Mauritius Travel Guide 2027 for Activities and Day Trips

Travelling to Mauritius? There’s plenty to look forward to. A day on the lagoon, a walk with a view, something delicious you’ve never tried before. You might already have one experience you can’t wait to book, or you might still be wondering where to start. Either way, let’s find a few things you’ll love.

This is the sort of advice we’d share with friends coming to visit. Choose a few days out that make you smile, leave time for the beach, and go easy on the rushing around. We’ll help you work out what’s nearby, what each experience includes and which outings fit comfortably into the same holiday.

On andeor.travel, you can book experiences across the island with our local partners. Below, you’ll find boat trips, flights, walks, horse riding and food experiences, along with ideas for putting your days together. Prices and trip details were checked on 5 November 2026, so check your chosen dates for the latest options when you book.

What would you love to do?

Start with what makes you smile

What sounds like your kind of day? A catamaran with lunch and plenty of time on the water? A flight over the coast? An afternoon learning to cook something you’ll want to make again at home? Start there. You don’t have to do a bit of everything.

Pick the experience you’re most excited about, then add a little variety around it. A boat day, a food walk and time in the hills can make a lovely first trip. Leave a few afternoons free, too. Sometimes you’ll just want another hour at the beach.

Think about everyone coming along

Think about everyone coming along. How much walking feels comfortable? Is everyone happy in the water? Has anyone ridden before? Children’s ages and any help needed getting aboard matter, too. Those little details help us point you towards something the whole group can enjoy.

If your group has different ideas, a gentler outing together can be a lovely compromise. You can also split up for a morning and meet again over lunch. Nobody has to climb a mountain just because someone else is keen.

Book your favourites and leave some room

If there’s one experience you’d be disappointed to miss, book it early enough in your stay to leave another possible day if the weather changes. After a long outing, give yourself an easy evening. The next morning doesn’t always need an alarm.

Have a look through things to do with Andeor and save a few favourites. A handful of things you’re really excited about is a good place to start. We can help with the rest.

Start close to where you’re staying

A quick look at the meeting point can save you a lot of driving. Northern boat trips might leave from Grand Baie or Grand Gaube. And a flight to see Le Morne can start in Bel Ombre, at the airport or much farther north, depending on which one you choose.

Once you’ve found something you like, check the journey from your hotel and allow time to get ready before it starts. The flight, ride or boat-trip duration usually covers the experience itself. Hotel transport is only included when the listing says so.

Enjoy the places around you

Staying in the north? A boat day from Grand Baie and a separate outing from Grand Gaube could both fit nicely. Leave a beach day between them if you can. There’s no rush to tick everything off.

Around the southwest, you might be drawn to a helicopter flight from Bel Ombre or horse riding at Le Morne. Check the times and journeys before booking both on the same morning. A short flight still deserves time around it.

In the southeast, a Mahébourg cooking experience or lunch can be the highlight of the day. A northern-islands cruise is still an option from here, but it comes with a longer drive. Choose it because you really want that day out.

Need a lift? Andeor can arrange transfers through Seke. Tell us where you’re staying, which experience you’ve chosen, how many people are coming and whether you need child seats or room for luggage. Transfers cost extra unless your experience includes them. Our car-or-transfer guide can help you decide.

The classics

Before choosing your boat trip or favourite activity, leave a little room for the places Mauritius is known for. Chamarel, Grand Bassin, the northern gardens and the southern coast all bring something different to a holiday. Here’s how we’d think about them when putting your days together.

Chamarel and the southwest hills

Choose Chamarel when you fancy a day of views, a little exploring and lunch along the way. The Seven Coloured Earth and waterfall viewpoints are the familiar stops, with other visits around the village if you’d like to stay longer. Our Chamarel guide will help you decide what belongs in your day.

When comparing day trips, check whether attraction tickets are included as well as the drive. The coloured-earth attraction’s current FAQ lists what its base ticket covers; places such as Ebony Forest are separate. Choose your main visit first, then see how much time you want to leave for the rest.

Ganga Talao and Bois Chéri

For a day inland, look at Ganga Talao and Bois Chéri. Ganga Talao, also called Grand Bassin, is a sacred Hindu lake with temples and shrines around it. Take your time and follow the guidance at the places of worship. It’s a chance to learn something about Mauritius as well as enjoy the setting.

