61 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Grand Baie: Port Louis (Les Jardins de la Compagnie, The Crown Lodge Mauritius, &more), Jewish Detainees Museum and Saint Martin Jewish Cemetery (in Bambous) and The Mauritius Glass Gallery (in Phoenix). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at SSR Botanic Garden, gain some tasty knowledge on L'Aventure du Sucre, kick back and relax at Pereybere Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tamil Surya Oudaya Sangam Temple.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Grand Baie itinerary planner.

Paris, France to Grand Baie is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Mauritius Standard Time (MUT) is 3 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in September: high temperatures in Grand Baie hover around 30°C and lows are around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Chamarel.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chamarel: Rochester Falls (in Souillac), La Plantation de Saint Aubin (in Riviere des Anguilles) and Tonton Diving Tour (in Ebene). Spend the 18th (Mon) exploring nature at Black River Gorges National Park. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, take some stellar pictures from Piton Canot, see the interesting displays at World of Seashells, and identify plant and animal life at Ebony Forest Reserve.

To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Chamarel trip builder site.

You can drive from Grand Baie to Chamarel in 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 22°C. On the 2nd (Mon), you're off 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Mahebourg: Bel Ombre (Bel Ombre Nature Reserve & Heritage Golf Club), Trou d'eau Douce (Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club, Vicky Boats, &more) and Le Morne (Underwater Waterfall, Le Morne Brabant, &more). There's lots more to do: head off the coast to Ile aux Cerfs, explore the gorgeous colors at Bluebay Marine Park, play a few rounds at Anahita Golf Club, and admire all the interesting features of Trou aux Cerfs.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Mahebourg online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Chamarel to Mahebourg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In October, daytime highs in Mahebourg are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Rodrigues Island is known for parks, beaches, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Francois Leguat Reserve, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathédrale St Gabriel, admire the striking features of St Johns Church, and head off the coast to Cat Island (Ile aux chats).

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Rodrigues Island vacation maker app.

Do a combination of car and flight from Mahebourg to Rodrigues Island in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In October, daily temperatures in Rodrigues Island can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can fly back home.