Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 12 min
Black River Gorges National Park (33 min) Large rainforest park offering 2 information centers, picnic areas & 60 km. of hiking trails. Tamarind Falls (37 min) Stunning eco-destination known for its cascading waterfalls, diving pools, ponds & lush landscape. Blue Bay Marine Park (17 min) Ocean preserve featuring a coral garden teeming with fish, sea turtles & glass bottom–boat rides. Le Souffleur (31 min) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (29 min) The island's highest mountain features lush vegetation & rugged hiking trails with scenic views. Trou aux Cerfs (27 min) Approximately 300m crater of a dormant volcano, with lush vegetation surrounding a small lake. Grand Bassin (25 min) Hindu sacred & yearly pilgrimage site, with temples & shrines around the scenic crater lake. Mahebourg Museum (15 min) Ilot Des Deux Cocos (17 min) Day trips for beach swims & reef snorkeling off a private island with a restored governor's villa. Mauritius Island (26 min) Indian Ocean island with nature reserves, coral reefs, unspoilt beaches & the country's capital. La Vanille Nature Park (25 min) Park offering encounters with giant tortoises, crocodile feeding shows & other nature exhibits. Île aux Aigrettes (20 min) Compact island offering tours of its nature sanctuary, home to endangered wildlife & rare plants. La Vallee Des Couleurs Nature Park (37 min) Known for its landscape with 23 colors, this scenic park offers trails & wildlife, plus zip-lining. Bois Cheri Tea Factory (19 min) Lakeside tea estate open for factory tours & tastings, plus feeding sessions for Java deer. Rochester Falls (38 min) Broad, 10-m. waterfall surrounded by unusual rectangular rock formations in a lush jungle setting. |