Bois Chéri brings a different kind of visit, with tea, a factory and museum, and tasting at the chalet. Check the estate’s visit options if you’d like to include lunch. These two places can form the heart of an inland day; there’s no need to add every southern viewpoint as well.

Macondé, Le Morne and the southern coast

If you enjoy a coastal drive, Macondé at Baie du Cap is a lovely place to have in mind. The rocky headland and the bend in the road make a memorable scene. Check the local access and parking arrangements when you arrive, then take time to enjoy this stretch of coast.

Le Morne gives you plenty to enjoy from sea level too. Read a little of its history and leave time beside the lagoon. If you want a mountain walk, use the Le Morne guide and access update to choose an allowed route. A view from the beach, a horse ride and a hike are different outings, so give your favourite its own time.

Further around the south, Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure offer open-ocean scenery near Souillac. They’re another idea for a coastal day, with time for lunch and the drive back. The cliffs make a scenic stop; save swimming for a suitable beach.

Gardens, a sugar museum and the northern villages

Pamplemousses is a good choice for a day that leaves room to wander. Spend time in the botanic garden, then decide whether you’d enjoy the history at L’Aventure du Sucre or would rather settle in for lunch. Château de Labourdonnais is another northern option if a house museum and gardens sound like your kind of visit.

Nearer the coast, Cap Malheureux has its red-roofed church and the view towards the northern islands. Our Cap Malheureux guide helps you plan around the area. Give Grand Baie, Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches some time too, depending on where you’re staying and which beach you like.

Port Louis and a little time in the centre

Port Louis deserves a day when you’re ready for markets, food and the stories behind the city. Aapravasi Ghat introduces the history of indentured labour, while Chinatown and the Central Market give you plenty more to explore. Start with our Port Louis guide, then look at the guided city walk in the food and culture section below.

For another day inland, consider Trou aux Cerfs in Curepipe, Domaine des Aubineaux or Eureka House in Moka. They add a different side of Mauritius to a holiday spent mainly by the sea. Choose a small number of stops and enjoy the places between them.

Île aux Cerfs, Blue Bay and the eastern lagoons

Île aux Cerfs is one of the classics for a day out on the water. Look at our Île aux Cerfs guide before comparing departures. A crossing to the island, a longer cruise and an outing that includes Grande Rivière Sud-Est waterfall will give you different amounts of time aboard and ashore.

Blue Bay sits farther south, with its own beach and marine park. Use the Blue Bay guide to explore that area, then choose the actual boat or snorkelling programme. Keep the meeting point in mind when you book; a beautiful lagoon can still mean an early start from the other side of the island.

Black River Gorges and a green day outdoors

Black River Gorges and the viewpoints around the southwest are worth considering even if you don’t want a demanding hike. Choose a forest walk, a viewpoint outing or a longer trail according to the day you want. Our Black River Gorges guide will help you narrow it down.

If you choose a longer guided walk, let that be the main event. Come back for a relaxed meal and enjoy the rest of your afternoon. You’ll find the different walking options later in this guide.

More ideas for your trip

The classics are a lovely starting point. Then there are the days we’d suggest when a friend asks for something a little different. Here are a few to think about alongside your must-sees, with the details further down this guide so you can choose what fits.

A wooden pirogue from Grand Gaube

If you like the idea of a smaller boat, have a look at the Grand Gaube pirogue outing. Andeor offers this through a local partner, with the half-day and full-day options explained in the boat section below. Choose the pace and the time on the water that you’d enjoy.

This is an easy one to compare with a catamaran before booking. Think about the boat itself, the people coming with you and whether you want the whole day out or some of the afternoon free.

A cooking day or a hosted meal in Mahébourg

Come hungry and give food some proper time in the holiday. Andeor’s partner experiences in Mahébourg include different ways to enjoy a meal, from cooking to sitting down with your hosts. Choose whether you want to join in with the preparation, visit a market or focus on lunch and conversation.

The food section compares those formats and their actual inclusions. A leisurely meal is a good reason to keep the rest of the day simple.

A closer look at Port Louis

A guided city walk can help you see how the market, Chinatown and the capital’s history fit together. You could also plan a museum visit of your own, including the Intercontinental Slavery Museum, when you’d like to learn more about Mauritius beyond the familiar holiday views.

