10-Day Mauritius Island Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Grand Baie Beach
    1 hour 5 minutes (25.3 miles) from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

    Soak up the sun and relax on the gorgeous Grand Baie beach with crystal clear waters.

  2. Day 2: La Vanille Nature Park
    1 hour 8 minutes (30.4 miles) from Grand Baie Beach

    Experience nature up-close and personal by touring the La Vanille Nature Park with crocodiles and giant tortoises.

  3. Day 3: Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
    37 minutes (14.3 miles) from La Vanille Nature Park

    Visit the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and see a broad array of plants, including giant waterlilies.

  4. Day 4: Chamarel Village
    24 minutes (12.4 miles) from Pamplemousses Botanical Garden

    Head over to the Chamarel village and explore the seven-colored earth and Chamarel waterfall.

  5. Day 5: Catamaran Cruise
    1 hour 16 minutes (32.1 miles) from Chamarel Village

    Enjoy a day of sailing on the Indian Ocean by taking a catamaran cruise with snorkeling and swimming available.

  6. Day 6: Trou Aux Cerfs
    1 hour 12 minutes (28.4 miles) from Catamaran Cruise

    Visit the volcano crater Trou Aux Cerfs with panoramic views of the island and the Moka mountain range.

  7. Day 7: Domaine de l'Etoile Nature Reserve
    35 minutes (14.9 miles) from Trou Aux Cerfs

    Experience authentic wildlife by hiking at Domaine de l'Etoile Nature Reserve, also offering quad bike tours.

  8. Day 8: Ile aux Cerfs Island
    1 hour 18 minutes (30.5 miles) from Domaine de l'Etoile Nature Reserve

    Take a speedboat to the Ile aux Cerfs Island, a privately-owned paradise island home to a world-class golf course.

  9. Day 9: Port Louis Central Market
    1 hour 2 minutes (21.4 miles) from Ile aux Cerfs Island

    Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Mauritius by exploring the renowned Port Louis Central Market and taking in the flavors and crafts on offer.

  10. Day 10: Flic en Flac Beach
    41 minutes (22.8 miles) from Port Louis Central Market

    Relax at one of the largest public beaches in the west coast, Flic en Flac beach, while enjoying water sports and local food vendors.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • La Vanille Nature Park (3 hours, MUR 400-500)
  • Pamplemousses Botanical Garden (2 hours, MUR 200-300)
  • Chamarel Village (2-3 hours, MUR 0-250)
  • Catamaran Cruise (6 hours, MUR 2000-3000)
  • Trou Aux Cerfs (2 hours, Free)
  • Domaine de l'Etoile Nature Reserve (4 hours, MUR 750-1000)
  • Ile aux Cerfs Island (6 hours, MUR 2000-3000)
  • Port Louis Central Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Flic en Flac Beach (4 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: MUR 5350-8550

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Black River Gorges National Park, La Vallée des Couleurs Nature Park, or Blue Bay Marine Park. If you have less time, skip Chamarel Village or Domaine de l'Etoile Nature Reserve.

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