Mauritius & Réunion
Lagoon beaches in Mauritius, then Réunion's volcano, cirques and waterfalls, a 45-minute flight away.
Trip at a glance
- Duration8 days / 7 nights
- Starts inMauritius
- RouteMauritius · Réunion
- Places2 destinations
- CountryRéunion
- Ideal forIsland holidays, Multi-country tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-15T1CH
Best time to visit: May to December
Trip overview
Lagoon beaches in Mauritius, then Réunion's volcano, cirques and waterfalls, a 45-minute flight away.
The route spends 4 nights in Mauritius and 3 nights in Réunion, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits island holidays, multi-country tours and couples' holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Mauritius
- Arrive via Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Île aux Cerfs: Island with lagoon beaches and water sports
Day 2Mauritius: Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth and Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth: Dunes of coloured sand
- Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao): Sacred crater lake and Shiva statue
Day 3Mauritius: Black River Gorges National Park and Le Morne Brabant
- Black River Gorges National Park: Forest viewpoints and waterfalls
- Le Morne Brabant: UNESCO mountain and underwater waterfall illusion
Day 4Mauritius: Port Louis Caudan Waterfront and Catamaran cruise
- Port Louis Caudan Waterfront: Shopping and markets
- Catamaran cruise
Day 5Mauritius to Réunion
- Travel from Mauritius to Réunion and cross into Réunion by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Réunion hotel
- Piton de la Fournaise: One of the world's most active volcanoes
Day 6Réunion: Cirque de Cilaos and Cirque de Mafate
- Cirque de Cilaos: Mountain amphitheatre with hot springs
- Cirque de Mafate: Car-free villages reached on foot or by helicopter
Day 7Réunion: Piton des Neiges and Trou de Fer
- Piton des Neiges: Highest peak in the Indian Ocean
- Trou de Fer: Spectacular waterfall chasm
Day 8Depart from Réunion
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Roland Garros Airport for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Ferries and boats booked with buffer time before flights
- No flight home on the same day as an outer-island ferry
- Snorkelling and reef trips planned for calm-sea days
- Visa applications sequenced for each country
- Short flights or trains between countries chosen to save time
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Mauritius: Base yourself on one coast and do day trips; moving hotels takes half a day.
- Réunion: Start volcano and cirque hikes at dawn; clouds usually roll in by late morning.
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