Give each history its own attention. Aapravasi Ghat’s story of indentured labour and the history of enslavement are distinct. The Port Louis guide is there when you want to explore further.

A different kind of walk

Vallée de Ferney is worth considering for green scenery in the southeast, while Bras d’Eau adds forest and ruins to an eastern stay. If you’re drawn to waterfalls, start with our Tamarind Falls guide and compare the routes before choosing your day.

The hiking collection brings together available outings on Andeor. Choose by the route, terrain and level of effort, and let a longer walk have a day of its own. There’s plenty of pleasure in coming back with time to rest.

Time with horses at Le Morne

If you’d love to spend some time around horses, compare the Le Morne options in our horse-riding guide. Andeor offers these through a local partner, with different programmes for an introduction, a beach ride or horse swimming.

Choose a ride that suits your experience and check its requirements before booking. The riding section below explains the differences so you can choose the day you’re looking forward to, without relying on one lovely photograph.

A reserve visit or a longer afternoon in Chamarel

A guided visit to Île aux Aigrettes offers a chance to learn about a small island reserve and its native plants and animals. Read the reserve’s visiting information when planning your time in the southeast. If you’re already drawn to Chamarel, a separate Ebony Forest visit is another idea to explore.

You don’t need to add all of these to make the holiday special. Pick a few classics, choose an outing that feels like you and leave room for a long lunch, a beach you stumble across or a day when you simply feel like slowing down.

A day out on the lagoon

Find your kind of boat day

Some boat days are all about taking your time, sharing lunch and enjoying the sea. Others leave you back on shore with the afternoon still ahead. There are shared trips and private boats, with different routes and meals, so it’s worth finding the one that sounds like your day.

Here are a few northern boat trips to help you choose. The times below cover the outing; you’ll need to allow extra time to get to the boat.

You’ll need to arrange your own hotel transfer for these Grand Baie catamaran and speedboat trips. For the pirogue, keep the Grand Gaube boarding instructions handy so you arrive at the right spot. We can help with the journey if you need us.

When the catamaran makes sense

If you love the idea of spending most of the day on the water, the northern-islands catamaran is a good one to look at. Lunch includes barbecued fish and chicken, salads, bread and fruit, with the drinks listed on the booking. A vegetarian menu is available by advance request. Let us know about other dietary needs before you book so we can check them with our partner.

There’s time on Îlot Gabriel and a swimming stop around Coin de Mire. The crew may adjust the route to suit the conditions. Come for a day at sea, with room for the weather to have its say.

Coming with children? On this catamaran, adult prices start at twelve, child prices cover ages four to eleven, and there’s a toddler category for ages one through three. Tell us what your children need to enjoy the day, including any help getting aboard. See the catamaran family checklist.

Half a day or a full day on a pirogue

The half-day Grand Gaube pirogue gives you a shorter wooden-boat outing with snacks such as samosas and fritters, local fruit and drinks. The published plan starts at approximately 09:30 and returns around 13:00, with timing adjusted for tides. It suits a day when you want time on the water and an open afternoon.

The full-day version adds the Île d’Ambre and Îlot Bernache programme, a snorkelling stop and the beach barbecue. The listed meal includes lobster, tiger prawns, chicken, salad and garlic bread, followed by the stated fruit dessert. It is served on the beach without tables or chairs, a useful detail if seating is important to someone in your party. The approximate return is 15:30, subject to the day’s timing.

Both are shared excursions. An option priced for two, three or four people covers that party on the shared boat. A private outing is a separately confirmed arrangement. This distinction is explained further in the pirogue half-day and full-day comparison.

Shared and private are different decisions

Want the boat just for your own group? A private trip can be a lovely choice. Look at the total for everyone and add any meals and transfers before comparing it with a shared outing. The route and the boat’s operating limits still apply.

For the Grand Baie speedboat examples above, the private programme includes mineral water but excludes other drinks and meals. The shared programme includes its stated food and drinks. Private therefore does not automatically mean more inclusions. The northern-islands boat comparison goes into these differences, while catamaran cruises and boat tours introduce the wider choice.

See Mauritius from the sky

The underwater waterfall off Le Morne is an optical illusion. Patterns of sand and silt against deeper water create the appearance of a cascade beneath the sea. An aerial experience can give you that perspective when conditions allow, but no programme can guarantee the view on every flight.

