Mauritius.
Lagoons, waterfalls and volcanic hills.
- Best time to go
- May to December
- Ideal trip length
- 5–6 days
Holiday package
Takes a minute. A travel planner calls you back within working hours (10 am – 7 pm).
About Mauritius
An island nation in the Indian Ocean, popular for honeymoons. Beach resorts ring the coast; the south-west has gorges, waterfalls and the coloured earth of Chamarel. We'll guide you on entry requirements.
- Couples
- Families
Île aux Cerfs
Day trip by boat to the island's beaches.
Chamarel
The Seven Coloured Earth and Chamarel waterfall.
Le Morne
The mountain and the lagoon below it in the south-west.
Black River Gorges
National park with viewpoints and walking trails.
When to go
Best: May to December
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May — good
- June — good
- July — good
- August — good
- September — good
- October — good
- November — good
- December — good
Getting there
Direct flights from Mumbai and Delhi, around 6–7 hours. Transfers and a hired car cover the island.
Planner's notes
- Indians currently get visa-free entry for short stays — confirm before booking.
- May–December is cooler and drier; cyclone season is January–March.
- North (Grand Baie) is lively; south and east are quieter.
A shape for 5–6 days
One way to lay out the days, built from the places above. Your planner reshapes it around your dates, pace and budget.
Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Reach Mauritius, check in, and keep the evening easy.
Day 2
Île aux Cerfs
Day trip by boat to the island's beaches.
Day 3
Chamarel
The Seven Coloured Earth and Chamarel waterfall.
Day 4
Le Morne
The mountain and the lagoon below it in the south-west.
Day 5
Head home
A last breakfast, then the transfer back.
