Things to do · Mauritius
Best Things to Do in Mauritius
The best things to do in Mauritius, what each is actually like, and how to group them into your days without wasting time in transit.
Updated 2026-07-01
What Mauritius is worth your time for
Mauritius is the honeymoon + family luxury island of the Indian Ocean — every 4–5★ resort has world-class kids' clubs, calm reef lagoons, and French-Creole cuisine, at prices below Maldives.
Best things to do in Mauritius
Le Morne Brabant hike
UNESCO basalt mountain, 3h return, sunrise start — kite-surf spot at base.
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth + waterfall
Volcanic mineral rainbow + 100 m waterfall — combine with Rhumerie de Chamarel rum tasting.
Black River Gorges National Park
Endemic ebony forest + Alexandra Falls viewpoint — free entry, easy 2h walks.
Île aux Cerfs + Grand River South East falls
Speedboat + BBQ day trip east coast — US$80 with parasailing option.
Blue Bay Marine Park glass-bottom boat
Coral snorkel + green sea turtles — half-day US$35.
Booking tours and experiences
Timed-entry sights and small-group tours in Mauritius sell out first in peak season. Booking the two or three experiences you care most about before arrival usually costs the same and protects the dates you want.
Fitting it into your days
Plan around 7–10 days. Group sights by neighbourhood rather than by ranking — it saves hours of backtracking.
Ready to book your Mauritius trip?
Everything in this guide is bookable through Marhaba's licensed partners.