Where would you like to fly?

The Bel Ombre helicopter circuit

Both Bel Ombre flights follow the southwest coast past Baie du Cap, La Prairie and Îlot Fourneau, towards the view off Le Morne, then return to the heliport. You’re choosing whether to share the flight with other guests or book it for your own group. Both take you towards the same famous view.

The shared departure needs at least four seats booked in total. You can book fewer people in your own party; the threshold applies across bookings for that departure. The current listing states that if the threshold is not reached, guests are told on the morning of the flight and offered a full refund or rescheduling to the following day. That makes a spare opportunity useful when the flight is central to your trip.

You’ll need to arrange hotel transport and meals separately for both flights. The departure site may also charge a hotel or landing fee separately. The flight team needs each passenger’s weight and checks passenger and baggage weights before boarding. Let Andeor know if you’ll need any help getting aboard so we can check the arrangements with the flight team.

A longer flight from the airport

The approximately thirty-five-minute airport programme includes an inland and southwest circuit before returning along the south coast. Its published route names Bois Chéri, Kanaka crater, Grand Bassin and Black River Gorges before the lagoon and Le Morne, then Chamarel and the southern coast.

This flight is worth considering if you want more time in the air and the airport departure works for your stay. Give it its own place in the holiday, with time for check-in and the journey there. It isn’t an automatic connection from your international flight. The current price is EUR 300 per person for travel from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027, shown on the listing in your selected currency.

What it’s like to book a seaplane

In a Grand Gaube seaplane, it’s one passenger flying with the pilot. If you’re coming as a couple, you’ll each have your own flight. The shorter Île d’Ambre trip takes in the nearby lagoon, Îlot Bernache and the island. The Le Morne flight gives you much more time to explore from above.

For the Île d’Ambre flight, passengers must be at least seven and weigh no more than 105 kg. You’ll board from the beach using the float and a step, so let us know about any mobility needs before we confirm your request. The time quoted includes taxiing, take-off from the water and landing.

Think about what you’d most like to see and how long you’d like to fly. Each route has its own details, so check the one you’re booking. Our helicopter guide and seaplane guide make it easier to compare.

Let’s go for a walk

Fancy swapping the beach for a walk? You could head into the forest, choose a mountain view, explore a waterfall gorge or wander through Port Louis with a guide. Each makes a very different day, so start with the sort of walk you’d enjoy.

Our hiking guide will help you choose a route. Once you’ve found one you like, check the current access, the guide arrangements and the departures available for your dates.

Choose the route rather than the photograph

Le Pouce’s rocky final approach is a different proposition from a level promenade. At Le Morne, a coastal view, a lower walk and a more demanding ascent are separate experiences. Tamarind Falls has several route choices, so a picture of a pool does not tell you how much descending, climbing or uneven ground is involved.

Our Tamarind Falls route comparison will help you choose. A walk, a swim and a canyoning trip each ask different things of you, with different equipment and guiding. Pick the outing that suits your experience and what you’d enjoy.

Give yourself time to enjoy the walk

Give a longer walk most of the day, with time afterwards for lunch and a rest. You’ll enjoy it more if you’re not watching the clock for a boat or flight booked straight after.

Pack the shoes, clothing, water and protection recommended for your route, and follow current local advice. If the weather makes the walk unsuitable, save it for another day. A city visit or some time indoors might be a nicer way to spend the afternoon.

For more ideas, our guide to a holiday with walks and days outdoors helps you put it all together. Keep some easy days in there. The mountains will still be lovely to look at from the beach.

Horse riding, kayaking and a change of pace

Meet the horses at Le Morne

If you’d love to meet the horses, start with your riding experience. You can learn the basics in the riding area, head towards the beach on a guided ride, or, if you already have the skills, look at horse swimming. Choose the experience first, then how long you’d like to ride.

The rides on land take up to eight people, while horse swimming takes up to four. Horse swimming runs in the morning and must finish by 11:00, with the actual departure and operation subject to sea and tide conditions. You can choose the sixty- or ninety-minute option when booking.

Never ridden before? The introduction gives you time to learn and get comfortable in the riding area. If you’re hoping for a beach ride, the team will assess your level and choose an appropriate pace. There’s plenty to enjoy without rushing into a canter.

