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Mauritius 7-Day Full Honeymoon — North + East + Southwest

3 nights NW + 2 nights east-coast premium + 2 nights Le Morne UNESCO + every major day trip

Mauritius 7-Day Itinerary — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Trip length
7 days
Est. cost / person (mid, ex-flights)
$2,770
Budget–luxury
$1,290–$6,000

As of 2026, the recommended Mauritius 7-day route runs Day1 Arrival + NW resort + welcome sunset · Day2 Resort + Grand Baie + sega-dance dinner · Day3 West coast circuit — Chamarel + Le Morne UNESCO + Tamarin sunset · Day4 East coast transfer + Belle Mare premium + signature dinner · Day5 Île aux Cerfs catamaran day trip · Day6 Drive to Le Morne UNESCO + LUX Le Morne / Paradis Beachcomber · Day7 Le Morne + Port Louis + departure, grouping the must-see sights with minimal backtracking. Estimated cost per person (excluding flights) is around $2,770 on a mid-range budget. 7 days is the standard honeymoon allocation that lets you fully experience Mauritius. 3 nights NW (Trou aux Biches / Grand Baie) for sunsets + restaurants + lagoon. 2 nights east-coast premium (Constance, One&Only, LUX Belle Mare, or Shangri-La) for Île aux Cerfs + premium 5-star fine-dining. 2 nights Le Morne (LUX Le Morne or Paradis Beachcomber) for UNESCO landscape + kitesurfing + dramatic southwest. Every major day trip — Chamarel + Le Morne UNESCO + Black River Gorges + Grand Bassin + Île aux Cerfs + Port Louis + dolphin watching + whale shark sighting (Oct-Dec). Hotel formula: 3 resorts or 2 resorts (combine east + SW). Pre-book all 2 weeks ahead.

7-Day Total Budget at a Glance

Budget

$1,290

Per person, flights excl.

Recommended

Mid-Range

$2,770

Per person, flights excl.

Luxury

$6,000

Per person, flights excl.

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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule

DAY 1

Arrival + NW resort + welcome sunset

SSR transfer + Trou aux Biches resort + lagoon + welcome

Activities

  1. 10:00 Arrive SSR + transfer to NW resort 1.5h

    Trou aux Biches Beachcomber / Royal Palm Beachcomber / LUX Grand Gaube. 60-75 min.

    Cost: Rs 1,500-3,000 ($33-65) TIP: Honeymoon package usually includes transfer.
  2. 13:00 Resort check-in + lagoon orientation 2h

    Snorkel gear loan + welcome drink + beach orientation.

    Cost: Half-board included TIP: Tip bellhop Rs 100-200.
  3. 15:30 Trou aux Biches lagoon snorkel 2h

    8km lagoon + house reef + casuarina shade.

    Cost: Free TIP: Reef-safe SPF 50 mandatory. Best 15:00-17:00.
  4. 18:30 Sunset cocktail + welcome dinner 3h

    West-coast sunset + resort welcome dinner buffet.

    Cost: Half-board TIP: Trou aux Biches has the canonical NW sunset.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Airline

MRU · Flight

Light.

Lunch

Resort beach restaurant

Trou aux Biches · Half-board

Mauritian beach buffet.

Dinner

Resort welcome dinner

Resort · Half-board

Buffet variety.

Transit:

Resort transfer + walking.

DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $200 Mid $450 Luxury $900
DAY 2

Resort + Grand Baie + sega-dance dinner

Lagoon morning + Grand Baie shopping + La Pirogue sega

Activities

  1. 09:00 Lagoon snorkel + beach time 3h

    Free time at resort lagoon. Optional dive intro (PADI Discover Rs 4,500 / $100).

    Cost: Free or dive Rs 4,500 TIP: Most NW resorts have on-site dive center.
  2. 13:00 Lunch at resort beach restaurant 1.5h

    Mauritian-inspired buffet or à la carte.

