Quad Biking in Mauritius: 4 quad and buggy tours, 2026 prices

This is the best-rated quad tour in Mauritius: 5 out of 5 from 31 verified Manawa reviews, more than any other quad tour on the island. It starts in the south, between Blue Bay and Trois Boutiques, an area that's still wild and far less touristy than the north or west coast. The route alternates between coastal trails (basalt cliffs exposed to the open ocean), farmland (sugar cane) and forest sections.

The tour lasts about 3 hours on the trail (not counting the briefing and gearing up). Each participant rides their own quad (the rider often needs a category B car or A1 motorbike licence), and some models can take a passenger on the back. There's a briefing at the start, then a practice run on a closed track before setting off as a guided group.

Who it suits: couples, groups of friends who want a thrill without too much risk, travellers staying in the south-east (Mahébourg, Blue Bay, Pointe d'Esny), and passengers from age 6 riding two-up. Who it doesn't suit: riders looking for technical terrain (Mauritius is fairly flat), and anyone who hates dust (the red dirt trails get very dusty in the dry season).

€90.70 per person on Manawa for the half-day tour, with flexible cancellation for bad weather. Bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty (the red soil stains), closed shoes, a scarf or bandana for the dust (provided on some tours) and sunglasses. Helmet and overalls provided.

Vallée Park (or Vallée des Couleurs Nature Park) is a private nature park at Chamouny, in the south of Mauritius, right on the southern edge of Black River Gorges National Park. It packs in an unusual number of outdoor activities: quad biking, buggies, ziplining and hiking (see the Mauritius hiking page). This quad tour is rated 5 out of 5 from 5 verified Manawa reviews.

The ride lasts 1 to 2 hours on the park's own trails, through tropical forest and plantations and past its coloured earths (a smaller version of the famous Seven Coloured Earths at Chamarel, included in the ride). It's shorter than the Blue Bay tour (€90 for 3 hours), but you can make a full day of it with the park's other activities.

Who it suits: travellers spending the day around Chamarel and south-west Mauritius, families with children from age 6 riding as passengers, and groups who want to do several activities in one place (zipline, buggy, hiking). Who it doesn't suit: anyone who wants a coastal ride (book Blue Bay instead) or a longer tour.

€85.30 per person on Manawa for 1 to 2 hours, with flexible cancellation for bad weather. Combine it with the Vallée Park buggy tour (€131) or the zipline (from €25) on the same day; combo deals are available directly from the park.

This tour swaps individual quads for 2- or 4-seat buggies, so the whole family or group can ride in one vehicle instead of spreading across several quads. The route is similar to the Blue Bay quad excursion (€90): coastal trails between Blue Bay and Souillac, inland farmland and basalt cliffs. Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 verified Manawa reviews.

The €199.10 price is per vehicle (not per person), for up to 4 people depending on the buggy. For a family of 4, that works out at roughly €50 each, €40 less per head than an individual quad. The driver must be 18 and hold a valid category B (car) licence; passengers can ride from age 6.

Who it suits: families with children too young to ride a quad, groups of friends who want to stay together, couples where only one wants to drive, and travellers without a licence who are happy to ride as passengers. Who it doesn't suit: confident riders who each want their own vehicle (book the Blue Bay quad at €90 each instead) and solo travellers on a tight budget.

€199.10 per buggy on Manawa, flat fee, with flexible cancellation for bad weather. The driver must show a valid category B licence at check-in. Protective gear (helmets, dust bandanas) provided.

A short buggy ride at Vallée Park that goes well with the quad tour (€85) or the park's zipline. At just 1 hour on the park's trails, it's an easy option if you're combining several activities in one day. Rated 4 out of 5 from 1 verified Manawa review, so very little feedback so far.

The €131.39 price is per buggy (2-4 seats depending on the model), roughly €35-65 per person for a full vehicle. Being short, it leaves time for the park's other activities (the flagship zipline at €50, a half-day hike at €9.66).

Who it suits: families spending the day around Chamarel who want a short motorised activity, groups doing several attractions at Vallée Park, and anyone who wants to try a buggy before a longer tour (Blue Bay, 3 hours at €199). Who it doesn't suit: anyone wanting a proper buggy outing (book Blue Bay at €199 for 3 hours instead) or a real coastal ride.

€131.39 per buggy on Manawa, flat fee, for 1 hour, with flexible cancellation for bad weather. The driver must show a category B licence at check-in.