Mauritius tropical coastline

Mauritius travel guide

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Mauritius Explored brings beaches, activities, places to visit, regional guides and itineraries into one planning hub - so you can move from inspiration to a real day-by-day trip.

✓ 55+ activities✓ 101+ beaches✓ 88 places to visit✓ Ready-made itineraries

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Search the island by experience, category or region.

Popular searches: catamaran • Le Morne • Blue Bay • waterfalls

55+Activities to discover
101+Beaches across the island
88Places to visit
65Hotels represented in site coverage
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Plan by region

Choose the coast before you choose the day.

Mauritius is compact, but each region feels different. Use the coast you are staying on as the fastest way to build efficient days.

Alexandra Falls : Viewpoint, Parking & Photos, South West Mauritius
Andrea Lodge Hike Mauritius: Gris Gris Coastal Trail, South West MauritiusBlack River Gorges View Point, South West MauritiusEbony Forest Reserve, South West MauritiusChamarel Coffee Plantation and Café, South West Mauritius

South West

Le Morne, Chamarel & the wild southwest

Combine beaches, hiking, waterfalls, horse riding, lagoon activities and some of the island's biggest scenery.

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Mauritius Itineraries & Road Trips

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Start with ready-made Mauritius itineraries for the north, south, east and west, or build your own road trip around beaches, waterfalls, markets and viewpoints. These routes are designed to reduce backtracking and make each day easier to plan.

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Top picks across Mauritius

Mix beaches, nature and landmarks.

A stronger homepage should not make the trip feel like a list of tours. These editorial entry points keep Mauritius Explored useful before, during and after booking.

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Le Morne

Beach · South West

Le Morne

White sand, lagoon views, snorkelling, kitesurfing and the UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant backdrop.

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Chamarel Waterfall

Nature · South West

Chamarel Waterfall

An iconic waterfall stop that pairs naturally with Chamarel village, viewpoints and the Seven Coloured Earth area.

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Pamplemousses Botanical Garden

Culture & nature · North

Pamplemousses Botanical Garden

A historic botanical garden known for giant water lilies, palms, tortoises and a calm green setting.

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Build your route

How long are you in Mauritius?

Start with trip length, then connect beaches, activities and places by region to reduce backtracking.

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3-Day Mauritius

Use a short stay for focused regional highlights rather than trying to cover every coast.

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5

5-Day Mauritius

Balance beaches, culture, nature and activities without turning every day into a long drive.

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One Week

Give the north, west, southwest and east enough room to feel different from one another.

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10-Day Mauritius

Slow the pace, add local food, quieter beaches and a wider mix of island experiences.

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Mauritius travel intelligence

Plan with information, not just inspiration.

Use editorial guides to answer the practical questions that sit between “Mauritius looks amazing” and “this is the trip I want to book.”

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Mauritius travel guideMain planning guideMauritius Travel GuideBeaches, activities, nature, food, hotels, regional guides and itinerary links brought into one starting point.

Beaches

Best Beaches in Mauritius

Compare coastlines by swimming, snorkelling, atmosphere, region and nearby stay areas.

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Underwater

Best Snorkelling Spots

Find the right lagoon for coral, marine life, calmer water and easier beach access.

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Activities

Top Things to Do in Mauritius

Use the island's mix of sea, mountains, waterfalls, culture and food to build a more varied holiday.

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Regional planning

East Mauritius Travel Guide

Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce, Ile aux Cerfs, resorts, lagoons and slower east-coast days.

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