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The Team·If you are residing in the north of the country enjoying the best beaches of Mauritius, you shouldn't limit your visit to beaches only. Mauritius has a lot of activities for all ages and travel spots to visit. Make the most of your holidays by doing the maximum amount of activities.
Below is a series of places to visit grouped by days. The activities for each day are in a specific region, meaning you can complete them in any order.
📌 Note: This planning assumes you are travelling from the north of the island. If you are travelling from another location, you may need to reorder the sites for your convenience. You'll need at least 10-11 days to visit these popular spots; plan for longer if you want a deeper local experience!
📍 Day 1 - The North
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2.5 hrs📍 View MapSSR Botanical Garden One of the oldest botanical gardens in the Southern Hemisphere, world-famous for its giant floating water lilies and vast palm collection.
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2 hrs📍 View MapL'aventure du Sucre An interactive museum set in an old sugar factory detailing the deep history of sugar trade and rum-making on the island.
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1 hr📍 View MapMahogany Shopping Promenade A beautiful, modern open-air lakeside lifestyle mall perfect for breezy walks, local coffee, and relaxing.
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3 hrs📍 View MapMont Choisy Beach One of the longest and most beautiful sandy beaches in the north, safely lined with shady casuarina trees.
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2 hrs📍 View MapLa Croisette Mall A vibrant, bustling commercial center in Grand Baie featuring great international retail shops and diverse dining options.
📍 Day 2 - Port Louis
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30 mins📍 View MapCitadel Fort Adelaide A historic 19th-century hilltop fortress providing stunning, panoramic 360-degree views overlooking the capital city and harbor.
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1 hr📍 View MapPort Louis Central Market A vibrant, chaotic local sensory experience packed with colorful tropical fruits, authentic street foods, and traditional crafts.
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2 hrs📍 View MapCaudan Waterfront A lively harbor-side development featuring modern shops, the famous umbrella-lined street, local artists, and historical landmarks.
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2 hrs📍 View MapOdysseo Aquarium The largest state-of-the-art oceanarium in the Mascarene region, showcasing incredible sharks, rays, and Indian Ocean marine life.
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2 hrs📍 View MapBagatelle Mall The island's premier and widest-stretching shopping mall, boasting highly popular dining alleys and top international brands.
📍 Day 3 - South
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1 hr📍 View MapTribeca Mall A grand, ultra-modern commercial hub featuring striking architecture, entertainment zones, and smart retail centers.
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10 mins📍 View MapMare aux Vacoas Reservoir The largest natural water reservoir on the island, quietly tucked away in thick pine forests and highlands.
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45 mins📍 View MapAlexandra Falls A breathtaking jungle viewpoint peering deep into the cloud forests where a stunning river cascade drops into a steep valley.
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30 mins📍 View MapGorges Viewpoint An iconic viewing platform revealing the vast, sweeping scenery of the Black River Gorges National Park canyon.
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1 hr📍 View MapChamarel Colored Earth A mesmerizing geological wonder displaying surreal, undulating sand dunes of seven distinctly different naturally metallic colors.
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15 mins📍 View MapChamarel Waterfall The tallest single-drop waterfall in Mauritius, beautifully plunging down a sheer basalt cliff wrapped in thick green forest.
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2 hrs📍 View MapEbony Forest and Viewpoint A beautifully conserved sanctuary protecting native wildlife and rare ebony trees, leading to the spectacular Sublime Viewpoint.
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2 hrs📍 View MapAu Morne Beach A spectacular, pristine white beach nestled directly under the dramatic, historic shadow of Le Morne Brabant mountain.
📍 Day 4 - West Coast
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5+ hrs📍 View MapCasela Adventure Park A massive outdoor thrill park offering African safaris, ziplines, up-close big cat encounters, and exciting family rides.
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1 hr📍 View MapFlic en Flac Beach One of the longest and most famous public beaches on the west, perfect for warm lagoon swims and great sunset views.
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1 hr📍 View MapTamarin Beach A gorgeous, raw volcanic black-sand beach highly favored by local surfers and famous for wild river estuary views.
