International · Indian Ocean

Mauritius

Lagoons, sugar coasts and volcanic peaks

7 Days / 6 Nights · North · South · Ile aux Cerfs · Lagoon Resort

Tour Overview

An indulgent island of turquoise lagoons, coloured earths of Chamarel and lush interior peaks — a slower, greener alternative to the Maldives.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Tour Type

Island Leisure & Adventure

Hotel

4★ Beach Resort

Best Season

May to December

Tour Highlights

Full-day North Island tour — Port Louis, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses garden & Cap Malheureux
Full-day South Island tour — Grand Bassin, Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth & Black River Gorges
Ile aux Cerfs speedboat day with GRSE waterfall stop and BBQ lunch on the island
Underwater sea walk OR glass-bottom boat & snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park
Le Morne UNESCO peninsula & 'underwater waterfall' viewpoint photo stop
Casela Nature Park — safari, zip-lines & big-cat interaction (optional add-on)
Complimentary non-motorised water sports at resort (kayak, pedal boat, snorkel)
Free 60-day visa on arrival for Indian passport holders
4★ or 5★ half-board beach resort with sunset lagoon views
24×7 English- & Hindi-speaking on-island representative

Detailed Day-wise Itinerary

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#Day 1

Arrive Mauritius · Resort Check-in & Sundowner

Meet-and-greet at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) with a fresh coconut welcome drink. Private air-conditioned car transfer (60–90 min depending on coast) to your beachfront resort.

#Day 2

North Island Tour · Port Louis · Pamplemousses · Cap Malheureux

Buffet breakfast at the resort, then meet your English- and Hindi-speaking guide in the lobby for the full-day North Island tour by A/C vehicle.

#Day 3

South Island Tour · Grand Bassin · Chamarel · Black River

Early breakfast and pickup by 09:00 for the full-day South Island tour — Mauritius' most scenic drive.

#Day 4

Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Day · GRSE Waterfall · BBQ Lunch

Breakfast and transfer to Trou d'Eau Douce jetty on the east coast (approx 30–60 min from most resorts). Life-jackets and dry bags provided.

#Day 5

South-east Coast · Blue Bay Marine Park · Ile aux Aigrettes (optional)

Relaxed breakfast, then transfer to Blue Bay on the south-east coast — a protected Marine Park with the highest coral biodiversity in Mauritius.

#Day 6

Free Resort Day · Water Sports & Spa

Full free day at the resort. Enjoy complimentary non-motorised water sports — kayaks, pedal boats, stand-up paddle, glass-bottom-boat rides and introductory snorkelling with the resort's water-sports centre.

#Day 7

Departure · Le Morne Photo Drive & Airport

Leisurely breakfast at the resort and checkout by 11:00 (day rooms available at ~USD 40 for late flights, subject to availability).

Package Inclusions

6 nights accommodation on twin-sharing at a 4★ beach resort (Mont Choisy area)
Half Board — daily breakfast and dinner at the resort
Île aux Cerfs speedboat day tour with GRSE waterfalls stop and beachside lunch
Full-day North island tour — Port Louis, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens
Full-day South island tour — Chamarel Seven-Coloured Earths, Chamarel Falls, Grand Bassin
Underwater sea walk experience — Blue Safari, 25 minutes on the sea bed
Private AC car airport transfers (SSR International, Plaisance)
All park and monument entry tickets included in the sightseeing days
Welcome garland and chilled coconut water on arrival
24×7 on-trip travel assistance from your VacationsVista curator

Package Exclusions

International return airfare to Mauritius
Optional dolphin swim at Tamarin Bay and catamaran sunset cruise
Water sports beyond package inclusions — kite-surfing, jet-ski, deep-sea fishing
Casela Nature Park entry, zip-line and lion walk (add-on)
Ile aux Aigrettes conservation reserve visit (add-on)
Lunches on non-tour days and beverages outside meal times
Personal expenses — laundry, tips, resort boutique shopping
Travel insurance (recommended — we can arrange on request)

Hotel & Accommodation

Tarisa Resort & Spa / Similar
6 nights · Mont Choisy beach
Le Tropical Attitude / Similar
Adults-only alternative
5★ upgrade — Constance Belle Mare / LUX
Available on request

Transportation & Transfers

Airport meet-and-greet with garland
Private AC car for airport & inter-hotel
Coach for full-day island tours
Speedboat & catamaran included

Visa Information

Free Visa on Arrival

Type

Free Tourist Visa

Processing

On arrival · 60 days

Note

Return ticket and hotel booking required. USD 100+ per day proof recommended.

Indian passport holders enjoy a free 60-day Tourist Visa on Arrival at SSR International Airport — no advance application needed. Requirements: passport valid 6+ months, confirmed return ticket, hotel voucher and proof of funds (approx USD 100 per day). VacationsVista shares a pre-departure kit with the immigration form, hotel confirmations and emergency contacts.