15 Grand River South East Tours That Are Worth the Drive

1.Horseback riding on the beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 1 hour · from $110Our pick

Walk along Belle Mare beach on trained horses with a sanctuary visit, helmet rental, small group of 4, and optional photo shoots in Mauritius.

“It was an absolutely wonderful experience! I rode a horse named Picasso, who was extremely gentle, clean, and very sweet. Riding along the beach was truly magical and something I will never forget. The guide was very kind and professional, and he also took beautiful, high-quality photos of me with the horse. I am more than satisfied and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Mauritius.”

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2.Catamaran Mauritius: South East 5 Islands Catamaran Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6h 30m · from $82

A 6.5-hour South East Mauritius catamaran cruise to 5 islands from Pointe D'Esny, with snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and dolphin and tortoise chances.

“Topdag gehad. Mooie boottocht naar verschillende eilanden. Op catamaran, lekker gegeten. Tijd om te zwemmen en snorkelen. Dolfijnen en schildpadden gezien. Echte aanrader !”

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3.Ile aux Cerfs: Island & Waterfall Speedboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $55Best value

Speedboat ride from Trou d’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs and a natural waterfall, with beach time and BBQ lunch on Ilot Mangenie.

“L’excursion à l’Île aux Cerfs est globalement une belle expérience, mais il faut savoir que l’île est très touristique et un peu surcotée. Les plages sont jolies, mais ne correspondent pas forcément aux images de plages paradisiaques qu’on voit souvent sur les photos promotionnelles. La sortie jusqu’à la cascade est vraiment sympa, avec la présence de quelques singes qui ajoutent un petit côté sauvage à la visite. Le repas proposé était très bon, un vrai point positif de la journée. En revanche, l’organisation pour quitter l’île est un peu compliquée : il y a énormément de bateaux et de prestataires différents, ce qui rend parfois difficile de savoir exactement quelle…”

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4.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 41 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Speedboat from Mauritius to Île aux Cerfs with mangroves, the GRSE Waterfalls, and a beach BBQ with drinks in about 6 hours.

“Es war ein fürchterlicher Ausflug. Die Abfahrt sollte um 9:30 Uhr sein. Leider gab es für uns keinen Ansprechpartner vor Ort. Also fragten wir uns durch, wurden jedoch nur von einer Person zur nächsten weitergereicht. Gegen 10:20 Uhr wurde uns schließlich gesagt, wir sollten einfach bei irgendeiner Tour mitfahren, die wir überhaupt nicht gebucht hatten. Nachdem wir deutlich gemacht hatten, dass wir die Wasserfalltour nicht zum Spaß gebucht hatten, dauerte es weitere 20 Minuten, bis wir endlich losfuhren. Uns wurde ein Zettel in die Hand gedrückt, auf dem irgendetwas stand – das Gekritzel war jedoch nicht lesbar. Mit dem Speedboat ging es dann etwa fünf Minuten zur Insel. Dort wurden…”

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5.Catamaran Trip to Ile au Cerfs with Lunch and GRSE waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 25 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $69

Catamaran day trip from Trou D'Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs with GRSE waterfall, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and open bar.

“I enjoyed the snorkelling and looking at the waterfall. The food was tasty and the island was relaxing therefore I recommended this tour”

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6.Private 5 Island Tour with Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 hours · from $501Top rated

Private 5-island speedboat day from Trou d’Eau Douce, dolphins, waterfall, lighthouse history, snorkeling, and BBQ lunch on Ile aux Cerfs.

“Incredible from start to finish. Our guide Luca was amazing and very knowledgeable. The bbq lunch was out of this world - 10/10 would recommend.”

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7.5 Islands Boat Trip, Snorkeling and Lunch on Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · from $111

Five Islands speedboat tour in Mauritius with waterfall views, Ile aux Cerfs beach time, and Blue Bay snorkeling plus lunch on board.

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8.Private Catamaran Tour to île aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 6 hours · from $1,413

Private catamaran to île aux Cerfs from Mauritius, with wild dolphins, Grande Rivière waterfall, and beach barbecue lunch for up to 10.

“Crew were great and couldn’t do enough for us. Food was really good. Fantastic experience and probably the best day of our holiday in Mauritius”

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9.5 Islands Private Speedboat w/ Snorkeling + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 9 hours · from $498

Private 5-island speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce with Blue Bay snorkeling, sea turtles, BBQ lunch, monkey feeding, and open bar.

“The food on the island was good but thats about it. The all inclusive/ unlimited drinks and snacks fitted in a little cooler. They feed the monkeys with chips 👎We thought the guide/ driver would explain something along the tour or give us informations what's next but unfortunately he didn't speak much english. So most of our questions remained unanswered. We were very disappointed when the tour ended after only 5 hours at 2 p.m. We felt betrayed. It is not worth the money. We can't recommend this tour at all.”

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10.Casela Nature Parks Entrance Ticket with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $255

Casela Nature Parks in Mauritius with hotel transfer, safari truck tour, aviary walk, and Tulawaka Gold Coaster. Family wildlife fun.

“This activity feels like a tourist trap. The entrance ticket for the nature park (which is essentially a zoo) is only around 30 EUR, so the tour price is extremely overpriced. We completed the whole park in about 2.5 hours, including a 1-hour slow open-truck safari where you see some freely walking zebras, impalas and a few giraffes from a distance. If you still want to visit, I strongly recommend going on your own instead of booking this tour. The staff at the park are extremely friendly and helpful, and it’s very easy to manage everything yourself. For two people, we could have done the same experience for around 100–150…”

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11.Speedboat Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, BBQ, Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Speedboat to Ile aux Cerfs for lagoon swimming, a Grand River South East waterfall photo stop, and a beach BBQ with open bar.

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12.Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise & Waterfalls- Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 12 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Catamaran cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with waterfall viewing, snorkeling breaks, and an onboard BBQ with unlimited drinks for about $70.

“Excellent trip, great crew on board, a lovely day”

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13.Private Full Day Tour with Entry Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · from $386

Private full-day southwest Mauritius tour with crater views, Grand Bassin, falls, Seven Colored Earth, plus lunch and entry tickets included.

“The driver was friendly and the car was spotless. The trip was nice, but we had bad luck with the weather; it rained all day and was cold. We loved Chamarel, the boat shop, and the Rumeria, which was very pretty. We weren't able to enjoy the wonderful views during the rest of the trip because it was foggy, cold, and rainy. It's much better in good weather.”

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14.Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 7 hours · from $64

7-hour catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs with snorkeling, GRSE waterfall, and a full BBQ lunch. Great value.

“The staff was nice and did their best. But the tour did not live up to the expected. No snorkling and the place where we were allowed to swim was to windy and dangerous.”

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15.boat trip for ile au cerf (5 islands, barbecue)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $111

7-hour Blue Bay to Ile aux Cerf boat trip with snorkeling, lighthouse photos, waterfall views, and a lobster BBQ lunch for small groups.

“Gorąco polecam tą wycieczkę. Piękne widoki, przyjemne przystanki, super obsługa, mała grupa, a lunch przerósł moje oczekiwania - co 10 minut na stół wjeżdżało inne mięsko z owocami morza włącznie. Czułam się zaopiekowana i spędziłam świetny niezapomniany dzień.”

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