14-Day Relaxation Itinerary: Mauritius and Seychelles

  1. Day 1: Mauritius Beaches
    1 hour (20km) from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

    Beautiful crystal-clear waters.

  2. Day 2: La Vanille Nature Park
    50 minutes (45km) from Mauritius Beaches

    Fascinating wildlife experience.

  3. Day 3: Black River Gorges National Park
    1 hour 20 minutes (50km) from La Vanille Nature Park

    Stunning trekking trails.

  4. Day 4: Île aux Cerfs
    1 hour 15 minutes (40km) from Black River Gorges National Park

    Relaxing island retreat.

  5. Day 5: Blue Bay Marine Park
    1 hour 10 minutes (45km) from Île aux Cerfs

    Snorkeling in a stunning coral reef.

  6. Day 6: Victoria, Seychelles
    1 hour (1,400km flight) from Blue Bay Marine Park

    Island capital sightseeing.

  7. Day 7: Anse Intendance Beach
    30 minutes (25km) from Victoria, Seychelles

    Remote and picturesque.

  8. Day 8: Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve
    50 minutes (44km) from Anse Intendance Beach

    Exotic palm forest.

  9. Day 9: Beau Vallon Beach
    1 hour (30km) from Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve

    Popular white sand beach.

  10. Day 10: Praslin Island
    25 minutes (10km) by ferry from Beau Vallon Beach

    Quiet island escape.

  11. Day 11: St. Anne National Marine Park
    1 hour (44km) from Praslin Island

    Clear waters and sea turtles.

  12. Day 12: Aride Island Nature Reserve
    3 hours 30 minutes by ferry and guided tour (85km) from St. Anne National Marine Park

    Birdwatching haven.

  13. Day 13: Moyenne Island
    1 hour by ferry (30km) from Aride Island Nature Reserve

    Small coral island.

  14. Day 14: Shopping in Victoria
    30 minutes (25km) from Moyenne Island

    Souvenir shopping day.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • La Vanille Nature Park (3 hours, £14 per person)
  • Black River Gorges National Park (2 hours, free entrance)
  • Île aux Cerfs (1 hour, £25 for a trip per person)
  • Blue Bay Marine Park (2 hours, £10 per person for snorkeling excursion)
  • Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve (3 hours, £15 per person)
  • St. Anne National Marine Park (3 hours, £30 for a boat tour per person)
  • Aride Island Nature Reserve (6 hours, £60 for the guided tour and ferry per person)
  • Moyenne Island (3 hours, £20 per person for a boat trip)
  • Total Estimated Costs (£174 per person)

Useful Tips

If you have more than 14 days, you could add another day and visit Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles or the Seven Coloured Earths in Mauritius. If you have less time, consider skipping Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve in Seychelles or Black River Gorges National Park in Mauritius. Keep in mind that some locations might be closed due to public holidays, so check in advance and adjust the itinerary accordingly.

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