    Cost: Half-board TIP: Try the resort's Mauritian-cuisine night offering.
  3. 15:00 Grand Baie shopping + Caroline Beach 2.5h

    Sunset Boulevard shopping + cafés (Café Müller). Caroline Beach (1km north of Grand Baie center) for public-beach view.

    Cost: Rs 200-500 ($4-11) for coffee + browse TIP: Decameron Creole seafood here if you skip resort dinner.
  4. 19:30 La Pirogue sega-dance dinner (Flic en Flac, Tue + Sat) 3h

    Creole buffet + 60-min live sega-dance performance (UNESCO intangible heritage).

    Cost: Rs 2,000-3,500 ($45-75) TIP: Tue + Sat nights only. Book 3-5 days ahead. 30-min drive from NW resorts.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Resort breakfast

Resort · Included

Full breakfast.

Lunch

Resort beach

Resort · Half-board

Mauritian beach lunch.

Dinner

La Pirogue sega-dance dinner

Flic en Flac · Rs 2,000-3,500 ($45-75)

Creole buffet + UNESCO sega performance.

Transit:

Hired car or rental for Grand Baie + Flic en Flac.

DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $150 Mid $320 Luxury $700
DAY 3

West coast circuit — Chamarel + Le Morne UNESCO + Tamarin sunset

7-color earth + rum + UNESCO + dolphin coast

Activities

  1. 08:30 Black River dolphin tour (early) 3h

    Spinner + bottlenose dolphins. Boat 07:00-09:00 from Black River.

    Cost: Rs 1,500-2,500 ($33-55) TIP: Book 1 week ahead. Conservation regulation (no swimming with dolphins since 2020).
  2. 11:30 Chamarel 7-color earth + waterfall 1.5h

    World's only 7-shade volcanic soil + 100m waterfall.

    Cost: Rs 250 ($5) TIP: Before 12 PM for vibrant colors.
  3. 13:30 Lunch at The Alchemist (Rhumerie de Chamarel) 1.5h

    Valley-view terrace + rum tasting.

    Cost: Rs 800-1,400 ($17-30) TIP: Book 3 days ahead.
  4. 15:30 Le Morne hike (UNESCO 2.5h with guide) 3h

    556m basalt cliff + abolition memorial + chains scramble.

    Cost: Rs 600 ($13) guide TIP: Closed in rain. Verify weather morning of.
  5. 19:00 Tamarin Bay sunset + dinner at Tamarina 2.5h

    West-coast sunset + golf restaurant overlooking the bay.

    Cost: Rs 1,500-3,000 ($33-65) TIP: Book 3 days ahead.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Pre-tour resort (light)

Resort · Included

Light pre-dolphin.

Lunch

The Alchemist

Chamarel · Rs 800-1,400 ($17-30)

Creole-French + rum pairing.

Dinner

Tamarina Golf restaurant

Tamarin · Rs 1,500-3,000 ($33-65)

West-coast sunset dinner.

Transit:

Hired car or rental for full west circuit.

DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $130 Mid $270 Luxury $550
DAY 4

East coast transfer + Belle Mare premium + signature dinner

Drive east + Constance / One&Only / LUX Belle Mare + La Spiaggia

Activities

  1. 09:30 Check out NW + drive to east coast (90 min) 1.5h

    Cross central plateau (Curepipe + Quatre Bornes).

    Cost: Transfer Rs 2,500-4,500 ($55-100) TIP: Plateau road has morning traffic — leave 09:00 or 11:00 to avoid.
  2. 11:30 Check in to east-coast premium resort 1h

    Constance Belle Mare Plage / LUX Belle Mare / One&Only Le Saint Géran / Shangri-La Le Touessrok / Four Seasons Anahita / Long Beach.

    Cost: Half-board included TIP: Sunrise-oriented coast.
  3. 13:00 Lunch at east resort beach restaurant 1.5h

    Long beach lunch.

