Offbeat Mauritius Itinerary - 7D/6N

Overview

Discover Mauritius beyond the beaches over 7 days: eco-lodges, hidden waterfalls, volcanic craters, off-the-beaten-path villages, secret sandbanks, and authentic Creole experiences. Recommended unique stays: - Lakaz Chamarel Lodge (jungle eco-luxury) - Bubble Lodge (transparent dome) - Otentic Eco-Tents (river glamping) - Chill Pill Guesthouse (artistic local vibe)

Highlights

• Eco-lodge farm-to-table dining
• Chamarel seven-colored earth & waterfall
• Grand Bassin sacred crater lake
• Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve
• Hidden sandbank picnic on Île aux Cerfs
• Local market & Creole homestay dinner

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Chill at the Eco-Lodge

Check-in at an eco-lodge in Bel Ombre or Chamarel (e.g., Lakaz Chamarel). Sunset at Macondé Viewpoint. Rum cocktail made with local spices. Farm-to-table dinner at the lodge.

Day 2: Explore Southern Wilds - Chamarel & Beyond

Visit Chamarel seven-colored earth & waterfall. Coffee tasting at Chamarel Coffee Estate. Lunch & rum tasting at La Rhumerie. Optional quad biking through sugarcane fields. Stargazing with zero light pollution.

Day 3: Volcanic Adventures & Forgotten Villages

Tour Trou aux Cerfs volcano & Bois Cheri tea estate. Explore Grand Bassin & Pieter Both viewpoint. Authentic Creole dinner with a local family homestay.

Day 4: East Coast Lagoons, Ruins & Waterfalls

Check-in at a guesthouse in Trou d'Eau Douce. Visit Roche Noire lava tubes & Île aux Aigrettes reserve. Secret dip at Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall. Seafood BBQ at a beach shack.

Day 5: Island Hopping - Offbeat Isles

Full-day excursion to Île aux Cerfs (hidden side). Snorkeling at Île aux Mangenie & Flamants. Picnic on a secluded sandbank. Relax by the lagoon at sunset.

Day 6: North with a Twist - Coastal Culture & Craft

Drive to Poudre d'Or & Poste Lafayette beaches. Visit L'Aventure du Sucre sugar museum. Stop at Cap Malheureux & The Vale lily ponds. Dinner at Labourdonnais Orchards or local market.

Day 7: Depart - Local Market Stop

Morning shopping at Flacq or Mahébourg market. Stroll the Mahébourg waterfront. Scenic transfer to SSR International Airport.