Tours/Chamarel/3-Day Private Mauritius Discovery with Optional Wild Dolphin Swim
3-Day Private Mauritius Discovery with Optional Wild Dolphin Swim
4.6(46)Chamarel3 days
VIATOR4.6(20)TRIPADVISOR4.7(26)
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At a glance
Duration
3 days
Price from
$227 / person
Location
Chamarel
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 46 reviews
Languages
EN, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Bonjour Mauritius
Description
This “Mauritius Essentials” 3-day private journey is designed to help you explore the island’s main regions at a relaxed, flexible pace. Each day is up to 8 hours, and you may choose which day you do each tour.
*Day 1 – Northern Cultural Exploration*
Discover northern Mauritius through a curated mix of botanical heritage, colonial history, and city life. Visit Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, Château de Labourdonnais, and Port Louis.
*Day 2 – Southern Nature & Heritage*
Explore tea plantations, native wildlife, and coastal scenery. Visit Bois Cheri, La Vanille Nature Park, and Gris Gris with La Roche Qui Pleure.
*Day 3 – Southwest Landscapes & Optional Marine Experience*
Discover volcanic landscapes and sacred sites including Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth. Optionally, begin the day with a shared-boat experience swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat, subject to sea and weather conditions.
Tour Options
With Wild Dolphin Swim
North, South & Southwest tours with wild dolphin swim
Pickup included
Without Wild Dolphin Swim
North, South & Southwest tours without wild dolphin swim
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Encounter with wild dolphins in the open seas (if this options is selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snorkeling near the coral reef (if this options is selected)
Private air-conditioned and insured car
Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
Not included
Lunch or snacks
Pamplemousses Garden:
L’Aventure du Sucre Museum:
Château de Labourdonnais
La Vanille Nature Park
Bois Cheri Tea Plantation:
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at all hotels, B&Bs, apartments on the island. Please let us know which hotel, B&B or apartment you're staying at. Note that for all tours you will be picked up at 9am, except if you choose to do the Southwest Tour with Dolphin Swim. On this day, you will be picked up between 5:30am and 7am depending on your hotel location. Your exact pickup time will be sent to you upon booking.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can choose which tour you do on each day, and the days do not need to be consecutive. We will contact you through the TripAdvisor portal upon booking.
The dolphin portion of this outing is not recommended for pregnant women. All children under 12 years old should be accompanied.
Each tour lasts up to eight hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction (except for the dolphin portion). You will be able to stop for lunch but the price of the lunch is not included.
Bring swimwear for the dolphin's portion, and comfortable walking shoes for the rest of the tours.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
3-Day Private Mauritius Discovery with Optional Wild Dolphin Swim lasts about 3 days.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $227 per person for this Chamarel experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up at all hotels, B&Bs, apartments on the island. Please let us know which hotel, B&B or apartment you're staying at. Note that for all tours you will be picked up at 9am, except if you choose to do the Southwest Tour with Dolphin Swim. On this day, you will be picked up between 5:30am and 7am depending on your hotel location. Your exact pickup time will be sent to you upon booking.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller The dolphin portion of this outing is not recommended for pregnant women. All children under 12 years old should be accompanied.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bonjour Mauritius.
Reviews(46)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Adventure827359
January 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Trip with Bonjour Mauritius
Thank you Mr. Vincent for your support throughout my booking. You had made it seamless. Much appreciated!
I’d also like to thank and appreciate the driver, Mr. Indiren, who took good care of us throughout the Mauritius trip, and told us many interesting things about Mauritius which we absolutely loved.
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed the 3 excursions, and we hope to see you again soon!
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Paul_M
October 28, 2025 · via Viator
Great driver/guide (San), flexible & informative
A great way to see the sights, our driver/guide San was knowledgeable (on places, island history, flora... A local with personal experiences) and fully flexible - as a private tour we swapped the schedule and locations to better suit us, with San always accommodating and advising around traffic etc.
Entrance tickets not included, but everywhere takes card payments and it works out the same as other tours.
Food not included but San knows good places to eat, and which are overpriced. Recommendations always good.