Horse swimming requires prior riding competence. It is not a beginner beach ride with an optional dip added at the end. The riding team assesses suitability before the water portion; sea and tide conditions remain part of the decision. Take the swimwear, towel and recommended water footwear specified by the listing.

Horse riding in Belle Mare

The classic Belle Mare beach ride is a one-hour walking-pace programme for up to four riders. Its listed inclusions are the guided ride, helmet and sanctuary visit. Trotting, cantering and swimming are excluded from that classic option, while camera and drone packages are optional extras.

The separate Belle Mare ride and swimming programme is for intermediate and advanced riders, subject to assessment and sea conditions. Child and infant places are not offered online for these Belle Mare listings; Andeor needs to confirm eligibility before you book for children.

Our horse-riding guide puts the choices side by side. Think about the coast you’d like to visit, your experience and the pace you’ll enjoy, then compare the prices.

If paddling is your priority

If you’d rather pick up a paddle, start with our kayaking guide. Tell Andeor when you’re coming and what you have in mind, and we’ll help check the trips available for your dates.

Find out how much paddling you’ll do, how long you’ll be on the water and what equipment is included. If you love the lagoon but would rather let someone else do the work, a pirogue or catamaran might be more your thing.

Come hungry

Walk through Port Louis with a guide

The Port Louis heritage and street-food walk combines the capital’s history with specific tastings. The published route starts around Caudan Waterfront and connects the harbour, heritage sites, the Central Market, Chinatown and Fort Adelaide, also known as La Citadelle.

The listed tastings include dholl puri and sugarcane juice, tea with local snacks, and Sino-Mauritian boulettes with cakes and sweets. The guide is included throughout the walk. Transport to and from Caudan, a separate lunch, extra purchases and food beyond the listed tastings are excluded. That gives you a useful food experience without implying every meal for the day is covered.

Allow about three and a half hours for the walk. On weekdays, you meet at 10:30 and return around 14:00. On Saturday, you start at 08:30 and finish around noon. It does not run on Sundays. Choose a published departure for your date, and keep the confirmed meeting instructions available for the exact meeting spot at Caudan.

This is an active city visit, with substantial time on your feet and a climb to Fort Adelaide. It is not suitable for someone who cannot manage roughly four hours of walking or that climb. The mosque and pagoda are working places of worship, and the programme asks for shoulders and knees to be covered. Access to museums, religious sites and the gallery can change with opening hours, services and events, so the route may be reordered.

Choose this walk if you’d like to discover the capital through its food and stories. If you’re picturing a long, seated lunch, take a look at Mahébourg below. Our street-food walk guide has more about the day.

Cook and eat in Mahébourg

The Mahébourg cooking experience offers three ways to take part. You can cook one recipe and share lunch, cook two recipes and share lunch, or begin with the market before cooking and eating together. The class accommodates up to twelve participants.

These prices are the current listing references checked on 5 November 2026. Use the selected option and your party details for the current total. Both the cooking and hosted-lunch programmes require at least twenty-four hours’ advance notice.

For the market option, the meeting is at the family house rather than at a market stall. Transport to the market must be arranged beforehand and may require your own vehicle. That is worth settling with Andeor as part of the booking, especially if you arrive by a lift from your hotel.

The hosted lunch is a different format from the class. It includes two Mauritian gajaks, homemade juice, arranged rum for adults, a seafood dish, a meat dish, accompaniments and the dessert of the day. The menu follows the available ingredients. It gives you time around the table without promising that you prepare the meal yourself.

We’ll confirm the finish time for your cooking experience or lunch with our partner, so leave the afternoon open until that’s settled. Tell us about dietary needs before booking, too. You can read more in our cooking-class and hosted-lunch guide.

Stay for the conversation

Food is a lovely way to get to know Mauritius. Leave time to chat, ask about an unfamiliar ingredient and enjoy what’s on the table. If the day includes a historical site, give that visit some room too. There’s more to take home than a list of things you tasted.

Ask before photographing people or entering a working or religious area. Follow the guide or host’s direction about where visitors are welcome. The useful souvenir may be understanding a dish or a part of the island’s history well enough to notice it elsewhere in your stay.

Find something everyone will enjoy

Couples

For a couple, both shared and private trips can be lovely. You might enjoy the company on a catamaran, or prefer a boat just for the two of you. Think about the day you want, then see which option fits your budget.

