Mauritius Tours

Mauritius Tours cover a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, roughly 2,000 kilometers off the southeastern coast of Africa. Unlike the scattered islands of neighboring Seychelles, Mauritius is a single compact island, which makes it straightforward to combine beach time with inland excursions in a short trip.

Mauritius sits within the wider Africa region covered on this site, though its Indian Ocean setting and multicultural population, shaped by Indian, Creole, Chinese and French heritage, set it apart from mainland destinations.

Beaches and Coral Reefs

Mauritius is ringed almost entirely by coral reef, which creates calm, shallow lagoons along much of its coastline, particularly around Belle Mare and Trou aux Biches. Le Morne Brabant, a basalt peak at the island's southwestern tip, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its history as a refuge for escaped slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Inland Landscapes

Chamarel's Seven Coloured Earths form naturally striped sand dunes created by the cooling of volcanic rock at different temperatures. Nearby, Black River Gorges National Park protects the island's largest remaining native forest, with hiking trails leading to waterfalls and viewpoints over the southwest coast.

Mauritius Tour Packages

Mauritius Tour Packages typically center on beach resorts, with add-on excursions to Chamarel or Black River Gorges, such as a tour combining the island's resort side with its landscapes.

Heritage and Local Food

Mauritian cuisine reflects the island's mixed heritage, blending Indian curries, Chinese stir-fries and Creole seafood dishes, often served alongside dholl puri, a flatbread filled with split peas. The capital, Port Louis, holds a Chinatown, a central market and the Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO-listed site marking the arrival point for indentured laborers brought to the island in the 19th century.

North Coast and Port Louis

The northern coast around Grand Baie has developed into the island's main hub for restaurants and nightlife, with day trips running from there to smaller nearby islets such as Ile aux Cerfs. Port Louis itself sits within reach of most resorts and combines the Caudan Waterfront with the older market streets behind it.

Best Time to Visit Mauritius

May through December is generally drier and cooler, making it the most popular period for outdoor activity, while January to March is warmer and more humid, coinciding with the cyclone season in the wider Indian Ocean.