Grand Baie Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
5 days, planned by Saltline Outfitters
Grand Baie is the north's hub — sheltered water, and everything walkable.
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| Grand Baie |
| Pereybere |
The northern islets have the clearest water on the island and the reef is in reasonable shape.
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| Coin de Mire |
| Ilot Gabriel |
| Flat Island |
Ile aux Cerfs is busy and still worth it — the lagoon on the far side is the colour everyone comes for.
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| Ile aux Cerfs |
| GRSE Waterfall |
| Blue lagoon |
Le Morne is a UNESCO site because escaped slaves sheltered on it; the "underwater waterfall" is a sand-and-silt illusion best seen from the air.
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| Seven Coloured Earths |
| Chamarel Waterfall |
| Black River Gorges |
| Le Morne |
Aapravasi Ghat is where nearly half a million indentured labourers from India first landed. It takes half an hour and explains most of the island.
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| Central Market |
| Caudan Waterfront |
| Aapravasi Ghat |
Day 1 · Fri, 18 Sept, 2026
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Published by the operator. Nights on the ground can move with weather and permissions.
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner across 5 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 5.
6 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
“Coast and surf from guesthouses rather than resorts”
Surf coaching and coastal trips run out of village guesthouses. Two sessions a day, because one is not how anyone learns.
Boat was crowded. Fine for the diving, less fine for the surface intervals.
Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Would book with them again.
Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Solid operator.
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says.
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Solid operator.
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Recommended.
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. No hesitation recommending them.
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
January to March carries real cyclone risk and the heaviest rain, which is why departures run May to December. The cooler winter months from June are the driest and calmest.
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