Discover the best of northern Mauritius on a memorable journey combining beautiful beaches, cultural landmarks, tropical nature, and fascinating history.
DAY 1: The Private North
Begin at the iconic red-roofed chapel overlooking the turquoise lagoon and Coin de Mire. Continue to Mont Choisy Beach, where you can stroll along the soft white sand, swim in the calm water, or relax beneath the casuarina trees.
Visit L’Aventure du Sucre, an interactive museum housed inside a former sugar factory. Discover how the sugar industry shaped Mauritius through historical machinery, multimedia exhibitions, maps, and cultural displays.
Continue to the SSR Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses. Explore shaded pathways surrounded by giant water lilies, rare palms, spice plants, and tropical vegetation.
In Port Louis, visit Le Caudan Waterfront for harbour views, colourful boutiques, restaurants, and handmade souvenirs at the Craft Market. Experience the lively Central Market, where stalls offer tropical fruits, spices, textiles, local products, and traditional Mauritian specialities.
Travel to Fort Adelaide, and enjoy panoramic views over Port Louis, its harbour, Champ de Mars, and the surrounding mountains.
Complete the experience at Château de Labourdonnais, a beautifully restored colonial estate featuring an interactive museum, landscaped gardens, tropical orchards, an animal area, and a boutique offering locally produced delicacies and souvenirs.
DAY 2: The Private South
Discover the spectacular south of Mauritius on a scenic journey combining volcanic landscapes, sacred landmarks, waterfalls, tropical forests, adventure, and local heritage.
Begin at Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcanic crater surrounded by lush vegetation and offering panoramic views across the central plateau. Continue to Mare aux Vacoas, the island’s largest freshwater reservoir.
Visit Grand Bassin, Mauritius’ most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site. Explore its temples, colourful shrines, peaceful crater lake, and impressive statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga.
Travel through Black River Gorges National Park to Alexandra Falls, where you can admire the waterfall cascading through dense tropical forest. Continue to the Black River Gorges Viewpoint for breathtaking views over mountains, valleys, and protected wilderness inhabited by rare plants and birds.
Discover the colourful landscapes of Vallée des Couleurs, famous for its 23 Coloured Earth, waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints, nature trails, and optional adventure activities. Afterwards, experience the wild beauty of Gris Gris Beach, where powerful Indian Ocean waves crash against dramatic cliffs.
Continue to Saint Aubin Estate to explore its colonial heritage, tropical gardens, vanilla greenhouse, and traditional production areas. Complete your journey at the Bois Chéri Tea Factory and Museum, where you will learn about tea production, wander through picturesque plantations, and enjoy local tea while overlooking a peaceful lake.
