7 days in Mauritius Itinerary

Tucked away on the wild southern coast of Mauritius, the village of Bel Ombre feels somewhat off the beaten track, yet the five-star resorts and hotels offer as comfortable and luxurious a vacation as anywhere on the island.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Chamarel Waterfall, then explore the striking landscape at Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, then delve into the lush surroundings at Ebony Forest Reserve, and finally take a pleasant ride with Centre Equestre De Riambel. On the 6th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Heritage Nature Reserve, then cast your line with Dolphin Warrior, and then look for gifts at Tou Korek Surf Shop.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Bel Ombre travel planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Bel Ombre is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Riyadh to Bel Ombre is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Riyadh in January: highs in Bel Ombre hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can drive to Beau Champ.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Grand River South East Waterfalls, play a few rounds at Anahita Golf Club, and then step off the mainland to explore Ile aux Cerfs.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Beau Champ trip planner.

You can drive from Bel Ombre to Beau Champ in 1.5 hours. January in Beau Champ sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Grand Baie.

Wide-open beaches with dazzling blue water and a relaxed coastal atmosphere lure visitors to take a trip to Grand Baie.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): relax and rejuvenate at Ved Holistic Care Centre, take in nature's colorful creations at SSR Botanic Garden, then examine the collection at Patrick Mavros Atelier, and finally play a few rounds at Mont Choisy Le Golf. On the next day, see Quad Activities and then get interesting insight from La Mouette Martial.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Grand Baie road trip tool.

Drive from Beau Champ to Grand Baie in 1.5 hours. January in Grand Baie sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel back home.