Things to Do in Mauritius

The natural drama which erupts from Mauritius' lush interior isn't just for show, it's an adventure playground. If you fancy a few hours (or longer) from the island's spectacular stretches of sand, then there are plenty of thrill-seeking activities waiting to be enjoyed. Walk through pristine forests to cooling waterfalls or hike one of its many mountains for an all-encompassing island panorama. If you want to take the adrenaline factor up a notch, hop on a bike and pedal past glassy lakes, zip along dusty tracks in jade-hued valleys hemmed in by tree-carpeted peaks and soar way above this emerald wonderland on a zip-line. This just scratches the surface – there is so much you can do!

If you love nothing more than taking your clubs out for a round of golf, then you're in for a treat in Mauritius. The island's love for the sport stretches right back to 1844, where it's thought to be the third country in the world to be introduced to golf. The love affair has continued ever since, with the island boasting a selection of world-class courses that have been designed by top-level golfers like Bernhard Langer and Ernie Els. Add in the gorgeous scenery surrounding the courses and Mauritius is a stunning place to tee off.

Mauritius is an island with both a patchworked history and wealth of natural wonders, so thereare plenty of brilliant places to visit. If you're keen to learn more about what's behind some its natural produce, the doors are always open at its factories and distilleries producing the likes of rum, tea and sugar. Elsewhere on the island there are stunning waterfalls, tiny islets perfect for a sandbank picnic and the world-class Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens. There's so much you can see that helps to build the island's bigger picture, so chat to one of our travel specialists for more of our top recommendations.

The clear, warm waters which lie off Mauritius are certainly inviting and its pastel-hued reefs offer excellent snorkelling and diving opportunities. A variety of boat trips are other great ways to enjoy its coastline. You can go island-hopping on a catamaran, glide to a sandy islet for a lunch to remember, see pods of dolphins along the west coast or whizz across the water on a speedboat trip that ends with a cocktail at sunset. Whether it's above or below the surface, exploring Mauritius' stunning coastline is always rewarding.

If you'd like to combine several different things to see or do in one day, then we'd highly recommend booking your own private driver guide. That way, your day can be tailored to exactly what you want to do and you'll have your own local expert to really bring the places to life. It's the ultimate in flexibility and convenience, and also means you get a really personalised experience exploring some of the island's finest sights.