Day Tours & Excursions
South South-West Tour
What makes this tour special
Scenic views over untouched landscapes
Iconic landmarks
Lunch with a view
Stops on this tour
Trou aux Cerfs Dormant Volcano
Mare aux Vacoas (brief stop)
Alexandra Falls
Black River Gorges Viewpoint
Varangue sur Morne (for lunch)
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
Itinerary
Pick-up anywhere in Mauritius at 09h00
Total tour duration is about 9 hours
Drop-off anywhere in Mauritius at about 18h00
Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All admission fees / entrance fees
Lunch
Guide services (English and French)
Exclusions
Drinks
Description
On this guided sight-seeing tour, you will visit the south and south-west parts of Mauritius in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle dedicated to your group. You will be picked up from your accommodation and we will head first to the iconic Trou aux Cerfs dormant volcano where you will be able to take a stroll around the crater and enjoy the views this place has to offer. En route to Alexandra Falls, we will do a brief stop by Mare aux Vacoas which is the largest reservoir in the island. At Alexandra Falls, you will be able to capture some fantastic views of the waterfall and get close to streams of water neighbouring the viewing area. Next on the itinerary is the Black River Gorges Viewpoint which offers some of the most scenic views the island has on offer. The untouched valleys, gorges, hills and mountains of this park with the sea in the background make for breath-taking and instagrammable photos. We will then break for lunch at Varangue sur Morne where you will be able take in the views some more while enjoying an exquisite lunch carefully selected by our team for an authentic culinary experience. The last stop will be the well-known Chamarel Seven Coloured Eath Geopark where you will witness a geological marvel - the naturally formed sand dunes made of seven colours which harmoniously merge into each other is a surreal sight. The geopark also boasts the presence of rare giant tortoises and a waterfall. Many of those places will offer you the opportunity to buy hand-crafted souvenirs to remind you of this wonderful trip. You will then enjoy a safe journey back to your accommodation.
Useful information
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Carry along mosquito repellants and sun screen
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Carry along cash to buy souvenirs and authentic food bites on offer at some of the stops
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Carry along your camera
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Guide speaks both English and French
Pricing
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Infants 0-3 years can join for free
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Discounts are offered for larger groups but only applies to the adult rate
-
Children 4-10 years have their own rate
-
For groups larger than 15 persons, please contact us for booking
(Group of 1-2 persons)
From 93 US dollars(Group of 3-8 persons)
From 93 US dollars(Group of 9-15 persons)
From 93 US dollars
Cancellation Policy
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8 days or more prior to check-in date: 25% of total booking cost
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4 days to 7 days prior to check-in date: 50% of total booking cost
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1 day to 3 days prior to check-in date: 75% of total booking cost
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No show: No refund
South South-East Tour
What makes this tour special
Both land and at sea adventure
Scenic views
Iconic landmarks
Authentic culinary experience
Witness Mauritian lifestyle
Itinerary
Pick-up anywhere in Mauritius at 09h00
Total tour duration is about 9 hours
Drop-off anywhere in Mauritius at about 18h00
Stops on this tour
Blue Bay Marine Park
Mahébourg Waterfront
Le Phare (for lunch)
Pont Naturel
Roche Qui Pleure
Gris Gris
Macondé View Point
Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All admission fees / entrance fees
Lunch
Selected street food at Mahébourg
Snorkelling gear
Guide services (English and French)
Exclusions
Drinks
Description
On this guided sight-seeing tour, you will visit the south and south-east parts of Mauritius in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle dedicated to your group. You will be picked up from your accommodation and we will head first to Blue Bay Marine Park which is one of the two marine reserves of the island. There, you will go on a glass-bottom boat adventure to witness the pristine, colourful and diverse undersea world of this marine reserve. At this point, if you dream of swimming with the fish or getting a closer look at the coral life, you will be provided with snorkelling gears so you can jump right in. If you are lucky, you might even spot the hawksbill or green sea turtle which often visit this area. And after the snorkelling has built up your appetite, we will head to the small town of Mahébourg to try out some of the street food. You will be able to take a stroll at the waterfront and enjoy the beautiful sea views. We will then break for lunch in one of the favourite local restaurants, namely Le Phare, which is at the waterfront itself. While enjoying the exquisite lunch carefully selected by our team for an authentic culinary experience, you will witness everyday Mauritian lifestyle happening in the neighbouring buzzing streets. You will get to see the locals buying goods at the free market. commuting through public transport, enjoying street food or just chilling. Next on the agenda is Pont Naturel or "Natural Bridge" which is a marvel of nature . It was carved into the sea cliffs by ocean waves over time. Our guide will be more than happy to capture some photos of your group posing on this stunning bridge. The next two stops are Gris Gris and Roche Qui Pleure where breathtaking views of stunning rock formations and majestic cliffs will be on offer. The rough nature of the sea in this part of the island will provide you with a different perspective of our coastline. And to close up this beautiful day, we will stop at the Macondé View Point, where some of the most iconic views that often end up on travel magazines, can be enjoyed. You will then enjoy a safe journey back to your accommodation.
