Day plans
Complete hour-by-hour days, tested and approved by locals. Add them to your itinerary in one click to build your trip.
North · 07:30 → 19:00
The buzzing North
Lively beaches, shopping and nightlife: the perfect day around Grand Baie.
07:30Sunrise at Cap MalheureuxPhoto of the red-roofed church facing Coin de Mire island.›09:00Swim at PereybereA small, calm cove, perfect in the morning. Alouda at the kiosk.›12:00Lunch at Ti KouloirFried noodles and fish vindaye, a Grand Baie institution.›14:00Shopping at La CroisetteCrafts, pareos and infused rums to take home.›16:30Sunset at Mont ChoisyThe longest beach in the north, under the filao trees.›19:00Night market or beach barCreole street food or cocktails with your feet in the sand.›West · 06:00 → 20:00
West coast sunsets & flavours
Dolphins at dawn, a sacred mountain and the island's best sunset.
06:00Dolphins at TamarinBoat trip to meet spinner dolphins.›09:30Seven Coloured EarthMulticoloured dunes and giant tortoises at Chamarel.›12:30Lunch at the Rum DistilleryVenison curry and rum tasting at L'Alchimiste.›15:00La Preneuse beachA quiet swim with a view of Le Morne.›17:45Sunset at Le MorneTHE sunset spot: black rocks and a golden lagoon.›20:00Dinner in TamarinGrilled fish in the fishing village.›South · 08:00 → 17:00
The wild South
Cliffs, waves and authentic Mauritius, far from the resorts.
08:00Mahébourg marketThe authentic south: spices, gato pima, creole atmosphere.›10:00Snorkelling at Blue BayA protected marine park, coral and multicoloured fish.›13:00Lunch at Tante Athalie'sCreole table d'hôte in a mango-tree garden.›15:00Gris Gris & the Crying RockCliffs pounded by the waves, outside the lagoon.›17:00Natural BridgeA basalt arch above the ocean, a dizzying photo spot.›East · 08:30 → 18:30
East coast turquoise lagoon
The island's finest beaches and a whole day in the water.
08:30Belle Mare beachEndless white sand — come early to have it to yourself.›10:30Catamaran to Île aux CerfsTurquoise lagoon, GRSE waterfall and barbecue on board.›15:30Coconut break at Trou d'Eau DouceFresh coconut cut open with a machete on the seafront.›16:30Bras d'Eau forestA shaded walk in search of the paradise flycatcher.›18:30Dinner at Quatre CocosGrilled freshwater prawns facing the lagoon at dusk.›North · 08:30 → 18:00
Port-Louis, culture & street food
A creole capital to savour: market, museums and Chinatown.
08:30Central MarketVegetables, herbal teas and souvenirs under the historic halls.›10:30Blue Penny MuseumThe world's most famous stamp and the island's history.›12:00Dholl puri in ChinatownDewa or Tamarind — Port-Louis's eternal debate.›14:00Aapravasi GhatUNESCO site, memory of indentured labour.›16:00Caudan WaterfrontColourful umbrellas, galleries and an ice-cream break.›18:00Sunset at the CitadelPanoramic view over the harbour and the mountains.›South · 09:00 → 17:00
Family day: tortoises & lagoon
A day with the kids among giant animals and white sand.
09:00La Vanille Nature ParkGiant tortoises, crocodiles and a butterfly house.›12:00Picnic at RiambelWild beach and filaos, shaded picnic tables.›14:00Swim at Blue BayShallow lagoon, perfect for little ones.›16:00Ice cream in MahébourgAlouda and coconut ice cream on the waterfront.›17:00Rault biscuit factoryCassava biscuit factory since 1870, with tasting.›South · 07:00 → 17:00
Inland adventure
Gorges, waterfalls and a sacred lake: green, vertical Mauritius.
