Helicopter Tours in Mauritius: 4 flights compared, 2026 prices

This is the most-reviewed helicopter tour in Mauritius on GetYourGuide, rated 4.65 out of 5 from 91 verified reviews. What sets it apart is that return transfers from your hotel are included, so there's no need to hire a car for the day or work out how to get to the Port Louis helistation.

You spend 30 or 35 minutes in the air, depending on the option. The 30-minute route flies over Le Morne, the south-west coast and the coral reef as far as Tamarin; the 35-minute version adds Chamarel and its coloured earths. The helicopter is usually an AS350 Squirrel or a Robinson R44, carrying 4 to 5 passengers depending on the model.

Who it suits: travellers who want a scenic flight without the hassle of getting there, couples on a special weekend and keen photographers (the side windows open on some models, weather permitting). Who it doesn't suit: tight budgets (scenic seaplane flights at €215 cost less than half as much) and anyone prone to motion sickness (there's a fairly tight turn for the classic underwater waterfall shots).

GetYourGuide price from €729 with transfers. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Bring a lightweight camera, sunglasses (the windows are heavily tinted) and comfortable clothes. Leave bulky bags behind, as cabin space is limited.

This is the most focused flight in the selection, built around the underwater waterfall optical illusion, the most photographed sight in Mauritius. It leaves from the Plaine Magnien helistation, right next to SSR airport, which is handy if you're staying in the south-east or passing through the airport. Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 verified reviews on GetYourGuide so far (few reviews, but all positive).

The flight lasts about 15 minutes and is devoted to Le Morne and the illusion created by currents moving the sand around the peninsula. From around 800m, the angle makes it look as though a waterfall is plunging beneath the sea, the classic shot in Mauritius travel magazines. The pilot usually makes 2 or 3 passes so passengers on both sides get their photos.

Who it suits: travellers who just want the underwater waterfall shot without paying for a long scenic flight, anyone passing through the airport (SSR is 5 minutes from Plaine Magnien), and photographers on a tighter budget than the €3,550 private flight. Who it doesn't suit: travellers who also want to see Chamarel and the west coast (the €729 scenic flight from Port Louis is better) and groups who don't want to share the helicopter (the €3,550 private waterfall flight is better).

GetYourGuide price from €1,350. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. As it's a short flight, hotel transfers aren't always included on this listing, so check when you book. Bring a camera ready to shoot (the passes over the waterfall are quick), sunglasses and a mounted GoPro if you can.

This option gives your group the helicopter to itself, taking off from Flic en Flac on the west coast. Compared with the €1,350 shared flight from Plaine Magnien, you don't have to cross the island, and the whole flight is devoted to the underwater waterfall and Le Morne, with the length and number of passes agreed directly with the pilot. There are no reviews on GetYourGuide for this listing yet.

The flat €3,550 covers up to 4-5 passengers depending on the helicopter, so €710-890 per person for a full group. Per person, that's a fraction of the cost of the general private charter (€5,516), because the route is shorter and more focused.

Who it suits: groups of 4-5 who want to split the cost of a private flight, travellers staying on the west coast (Flic en Flac, Tamarin, Le Morne) who'd rather not travel to Port Louis or Plaine Magnien, and professional photographers who want control over the route and timing. Who it doesn't suit: solo travellers or couples (the €1,350 shared flight is better) and anyone staying in the north or east (it's a long way to Flic en Flac).

GetYourGuide price from €3,550 for the charter. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Book early, as helistation slots on the west side are limited. The exact route and length are confirmed with the operator after booking.

Your group gets the helicopter to itself and a completely open route. You choose where to go (Le Morne, Chamarel, Île aux Cerfs, the underwater waterfall, Tamarin Bay, the north or east of the island), when to leave and how long to fly. The flat €5,516 covers up to 4 or 5 passengers depending on the model, so €1,100-1,380 per person for a full group.

There are no reviews on this GetYourGuide listing yet. It's the most flexible option, and worth choosing over the €3,550 waterfall charter if you want to combine Le Morne, Chamarel and Île aux Cerfs, or add the north (Grand Baie, Trou aux Biches) on the same flight.

Who it suits: groups of 4-5 who want a full private tour of the island, special occasions (a marriage proposal, a birthday), professional aerial photo or video shoots that need to move between spots, and travellers who want to cover both the south coast and the north. Who it doesn't suit: solo travellers or couples (the €729 scenic flight is better), anyone only interested in the underwater waterfall (the €1,350 shared or €3,550 private flights focus on it) and ordinary holiday budgets.

GetYourGuide price from €5,516 for the charter. Book early (slots are limited and depend on the helistation schedule). Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The route is confirmed with the operator after booking.