Operator response
Hi Paul, thanks so much for your review! We're happy you enjoyed the trips, and we hope to see you again soon!
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chelsealB334BS
April 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Brilliant 3 day excursion
Brilliant tour - a great way to see highlights of the island in 3 days. San, our tour guide, was excellent - always professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. The 3 days were packed full of activities, but San followed our lead on pacing. The whole experience was smooth and stress-freeI. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see all the key highlights that Mauritius has to offer!
Operator response
Hi Chelsea, thanks so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the 3 days with San and we hope you had/are having a great stay in Mauritius!
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Dream19156333603
March 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Memorable ride with San
Riding with San was an absolute pleasure! He’s incredibly friendly and talkative, making the journey both fun and engaging. His knowledge of the area was impressive, and he shared so many interesting details along the way. The ride was smooth, the car was spotless, and the whole experience was comfortable and relaxing. If you're looking for a great driver who makes the trip enjoyable and memorable, I highly recommend San!
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your review! We're happy you had a great experience with San, and we hope to see you again soon!
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martaaG4243PW
August 31, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour of theisland in three days
Wonderful tour of the North and the South of the island. Great driving and wonderful conversations with our guide San. Would definitely recommend
Operator response
Hi Marta, thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're glad you had a great 3 days and we hope to see you again soon!
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GaneshSundar_I
August 16, 2024 · via Viator
3 days tour offering slices of Mauritius
It's a 3 day tour covering all major places in Mauritius. Essentially a tick mark across all 3 regions in Mauritius.
Your driver /guide is the most critical part, if you get a good one well it's great, we had Manoj for all days and he was wonderful.
You will get to see most places , its upto you to decide how much time to spend at each place and basis that the remaining places will be covered or left out .
Should you do it? Absolutely yes if you want to get a flavour of all 3 regions.
Pro tips
1. Don't keep the trip on consecutive days ,it will tire you.
2. The itinerary is a suggestive one, doesn't mean that you will end up covering all, suggest reading up and making a list of not to be missed places, else something will get sacrificed .
3. Buy basic packages in Rhumeries, ie , which has visit and local Rum tasting, don't buy the all inclusive full range rum tasting one as you will end up spending more, eg, in all places you can taste the premium range Rums single shots between 100-200 MUR
4. Try to get your currency changed in the market near the waterfront, you'll get the best rates ( Thanks again Manoj) . Hotel rates are pathetic.
5. Carry MUR you will need it as it's the only preferred tender.
Operator response
Hi Ganesh, thanks so much for your review and advice! We're glad you enjoyed the 3 da tours, and we hope you had a great stay in Mauritius!
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sallen1981
June 22, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
3 day private tour
Our guide Satya Reddy was lovely, we had a great 3 days with him. He took us to some lovely restaurants for lunch and we saw so much. Thank you for helping to make our trip special
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the 3 days with Satya, and we hope you had a great stay in Mauritius!
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SeereeSeeram
June 10, 2024 · via Viator
With this 3 days tour we were able to see many highlights. Thanks to office team and the driver Raj.
The colored rocks were amazing with the changing sunlight. The Black River Gorge with its waterfalls and mountains in the background.
Operator response
Hi Seeree, thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the three trips and we hope you had a greta stay in Mauritius!
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Chris K
May 24, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic island - great hotel - The Westin Turtle Bay - best guide "San" who we had as driver 2 out of 3 days
The trips were great, except for the dolphin swimming, catastrophically organized, dangerous in strong waves
Operator response
Hi Chris, thanks for your review and feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the tours, and we'll follow up with the boat operator regarding the dolphin swim. We hope you had a great stay in Mauritius!
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Discover11543310316
March 16, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
San the king is the best!
San was fantastic. We had a great time with him. On time every time and was very knowledgable about Mauritius. We also got to know a lot about each other through the time we spent with him. He was very thoughtful when we were travelling with him by helping show us the way to the different viewpoints. San even took his to a local restaurant which had the best seafood. I will definitely want San to be our driver again for future trips. Thanks again San, Matt and Alex.
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your wonderful review! We'll make sure to let San know you enjoyed the trips with him. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the island!
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