisine before visiting the Saint Aubin colonial house. Finish the day with a stop at Gris Gris beach to enjoy views of the blue waters, sandy beaches, and rugged cliffs.

Paradise in Your Palm Tours’ 5-Island Trip sets itself apart with an exclusive, personalized experience on a high-speed boat, offering access to some of the most pristine and secluded islands. With a focus on comfort and adventure, the tour is guided by expert locals who share insider knowledge about each island’s unique history and wildlife. The boat’s design ensures maximum comfort and efficiency, minimizing wait times while maximizing the adventure. Whether you’re snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, relaxing on untouched beaches, or exploring hidden coves, this tour provides a unique, intimate island-hopping experience you won’t find elsewhere.

Shop until you drop on this 8-hour private, easily-customized, retail excursion in Mauritius. Browse for bargains on a range of high-end international brands and local goods alike, shopping for designer fashion, duty-free jewelry, locally-made textiles, home décor and souvenirs. Among the shopping sites you can visit are Bagatelle (the largest mall in Mauritius) Floreal Square, Quatres-Bonnes, Curepipe, traditional produce markets and Port Louis. This shopping trip also covers a driver-guide, private vehicle and parking fees.

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.

This all-inclusive tour include entrance fees to Pamplemousses Garden and L'Aventure du Sucre Museum, as well as a delicious, local Mauritian lunch. Enjoy a private full-day tour of the North of Mauritius visit, explore the famous historical Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. Learn about the rich history of the island and the sugar industry, and sample different varieties of sugar and delicious local rums. Visit Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius and its popular market and streets and relax and shop at the Caudan Waterfront.

Explore the artisanal crafts of Mauritius as you are chauffeured to a variety of workshops and museums on the island. This approximately 8-hour private excursion will take you to the Bois Cheri tea factory and museum, St. Aubin rhumerie and colonial mansion, model ship museum, diamond cutting workshop, and the Roche qui Pluere—a rocky landmark in the shape of person that appears to cry as the waves splash it.

Instead of making separate plans for some of Mauritius' top attractions, opt for a combo tour. Hike Ile aux Aigrettes nature reserve, the place to see giant tortoise; enjoy leisure time at Blue Bay's beach and lagoon. You can also visit the National History Museum (Naval Museum).

Go wherever you’d like in Mauritius on this private sightseeing tour, where you can create your own bespoke itinerary. You don’t need to deal with shared transportation or big tour groups with this tour. Choose from sites like Trou aux Cerfs, Mangal Mahadev, Chamarel Village, and much more. It’s entirely up to you.

Experience the thrill of seeing dolphins in the wild on this exciting speedboat tour from Mauritius. Join a small group and head to the seas where you can find pods of wild dolphins swimming in the pristine waters. With assistance from your skippers, slip into the water and enjoy a swimming encounter with the dolphins while maintaining a safe distance from them.

Explore the Southwest of Mauritius, with this all-inclusive day tour. You'll have the chance to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the island from the crater of the dormant volcano of Ile aux Cerfs, as well as visit the Hindu temples around the crater lake of Grand Bassin. You'll also get the chance to drive through Mauritius' largest park, Black River Gorges National Park, and visit the famous Chamarel 7-Coloured Earth while viewing Chamarel Falls. Enjoy a delicious Mauritian lunch, complete with a starter, main course and dessert. Entrance fees, lunch and hotel pickup and dropoff are all included in this private tour.

Enjoy the perfect mix of independent and all-inclusive travel on these three consecutive Mauritius day trips, which cover the essentials of the stunning island nation. Explore the country top-to-bottom, from colonial attractions and tea plantations to volcanoes and stunning coastlines. Tours include door-to-door hotel transfers and an optional swim with wild dolphins.

Experience the beauty of southern Mauritius on this private tour, tailored just for you. Explore iconic destinations, including the renowned Trou aux Cerfs crater and the sacred Grand Bassin Lake. Other highlights include the Mangal Mahadev Shiva Statue, the vibrant Vallee Des Couleur, Rochester Falls, and Gris Gris Beach.

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 Réserve 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 tour includes a private driver and vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport.

The southwestern part of Mauritius is home to some of the island’s most beautiful natural attractions. With a private guide, enjoy a day of sightseeing and visit several landmarks including the Seven Colored Earth Geopark, the Chamarel Waterfall, Black River Gorges Waterfall, and the Trou aux Cerfs volcanic crater. While you explore, your guide provides context about the human and geological history of the island.

This tour has been designed with great diligence and care for history and culture lovers! You will have the opportunity to visit a sugar factory and a tea factory. You will discover the process of the production in their museum as well as the historic aspects of this tour. You will enjoy the sugar and tea tasting sessions at the end of you visit to the tea museum and the sugar museum. You may wish to buy some souvenirs from their shops to bring back home!

Discover the natural wonders of southwest Mauritius with a guide Capture epic images of spectacular falls, including the Chamarel waterfall Discover the Distillery and taste the flavors of local rum. No problem with self-driving: Includes round-trip transfers to hotels across the island.

Don't wait until you land at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on Mauritius to figure out how you're getting to your hotel. There's no reason to wait in a long taxi line when you book a private luxury transfer from or to the airport. Your driver will meet you in the arrival area and collect your luggage before driving you to your lodging. Start your vacation off right; available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.