Useful information
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Carry along mosquito repellants and sun screen
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Carry along cash to buy souvenirs and authentic food bites on offer at some of the stops
-
Carry along your camera
-
Guide speaks both English and French
Pricing
-
Infants 0-3 years can join for free
-
Discounts are offered for larger groups but only applies to the adult rate
-
Children 4-10 years have their own rate
-
For groups larger than 15 persons, please contact us for booking
(Group of 1-2 persons)
From 94 US dollars(Group of 3-8 persons)
From 94 US dollars(Group of 9-15 persons)
From 94 US dollars
Cancellation Policy
-
8 days or more prior to check-in date: 25% of total booking cost
-
4 days to 7 days prior to check-in date: 50% of total booking cost
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1 day to 3 days prior to check-in date: 75% of total booking cost
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No show: No refund
North North-West Tour
What makes this tour special
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Local street food tasting at biggest market on the island
Oldest and iconic botanical garden in Southern Hemisphere
Witness model boat building and displays
Authentic culinary experience
Witness Mauritian lifestyle
Picture-perfect coastal village
Stops on this tour
Caudan Waterfront
Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site
Port-Louis Central Market
SSR Botanical Garden
Goodlands (for lunch)
Cap Malheureux
Itinerary
Pick-up anywhere in Mauritius at 09h00
Total tour duration is about 9 hours
Drop-off anywhere in Mauritius at about 18h00
Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All admission fees / entrance fees
Lunch
Selected street food at Central Market
Guide services (English and French)
Exclusions
Drinks
Description
On this guided sight-seeing tour, you will visit the north and north-west parts of Mauritius in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle dedicated to your group. You will be picked up from your accommodation and we will head first to the capital city, Port-Louis. You will take a stroll through the well-known Caudan Waterfront to head to the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site. On your way, you will see the diverse boats and ships docked at the harbour and experience the bustling nature of the capital city. This UNESCO site is the place where a lot of our asian and african ancestors first landed as indentured labourers. You will get to see some of the infrastructures where they were housed and fed on arrival. The stroll carries on from there to the iconic Central Market where we have the best of our local street food selected for you to enjoy. Next on the agenda is the largest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere namely the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden. After the bustle of the capital city, the serenity of this garden will be most welcomed. You will enjoy a guided tour through the garden to ensure you do not miss any of the key features of this iconic place like the indigenous plants, the plants planted by world leaders and royalties, the giant water lilies, the deers and the tortoises. After having built an appetite from all the walking, we will travel to the town of Goodlands for lunch where you will enjoy one of the most enjoyed dishes on the island - our much loved "briyani". And the locals living in this town has discovered the secret to making this dish to perfection. After lunch, we will head to the village of Cap Malheureux which is famous for its picture-perfect sceneries. From the red roofed church to the iconic islet of "Coin de Mire" in the distance, this place is indeed worthy of some photos and our guide will gladly assist to capture those moments.