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1 hr📍 View MapCascavelle Mall An energetic, open-air western shopping center featuring diverse restaurants, bowling, and a lively karting track.
📍 Day 5 - South West Boat Trip & Dolphins
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ExcursionBooking Req.Swim with Dolphins An unforgettable morning boat trip out into Tamarin Bay to safely view and swim alongside wild spinner dolphins.
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Boat Stop📍 View MapCrystal Rock An iconic, lone coral rock formation standing completely isolated in the middle of the shallow turquoise ocean lagoon.
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Boat Stop📍 View MapIles aux Bénitiers A beautiful, flat coral island perfect for relaxing on sandy shores after enjoying a beachside barbecue lunch.
📍 Day 6 - South Activities & Sightseeing
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10 mins📍 View MapBassin Blanc Volcanic Crater A deeply secluded, ancient volcanic crater lake entirely engulfed by heavy, lush tropical forest canopy.
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3-4 hrs📍 View MapLa Vallée des Couleurs / La Vanille Park Choose between multi-colored volcanic park terrains with massive ziplines, or a lush park home to thousands of giant Aldabra tortoises.
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30 mins📍 View MapGris Gris Beach A dramatic, cliff-lined coastline with no protecting coral reef, showcasing powerful open-ocean waves crashing directly into dark rocks.
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1 hr📍 View MapRoche qui Pleure Meaning 'The Weeping Rock', this striking cliff edge mimics a human face crying as waves constantly retreat down its basalt rock formations.
📍 Day 7 - East Boat Trip
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Day Trip📍 View MapGrand River South East Boat Trip + Iles aux Cerfs A highly popular cruise combining a historic river waterfall visit with a full day on a post-card perfect private paradise island.
📍 Day 8 - Beach Activities in North
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Activity📍 View MapSnorkelling at Trou aux Biches A calm, clear lagoon universally loved for offering some of the best shallow-water marine life and sea turtle encounters on the island.
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Activity📍 View MapBeach Water Sports at Mont Choisy The ultimate northern hub for adrenaline-pumping fun, offering parasailing, tube rides, water skiing, and fast boat tours.
📍 Day 9 - Hiking Mountains
Choose one of the following trails for the day:
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Option A📍 View MapLe Pouce (Centre) The 'Thumb' mountain trail, offering a moderate climb with an rewarding peak that looks down over Port Louis.
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Option B📍 View MapLe Morne Brabant (South) A UNESCO World Heritage peak offering a deeply historic trail wrapped in stunning, world-class views of the underwater waterfall illusion.
📍 Day 10 - Relax and Shopping
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Relax📍 View MapLa Cuvette Beach A charming, secluded jewel of a cove hiding clear turquoise waters, free of heavy currents and major crowds.
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Swim📍 View MapPereybere Beach A highly popular beach among locals, famous for having the deepest, clearest, and best sandy seabed for swimming in the north.
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Shop📍 View MapGrand Baie Beach and Shopping The energetic heartbeat of the north, blending coastal tourist boutiques, seaside bars, craft stalls, and sunset walks.
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Shop📍 View MapSuper U Mall A massive, centrally located hypermarket complex in Grand Baie perfect for picking up souvenirs, local teas, and rum.
📍 Day 11 - South East
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1.5 hrs📍 View MapFlacq Market The largest traditional open-air market in Mauritius, bursting with vibrant local textiles, street delicacies, and authentic atmosphere.
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1.5 hrs📍 View MapBlue Bay Beach and Glass Bottom Boat A protected marine park featuring spectacular coral gardens that you can view easily via boat trips or step right off the sand to snorkel.
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2 hrs📍 View MapIles aux Aigrettes An islet reserve run by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, protecting rare endemic birds, wild pink pigeons, and ebony trees.
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2 hrsMahebourg Waterfront & Naval Museum A peaceful seaside promenade rich with colonial history, coupled with a nearby museum tracking the epic 1810 grand naval battles.
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