Port Louis and the north from Grand Baie, across the plateau to Chamarel, the south coast to Le Morne, then a last swim.
5 days, 27 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: 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.
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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
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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
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 leftCrossing the island takes about 1 hour 15 min east to west and 1 hour 20 min north to south. Cars drive on the left.
Plan around SundaysAapravasi Ghat, the Blue Penny Museum, L'Aventure du Sucre and L'Alchimiste are closed on Sundays.
Watch cyclone seasonCyclones are most likely from November to May and can close the airport. Check that your insurance covers delays.
Book licensed boat tripsPick a boat whose registration starts with PC, follow the skipper and wear the lifejacket provided.
Dress modestly at templesCover up at Grand Bassin and other religious sites, where conservative dress is expected.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay two nights in Grand Baie for Port Louis and the north, then two nights in Flic en Flac for Chamarel and the south 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.