Useful information
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Carry along mosquito repellants and sun screen
-
Carry along cash to buy souvenirs and authentic food bites on offer at some of the stops
-
Carry along your camera
-
Comfortable footwear recommended
-
Guide speaks both English and French
Pricing
-
Infants 0-3 years can join for free
-
Discounts are offered for larger groups but only applies to the adult rate
-
Children 4-10 years have their own rate
-
For groups larger than 15 persons, please contact us for booking
(Group of 1-2 persons)
From 84 US dollars(Group of 3-8 persons)
From 84 US dollars(Group of 9-15 persons)
From 84 US dollars
Cancellation Policy
-
8 days or more prior to check-in date: 25% of total booking cost
-
4 days to 7 days prior to check-in date: 50% of total booking cost
-
1 day to 3 days prior to check-in date: 75% of total booking cost
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No show: No refund
West South-West Tour
What makes this tour special
Hiking
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Iconic landmarks
Authentic culinary experience
Scenic views
Stops on this tour
Itinerary
Pick-up anywhere in Mauritius at 09h00
Total tour duration is about 9 hours
Drop-off anywhere in Mauritius at about 18h00
Inclusions
Black River Gorges National Park
Bus Snack (for lunch)
Macondé View Point
Slave Route Monument at Le Morne
Tamarin (brief stop)
Albion Lighthouse
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All admission fees / entrance fees
Lunch
Guide services (English and French)
Exclusions
Drinks
Description
On this guided sight-seeing tour, you will visit the west and south-west parts of Mauritius in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle dedicated to your group. You will be picked up from your accommodation and we will head first to the Black River Gorges National Park which is a protected and untouched rainforest with stunning valleys, rolling hills and gorges. There, you will be able to enjoy a hike on well-marked trails alongside indigenous and tropical wildlife. Depending on your fitness level, our guide will direct you on which trail is best-suited for you, and we will ensure that your choice of route includes the famous kiosk from which you will enjoy breathtaking views of the park. Be sure to carry your camera to capture those moments. After the trail which is going to last for a maximum of two and a half hours, we will be on a mission to satiate your appetite and what better way to do it than at the famous local restaurant called Bus Snack which serves fresh authentic Mauritian cuisine. The set-up of this restaurant in a refurbished old bus will tickle your imagination and to top it up, you can enjoy stunning sea views while you tingle your taste buds. After lunch, we will head the Macondé View Point where some of the most iconic views, that often end up on travel magazines, can be enjoyed. Our next stop is down history lane at the Slave Route Monument at Le Morne Brabant mountain which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be able to peep into the history of our ancestors who, when under slavery, escaped and found refuge on this mountain. This monument is at the beachfront which makes for an even better experience. We will then do a brief stop at Tamarin where you will see salt pans that are used to evaporate sea water to make salt. You will see the piles of salt made during the salt harvesting. The last stop on our itinerary is the iconic Albion lighthouse and if we happen to catch the sunset, you will witness the majestic view that is created as the reddish sunrays hit the lighthouse and the black rock formations surrounding it.
Useful information
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Carry along mosquito repellants and sun screen
-
Carry along cash to buy souvenirs and authentic food bites on offer at some of the stops
-
Carry along your camera
-
Comfortable footwear recommended
-
Guide speaks both English and French
Pricing
-
Infants 0-3 years can join for free
-
Discounts are offered for larger groups but only applies to the adult rate
-
Children 4-10 years have their own rate
-
For groups larger than 15 persons, please contact us for booking
(Group of 1-2 adults)
From 86 US dollars(Group of 3-8 persons)
From 86 US dollars(Group of 9-15 persons)
From 86 US dollars
Cancellation Policy
-
8 days or more prior to check-in date: 25% of total booking cost
-
4 days to 7 days prior to check-in date: 50% of total booking cost
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1 day to 3 days prior to check-in date: 75% of total booking cost
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No show: No refund
Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise
What makes this tour special
Dolphin Watching
Catamaran cruise along the west coast
Swimming/Snorkelling in clear waters
Barbecue on board
Visit to Île aux Benitiers
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Scenic views of the west coast
Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Light breakfast
Barbecue lunch
Drinks
Itinerary
Pick-up anywhere in Mauritius between 08h00 and 08h30 (depending on pick-up location)
Board the catamaran at 09h00
Total cruise duration is about 6 hours
Disembark the catamaran at about 15h00
Drop-off anywhere in Mauritius
Exclusions
Snorkelling gear
Breakfast Menu
Coffee, tea & croissant
Lunch Menu
Mixed salad
Rice Salad, Pasta salad, Potato salad
Garlic Bread
Grilled fresh fish
Grilled chicken
Grilled bananas for dessert
Rose & white wines, beer, soft drinks, etc.
Description
Our driver will meet you at your accommodation and in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, your group will enjoy a safe trip to Black River where you will get on board a luxurious DEAN 440 catamaran. And on board the catamaran is where you will enjoy a fun-filled day, starting with a complimentary breakfast and a relaxing cruise to the Tamarin region where there is a 90% probability of witnessing the majestic display of dolphins swimming by. Bottlenose dolphins frequently pass through this region and if you are lucky enough, you may also spot the spinner dolphins who are well known for their acrobatic abilities. Spotting whales is also probable in the July to November period. After that, you will enjoy a scenic cruise along the west coast, spotting beautiful beaches and the iconic Le Morne Brabant mountain in the background, which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At some point in the trip, the catamaran will also set anchor to give your group the opportunity to go snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of this area, so you can view the diverse marine life teeming in this part of the sea. You will also enjoy a complimentary tasty barbecue lunch on board. To make this cruise even more special, you will board a small boat and head to Île aux Benitiers, which is an islet off the south-west coast of Mauritius. There you can take a walk along the white sandy beaches, or swim in the clear blue lagoon or visit the local stalls to purchase some of the local artifacts on offer. When you get back onto the catamaran to head back to Black River, you will have ample of time to grab a drink and enjoy the view or enjoy some sunbathing or even try your dancing skills to the local music playing on board.
