Mauritius

The short answer

• Lowest prices: June to August. Peak prices: December and January.
• 7 nights for two in June, four-star resort stays: about ₹1.4 lakh per person, with flights from Mumbai. Indicative.
• Entry: Visa-free for Indian passport holders, stay up to 90 days. As we understand it; see Before you go.

Where to stay

• East coast55 min from the airportLong quiet beaches and the calmest lagoons. The natural base for unhurried beach days.Where we stay: Mid-range resort · Luxury resort · Ultra-luxury villa resort
• South1h 30m from the airportGreener and wilder, under Le Morne Brabant. Wellness, walks and dramatic coast.Where we stay: Mid-range resort · Boutique stay · Luxury resort · Ultra-luxury villa resort
• North1h 25m from the airportThe liveliest coast: Grand Baie's tables, island boats and easy access to Port Louis.Where we stay: Mid-range resort · Luxury resort · Ultra-luxury villa resort · Ultra-luxury resort

When to go

Prices compare seasons in our catalogue, for the same journey.

What it costs

About what 7 nights cost for the whole party, in four-star resort stays: flights from Mumbai, stays, private transfers and experiences. Per person below each.

Indicative. From our illustrative catalogue. A designer confirms live prices before you commit.

Sample journeys

• Seven quiet nights in MauritiusTwo adults and a child, in December · East coast, then NorthAbout ₹4.5 lakh · ₹1.5 lakh per person · Indicative
• Seven quiet nights in MauritiusTwo adults, in June · East coast, then NorthAbout ₹2.8 lakh · ₹1.4 lakh per person · Indicative

Left out on purpose

• The full-day 'island tour' circuitSix stops and three hours in a vehicle. We build a day around one place instead.
• Grand Baie's busiest strip at nightLoud and hurried. We choose one good table and book it.
• Party catamaransMusic and crowds. We book smaller boats with room to breathe.