Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
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.
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.
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.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Mauritius Guided North Tour (Private)
5.0· 10from €90
Mauritius Guided North Tour (Private) — rated 5 from 10 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
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 BichesA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Mauritius
5.0· 5from €31
Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Mauritius — rated 5 from 5 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
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 BichesA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
5.0· 5from €138
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch — rated 5 from 5 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Within a ~2.5h drive of Trou Aux Biches.
Where you can drive from Trou Aux Biches.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Mauritius Guided North Tour (Private)
€90
Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Mauritius
€31
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
€138
Mauritius Colorful South West tour
€88
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Source — Tripadvisor
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…
One of my favourite.
I love the incredible variety and choice they offer at their buffet every day!
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…
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…