Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 1 hr 8
Gunner's Quoin (13 min) Grass-topped rocky isle with a nature preserve, swarming sharks & ruins of a sugar plantation. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (21 min) 18th-century botanical gardens with 500 plant species including giant water lilies & Talipot palm. Île D'Ambre (29 min) Island traversed by a trail through forested areas, 18th-century ruins & freshwater caves. Mauritius Aquarium (24 min) Local marine species like sea turtles & angel fish, plus ray & white-tipped shark feeding sessions. Pereybere Beach (3 min) Château de Labourdonnais (18 min) Restored Victorian mansion on a sugarcane planation with rum tastings & a gift shop. Solar Sea Walk Undersea walk Ltd (6 min) Trou aux Biches Beach (18 min) Idyllic palm tree–lined white-sand beach with clear turquoise waters known for snorkeling & sunsets. Blue Safari Submarines (18 min) Indian Ocean tour company running 2 mini submarines descending to 115 ft & subscooter excursions. L'Aventure du Sucre (22 min) This museum in a former sugar factory features exhibits on the cultivation of sugarcane. Anse la Raie (4 min) Peaceful sandy beach backed by palms & with clear seas popular for kitesurfing, SUP & snorkeling. La Cuvette Public Beach (7 min) Mont Choisy Beach (15 min) Peaceful, 1.4km coastal strip with fine sand, shade trees, clear, calm waters & food vendors. |