Would you like to sit together for your flight? Each Grand Gaube seaplane carries one passenger with the pilot, so you’ll fly separately. A helicopter may suit you better if sharing the moment matters. Check how many people your chosen flight can take before booking.

For a special occasion, one experience you’re both excited about and a good meal can be plenty. Leave time to enjoy them. A celebration shouldn’t feel like a race between bookings.

Families

Check the ages and other requirements for each experience. The northern-islands catamaran has adult, child and toddler prices. For a Belle Mare horse ride, we may need to check whether the ride suits your child before booking. A little conversation beforehand helps everyone look forward to the day.

With children, think about the day from breakfast to getting back to your room. An early drive and a long boat trip can be a lot. Sometimes a shorter outing nearby leaves everyone happier, with enough energy for the beach afterwards.

Tell us the children’s ages and any dietary needs when booking a food experience. For riding and flights, we’ll need the details requested on the listing too. Our team can help you find something that works for your family.

Friends and larger groups

Tell us how many people are coming, including the children, so we can find a trip that fits everyone. A boat’s maximum capacity won’t tell you how many places are left on your date. Book the group together and keep within the trip’s limits.

For private hire, compare the full group total and inclusions. If some friends are not comfortable in the water or do not want to ride, consider a plan that gives them something enjoyable to do while you’re out. Confirm whether non-participants can join or remain at the venue before relying on that arrangement.

For the Grand Gaube pirogue, you can book online for one or two people, three people, or four people. For five to ten, get in touch and we’ll confirm your group’s price. If you’d like the boat to yourselves, ask us about private hire and we’ll arrange a separate quote.

Travellers with access or assistance needs

If you need help getting aboard or getting around, tell us what would make the day comfortable. A boat ladder, a beach departure, a seaplane float and a city walk each need different arrangements. Booking privately doesn’t necessarily change the access, so we’ll look at the details with you.

A few details can help you choose. For the Île d’Ambre seaplane, you’ll board from the beach using the float and a step. The Port Louis walk includes plenty of time on your feet and the climb to Fort Adelaide. Let us know if either sounds uncomfortable, and we can help you find another way to enjoy the day.

A week, ten days or two weeks of days out

Here are three ways you could spend your time. Use them as a starting point and swap things around to suit you. Arrival and departure count as days, and the experiences still need booking for your dates. Leave a little room to move a boat trip or flight if the weather changes.

Seven days from a northern base

This version gives a first visit three distinct planned outings, with beach time and space to adapt.

Choose a day when the Port Louis walk is running and move the other days around it. If you’d rather spend your holiday in the southwest, start there and choose nearby outings. You’ll spend more time enjoying the island and less time crossing it.

Ten days with two different bases

For a nine-night visit, four nights in the north and five in the southwest can give each region a clear purpose. The move happens on day five and needs its own transport and check-in arrangements.

Choose horse swimming only if everyone joining meets the riding requirements. If your shared flight cannot go ahead, speak to Andeor about the options in your booking terms and use one of your free days if rescheduling works for you.

Fourteen days at a slower pace

A longer holiday lets you add food, a different coast and ordinary beach days without filling every morning. The example below uses six nights in the north and seven in the southeast. A southwest second base is an equally deliberate alternative if walking, riding or Bel Ombre flights are your main interests.

When plans change, keep it easy

If a boat trip has to move, a nearby food experience or a relaxed afternoon might be just what you need. Check that there’s space before heading over. You can also keep it simple with a book, a meal and some time to yourself.

Official warnings and closures take priority over an itinerary. For routine changes, use the partner’s operating decision and the terms attached to your booking. Keep the contact details and confirmation accessible so you can resolve the plan without relying on an old screenshot of a calendar.

A few things to sort before you go

Choose your date and time

For some experiences, you can choose a date and departure time straight away. For others, you’ll send a request and we’ll confirm the details with our partner. If the calendar has no departures for your dates, get in touch. A morning or afternoon time isn’t booked until it’s confirmed.

Send us your dates, how many people are coming and anything we should know to help you choose. Wait for the confirmation before arranging another booking around that time.

