With hundreds of tourism operators in Mauritius, identifying the most dependable to plan your upcoming vacation is not easy. Running a tour operator business is a complicated venture as it is difficult for a company to appeals to all people all the time. There will always be unsatisfied travelers who will try to dissuade you from settling for a particular service provider. Additionally, different tour operators offer different variables. However, if you are planning for a Mauritius island tours shortly, here are our expert tips to find a credible local tourism firm.

Price vs. Value

While most people strictly base their choices on prices that tour agencies charge, from experience, we have come to realize that doing so is somewhat misguided. Some tourist companies quote low prices only to deliver a slightly lame accommodation and host you far from attractive sites. So,
always pay attention to value. Be on the lookout for aspects like quantity and quality of meals, the expertise of the tour guide and included activities. Mauritius is full of interesting sites and activities and missing on them can
significantly ruin your vacation.

Target Audience

Make sure you are the target audience of the tour operator. Some tour operators only target older couples, while others specialize in younger families among many more categories of people. Fortunately, there is a
travel agency for everyone. Some even offer packages for a broad range of personalities. By exercising extra caution, you will avoid the uncomfortable scenario of finding yourself in a group full of drunken individuals when all you need is a quiet vacation.

Local Guides

Guides hold the key to the quality of your vacation. These are the individuals who will be explaining everything as they keep the flow going. So, steer clear of tour operators that employ non-experts, young children or even someone foreign who does not know Mauritius well. Instead, settle for a travel agency with knowledgeable local guides (or at least long-term residents), and, preferably, those who can speak the local language and are skilled in life-saving techniques.

Google Reviews

The giant search engine provides a great way to assess the value of everything, travel agencies included. So, go online and find out what people have to say about a tour guide you are considering. Previous users of different service providers take time to write the reviews either to express their satisfaction or dissatisfaction from the quality of service they got. Compare experiences, factor in what majority of previous users have to say and choose accordingly.

Group Tours

Tour operators that organize travelers into small groups are mindful of the ecosystem as well as the impact the tourists make. Besides, you get to meet and interact meaningfully with fellow travelers when there are 12 people in a group, as opposed to, say, 60. Going on a tour with over 15 people on your group dramatically diminishes the quality of your stay in Mauritius. Additionally, such travel agencies provide impersonal accommodation, among other unwelcome services.

Visits To Unexpected Places

In addition to the basic itinerary, some exceptional service providers go an extra mile. So, after you ensure your tour will involve stops at Mauritius’s notable tourist attraction sites, ask if the service provider offers some surprise visit to places you have never seen or heard before. Some of the famous sites to the north of Mauritius are the National Botanical garden, Port Louis Main Market and Caudan Shopping Complex. Making stops on unheard-of-places makes all the difference between an average tour and an outstanding one.

Google Search & Ads

Only a reputable company with a sound financial base can afford to place an advert on Google Ads. So, when you search for, say, the best tour guide and a Google Ads pops up showing the name of a particular company, chances are the business has been in Mauritius for an extended period. Consequently, such tour operators have mastered the tools of the trade. Click on the ad and find out more about the company. If it ticks all the above requirements, entrust your holidays to them.

Establish if your potential Mauritius tour operator provides all the tour components (accommodation, sightseeing, and all the relevant activities). Also, find out through various channels like Google reviews and comments on their websites if the agency delivers on its promises. If anyone you know has ever used the operator’s services, find out from them how the company treats tourists. Generally, take your time to gather as much information as possible before embarking on your journey to this beautiful nation.