Settle into your Grand Baie hotel and enjoy a hotel buffet breakfast to fuel a relaxed first day; most hotels open breakfast 7:00–10:00. Good to confirm your hotel’s breakfast hours.
Stroll the lively bay, check out local boutiques and relax on La Cuvette’s sheltered sand — a great intro to Mauritian beaches and swimming. Public beaches are open all day.
Casual beachfront meal with fresh seafood and Creole flavors at a popular Grand Baie beach restaurant; open midday for lunch. Good spot for a relaxed seaside lunch.
Try traditional Creole dishes (rougaille, grilled fish) in a friendly local restaurant in Grand Baie; most restaurants open until 10:00–11:00pm. Ask for local specialties.
World-famous botanical garden noted for giant water lilies, spice and palm collections — a calm, photogenic start to the day. Open generally 8:30am–5:00pm; allow 1.5–2 hours.
Enjoy Creole-influenced lunch with local desserts at Le Fangourin, or head into Port Louis for street snacks and fresh seafood; check museum restaurant hours (midday service).
Explore Port Louis’s bustling Central Market (good for spices, textiles) — best earlier in the afternoon; the Caudan Waterfront offers shopping, a small marina and cafes. Central Market typically 7:00am–3:00pm.
Dine at a waterfront restaurant at Caudan or return north for dinner — choose seafood or Creole specialties. Most restaurants open until 10:00–11:00pm.
Early-morning boat trip to see wild dolphins off Tamarin Bay and optional snorkel at nearby reefs; tours typically depart 6:00–7:30am — book in advance and choose operators who follow responsible-wildlife guidelines.
Spend the midday relaxing on Flic en Flac’s expansive beach or swim in the clear lagoon; public beach access is free and perfect for sunbathing and snorkeling close to shore.
Optional late-afternoon visit for wildlife encounters, zipline or walk-by for sunset — Casela typically open 9:00am–5:00pm; pre-book activities like lion walks or zipline.
Explore short hikes or viewpoint stops in Mauritius’s largest national park for endemic plants and panoramic vistas; park access is generally open daylight hours (approx. 7:30am–5:00pm).
See the unique layered sand dunes of the Seven Colored Earth and the nearby Chamarel Waterfall — site open roughly 8:30am–5:30pm; great for photos and a short walk.
Lunch at a restaurant near the Chamarel viewpoint serving Creole and international dishes with sweeping views — restaurants typically open for lunch until about 3:00–4:00pm.
Visit the small Chamarel distillery for a tour and rum tasting — the distillery is usually open 9:00am–5:00pm; good for understanding local rum culture and buying souvenirs.
Le Morne offers world-class conditions for kite-surfing and wind sports; lessons and rentals usually start mornings when winds are favorable — book in advance (operators commonly run 9:00am onward).
Lunch at a beachfront spot near Le Morne serving seafood and international options — great views of Le Morne Brabant, with midday service until 3:00pm.
Enjoy calm lagoon paddling or snorkeling in clear, shallow water perfect for a relaxed afternoon; rentals available from local operators (usually open daily).
Have breakfast early and check out — if your flight is later in the evening, store luggage at your hotel or arrange direct transfer to the boat departure point (Trou d'Eau Douce).
Drive to the east-coast marina and catch your pre-booked catamaran or speedboat to Île aux Cerfs for a full day of snorkeling and beach time — boat departures commonly start 9:00am. Allow 1–1.5 hours driving depending on where you’re staying.
Spend the day on the island’s turquoise lagoons; book a catamaran or speedboat tour that includes snorkeling gear, optional parasailing and lunch. Boats and operators usually run 9:00am–4:00pm day trips.
If time permits, stop in Mahebourg for a short waterfront stroll and a coffee; Mahebourg is near the airport and offers local shops and a museum (museum hours typically 9:00am–4:00pm).
Return to SSR Airport for international departure; allow 1–1.5 hours drive and at least 2–3 hours pre-flight for international check-in and formalities.