07:00Black River GorgesHike to the viewpoint, monkeys and endemic birds.›10:30Tamarind Falls waterfalls7 waterfalls, swimming in natural pools with a guide.›13:30Lunch at Case NoyaleCreole table d'hôte with lagoon views.›15:00Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)Sacred lake, temples and a 33 m Shiva statue.›17:00Alexandra FallsA viewpoint over the whole south from the heights.›North · 06:30 → 16:30
Slow morning & northern spa
Yoga, brunch, a nap under the filaos: the zero-stress day.
06:30Sunrise yoga at Mont ChoisyGentle vinyasa facing the lagoon, mats provided.›08:30Brunch in Grand BaieBowls, iced coffee and coconut bread on a terrace.›11:00Spa & massageMassage with coconut and frangipani oils.›13:30Nap at Trou aux BichesThe gentlest beach in the north, shade guaranteed.›16:30Sunset drinks on a catamaranA 2-hour cruise in the bay, ti-punch on board.›South · 09:30 → 16:30
Rainy day, plan B
Tea museum, model ships, shopping and a Curepipe tea room: rain won't spoil the day.
09:30Bois Chéri tea museumTour of the island's oldest tea factory, with a museum and a tasting room overlooking the lake. Vanilla tea flows freely — warm and dry even in the rain.›12:00Lunch at Domaine de Saint AubinTable d'hôte in an 1819 colonial house, among vanilla and sugar cane. Palm-heart salad, creole curry and estate rum.›14:30Model ship workshopsVisit a Curepipe workshop where Mauritius's famous model sailing ships are born. From the Victory to the Bounty, months of painstaking work before your eyes.›16:30La Potinière tea roomA Curepipe institution since 1971: hot chocolate, pastries and homemade puddings while the rain falls outside.›North · 07:00 → 17:30
Zero-rupee day
Public beaches, a hike, a temple and a sunset: a full day without spending a rupee.
07:00Sunrise at Cap MalheureuxPhoto of the red-roofed church facing Coin de Mire island.›08:30Le Pouce hikeA free climb up the island's third-highest peak: 360° views over Port-Louis, Moka and the whole north. A well-marked trail, doable for any good walker.›13:00Swim at Trou aux BichesA shallow, wave-free lagoon, a family favourite. The kids splash about while the parents watch from the towel.›15:30Maheswarnath temple in TrioletThe island's largest Hindu temple, founded in 1857. Colourful deities, incense and a warm welcome — free entry for all.›17:30Sunset at Mont ChoisyThe longest beach in the north, under the filao trees.›West · 16:30 → 22:00
Date night by the sea
Sunset at Le Morne, dinner with your feet in the sand and a walk under the stars.
16:30Stroll on Flic en Flac beachEight kilometres of white sand lined with filaos, hand in hand. Golden hour here is magical before sunset.›17:45Sunset at Le MorneTHE sunset spot: black rocks and a golden lagoon.›19:45Romantic dinner in Flic en FlacFreshwater prawns, fresh fish and refined creole cooking among ponds and greenery. Soft lighting, perfect for two.›22:00Starlit walk in TamarinA nightcap with your feet in the sand, then a walk along the bay under the Milky Way. Little street lighting: the southern sky puts on a show.›North · 09:30 → 16:30
Kids' day up North
Aquarium, shallow lagoon, ice cream and mini-golf: the perfect day with the kids.
09:30Mauritius AquariumSharks, moray eels and 200 lagoon species in a child-sized aquarium. Fish feeding is the highlight of the visit.›12:00Lunch at Ti KouloirFried noodles and fish vindaye, a Grand Baie institution.›13:30Swim at Trou aux BichesA shallow, wave-free lagoon, a family favourite. The kids splash about while the parents watch from the towel.›15:30Ice cream in Grand BaieArtisan gelato or local coconut ice cream facing the bay. Bourbon vanilla wins everyone over.›16:30Mini-golf in Grand Baie18 shaded holes among palm trees and bougainvillea. Fierce family battles — rematches allowed.›