Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 24 min
Mauritius Island (30 min) Indian Ocean island with nature reserves, coral reefs, unspoilt beaches & the country's capital. Bois Cheri Tea Factory (17 min) Lakeside tea estate open for factory tours & tastings, plus feeding sessions for Java deer. Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark (54 min) 7 different colors can be seen in these sand dunes in a park with a waterfall, a cafe & tortoises. Grand Bassin (22 min) Hindu sacred & yearly pilgrimage site, with temples & shrines around the scenic crater lake. Chamarel Waterfall (52 min) These picturesque, 272-ft. waterfalls can be viewed from an upper deck & base with shallow swimming. Le Souffleur (40 min) Blue Bay Marine Park (29 min) Ocean preserve featuring a coral garden teeming with fish, sea turtles & glass bottom–boat rides. Tamarind Falls (41 min) Stunning eco-destination known for its cascading waterfalls, diving pools, ponds & lush landscape. Black River Gorges National Park (31 min) Large rainforest park offering 2 information centers, picnic areas & 60 km. of hiking trails. La Vallee Des Couleurs Nature Park (26 min) Known for its landscape with 23 colors, this scenic park offers trails & wildlife, plus zip-lining. Rochester Falls (18 min) Broad, 10-m. waterfall surrounded by unusual rectangular rock formations in a lush jungle setting. Île aux Aigrettes (32 min) Compact island offering tours of its nature sanctuary, home to endangered wildlife & rare plants. La Vanille Nature Park (8 min) Park offering encounters with giant tortoises, crocodile feeding shows & other nature exhibits. Trou aux Cerfs (32 min) Approximately 300m crater of a dormant volcano, with lush vegetation surrounding a small lake. Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (27 min) The island's highest mountain features lush vegetation & rugged hiking trails with scenic views. |