Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Mauritius
You'll touch down at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and connect with your representative at Desk No. 16 for the transfer to your hotel. After you check in, the afternoon and evening are open for settling in at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Meet & Greet at airport
- Day 2
Colourful South Full-Day Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out around 08:00 am for a full-day tour covering Mauritius' interior and south. The itinerary takes you to the dormant volcanic crater at Trou-Aux-Cerfs, then to Voiliers de l'Ocean where craftsmen build replica sailing ships. From there, you'll reach the sacred lake Ganga Talao and cruise through Black River Gorges National Park. A included lunch with coastal views comes midway through, and later you'll see Chamarel's waterfall and the unique 7 coloured Earth formations. On the return, you'll get views of Le Morne Mountain before arriving back around 05:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with breath-taking coastal view)
Included Activities
- Visit Trou-Aux-Cerfs volcanic crater with 360° panoramic views
- Visit Voiliers de l'Ocean to watch craftsmen make replica 18th Century sailing ships
- Visit Ganga Talao sacred lake in Plaine Champagne
- Drive through Black River Gorges National Park
- Visit Chamarel waterfall and 7 coloured Earth geological formation
- English- or French-speaking guided tour
Optional Activities
- Italian, Spanish or German-speaking guide (available at additional cost)
Landmarks/POIs Trou-Aux-Cerfs Voiliers de l'Ocean Ganga Talao Black River Gorges National Park Chamarel Waterfall 7 Coloured Earth Le Morne Mountain Ile aux Benitiers - Day 3
Leisure Day with Optional Excursions
The day starts with breakfast at the hotel, then you have full flexibility. You can relax poolside, swim in the clear water, or take advantage of complimentary water sports. Activities like banana rides, water skiing, and scuba diving cost extra if you're interested. The hotel spa also has therapy treatments available. If you want something more structured, two optional full-day excursions are available: Exotic North explores the island's northern villages and attractions, or Simply Sailing takes you along the east coast by catamaran with swimming and snorkeling included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free land and water sports activities available at hotel
Optional Activities
- Banana ride
- Water skiing
- Scuba diving
- Hotel spa therapies and massage treatments
- Exotic North full-day tour: Visit Cap-Malheureux red-roofed Church and Gunner's Quoin, explore Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens with 500 rare exotic plants, enjoy traditional lunch at l'Aventure du Sucre Sugar Factory, visit Blue Penny Museum to see famous 1847 Post Office stamps, explore colorful Port-Louis local market with guide
- Simply Sailing full-day tour: Board catamaran at Four à Chaux around 09:30 am, sail along east coast lagoon, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water, lunch served onboard, stop at Île aux Cerfs, cruise past historic Dutch settler arrival point and French-English naval battle site
Landmarks/POIs Cap-Malheureux Gunner's Quoin Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens l'Aventure du Sucre Blue Penny Museum Port-Louis Market Four à Chaux Île aux Cerfs - Day 4
Leisure Day with Optional Excursions
You'll have breakfast at the hotel to start, then the day is yours to organize however you like. Relax at the hotel, head to the beach, or book the optional Simply Sailing excursion to cruise the east coast by catamaran if you want a guided experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Simply Sailing full-day tour: Board catamaran at Four à Chaux around 09:30 am, sail along east coast lagoon, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water, lunch served onboard, stop at Île aux Cerfs, cruise past historic Dutch settler arrival point and French-English naval battle site
- Day 5
Leisure Day with Optional Excursions
Start with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before spending the day exploring at your own pace. You can stay relaxed at the property, or if you're interested, book the optional Charms & Flavours tour to visit colonial mansions, tea plantations, a rum distillery, exotic reserves, and try Mauritian cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Charms & Flavours full-day tour: Visit Les Aubineaux colonial mansion built in 1872, drive through tea fields to Bois Cheri Tea Factory, enjoy traditional tea break at plantation chalet, lunch at Saint Aubin Plantation house dated 1819, visit anthurium greenhouse with Mauritian vanilla, rum and sugar tasting at distillery, explore La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes with Nile crocodiles, geckos, monkeys, giant Aldabra tortoises, and insectarium
Landmarks/POIs Les Aubineaux Bois Cheri Tea Factory Saint Aubin Plantation La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes - Day 6
Departure from Mauritius
Have your final breakfast at the hotel, then head to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport for departure. A shared transfer will take you there, and airport assistance helps during check-in. Plan to leave the hotel at least 4 hours before your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport check-in assistance
