Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 1 hr 6
Curious Corner of Chamarel (19 min) Gallery featuring dozens of interactive optical illusions, plus a garden cafe & a gift shop. Île aux Benitiers (6 min) Unspoilt 160-acre coral island with virgin beaches & coconut plantations, popular for boat trips. Casela Nature Parks (32 min) Huge outdoor amusement park with safari tours, camel rides & zip-lining, plus restaurants & shops. Black River Gorges National Park (30 min) Large rainforest park offering 2 information centers, picnic areas & 60 km. of hiking trails. Grand Bassin (38 min) Hindu sacred & yearly pilgrimage site, with temples & shrines around the scenic crater lake. Flic En Flac Beach (42 min) White-sand beach lined with casuarina trees, offering water sports, lagoons & nearby restaurants. La Vallee Des Couleurs Nature Park (38 min) Known for its landscape with 23 colors, this scenic park offers trails & wildlife, plus zip-lining. Le Morne Brabant (17 min) Historic 1,824-ft. mountain offering a scenic & challenging climb to its sweeping views at the top. Le Morne Brabant (11 min) Sweeping sea views from a hilly peninsula with lush vegetation, known for its huge basalt outcrop. Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (26 min) Jeep & hiking tours of a protected forest with flowering plants, pink pigeons & giant tortoises. Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark (26 min) 7 different colors can be seen in these sand dunes in a park with a waterfall, a cafe & tortoises. Chamarel Waterfall (23 min) These picturesque, 272-ft. waterfalls can be viewed from an upper deck & base with shallow swimming. Tamarind Falls (54 min) Stunning eco-destination known for its cascading waterfalls, diving pools, ponds & lush landscape. Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (39 min) The island's highest mountain features lush vegetation & rugged hiking trails with scenic views. Tamarin Public Beach (25 min) Swimming, kayaking & stand-up paddle-boarding offered at a sandy beach with views of dramatic peaks. |