The gorges, Grand Bassin and Chamarel, then the south coast from La Vanille to Le Morne, and a day in Port Louis.
3 days, 19 stopsBalanced paceApr to May, Sep to NovApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Black River Gorges, Grand Bassin and Chamarel
The Black River Gorges, the sacred lake of Grand Bassin, lunch at the Chamarel distillery, the waterfall and the coloured earth.
Check the weekday. L'Alchimiste, Rhumerie de Chamarel is closed on Sundays.
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9:00 AMBlack River Gorges ViewpointLook over the gorges of the largest national park. Alexandra Falls viewpoint is signposted along the same road.About 1 hour here
Roadside viewpoint
Drive about 20 min
2
10:15 AMGrand Bassin (Ganga Talao)Walk the lake shore past the shrines to the 33-metre Shiva statue. Dress modestly at this sacred site.About 1 hour 30 min here
Sacred site; dress modestly
Drive about 30 min
3
12:15 PML'Alchimiste, Rhumerie de ChamarelLunch is served Monday to Saturday from 11:30 AM. The distillery also runs guided visits on those days.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Drive about 10 min
4
1:45 PMChamarel WaterfallStop at the two viewpoints on the drive in from the gate. The falls run strongest from December to April.About 30 min here
Included in the geopark ticket
Drive about 5 min
5
2:15 PMChamarel Seven Coloured EarthWalk around the dunes and the coffee plantation. Gates close at 5 PM from June to September and 5:30 PM otherwise.About 1 hour 45 min here
Non-resident adult, includes the waterfall: MUR 800 (about $17) · Pay at the gate
4:30 PMOptionalLa Preneuse BeachWalk past the Martello Tower and the old cannons, and watch the sun go down behind Le Morne.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to visit
Drive about 20 min
7
6:15 PMFlic en Flac beach food standsEat at the street food stands by the beach, then walk the sand under the casuarina trees.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Rent a car for the southwestChamarel, the gorges and the south coast are far apart for buses, which stop running early in rural areas. Drive on the left.
Plan around SundaysL'Alchimiste and the Chamarel distillery, Aapravasi Ghat and the Blue Penny Museum are closed on Sundays.
Dress modestly at templesCover up at Grand Bassin and other religious sites, where conservative dress is expected.
Respect the seaSwim inside the reef lagoons. Gris Gris has strong currents and big waves, so don't swim there.
Drink the tap waterTap water from the Central Water Authority has been treated to WHO drinking standards since 2012.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in Flic en Flac village near the beach: dinner is a walk away, and each day starts with a drive inland or along the coast.
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Plan last checked Nov 7, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