Useful information
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Carry along sun screen
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Carry along towels
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Carry along snorkelling gear
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Have your swimming wear already fitted on
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Crew speaks both English and French
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Life jackets provided to everyone
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No refund provided in the event that dolphins or whales are not spotted
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Accredited and qualified crew
Pricing
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Infants 0-3 years can join for free
-
Discounts are offered for larger groups but only applies to the adult rate
-
Children 4-10 years have their own rate
-
For groups larger than 15 persons, please contact us for booking
-
Note that the catamaran is not reserved exclusively to your group. For exclusive booking of the catamaran, please contact us
(Group of 1-2 persons)
From 86 US dollars(Group of 3-8 persons)
From 86 US dollars(Group of 9-15 persons)
From 86 US dollars
Cancellation Policy
-
8 days or more prior to check-in date: 25% of total booking cost
-
4 days to 7 days prior to check-in date: 50% of total booking cost
-
1 day to 3 days prior to check-in date: 75% of total booking cost
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No show: No refund
Île aux Cerfs Speed Boat Tour
What makes this tour special
Speed boat experience
Visit to GRSE waterfall
Barbecue lunch on Ilot Mangénie
Visit to famous Île aux Cerfs
Swimming/Snorkelling in clear waters
Scenic views of the east coast
Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Barbecue lunch
Drinks
Itinerary
Pick-up anywhere in Mauritius between 08h00 and 08h30 (depending on pick-up location)
Board the speed boat between 09h00 and 09h30
Total tour duration is about 6 hours
Disembark the speed boat at around 15h30
Drop-off anywhere in Mauritius
Exclusions
Snorkelling gear
Water sports activities
Lunch Menu
Mixed salad
Rice
Grilled fresh fish
Grilled chicken
Grilled viennas
Water, soft drinks and local rhum
Description
Our driver will meet you at your accommodation and in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, your group will enjoy a safe trip to Trou d'Eau Douce where you will get on board a speed boat. The first part of the tour is a trip around Ilot Mangénie and Île aux Cerfs, so you can enjoy a wide picturesque view of these two islets, before heading to the mouth of the GRSE river. The speed boat will then navigate its way upstream the river, where you will be able to enjoy the stunning views created by the cliffs on either side of the river and you might even get a glance of the monkeys that inhabit this region. Unlike bigger boats, the speed boat can get really close to the waterfall, providing you with a fabulous experience. You will then make your way to Ilot Mangénie and en route, whenever it is safe to do so , the skipper will gladly put the boat on full throttle giving you an authentic speed boat experience. You will then enjoy a succulent complimentary barbecue lunch on this beautiful islet and you will have some time to explore the islet for a little while. You will then get back on the speed boat to head to Île aux Cerfs to spend the rest of the day. There, you can choose to sunbath on the white sandy beaches, swim and snorkel in the clear blue lagoon, visit the local artifact stalls or even try some of the water sports activities on offer. After a fun-filled day, you will return to Trou d'Eau Douce where our driver will be on stand-by to take you back to your accommodation.
Useful information
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Carry along sun screen
-
Carry along towels
-
Carry along snorkelling gear
-
Carry along swimming wear
-
Crew speaks both English and French
-
Life jackets provided to everyone
-
Accredited and qualified crew
Pricing
-
Infants 0-3 years can join for free
-
Discounts are offered for larger groups but only applies to the adult rate
-
Children 4-10 years have their own rate
-
For groups larger than 15 persons, please contact us for booking
-
Note that the speed boat is not reserved exclusively to your group. For exclusive booking of the speed boat, please contact us
(Group of 1-2 persons)
From 72 US dollars(Group of 3-8 persons)
From 72 US dollars(Group of 9-15 persons)
From 72 US dollars
Cancellation Policy
-
8 days or more prior to check-in date: 25% of total booking cost
-
4 days to 7 days prior to check-in date: 50% of total booking cost
-
1 day to 3 days prior to check-in date: 75% of total booking cost
-
No show: No refund