Mauritius island loop · 10 days

10 days, 9 nights: Grand Baie & the North (3N), East coast (Belle Mare) (3N), West coast (Flic en Flac) (3N). Best time to go: May–Nov.

Day 1: Arrive in Grand Baie & the North

Grand Baie & the North

Grand Baie & the North

Grand Baie & the North

Northern islands catamaran (Coin de Mire) · 7 h. Lunch usually included; seas can be choppy — take tablets if you need them.

Local tip: Lunch usually included; seas can be choppy — take tablets if you need them.

East coast (Belle Mare) · Grand Baie & the North to East coast (Belle Mare), ~45–60 min by road

East coast (Belle Mare)

East coast (Belle Mare)

West coast (Flic en Flac) · East coast (Belle Mare) to West coast (Flic en Flac), ~1–1.5h by road

West coast (Flic en Flac)

West-coast dolphin cruise · 3 h. Choose operators that do not chase or surround pods.
Flic en Flac lagoon swim and sunset · 4 h

Local tip: Choose operators that do not chase or surround pods.

West coast (Flic en Flac)

Le Morne Brabant viewpoint and beach · 3 h. The full hike is steep; many travellers enjoy the base and beach instead.

Local tip: The full hike is steep; many travellers enjoy the base and beach instead.

West coast (Flic en Flac)

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.

Grand Baie & the North (3 nights): Pereybere / Trou aux Biches. Beach access with a lively but manageable base.
East coast (Belle Mare) (3 nights): Belle Mare. Long lagoon beaches for a quieter stay.
West coast (Flic en Flac) (3 nights): Flic en Flac. Sunset coast with shops and dive desks.