Check what’s included

Use the included and excluded items to complete the plan. The northern-islands catamaran includes its specified lunch and drinks but excludes hotel transfers. The private Grand Baie speedboat includes mineral water but excludes meals and other drinks. The Port Louis walk includes named tastings but excludes a separate lunch and transport to Caudan.

Once you know what’s included, it’s much easier to see what you’ll spend and what you still need to arrange. Add the things your group will need, then choose the day that feels right for you.

Take a moment to check the option you’ve selected. You might be choosing between a thirty-minute and a sixty-minute ride, or between cooking in Mahébourg and adding the market visit. The page can show several experiences, so your selection is what counts.

Know where you’re meeting

Save the meeting address, arrival time and contact details together. Marinas, airports and beaches can have several entrances and meeting spots, so follow the directions on your booking. It’s a small thing that makes the morning easier.

Share those directions with your driver and agree when they’ll collect you afterwards. Leave time to settle in before the activity starts. For the Mahébourg cooking class without the market, arrive at 10:45 for the 11:00 start.

Check the cancellation terms

Have a look at the cancellation and weather terms for your booking. The arrangements may differ if you change your plans, the partner cancels or the route changes with the conditions. Each experience has its own terms; we can help you make sense of them.

For the shared Bel Ombre flight, at least four seats need to be booked across all guests. If that minimum isn’t reached, the listing says you’ll hear on the morning of the flight and be offered a full refund or rescheduling to the following day. Other experiences have their own arrangements, so check the terms for each booking.

If there’s an outing you’re especially excited about, leave another day free nearby. A new departure will still depend on availability, but you’ll have more room to move things around.

What it costs, and how to book

Work out the total for your group

When you compare prices, look at the total for everyone coming along. Some trips charge per person, some price your group together, and others are private hire. Add any transport, meals and extras you’ll need so there are fewer surprises later.

These examples use prices checked on 5 November 2026. They’ll give you an idea of how the costs add up; check your dates and selected option for the price when you book.

For two people, the full-day pirogue currently costs Rs 3,000 more than the half-day trip. That buys a different day out, with longer on the water and the listed barbecue. Choose the one you’ll enjoy, whether that’s a whole day exploring or being back with the afternoon still free.

Let us know the children’s ages, how many people are coming and any extras you’d like, so the quote fits your group. Check that everyone meets the activity’s requirements, too. The starting price gives you an idea; the total for your booking is what matters.

A short final checklist

1. Choose the experience and option that match your interests and participants.
2. Confirm the actual departure or the response to your request.
3. Arrange transport to the correct meeting point and the return.
4. Add anything essential that the programme excludes.
5. Keep the requirements, terms and confirmation together, with space in the holiday for changes.

Ready to choose a few favourites? Browse experiences on Andeor, or message our team on WhatsApp +230 5 508 0629 if you’d like a hand. Tell us where you’re staying and what you enjoy. We’ll help you find a few lovely days out, with time to slow down and enjoy this little piece of paradise we call home.

Is a private outing always better?

It depends on the day you have in mind. A private boat gives your group its own space, while a shared trip can be a lovely way to enjoy the water and a meal together. Compare the route, what’s included, the group size and the total price. A private booking won’t necessarily include extra food or stops, and the activity’s requirements still apply.

Does a per-group price mean the boat is private?

No. The Grand Gaube pirogue examples price your party on a shared excursion. Other passengers may be aboard. A private trip is a separate arrangement with its own confirmed price.

Can a beginner choose horse swimming?

The Le Morne swimming programme is for intermediate and advanced riders who pass the riding assessment, with a maximum rider weight of 95 kg. Beginners should compare the riding-area introduction and appropriate land-riding options instead. The Belle Mare swimming programme also requires intermediate or advanced ability and assessment.

Can two people fly together in the Grand Gaube seaplane?

Each seaplane described here carries one passenger and the pilot. You can both enjoy the experience, but you’ll fly separately. One of those two seats belongs to the pilot.

Will the underwater waterfall be visible?

The view depends on the conditions and the operation of the flight. It is an optical illusion, and visibility is not guaranteed. Choose a confirmed programme, understand its terms and leave another possible day if the flight is especially important to you.

Are hotel transfers included?

Some experiences include hotel transfers, but several in this guide don’t. Check what’s included in the one you choose. If you need a lift, Andeor can arrange it through Seke and confirm the journey and price with you.