Southeast Mauritius Tour: Glass Bottom Boat & Sacred Lake

The glass bottom boat at Blue Bay shows you the lagoon floor without getting wet.

A full-day private tour of southeast Mauritius from Grand Baie covers Mahebourg village, two history museums, the waterfront, Ganga Talao sacred lake and a glass bottom boat trip at Blue Bay. Entry fees, Mauritian lunch with soft drinks, and ferry tickets are included. Your driver picks you up and drops you back at your hotel. The tour may run shorter or longer depending on where you're staying.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mauritius East with Lunch and Lagoon

• Visit Mahebourg village
• Tour famous Mauritius museum
• See waterfront and historic monuments
• Visit historical battle site
• Take glass bottom boat trip at Blue Bay
• Lunch with local Mauritian food
• Shop at Mahebourg market
• Visit Ganga Talao sacred lake

The experience

The day starts with your driver picking you up and heading to Mahebourg, the historic heart of the island's east. You'll visit the two main museums that tell Mauritius's story: one covers the island's past in detail, the other sits on the waterfront with views across the eastern coast and monuments marking key moments in Mauritian history. A third stop takes you to the site of a major historical battle. Between these stops you move through local villages and markets, seeing how people actually live outside the resort zones.

Lunch is Mauritian food (fried rice or fried noodles with a vegetarian option) served as part of the package, along with bottled water and soft drinks. The meal is built around local dishes you won't find in hotels. After eating, you head to Blue Bay for the glass bottom boat trip, a shared ferry that lets you watch the lagoon's marine life and coral from inside the boat rather than snorkeling or diving. The boat ride is included in your tour price.

The final major stop is Ganga Talao, the sacred lake and main Hindu prayer site on the island, home to a large statue of Shiva. On the way back, you pass through a small typical village in the heart of Mauritius and drive past Souillac, seeing the landscape where the south splits into two distinct regions. Your driver is licensed and the vehicle is air-conditioned. The tour operates in English, Italian, French or Hindi depending on your preference.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with a licensed driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entry to both Mahebourg museums.
• Mauritian lunch with fried rice or noodles and a vegetarian option.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• glass bottom boat tickets at Blue Bay on a shared basis.
• visit to Ganga Talao sacred lake.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (1 to 6 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Beguided Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a couple or small group wanting a private vehicle for the day: your driver navigates while you set the pace, and the local food experience reaches flavors unavailable in resorts.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 6 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What museums will I visit on this southeast Mauritius tour?

You'll visit Mauritius's two main museums: one dedicated to the island's history and culture, and another on the waterfront in Mahebourg with views of the eastern coast and historic monuments. Both are included in the tour price.

Is the glass bottom boat trip at Blue Bay included, or do I pay extra?

The glass bottom boat trip at Blue Bay is included in the tour price. It's a shared ferry, so you'll be with other passengers, and it lets you see the lagoon floor and marine life without entering the water.

What kind of lunch is served on this tour?

Lunch is Mauritian food: either fried rice or fried noodles with vegetables or a vegan option. Soft drinks and bottled water are also included. The meal features local dishes not typically available in resort restaurants.

How long does this tour actually take?

The tour can run anywhere from one to eight hours depending on which region you're staying in. Your driver will confirm the timing when they pick you up.

Does the tour visit Ganga Talao, the sacred lake?

Yes, Ganga Talao is one of the main stops. It's the island's primary Hindu prayer site and home to a large statue of Shiva, and it's considered one of the day's highlights.

Will my hotel provide pickup, or do I need to arrange transport?

Your hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. A licensed driver will collect you in an air-conditioned vehicle and return you at the end of the day.