Experiences

Corail’s private helicopter air taxi turns getting from one place to another into something worth talking about. Flights glide over lagoons, mountain ridges, winding rivers and endless sugarcane fields, giving you an uninterrupted aerial view that no road journey can rival. The island suddenly makes sense from above, every colour sharper and every coastline more dramatic. Routes are entirely customisable. Choose simple point-to-point transfers to save time or design a scenic

Bois Chéri is a place where time slows and the island lives in every leaf. My grandmother said that one should always live in a place where your tea gets cold slowly... Walking through the tea fields, the subtle herbal aroma hangs in the air while guides take you inside the factory to show how tender leaves transform into the teas you sip. The small museum adds weight to the experience with vintage equipment, old packaging and stories that make every tasting purposeful and hi

Sealoy Flights Seaplane Tours are for anyone who wants Mauritius in full colour from a seat above it all. The island’s lagoons, reefs, rivers and sugarcane fields spread out like a living map, and each flight feels like uncovering a secret corner of the coast. The experience stands apart because of its personal touch. Pilots are skilled, approachable and ready to adjust the route for photos or extra views. The planes are small and nimble, making takeoffs and landings on the w

Blue Safari is one of those experiences we recommend sparingly, not because it is difficult to book, but because it deserves to be chosen deliberately. Seeing Mauritius from the water rearranges your sense of the island entirely. The coastline stretches wider, colours deepen and the rhythm of the day slows to something far more natural than anything happening on land. We have sailed different coasts with them and each tells its own story. The north frames the striking outline

Playing a round at the Gymkhana Club is about stepping into a living chapter of golf’s history. Established in 1844, it is widely recognised as the oldest golf course in the Southern Hemisphere, and the moment you step onto the grounds you sense that you are participating in something epically historic rather than booking another tee time. We remember how different the rhythm felt compared with modern resort courses. The layout is modest in length yet deceptively demanding, l

Mont Choisy Golf Course is the one we recommend when convenience and course quality need to coexist. Being the only full championship layout in the northern region already gives it an advantage, yet what keeps it firmly on the shortlist is how well the course actually plays. We booked an early round expecting convenience and left impressed by how thoughtfully the design challenges every level of golfer, holding many a tournament here since. Built on former sugar estate land,

Coin de Mire (Gunner's Quoin) is a snorkelling escape for anyone who wants to float among reefs that feel almost within reach. The north’s waters are clear enough to make every fish, coral and parrotfish gardener vividly visible, like drifting through a private aquarium. Snorkelling typically ranges from 3 to 9 metres in depth, averaging around 6 metres, while diving, particularly in sheltered spots like Confetti Bay, can take you from 2 metres down to 22 metres. The area is

La Pouce is one of Mauritius’ most recognisable peaks, rising just outside the capital in the Moka mountain range and named for its thumb-like shape. The trail is approachable, making it ideal for beginners, casual hikers or anyone wanting a half-day outdoor escape that still delivers a satisfying sense of achievement. The path winds steadily upward through native vegetation, revealing widening views over the capital, the northern plains and, on clear days, glimmers of coastl

Château de Labourdonnais turns rum tasting into a full-day experience that engages every sense. The Classic Tour takes you through the estate, its gardens and a guided tasting that progresses from lighter blends to older rums with notes of vanilla, citrus and a touch of oak. Liqueurs such as cocoa and spiced varieties add a playful finish to the line-up. The Fully Guided Tour goes further, including a walkthrough of the château and its museum, giving insight into the estate’s

Wind Dancer Catamaran Tours create the sort of day that quietly becomes a highlight of the trip. Having spent time aboard, what stays with you is the sense of ease — wide decks, steady sailing and that endless horizon where the island slowly reshapes itself as you move along the coast. Routes explore the coasts, each route bringing its own mood. Some days bring encounters with reef lagoons bright enough to look unreal, others glide past small islets and sheltered coves where

Île aux Cerfs Golf Club is designed for the art of golf. Getting there already sets the mood. The short boat transfer across the lagoon quietly signals that this is not your everyday game, and by the time you reach the first tee the turquoise water surrounding the island has done most of the persuasion. Playing here is a balance between concentration and distraction. Fairways curve along the shoreline, greens appear framed by palms and water features insist that every shot be