Grand Baie Hostel
Hostel
Days 1, 2
Mauritius Island Break - 5 Days (Port Louis, Grand Baie, Ile aux Cerfs, Chamarel & Black River Gorges)
Five days, north coast to Le Morne. The same island on a shared catamaran and in guesthouses a street back from the beach.
Saltline Outfitters
Runs this trip
Snorkelling
Five days, north coast to Le Morne
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
Grand BaieGrand Baie is the north's hub — sheltered water, and everything walkable. Coin de MireThe northern islets have the clearest water on the island and the reef is in reasonable shape. Ile aux CerfsIle aux Cerfs is busy and still worth it — the lagoon on the far side is the colour everyone comes for.
Itinerary
Grand Baie is the north's hub — sheltered water, and everything walkable.
Port Louis, Grand BaieHow the day runs
- 2 hrsTransfer up the west coast
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationGrand Baie Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Beach hotel night
LANDMARKS Grand Baie Pereybere Start point Port Louis, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport (MRU), Mauritius 00:00 - 23:59The northern islets have the clearest water on the island and the reef is in reasonable shape.
Grand BaieHow the day runs
- 6 hrs9:00 AM — out to Coin de Mire and the northern islets
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch
- AccommodationGrand Baie Hostel
Included Activities
- Full-day catamaran with lunch
- Snorkel gear
LANDMARKS 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.
Grand Baie, Ile aux CerfsHow the day runs
- 2 hrs8:30 AM — across to the east coast
- 5 hrs10:00 AM — the island and the GRSE waterfall
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationChamarel Hostel
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer and island day
- Hotel night
Optional Activities
- Parasailing over the lagoon
LANDMARKS 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.
Chamarel, Black River Gorges, Le MorneHow the day runs
- 2 hrs8:00 AM — south to the coloured earths
- 1 hrs2:00 PM — round to Le Morne and the underwater waterfall viewpoint
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationPort Louis Hostel
Included Activities
- All entries
- Private transport
- South coast hotel night
LANDMARKS 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.
Port LouisHow the day runs
- 2 hrs9:00 AM — up to the capital
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Airport drop
LANDMARKS Central Market Caudan Waterfront Aapravasi Ghat
- Day 1Airport transfer
- Day 1Beach hotel night
- Day 2Full-day catamaran with lunch
- Day 2Snorkel gear
- Day 3Speedboat transfer and island day
- Day 3Hotel night
- Day 3Parasailing over the lagoonCosts extra
- Day 4All entries
- Day 4Private transport
- Day 4South coast hotel night
- Day 5Airport drop
- Day 1 · 2 nightsGrand Baie Hostel
- Day 3 · 1 nightChamarel Hostel
- Day 4 · 1 nightPort Louis Hostel
- Day 1Port Louis to Grand BaieTransfer up the west coast
- Day 3Grand Baie to Ile aux Cerfs8:30 AM — across to the east coast
- Day 4Grand Baie to Chamarel8:00 AM — south to the coloured earths
- Day 4Chamarel to Le Morne2:00 PM — round to Le Morne and the underwater waterfall viewpoint
- Day 5Le Morne to Port Louis9:00 AM — up to the capital
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Chamarel Hostel
Hostel
Day 3
Port Louis Hostel
Hostel
Day 4
What you'll eat
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.
- DinnerServed on day 1
- BreakfastServed on days 2–5
- LunchServed on day 2
6 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.6/5
Based on 18 reviews
Review summary
Food4.3/5
Guide4.1/5
Itinerary4.3/5
Transport4.2/5
Accommodation4.2/5
Tour operator4.4/5
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Karan Shah – Bengaluru2026-07-06 · Verified booking
Boat was crowded. Fine for the diving, less fine for the surface intervals.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Daniel Okafor – Lisbon2026-07-06 · Verified booking
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.
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Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.
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Manav Sethi – Ahmedabad2026-07-06 · Verified booking
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.
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Nina Hoffmann – Auckland2026-07-06 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says.
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Karan Shah – Delhi2026-07-06 · Verified booking
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.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Farah Qureshi – Lucknow2026-01-28 · Verified booking
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.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Meera Iyer – Chennai2026-01-28 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. No hesitation recommending them.
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Ananya Gupta – Lucknow2026-01-28 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
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