Mauritius Island Romance

Seven nights on two sides of Mauritius: sunsets beneath Le Morne on the southwest coast, then sunrises over the calm east-coast lagoon, with a catamaran day, Chamarel and Port Louis along the way. A romantic island escape tailored to you.

Every journey is customizable. Use our featured journeys as inspiration. We'll tailor the dates, hotels, activities, pace and budget around you.

Highlights

• Sunsets beneath Le Morne

  Four nights on the southwest coast below a UNESCO-listed mountain with deep historical meaning.

• A day on the lagoon

  Catamaran sailing along the west coast with snorkeling stops and lunch on board.

• Chamarel and the Black River Gorges

  Waterfalls, colored earth, forest viewpoints and a sacred crater lake in the green uplands.

• Port Louis and island heritage

  The central market and the Aapravasi Ghat, which tells the story of indentured laborers.

• Slow east-coast days

  Sunrise swims, a boat trip to Île aux Cerfs and time for spa treatments or a private beach dinner.

Suggested day-by-day

A starting point, not a fixed schedule — we adjust every day to suit you.

1. 1
   Day 1Arrive in MauritiusSouthwest coast, Mauritius+

   You are met at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport for a private transfer of about an hour to the southwest coast, past sugarcane fields and small villages. Check in, change into something light and watch your first sunset over the lagoon.

   • Private airport transfer
   • Check-in and welcome drink
   • Sunset on the beach

   Upscale beach resort or similar · Le Morne peninsulaDinner
2. 2
   Day 2Le Morne at your own paceLe Morne+

   A slow day to settle in: swim in the lagoon, try stand-up paddleboarding or book a massage. Fit walkers can climb Le Morne Brabant with a guide in the cool early morning for views over the lagoon and reef.

   • Beach and lagoon time
   • Optional guided hike up Le Morne Brabant
   • Optional spa treatment

   Upscale beach resort or similar · Le Morne peninsulaBreakfast, Dinner
3. 3
   Day 3Chamarel and the Black River GorgesSouthwestern uplands+

   With a private driver-guide, head into the green uplands above the coast. See the Chamarel waterfall and the layered colored earth, take in the viewpoints of Black River Gorges National Park, and visit Grand Bassin, a crater lake sacred to the island's Hindu community.

   • Chamarel waterfall and Seven Coloured Earth
   • Black River Gorges viewpoints
   • Grand Bassin sacred lake
   • Lunch at a local table d'hôte

   Upscale beach resort or similar · Le Morne peninsulaBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. 4
   Day 4A day on the lagoonWest coast lagoon+

   Board a catamaran for a day along the west coast, with snorkeling stops, a barbecue lunch on board and time to swim near Île aux Bénitiers. Morning departures may include dolphin watching with an operator that follows responsible viewing guidelines.

   • Full-day catamaran cruise
   • Snorkeling in the lagoon
   • Barbecue lunch on board
   • Optional responsible dolphin watching

   Upscale beach resort or similar · Le Morne peninsulaBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. 5
   Day 5Port Louis and the east coastPort Louis and the east coast+

   Cross the island with a stop in the capital, Port Louis, for its bustling central market and the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site. Continue via the botanical garden at Pamplemousses, known for its giant water lilies, before checking in on the calm east-coast lagoon.

   • Port Louis Central Market
   • Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site
   • Pamplemousses botanical garden
   • Transfer to the east coast

   Upscale beach resort or boutique hotel, or similar · East coast, MauritiusBreakfast, Dinner
6. 6
   Day 6Île aux Cerfs by boatEast coast lagoon+

   Cross the turquoise lagoon by boat to Île aux Cerfs for swimming and beach time, with a stop at the waterfall on the Grand River South East along the way. The afternoon is yours.

   • Boat trip to Île aux Cerfs
   • Grand River South East waterfall
   • Afternoon at leisure

   Upscale beach resort or boutique hotel, or similar · East coast, MauritiusBreakfast, Dinner
7. 7
   Day 7A day for the two of youEast coast, Mauritius+

   Keep your final full day unplanned. Start with a sunrise swim, then choose between couples' spa treatments, a kayak around the lagoon or another chapter of your book. In the evening, we can arrange a private dinner on the beach with your hotel.

   • Sunrise on the east coast
   • Optional couples' spa treatment
   • Optional private beach dinner

   Upscale beach resort or boutique hotel, or similar · East coast, MauritiusBreakfast, Dinner
8. 8
   Day 8Depart MauritiusEast coast to the airport+

   Enjoy a last morning by the water. A private transfer of roughly 45 minutes to an hour then takes you to the airport for your onward flight.

   • Leisurely final morning
   • Private airport transfer

   Breakfast

Make it yours

A few of the ways travelers tailor this journey:

• Choose a private pool villa

  Upgrade to a villa or suite with its own plunge pool for more privacy.

• Stay in one place

  Prefer not to move? We can base you at a single hotel and add day trips instead.

• Pair it with a safari

  Mauritius works well after a safari in South Africa or East Africa; flight routings vary by season, and we will find sensible connections.

• Charter your own catamaran

  Swap the shared cruise for a private charter with a skipper, a lunch stop of your choice and no crowds.

• Dive or learn to kitesurf

  Add a dive course, or kitesurfing lessons in the windier months off Le Morne.

Best months

1. Jan
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3. Mar
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5. ✓ May
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12. Dec