Trou Aux Biches

Trou Aux Biches travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Trou Aux Biches is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Trou Aux Biches works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Trou Aux Biches, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Trou Aux Biches, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Trou Aux Biches starts at around €139 per night, with a typical rate near €302 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 104 reviews, from €410 per night; Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 117 reviews, from €592 per night; La Maison 20 Degrés Sud - Relais & Châteaux, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 148 reviews, from €321 per night; LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 1632 reviews, from €468 per night; Toparadis Guest House, 3-star, guest rating 8.8 from 52 reviews, from €63 per night.

Day trips & routes: Riviere du Rempart — about 17 km, 27m drive; Roches Noires — about 26 km, 36m drive; Saint Paul — about 37 km, 44m drive; Vacoas Phoenix — about 39 km, 45m drive; Holyrood — about 42 km, 53m drive; Flic en Flac — about 51 km, 1h 1m drive. Fastest option is Riviere du Rempart: 27m by car.

Trou Aux Biches: what to know

Things to see: "Mauritius Guided North Tour (Private)", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €90; "Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Mauritius", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €31.26; "Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €138.45; "Mauritius Colorful South West tour", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €87.54; "Private Guided North Tour Of Mauritius With Lunch Included", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €93.88.

Trou Aux Biches has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Trou Aux Biches is around €302, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Trou Aux Biches you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Mauritius, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.

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What to see in Trou Aux Biches in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Trou Aux Biches

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Riviere du Rempart

    Riviere du Rempart is 17 km from Trou Aux Biches, about 27m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Trou Aux Biches
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Roches Noires

    Roches Noires is 26 km from Trou Aux Biches, about 36m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Trou Aux Biches
day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

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Where you can drive from Trou Aux Biches.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Trou Aux Biches

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Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Trou Aux Biches

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Sunrise Paradise Excursions MauritiusFamily

Whales and Dolphins

My family of four (2 children aged 12 and 10) did two trips with Sunrise Paradise Excursions. One to see sperm whales and one to swim with Dolphins. Both were incredible, but we particularly enjoyed the whale excursion. Clean and quality boat, perfect navigation and communication was great. We would 100% recommend this…
HWTom832026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Coral Azur Beach ResortFamily

One of my favourite.

I love the incredible variety and choice they offer at their buffet every day!
sharonjC6969AD2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Bubble Diving CenterSolo travel

Excellent diving with a fantastic team

I did 6 dives with these guys. Organising is really easy as you can communicate via WhatsApp and they collect you from your hotel. The dives were well organised, groups were small. (2-4 people) and safety was prioritised at all times. We did some great dives just a short boat ride away. The kit is really well maintai…
WispaRose2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
1 Mystik Lifestyle Boutique HotelFamily

Double check your bill, they charge and add to your bill

We have been coming regularly here and the food and drinks were all to satisfaction. However recently during the last week the food came cold, calamari tasted hard and chewy. We had it all sent back but came back reheated and the calamari’s were even chewy. Since arriving we paid 300 rupees for a glass of rose wine. Tw…
Nomad020459088092026-08-07on Tripadvisor

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