Hike Le Morne Brabant
Plan a mountain outing around the rocky terrain and your group’s experience.
Things to do in Mauritius.
A mountain morning. A day on the water. A taste of somewhere new.
Find your path inland.Explore hikes and forest walks
A little further out.Choose your boat day
Make room for a taste.Get to know Mauritian foodWhat feels like your kind of day?
18 ideas to explore
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Try a different area or give yourself a little more time.
Take the path inland.
Explore Tamarind Falls
Choose a guided route through the waterfall gorge, with time for the return climb.
Walk in Black River Gorges
Make the forest your focus. Choose your trail and entrance before setting out.
See the view from Le Pouce
Compare the mountain route and final scramble before planning your ascent.
Spend time in Vallée de Ferney
Book a walk or guided visit and give the southeast’s green landscapes their own day.
See the island from the water.
Head for the northern islands
Compare the sailing and island stops, then keep the day free for the outing.
Make a day of Île aux Cerfs
Choose between an island transfer and a longer catamaran day from the east.
Explore Blue Bay Marine Park
Compare a glass-bottom boat visit with an outing that includes time snorkelling.
Plan a snorkel at Trou aux Biches
Choose an outing around your swimming confidence, equipment and local conditions.
Leave a little room for the coast.
Take your time at Mont Choisy
Walk the bay, choose a spot and leave the rest of the afternoon open.
Stay for sunset at Flic en Flac
Keep a late-afternoon pause for the west coast and a meal nearby.
Walk the beach at Belle Mare
Choose a stretch of the east coast for a beach-focused morning or afternoon.
Watch the waves at Gris Gris
Come for the cliffs and ocean scenery. Keep this as a shore-based visit.
Follow your appetite.
Get to know the island.
Understand the history of Port Louis
Give Aapravasi Ghat time in a city visit, alongside the market and waterfront.
Pause at Cap Malheureux
Visit the red-roofed church thoughtfully, then enjoy a little time on the coast.
Discover Le Morne’s history
Learn about the mountain’s place in the history of resistance to slavery.
Build a day that fits your stay.
One beach, a little town time.
Start with our northern coast day and make it your own.
Explore the itineraryLet your coast shape the plan.
Compare six areas around the island before choosing your base.
Find where to stayLeave space for the weather.
Compare the seasons and keep outdoor days flexible.
Choose when to visitA few useful answers
What should I do on a first visit to Mauritius?
Start with the outings you most want to experience, then group them by area. A beach day, an inland outing and some time around food or culture give you different perspectives without filling every day.
Which activities need a booking?
Check arrangements for boat departures, guided hikes and managed reserves before travelling. For a casual beach or town visit, plan your access and transport. A saved place in this guide is a shortlist item.
How do I choose activities with children?
Compare walking demands, journey length, boarding arrangements and places for breaks. Ask the organiser about ages and equipment for the specific outing. Our family beach guide can help with coastal days.
Bring your island days together.
Start with the places you love. Build the trip around you.
Go a little deeper.
All guidesHiking in Mauritius
Compare mountain hikes, waterfall outings and forest walks, then choose the route that fits your group.
Trip planningBoat trips in Mauritius
Compare northern island days, east-coast catamarans and shorter lagoon visits before choosing your departure.
Trip planningMauritian food to try
Get to know Mauritian street food and meals, choose a Port Louis food day and plan around dietary needs without relying on restaurant rankings.
Trip planningCulture and heritage in Mauritius
Plan meaningful cultural visits in Mauritius, from Port Louis and Le Morne to music, places of worship and everyday etiquette.
Trip planningSnorkelling in Mauritius
Choose the setting, ask the right questions and plan your time in the water.
Trip planningSources and guide notes
Sources consulted on 4 October 2026. Practical arrangements can change. Itinerary suggestions are our editorial planning ideas.
- Mauritius Now hiking guide
- Mauritius Now forest walks
- Mauritius Now guide to Le Pouce
- Vallée de Ferney visitor arrangements
- Mauritius Now offshore islands guide
- Mauritius Now guide to the east
- Mauritius Now guide to Blue Bay Marine Park
- Mauritius Now guide to Trou aux Biches
- Mauritius Now guide to Mont Choisy
- Mauritius Now guide to Flic en Flac
- Mauritius Now guide to Belle Mare
- Mauritius Now guide to Gris Gris
- Mauritius Now guide to Port Louis Central Market
- Mauritius Now guide to the north
- UNESCO Aapravasi Ghat
- UNESCO Le Morne Cultural Landscape