🌅 What to do in Mauritius on extra days
Personalized ideas for every type of traveler
Mauritius is much more than postcard beaches and luxury resorts. With one or more extra days, you can explore its multicultural soul, tropical nature, authentic villages, and a cuisine rich in influences. Whether you seek adventure, silence, or local flavors, the island surprises you with genuine and profound experiences.
🧗♂️ For sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers
Mauritius is a perfect destination for those who love an active life, among green mountains, jungle trails, and waters full of life.
Trekking on Le Morne Brabant
UNESCO World Heritage and symbolic mountain of the island. Panoramic climb with breathtaking views of the lagoon. Challenging but accessible route with a guide.
Kayak or paddleboard in Tamarin Bay
Ideal at dawn or sunset. Paddle among mangroves and calm waves, with the possibility of spotting dolphins nearby.
Excursion to Chamarel Waterfalls and Seven Coloured Earth
A journey into tropical nature that combines geology, spectacular waterfalls, and lush forests.
🌸 For those seeking tranquility and relaxation
Mauritius is an island that knows how to offer moments of pure peace among botanical gardens, quiet beaches, and resorts designed for regeneration.
Relaxing morning at Poste Lafayette or La Cambuse beach
Less frequented stretches of coast, ideal for reading, walking, or swimming in tranquility.
Spa treatments with ocean view (Belle Mare or Le Morne)
Ayurvedic massages, treatments based on sugar cane or local oils. Many resorts offer day spa packages even for non-guests.
Sunset walk in the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
A historic tropical oasis with giant water lilies, rare palms, and ancient trees. Perfect atmosphere to find calm and wonder.
🖼️ For art, history, and culture enthusiasts
Mauritius is a unique cultural mosaic, where African, European, Indian, and Chinese influences meet. Its colonial and Creole history deserves to be explored.
Visit to Aapravasi Ghat (Port Louis)
UNESCO site that tells the story of indentured immigration. An important and little-known chapter of world history.
Discover the village of Mahébourg
An ancient colonial port, now a quiet village with local markets, historical ruins, and views of the lagoon. Authentic and less touristy.
Sugar Museum "L'Aventure du Sucre"
A journey into the heart of Mauritian economy and culture, among plantations, old machinery, and tastings of rum and sugar.
🍷 For those who love food and authentic experiences
Mauritius is a gastronomic paradise where Creole cuisine blends with Indian, French, Chinese, and African influences. An explosion of flavors to discover.
Dinner in a "table d'hôte" or Creole restaurant (at locals' homes or in the countryside)
Dishes like rougaille, fish curry, farata, or biryani prepared in a homemade and authentic way.
Try street food in Port Louis or Grand Baie
Dhall puri, samosa, gateaux piments, spicy pineapple: a real feast for the palate to try among markets and stalls.
Visit to an artisanal rum distillery (Chamarel or Saint Aubin)
Tour among sugar cane plantations, tastings, and spectacular views. Perfect for discovering one of the island's iconic products.
