Mauritius 7-Day Ultimate Travel Guide

Mauritius 7-Day Escape Trip🏝️ This pearl of the Indian Ocean truly surprised me in so many ways! Not only are there stunning beaches, but also unique landscapes like volcanoes and tea plantations. What’s even more unforgettable is the warm and simple Creole culture here～ 🌴Day 1: First Encounter with Paradise After arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, head straight to the Shangri-La Hotel on Felicite Island. The 270-degree sea view room is breathtaking😍 Watch the sunset on the private beach in the evening and enjoy a French seafood feast. 🌋Day 2: Magical Journey to the Seven Colored Earth After breakfast, visit the Chamarel Volcano Crater and overlook the entire island from the viewing platform (super stunning!). In the afternoon, explore the Seven Colored Earth and Champagne Waterfall in Black River Gorges National Park. On the way, a chance encounter with giant tortoises was so heartwarming～ For dinner, I recommend Le Chamarel restaurant on the hilltop, where I ordered the signature curry seafood paired with rum🍛 🏝️Day 3: Island Hopping Adventure Take a speedboat to Deer Island (make sure to apply sunscreen in advance!). Snorkel in Emerald Bay to see the coral reefs and try the thrilling parasailing! For lunch, enjoy freshly caught lobster at Le Pescatore on the island. In the afternoon, rent a kayak to explore around the island—don’t forget to bargain! 🏛️Day 4: Cultural Exploration Day In the morning, visit the Central Market in Port Louis (spices and handmade woven bags are must-buys). In the afternoon, learn about Mauritius’s sugar production history at the Sugar Museum. At night, dine at Chez Tino, a local favorite recommended by friends, where the Creole stew with mango chili sauce is absolutely amazing🌶️ 🚁Day 5: God’s Perspective Splurged on a helicopter island tour (about 2000 per person but totally worth it). The aerial views of Mount Morne and the underwater waterfall were breathtaking! In the afternoon, relaxed on Belle Mare Beach and collected many rare shells～ 🍵Day 6: Slow Life at the Tea Plantation Chartered a car to Bois Chéri Tea Plantation, where learning to pick and brew tea was super fun. At the tea plantation restaurant, I tasted over a dozen kinds of tea paired with banana cake and bought lots of souvenirs. On the way back to the hotel, I made a special detour to Grand Bay to see the red-roofed church at sunset⛪ ✈️Day 7: Memories You Can’t Take Away On the last day, enjoyed an Ayurveda Spa at the hotel. Before heading to the airport, bought Dodo bird plush toys and vanilla black tea (the duty-free shop is more expensive than downtown!). 💡Useful Tips: 1. Best travel season is May to December. Remember to bring a power adapter and sunscreen. 2. Renting a car for self-driving is more convenient, but note that driving is on the left side. 3. Creole and French are most commonly spoken; basic English works too. 4. Tipping culture: generally 10-15% service charge. 5. Must-try foods: Millionaire Salad, rum, curry puffs. 🏨Hotel Recommendations: Luxury: One&Only Le Saint Géran (private butler service is super attentive) Cost-effective: Veranda Paul et Virginie (strong French style) Unique: Lux* Le Morne (stunning underwater restaurant) Brabant Mountain Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Belle Mare Beach Port Louis