What to book before you travel to Mauritius?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

8 activities to book · about €322 per person

The east coast and Île aux Cerfs

Days 3-4
Days 3-4Île aux Cerfs by boat, with lunchFull dayAcross the lagoon to the island, time on its beaches, and a barbecue lunch.€60Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 3-4Grand River South East waterfallHalf dayA boat up the mouth of the island's longest river, to where the waterfall drops through a rocky gorge.€35Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Belle Mare beach · The shallow east coast lagoon · The fishing village of Trou d'Eau Douce · Flacq market

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Le Morne and the south-west

Days 5-6
Days 5-6Kitesurfing in the lagoonHalf dayA lesson or a session in the Le Morne lagoon, where the trade wind blows steadily through the southern winter.€60Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 5-6Le Morne Brabant hike (UNESCO)Half dayA steep climb towards the 556-metre summit, with a view over the lagoon and the whole south-west coast.€40Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 5-6Catamaran to Île aux BénitiersFull dayA day in the lagoon off the west coast near La Gaulette, with swimming stops and a Creole lunch on board.€55Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Le Morne beach · The turquoise lagoon · Sunset over the peninsula · The village of La Gaulette

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Chamarel and the south

Day 7
Day 7The Seven Coloured Earths and the waterfall2hDunes of volcanic soil in bands of red, brown and violet, then the Chamarel falls from the viewing platform.€12Book on GetYourGuide →
Day 7Rhumerie de Chamarel, tasting1h30A distillery that makes agricultural rum from fresh cane juice, with a tour and a tasting.€15Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The Black River Gorges viewpoints · Macondé viewpoint · Bel Ombre beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Mauritius cost?

€322 per person if you do them all, across 8 bookings. The most expensive is "Île aux Cerfs by boat, with lunch" at €60, the cheapest "The Seven Coloured Earths and the waterfall" at €12. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Mauritius without booking anything?

14 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with La Cuvette beach, Pereybère beach, Cap Malheureux and its red-roofed church, Belle Mare beach. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

At which stop should you book earliest?

Le Morne and the south-west, with 3 activities to book, against 1 at the quietest stop. That is where slots go first.

How long do these activities take?

From 1h30 for the shortest to Full day for the longest. Fit them into your days before filling the rest: a guided visit often takes half a day.

The rest of the trip