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Mauritius
Car
7 days
288 km
- Visit the renowned ‘L’Aventure du Sucre’ Sugar Museum to explore the captivating history of the sugar industry in Mauritius.
- Explore the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, renowned for its giant water lilies.
- Experience the vibrant nightlife in Grand Baie.
- Enjoy breathtaking coastal views at Maconde Point, located between Le Morne and Baie du Cap.
- Marvel at the unique multicolored sand dunes at Chamarel’s Seven-Coloured Earth.
- Make a memorable visit to the picturesque Ile aux Cerfs island, a definite highlight of your journey.
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Navneet
India
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Road Trip Itinerary
| Activities | Kms | Stay | |
| Day 1 | Drove from the airport in our rental vehicle straight to the hotel. | 61.7 | Voile Bleue Mauritius |
| Day 2 | Today, we explored local attractions. First, we visited the renowned 'L’Aventure du Sucre' Sugar Museum, showcasing Mauritius' sugar industry history. | 13.6 | L’Aventure du Sucre' Sugar Museum |
| Day 2 | Then, we went to Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, known for its massive water lilies. Some are as large as satellite dishes! | 1.3 | Pamplemousses Botanical Garden |
| Day 2 | After sightseeing, we returned to our hotel by 6 p.m. and immediately enjoyed a swim in the pool, our favorite activity! | 13.5 | Voile Bleue Mauritius |
| Day 3 | On our 3rd day we checked out Cap malheureux, Grand Gaube beach, Mon choisy beach and Grand Baie. | 9.5 | Grand Baie |
| Day 4 | On day 4, we visited remarkable locations including Le Morne, Belle Ombré, Maconde viewpoint, Gris Gris, and Rochester waterfalls. | 76.2 | Rochester waterfalls |
| Day 5 | On day 5, we explored the Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth, Chamarel Waterfall, Flic en Flac Beach, and Albion Lighthouse. | 49.4 | Albion Lighthouse |
| Day 6 | On day 6, we visited Point aux Piments, Black River Gorges, Eureka Mansion Creole, and Port Louis. | 13.3 | Port Louis |
| Day 7 | On day 7, we experienced the must-visit Ile aux Cerfs, a highlight that truly completes any trip to the region. | 49.9 | Ile aux Cerfs |
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