Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 54 min
Grand Bassin (44 min) Hindu sacred & yearly pilgrimage site, with temples & shrines around the scenic crater lake. Tamarin Public Beach (1 min) Swimming, kayaking & stand-up paddle-boarding offered at a sandy beach with views of dramatic peaks. Flic En Flac Beach (20 min) White-sand beach lined with casuarina trees, offering water sports, lagoons & nearby restaurants. Île aux Benitiers (20 min) Unspoilt 160-acre coral island with virgin beaches & coconut plantations, popular for boat trips. Baie du Tamarin (7 min) Dolphin and surfing Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (43 min) The island's highest mountain features lush vegetation & rugged hiking trails with scenic views. Curious Corner of Chamarel (28 min) Gallery featuring dozens of interactive optical illusions, plus a garden cafe & a gift shop. Tamarind Falls (34 min) Stunning eco-destination known for its cascading waterfalls, diving pools, ponds & lush landscape. Black River Gorges National Park (39 min) Large rainforest park offering 2 information centers, picnic areas & 60 km. of hiking trails. Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark (34 min) 7 different colors can be seen in these sand dunes in a park with a waterfall, a cafe & tortoises. Casela Nature Parks (9 min) Huge outdoor amusement park with safari tours, camel rides & zip-lining, plus restaurants & shops. Trou aux Cerfs (33 min) Approximately 300m crater of a dormant volcano, with lush vegetation surrounding a small lake. Trois Mamelles (23 min) Le Morne Brabant (26 min) Historic 1,824-ft. mountain offering a scenic & challenging climb to its sweeping views at the top. Chamarel Waterfall (32 min) These picturesque, 272-ft. waterfalls can be viewed from an upper deck & base with shallow swimming. |