Grand Baie in 2 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Aapravasi Ghat, the Central Market and Le Caudan

The indenture depot at Aapravasi Ghat, Chinatown murals, a street-food lunch at the market, the Citadel view and the Blue Penny stamps.

Check the weekday. Aapravasi Ghat is closed on Sundays. Blue Penny Museum is closed on Sundays.

1
9:00 AMAapravasi GhatStart in the interpretation center, then see the depot ruins; allow about an hour. Closed Sundays, and it shuts at noon on Saturdays.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 6 min
2
10:15 AMOptionalChinatownLook for the murals on Emmanuel Anquetil and Venpin streets, and the biscuit shops and dim sum around Royal Road.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 8 min
3
11:45 AMPort Louis Central MarketEat at the street food kiosks: dholl puri, samosas and a glass of alouda. Crafts are upstairs, and bargaining is welcome.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk uphill about 15 min
4
1:15 PMOptionalFort Adelaide (La Citadelle)Climb to the British fort, built between 1830 and 1840, for a 360-degree view over the city and the harbor.About 1 hour 30 min here
Hilltop fort and viewpoint
Walk down to Le Caudan, about 20 min
5
3:00 PMBlue Penny MuseumOpen until 4 PM, closed Sundays. The original stamps are lit for 10 minutes at a quarter past each hour, so time your visit.About 3 hours here
Non-resident adult: MUR 325 (about $7) · Pay at the door
Official fees: Blue Penny MuseumLast verified Nov 7, 2026
Walk about 2 min
6
6:00 PMLe Caudan WaterfrontBrowse the umbrella-lined lanes and the Artists Corner, then eat at the food court or one of the harbor restaurants.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Drive on the leftCars drive on the left and give way to traffic from the right. A rental car or a licensed driver covers the north easily.
Plan around SundaysAapravasi Ghat, the Blue Penny Museum and L'Aventure du Sucre are closed on Sundays, so keep both days for Monday to Saturday.
Bargain at the marketBargaining is welcome at market stalls. Always agree on the price before you buy.
Check the bill before tippingTips aren't mandatory, and some restaurants already add a service charge of 10 to 15%.
Book licensed boat tripsFor trips to the northern islands, pick a boat whose registration starts with PC, and wear the lifejacket provided.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in Grand Baie village: its restaurants make the evenings easy, and both days are a short drive away.

Hotels in Grand Baie

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