Mauritius travel guide

Beaches, coloured earth and waterfalls on an Indian Ocean island.

Quick answer

Mauritius is an Indian Ocean island of beaches, waterfalls and volcanic landscapes, popular with Indian honeymooners. Travelers on TravBuddy plan around the Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth and waterfall, the Ganga Talao lake temple, Casela nature park and Black River Gorges, with beach time at Trou aux Biches and Blue Bay marine park.

This Mauritius guide ranks the spots travelers include most in real trips, so you can shape a day-by-day plan around the coast and interior.

Ideal duration
7–7 days
Best time
September–December
Rated places
0
in our trip data

How to reach Mauritius

Routes with live train, bus and flight options.

Mauritius: quick questions

How many days do you need in Mauritius?+

Most travellers spend about 7 days in Mauritius, based on real trips planned on TravBuddy.

What are the top things to do in Mauritius?+

Top experiences in Mauritius include Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark, Casela Nature Parks | Best Nature Parks in Mauritius, Chamarel Waterfall.

Where should you eat in Mauritius?+

Popular places to eat in Mauritius include Créole Shack, Mamie Sophie Table D'Hôte.

How do you reach Mauritius?+

Travellers reach Mauritius from cities like Gurgaon — compare trains, buses and flights with live fares on the route pages.

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Facts on this page are computed from 2 trips planned on TravBuddy and traveler ratings refreshed on 21 July 2026.