Private Tours in Mauritius: The 15 Best Days With a Driver

1.Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,427 reviews · 7h 30m Our pick

Explore southwest Mauritius by private car, from Trou aux Cerfs and Grand Bassin to Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorge, and Chamarel’s colored earth.

“We had a wonderful trip in the southwest of Mauritius with our private driver Atish. He drove very safely and smoothly, which was especially important for us as a family with two small children. Along the way, he even added a few “secret” photo stops that we would never have found on our own. That made the tour really special. He also shared a lot of interesting information about the island and explained everything very clearly. He was punctual, very courteous, and took care of everything. Overall, everything was excellent and we would book him again anytime. Highly recommended!”

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2.Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,129 reviews · 7 hours

Explore Mauritius on a private southwest tour with Chamarel Waterfall, Seven Coloured Earth, Grand Bassin, local lunch, and volcano views.

“The guide was very friendly and helpfull. He explained to us the hindi coulture and answered every single questions we had. The lunch was tasty.”

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3.Private South Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 940 reviews · 7 hours

Explore Mauritius privately from Trou aux Cerfs to Grand Bassin, waterfalls, and 23 Colored Earth with hotel pickup and a local guide.

“It was fantastic tour! Our guide Paul was calm but informative. Normally trips like that make me sometimes anxious but this one was pure joy! There was no rush and we could see everything we wanted. We truly appreciate super clean and modern car and great guide. Highly recommend!”

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4.Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

See Mauritius in one day, from Port Louis markets and Pamplemousses to Ganga Talo, Chamarel Falls, and the Seven Colored Earth.

“The tour covers all the important sightseeing areas. Having transportation included in the service is very convenient. My tour guide was brilliant. Absolutely recommended”

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5.Mauritius North: Private Paradise Tour with Gardens, Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7 hours

See northern Mauritius by private car, from Port Louis and Pamplemousses Garden to the Red Church and sugar museum.

“Paul the driver was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. He was well prepared and keen to find out what we wanted to do. It was a great little trip.”

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6.South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · from $115

Review of a private southwest Mauritius tour with crater views, temples, waterfalls, colored earth, lunch, and flexible hotel pickup.

“Belinda was an amazing guide - knowledgeable, kind, intelligent and incredible fun. On our way to all the destinations, Belinda told us about the history of the island, the flora, fauna and the culture. The experience felt immersive and whole. With Belinda we felt deeply connected with the culture of Mauritius.”

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7.Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225Top rated

Review of Lydia Boat Mauritius, a private dolphin and whale trip with snorkeling, seafood barbecue, drinks, and excellent local guides.

“Amazing trip! Highlight of our holidays. They took great care of us the whole day, taking lots of time to find and swim with dolphins. The lobster lunch was absolutely amazing! On the way back we stopped to swim with a giant sea turtle, which was mesmerizing. Absolutely recommend to book with them!”

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8.Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 377 reviews · 13 hours

Explore southern Mauritius privately in 13 hours, from Trou aux Cerfs and Grand Bassin to Chamarel and Alexandra Falls.

“The driver was great and covered all we wished for.”

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9.Private Southwest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 8 hours

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

“We really enjoyed our trip with Yameen. He arrived well on time, and was very friendly, answering our many random questions. He got us to our tour locations promptly and took the time to explain each element. This trip allows you to see a lot in one day and to get a wide range of insights into Mauritius from your guide. We took the option via 7 coloured earth and the rhumerie. We highly recommend the tour.”

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10.Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $125

Explore Chamarel, waterfalls, rum, coffee, and lunch on a private southwest Mauritius tour with hotel pickup and a bilingual guide.

“Really great tour. Good sights. Was not boring at all. Maybe the gift shop at the end could of been skipped.”

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11.Mauritius full day : Private north tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 193 reviews

Review of Mauritius’s private north tour, covering Pamplemousses Garden, Port Louis, Citadel Fort, Grand Baie, guides, value, and practical tips.

“Solo traveler here. Had a great time with Nitesh. He was so knowledgeable about Mauritius’ culture and history and answered all of my questions. He was very patient and kind. Great tour and learned/saw many things!”

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12.Customizable Private Tour by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 8 hours

Plan an eight-hour private Mauritius tour by car, with hotel pickup, a French or English guide, and the freedom to choose your stops.

“The guide / driver Mr.Raj was very good and his boss lady was rude and not ready to accept that we stuck in traffic we had to pay extra she did not compromise for few minutes when we were late due to traffic….”

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13.Mauritius Private Transfers: Airport and Ground Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $26Best value

Review of Mauritius private airport transfers, with clean cars, punctual drivers, local tips, flexible service, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“Driver was friendly and great. The airport pick up was on time and good communication. Great experience!”

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14.Private Full Day Tour of Port Louis and Northern

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

See Port Louis, Pamplemousses Garden, Mont Choisy, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux on a flexible private day tour of northern Mauritius.

“Unser Guide war wirklich toll. Er hat uns sicher gefahren und uns viel erklärt. Er war stets höflich.”

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15.East Coast Mauritius Private Scenic Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 88 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $259

See Mauritius from the air on a private seaplane tour over Île aux Cerfs, Lion Mountain, turquoise lagoons, and the underwater waterfall illusion.

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