    Cost: Half-board TIP: Belle Mare 2km strip is Mauritius' longest.
  4. 15:00 Resort spa OR beach time 2.5h

    Resort spa session OR continued beach relaxation.

    Cost: Spa €80-200 ($87-217) or free beach TIP: Honeymoon package often includes 1-2 spa treatments.
  5. 19:30 Signature dinner — La Spiaggia (One&Only) / Acquapazza (Constance) / Safran (Shangri-La) / Le Bar (Royal Palm) 3h

    Mauritius' top resort fine-dining.

    Cost: €70-220 ($75-240) or Rs 2,500-10,000 TIP: Book 1-2 weeks ahead. Smart-casual; no shorts after 18:00.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

NW resort breakfast

NW · Included

Pre-drive fuel.

Lunch

East resort beach lunch

Belle Mare · Half-board

Long beach lunch.

Dinner

Resort signature fine-dining

Belle Mare · €70-220 ($75-240)

Mauritius' top resort dinner.

Transit:

Drive across central plateau (1.5h).

DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $280 Mid $600 Luxury $1,400
DAY 5

Île aux Cerfs catamaran day trip

Deer Island BBQ + golf option + Tamarin Falls

Activities

  1. 08:30 Catamaran from Trou d'Eau Douce harbor (15-min boat) Full day (8-9h)

    Île aux Cerfs east coast — 87-hectare island with soft-sand beaches + golf course + parasailing.

    Cost: Rs 2,500-4,500 ($55-100) TIP: Book 5-7 days ahead. BBQ buffet included.
  2. 10:30 Bernhard Langer golf course OR beach time 4h

    Bernhard Langer-designed 18-hole golf course on Île aux Cerfs ($200 green fee). Or free beach + parasailing options.

    Cost: $200 golf OR free beach TIP: Golf reservation 1-2 weeks ahead.
  3. 13:30 BBQ buffet lunch on Île aux Cerfs 1.5h

    Grilled fish + chicken + Creole sides + rum punch.

    Cost: Included in catamaran TIP: Vegetarian options available.
  4. 16:00 Tamarin Falls waterfall stop (catamaran return) 1.5h

    Catamaran stops at Tamarin Falls (7-tier waterfall) for swimming.

    Cost: Included TIP: Bring swim shoes for rocky bottom.
  5. 19:30 Resort à la carte dinner 2.5h

    Quieter dinner after long boat day.

    Cost: Half-board or €40-80 ($43-87) TIP: Sandwiched between two heavy days — go easy.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Resort breakfast

Belle Mare · Included

Light pre-boat.

Lunch

Île aux Cerfs BBQ buffet

Île aux Cerfs · Included in catamaran

Grilled fish + Creole sides.

Dinner

Resort à la carte

Belle Mare · Half-board or €40-80 ($43-87)

Lighter dinner after boat day.

Transit:

Catamaran from Trou d'Eau Douce harbor (10 min from east resorts).

DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $180 Mid $380 Luxury $800
DAY 6

Drive to Le Morne UNESCO + LUX Le Morne / Paradis Beachcomber

Southwest transfer + Le Morne resort + kitesurf OR Black River Gorges hike

Activities

  1. 09:30 Check out east + drive to Le Morne (90 min) 1.5h

    Cross south coast + Bel Ombre region.

    Cost: Transfer Rs 3,000-5,000 ($65-110) TIP: Pass through Bel Ombre nature reserve — beautiful.
  2. 11:30 Check in to LUX Le Morne / Paradis Beachcomber / Dinarobin Beachcomber 1h

    UNESCO Le Morne Brabant 556m basalt cliff backdrop.

    Cost: Half-board included TIP: The most-dramatic landscape resort base in Mauritius.
  3. 13:00 Lunch at resort with Le Morne mountain view 1.5h

    Beach lunch under the UNESCO peak.

