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Mauritius Two Coasts at Ease

Markets, forest views and island boat trips, with plenty of beach time.

  1. 1Flic en Flac
  2. 2Port Louis
  3. 3Chamarel
  4. 4Ganga Talao
  5. 5Belle Mare
  6. 6Ile aux Cerfs

From, per person~US$1,400

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Apr, May and Sep to Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend four nights on each coast, enjoying west-coast sunsets, inland views and Belle Mare's long beach. Private sightseeing trips, a guided food walk and an island boat day leave plenty of time at both resorts.

Length
8 nights
Route
Flic en Flac, Port Louis, Chamarel…
Best time
Apr, May and Sep to Nov
Ideal for
First-time visitors wanting different sights and relaxed beach days

Why you'll love it

  1. Four nights on each coast
  2. Port Louis food walk with a local guide
  3. Chamarel sights and Black River Gorges viewpoints
  4. Visit Ganga Talao while travelling between coasts
  5. Private boat outing to Ile aux Cerfs
  6. Three days with no planned outings

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive on the West Coast

    Meet your driver at the airport and travel to Flic en Flac. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at the resort as you please.

    • Stay: Premium 4-star beachfront resort in Flic en Flac
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 1–1.25 hours

  2. Day 2

    Taste Port Louis

    Spend the morning walking around Port Louis's Central Market area with a local guide, tasting foods such as dholl puri and seasonal snacks. Visit the waterfront before returning for a quiet afternoon.

    • Stay: Premium 4-star beachfront resort in Flic en Flac
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 45–75 minutes each way, depending on traffic

  3. Day 3

    Chamarel and Forest Views

    See Chamarel's waterfall and coloured earth, then enjoy an included lunch. Stop at a Black River Gorges viewpoint on the way back; allow seven to eight hours overall, with time at each stop.

    • Stay: Premium 4-star beachfront resort in Flic en Flac
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3–3.5 hours total driving

  4. Day 4

    A Free Beach Day

    Spend a completely free day by the water. Enjoy the beach and pool, or choose an optional resort activity without another drive.

    • Stay: Premium 4-star beachfront resort in Flic en Flac

  5. Day 5

    Travel East via Ganga Talao

    Check out after breakfast and drive east through the island's interior, stopping for a respectful visit beside the lake at Ganga Talao. Allow four to five hours, including the visit and a lunch break, before settling into Belle Mare.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Belle Mare
    • Getting there: Private car via Ganga Talao, approximately 3 hours driving

  6. Day 6

    Enjoy Belle Mare

    Keep the day free for a long breakfast, the beach and the pool. Enjoy your new coastal setting with no sightseeing planned.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Belle Mare

  7. Day 7

    Visit Ile aux Cerfs

    Travel to Trou d'Eau Douce and take a private boat with a skipper to Ile aux Cerfs. Spend time on the island and enjoy an included lunch before returning, with stops adjusted to the day's sea conditions.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Belle Mare
    • Getting there: Private car, 20–30 minutes each way; boat crossing, approximately 15–25 minutes each way

  8. Day 8

    One Last Relaxed Day

    Keep your final full day free of bookings. Walk along the beach early, enjoy the resort and take your time over your last dinner.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Belle Mare

  9. Day 9

    Leave from the East Coast

    Check out after breakfast or at the hotel's usual checkout time, depending on your flight. Take your private transfer to the airport, aiming to arrive around three hours before departure.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 1–1.25 hours

Where you'll stay

  1. 4 nights · days 1 to 4Premium 4-star beachfront resort in Flic en Flac
  2. 4 nights · days 5 to 85-star beachfront resort in Belle Mare

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Apr, May and Sep to Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Four nights in a premium 4-star west-coast resort
  • Four nights in a 5-star Belle Mare resort
  • Accommodation for two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast and eight resort dinners
  • Private airport transfers and travel between resorts
  • Private Port Louis outing with guided food tastings
  • Private southwest outing with the listed entry fees and lunch
  • Ganga Talao visit while travelling between resorts
  • Private Ile aux Cerfs boat outing with lunch and transfers

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals and drinks not listed
  • Optional water sports and spa treatments
  • Early check-in and late checkout
  • Local visitor taxes paid directly
  • Applicable Indian TCS

Good to know

  • The estimated starting price is INR 132,000 per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Your resort and dates affect the price.
  • The east coast can be windier in July and August. April–May and September–November suit this route well.
  • Dress modestly at Ganga Talao. Road times are estimates, and boat outings depend on the weather.

Before you go to Mauritius

Capital:
Port Louis
Languages:
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Currency:
MUR

Questions

How many days is the Mauritius Two Coasts at Ease trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Flic en Flac, Port Louis, Chamarel, Ganga Talao, Belle Mare, Ile aux Cerfs, Belle Mare.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,32,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Apr, May and Sep to Nov.

What is included?

Four nights in a premium 4-star west-coast resort, Four nights in a 5-star Belle Mare resort, Accommodation for two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast and eight resort dinners, Private airport transfers and travel between resorts, Private Port Louis outing with guided food tastings, Private southwest outing with the listed entry fees and lunch, Ganga Talao visit while travelling between resorts, Private Ile aux Cerfs boat outing with lunch and transfers.

What is not included?

International flights, Travel insurance, Meals and drinks not listed, Optional water sports and spa treatments, Early check-in and late checkout, Local visitor taxes paid directly, Applicable Indian TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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