7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Mauritius

  1. Day 1: Black River Gorges National Park
    1 hour (21 miles) from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

    Hike through Mauritius' largest national park with breathtaking views of forests and waterfalls. Look out for rare birds and monkeys.

  2. Day 2: Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
    1 hour 15 mins (24 miles) from Black River Gorges National Park

    Explore the unique natural phenomena of multi-coloured sand dunes. Visit the nearby Chamarel Waterfall for a swim.

  3. Day 3: Le Morne Brabant
    45 mins (19 miles) from Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark

    Climb a UNESCO World Heritage site with a stunning view of the peninsula and lagoon. Snorkel off Le Morne Beach and enjoy a sunset catamaran cruise.

  4. Day 4: Tamarin Bay
    45 mins (14 miles) from Le Morne Brabant

    Surf the waves of Tamarin Bay or join a dolphin-watching excursion. Land-lovers can enjoy quad biking and hiking in the nearby Black River Gorges National Park.

  5. Day 5: Ile Aux Cerfs
    1 hour 45 mins (38 miles) from Tamarin Bay

    Take a speedboat or catamaran to a picturesque island with a stunning lagoon. Enjoy water sports, beach volleyball, and a delicious seafood BBQ.

  6. Day 6: La Vanille Nature Park
    50 mins (22 miles) from Ile Aux Cerfs

    Get up close and personal with 2,000 resident Nile crocodiles and giant tortoises. Walk through the nearby Domaine de l'Etoile for ziplining, horse riding and quad biking.

  7. Day 7: Eureka House
    55 mins (14 miles) from La Vanille Nature Park

    Step back in time in this 19th-century Creole house nestled in the heart of nature. Take a guided tour of the house and gardens, then enjoy a traditional Mauritian lunch.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Black River Gorges National Park (4 hours, free)
  • Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark (3 hours, £10)
  • Le Morne Brabant (6 hours, free)
  • Tamarin Bay (5 hours, £50)
  • Ile Aux Cerfs (7 hours, £70)
  • La Vanille Nature Park (4 hours, £25)
  • Eureka House (3 hours, £15)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £170

Useful Tips

Add a day trip to Rodrigues island for an eco-adventure or extend your beach time in Flic en Flac. Reduce activities to 2 per day if you prefer a more leisurely pace.

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