    Cost: Half-board TIP: Best Le Morne mountain views from beach restaurants.
  4. 15:00 Kitesurf intro at Le Morne (Jun-Aug peak) OR Black River Gorges hike 3h

    If Jun-Aug + trade winds: 2-hour kitesurf intro Rs 4,500 / $100 (one of world's top 5 kitesurf spots). Otherwise: Macchabée Trail in Black River Gorges (3h hike, free entry).

    Cost: Rs 4,500 ($100) kitesurf OR free hike TIP: Kitesurf needs 15+ knots trade wind (reliable Jun-Aug). Hike option year-round.
  5. 19:30 Resort dinner with sunset Le Morne backdrop 2.5h

    Half-board dinner + Le Morne silhouette at sunset.

    Cost: Half-board TIP: Le Morne sunset glow over the basalt cliff is photographic gold.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

East resort breakfast

Belle Mare · Included

Pre-drive fuel.

Lunch

Le Morne resort beach restaurant

Le Morne · Half-board

UNESCO-mountain-view lunch.

Dinner

Resort dinner with sunset Le Morne

Le Morne · Half-board

Le Morne silhouette dinner.

Transit:

Drive south coast (1.5h).

DAY 6 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $220 Mid $480 Luxury $1,100
DAY 7

Le Morne + Port Louis + departure

Morning resort + Caudan Waterfront + Le Capitaine farewell + SSR airport

Activities

  1. 08:00 Resort beach + lagoon morning 3h

    Last morning at Le Morne. Beach + lagoon snorkel + photo session with UNESCO backdrop.

    Cost: Free TIP: Get the canonical 'Le Morne in background' photo.
  2. 12:00 Check out + drive to Port Louis (75 min) 1.5h with stops

    Drive to Caudan Waterfront in capital city.

    Cost: Resort taxi Rs 2,500-4,500 ($55-100) TIP: Last chance for Mauritian cultural touchstones.
  3. 13:30 Caudan Waterfront + Aapravasi Ghat UNESCO + Port Louis Central Market 2.5h

    Caudan harbor district (45 min) + Aapravasi Ghat UNESCO 1834 indentured-labor landing site (45 min) + Central Market food court (45 min, dholl puri Rs 25-50 + briani Rs 150-300).

    Cost: Free + market eats Rs 100-500 TIP: Aapravasi Ghat is the canonical Mauritian UNESCO site in Port Louis (after Le Morne).
  4. 16:30 Late lunch / early dinner at Le Capitaine (Caudan Waterfront) 2.5h

    Camaron curry + grilled bourgeois + rougaille — canonical Creole seafood farewell.

    Cost: Rs 600-1,500 ($13-33) TIP: Book 5-7 days ahead. Harbor-view terrace is the prized seating.
  5. 20:00 Drive to SSR Airport + flight departure 45 min

    Most international flights depart 22:00-02:00.

    Cost: Resort taxi Rs 1,500-2,500 ($33-55) TIP: Allow 3h pre-flight check-in. Buy Chamarel rum tax-free at SSR.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Le Morne resort breakfast

Le Morne · Included

Last resort breakfast.

Lunch

Port Louis Central Market food court

Port Louis · Rs 100-500 ($2-11)

Final dholl puri + briani + alouda.

Dinner

Le Capitaine (Caudan Waterfront)

Port Louis · Rs 600-1,500 ($13-33)

Canonical Creole seafood farewell.

Transit:

Resort taxi to Port Louis + walking + SSR airport drop.

