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Aerial view of the reef and coastline at Bel Ombre, Mauritius

Mauritius and Rodrigues

South-coast Mauritius followed by quieter Rodrigues, with a return-flight buffer.

  • 9N / 10D
  • Bel Ombre · 4N
  • Rodrigues · 4N
  • Blue Bay · 1N
  • Best May–Jun · Sep–Nov

Duration

9N / 10D

Places

3 bases

Hotels

4★

Meals

Dinner, Breakfast

Pace

Balanced

Best for

Travellers seeking a second island

Trip overview

Spend four nights on Mauritius's south coast before four nights in Rodrigues. Return to Mauritius for a final Blue Bay night rather than relying on a same-day international connection; inter-island flights are quoted separately.

  • Bel Ombre coastline
  • Le Morne and Macondé
  • Port Mathurin
  • François Leguat reserve
  • Trou d'Argent coastal walk

Route

  1. 1

    Bel Ombre

    4 nights

  2. 2

    Rodrigues

    4 nights

  3. 3

    Blue Bay

    1 night

Day by day

10 days · every day can be changed

  1. Transfer to Bel Ombre in around 60–80 minutes. Spend the rest of the day settling into the resort beside the south-coast lagoon.

    • Private airport transfer
    • Resort orientation
    DinnerOvernight Bel Ombre
  2. Keep your first full day free for the beach and pool. Swimming and any independently booked watersports depend on local sea conditions.

    • Beach leisure
    • Pool time
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Bel Ombre
  3. Follow the coastal road west to Macondé viewpoint and Le Morne public beach. Learn about the mountain's association with resistance to slavery before returning to Bel Ombre.

    • Macondé viewpoint
    • Le Morne beach
    • Heritage interpretation
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Bel Ombre
  4. Make a half-day visit to Chamarel's waterfall viewpoint and Seven Coloured Earths. Return to your resort for an unhurried afternoon before the island change.

    • Waterfall viewpoint
    • Seven Coloured Earths
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Bel Ombre
  5. Transfer to Mauritius airport for a separately ticketed flight to Rodrigues, typically around 90 minutes. Meet your driver on arrival and continue to your coastal accommodation.

    • Airport transfers
    • Inter-island flight, separately quoted
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Rodrigues
  6. Explore Port Mathurin and its small shops on a half-day guided outing. Market activity varies by day; continue through inland villages before returning to the coast.

    • Port Mathurin
    • Village drive
    • Local craft browsing
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Rodrigues
  7. Visit the François Leguat reserve for its tortoises and restored landscape. Join the standard guided visit, checking steps and uneven paths against your mobility needs.

    • Reserve guided visit
    • Tortoise observation
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Rodrigues
  8. Take a guided coastal walk towards Trou d'Argent, with the route adapted to weather and fitness. Carry water and sun protection.

    • Guided coastal walk
    • Trou d'Argent beach
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Rodrigues
  9. Fly back to Mauritius on a separately quoted inter-island ticket. Transfer around 15–20 minutes to Blue Bay for a buffer night before your international departure.

    • Airport transfers
    • Inter-island flight, separately quoted
    • Blue Bay leisure
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Blue Bay
  10. Have breakfast before the short airport transfer. The buffer night reduces connection pressure before the flight home.

    • Breakfast at accommodation
    • Private airport transfer
    BreakfastDeparture day

Where you'll stay

Hotel names are confirmed in your proposal against your dates and budget.

Bel Ombre · 4 nights

4★ south-coast beach resort

Garden-view double or twin room

Rodrigues · 4 nights

4★ small coastal hotel on Rodrigues

Sea-facing double or twin room

Blue Bay · 1 night

4★ coastal hotel near Blue Bay

Standard double or twin room

What's included

Included

  • Nine nights on adult twin share
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All stated island airport transfers
  • Private Le Morne and Macondé excursion
  • Chamarel excursion with stated admissions
  • Port Mathurin half-day outing
  • Reserve admission and guided coastal walk

Not included

  • International flights
  • Mauritius–Rodrigues return flights and baggage
  • Travel insurance and disruption-related expenses
  • Unlisted meals, drinks and optional activities
  • Applicable Indian GST and TCS
  • Local tourist accommodation fee

Indicative price basis: per person on twin share, land only, before applicable GST and TCS. Final price depends on dates and availability.

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Mauritius essentials

Flight time
Around 6–8 hours nonstop where available; typically 10–15 hours with a connection
Visa
Indian passport holders are visa-exempt for tourism, subject to immigration approval, a valid passport, return travel, accommodation and sufficient funds. Rules can change; we confirm before you pay.
Currency
Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Time difference
1 hour 30 minutes behind IST

Questions

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