21 days in Mauritius Itinerary

Wide-open beaches with dazzling blue water and a relaxed coastal atmosphere lure visitors to take a trip to Grand Baie.

Head to Martin Beffert Jewellery Design and Marche de Flacqfor some retail therapy. Take a break from the city and head to Octopus Diving Centre and Anse La Raie Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Grand Baie: Sagar Shiv Mandir (in Pointe de Flacq), Jewish Detainees Museum and Saint Martin Jewish Cemetery (in Bambous) and Port Louis (Aapravasi Ghat, Kaylasson Temple, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Chateau De Labourdonnais, stroll through Mont Choisy Beach, take in nature's colorful creations at SSR Botanic Garden, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Ved Holistic Care Centre.

For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Grand Baie vacation maker app.

Toronto, Canada to Grand Baie is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Grand Baie is 9 hours. Traveling from Toronto in December, things will get warmer in Grand Baie: highs are around 35°C and lows about 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Rodrigues Island.

Flung far out in the middle of the Indian Ocean, rocky Rodrigues Island sits in a turquoise lagoon surrounded by a fringing coral reef.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Care-Co and Marche de Port Mathurin. Visiting Trou d'Argent Beach and Francois Leguat Reserve will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of St Johns Church, head off the coast to Cat Island (Ile aux chats), delve into the lush surroundings at Grand Montagne Nature Reserve, and explore the fascinating underground world of Caverne Patate.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Rodrigues Island online driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Grand Baie to Rodrigues Island in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. In December, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Mahebourg.

The tiny yet endearing town of Mahebourg makes a great destination for sightseeing, boating, and lazing in the sun around Maritius' largest lagoon.

For shopping fun, head to Bernd Wilhelm or Trianon Shopping Park. Get a sense of the local culture at Le Morne Brabant and Siva Soopramaniar Kovile Bel-Air Riviere Seche. Explore Mahebourg's surroundings by going to Flic en Flac Beach (in Flic En Flac), Le Morne (International Slave Route Monument & Underwater Waterfall) and Dolphin Warrior (in La Gaulette). Next up on the itinerary: head off the coast to Ile aux Cerfs, take in the dramatic scenery at Alexandra Falls, get to know the fascinating history of Trou aux Cerfs, and make a trip to Ile du Phare.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Mahebourg route planner.

Do a combination of flight and car from Rodrigues Island to Mahebourg in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In December, daytime highs in Mahebourg are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Chamarel.

The village of Chamarel represents a small settlement surrounded by big attractions.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Curious Chamarel and World of Seashells. Escape the urban bustle at Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark and Chamarel Waterfalls. Spend the 30th (Fri) exploring nature at Black River Gorges National Park. The adventure continues: look for gifts at Rhumerie de Chamarel, explore the wealth of natural beauty at La Vallee des Couleurs, take a peaceful walk through Ebony Forest Reserve, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Saraswati Maa.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Chamarel route planner.

You can drive from Mahebourg to Chamarel in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. In December in Chamarel, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.