DAY 7 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $130 Mid $270 Luxury $550

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Mauritius 7-Day Itinerary FAQ

Is 7 days too long for Mauritius? ▼
No — 7 days is the canonical honeymoon allocation. You experience three coasts (NW + east + SW), do every major day trip (Chamarel + Le Morne UNESCO + Black River Gorges + Île aux Cerfs + Port Louis + dolphin watching), have multiple full beach + resort days, and add cultural depth (Grand Bassin + Aapravasi Ghat + sega-dance dinner). 10 days adds Rodrigues or Réunion side trips + deeper resort relaxation. 14 days starts to feel excessive for Mauritius alone.
Three-resort or two-resort 7 days? ▼
Three-resort gives the most variety (NW sunsets + east 5-star + SW UNESCO) but three check-ins burn 1.5 travel days. Two-resort (4 nights NW + 3 nights east, OR 3 nights east + 4 nights SW) gives more time at each resort + reduces logistics. Most honeymooners do three-resort for the canonical 'see all of Mauritius' experience; experienced travelers do two-resort for deeper relaxation. Both work — depends on whether you prioritize variety vs depth.
When to book Mauritius 7-day honeymoon? ▼
Dec 20-Jan 5 (Christmas escape peak): 4-6 months ahead. Jul-Aug (European summer peak): 3-4 months ahead. May-Jun + Sep-Oct (peak dry season): 2-3 months ahead. Jan-Feb (cyclone season, value): 1-2 months ahead. Honeymoon-package perks (free upgrade + sunset cocktail + spa credit) require booking via honeymoon-specialist agency or direct with the resort.
Add Rodrigues or Réunion side trip? ▼
If you have 10+ days, yes. Rodrigues (Mauritian dependency 600km east, 1h45 flight) is a quieter laid-back creole island half the size of Mauritius — beach + diving focus, no resorts above 4-star. 2-3 days minimum. Air Mauritius MRU-RRG return Rs 8,000-15,000 ($170-325). Réunion (French territory 220km west, 45-min flight) has Piton de la Fournaise active volcano + dramatic mountain hiking but EU pricing for everything. Both are great side trips for 10+ day trips; skip for 7 days.
Honeymoon-package perks worth it? ▼
Yes if booking through a honeymoon-specialist or direct with the resort. Standard perks: room upgrade subject to availability, fruit + champagne welcome, candlelit dinner one night, sunset cocktail one evening, spa credit ($50-150), late check-out. Some resorts add: free 50-min couples spa treatment, photographer session ($100-300 value), and honeymooner certificate. Marriage certificate or wedding photo required (some resorts strict). Book direct or via Booking.com Honeymoon flag.
Best resort combination for 7-day honeymoon? ▼
Variation 1: 3 nights LUX Grand Gaube (NW) + 2 nights One&Only Le Saint Géran (east) + 2 nights LUX Le Morne (SW) — three-resort canonical. Variation 2: 3 nights Trou aux Biches Beachcomber (NW comprehensive) + 4 nights Constance Belle Mare Plage (east, 2 golf courses) — two-resort balanced. Variation 3: 7 nights Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury (NW heritage 1985 flagship) with day trips — single-resort luxury. All three are valid honeymoon plans depending on preferences.
Should I rent a car for 7 days? ▼
Hybrid — rent for Days 3 (west circuit) + 5 (east-coast day) + 6 (Le Morne hike). Use resort transfers for arrivals + departures. Three-day rental Rs 4,500-7,500 / $100-165 saves money. Full 7-day rental Rs 8,500-17,500 is excessive — resorts handle most logistics. Hired car with driver for major day trips (Rs 4,000-6,000 / $90-130 per day) is the canonical luxury alternative.
Total 7-day honeymoon budget? ▼
Budget $1,290 + flights (mid-range 4-star half-board + multiple day trips + hired car 2 days + Port Louis dinner). Mid-range $2,770 + flights (5-star half-board across 2-3 resorts + every major day trip + 2-3 fine-dining signature dinners + spa treatment). Luxury $6,000 + flights (premium 5-star across 3 resorts + 4-5 signature dinners + private guide + full spa + golf + helicopter sightseeing optional $300-700/person). Flights from EU $700-1,400, US $1,400-2,400, Asia $900-1,600. Honeymoon-package perks add $200-500 value at no extra cost.

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