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From Lagoons to Gardens Mauritius in charming retreats

Mauritius - Anse la Raie - Chamarel

Secret Mauritius

From $3900 to $5100 per person for 9 days Price depends on departure city, season, accomodation types and selected activities

Itinerary highlights

  • From north to south, exploring a captivating and secret Mauritius in two stages
  • Being by the beach and then nestled in a tropical valley: the decor, feel, charm and understated elegance of your accommodation
  • Private cruise through the northern islands, local lunch, drink with a view, yoga classes, massages, bicycles you can borrow: it’s all on your itinerary
  • Private transfers, on site Concierge, our recommendations: travel the Voyageurs way
While the island is renowned for its resorts boasting lush golf courses, this journey reveals another side with an itinerary designed for lovers of design, the simple way of life and small properties. You stay in two particularly charming hotels. The first is in the north, by the Anse la Raie lagoon, the second in the magnificent Chamarel valley, all the way to the south. The pace of this trip is designed above all for relaxation and the pleasure of being together. Your journey includes several highlights, including a private cruise, during which you sail from island to island along the northern coast. In one or other of your hotels, you also enjoy relaxing massages, a yoga session to start the day, breakfast showcasing local flavours and bicycles for half a day to visit the fishing village of Le Morne. The rest of the time, if you need any advice or assistance, our on site concierge will respond to your requests.

Anse la Raie - The beach as far as the eye can see

Located on the island’s north coast, your first retreat balances modern comfort with a decor where natural wood, shimmering silks and vibrant colours are reminiscent of colonial India. Nestled in a lush tropical garden, the rooms curve around a sheltered cove fringed with white sand. This particularly romantic hotel looks out over one of the island’s largest turquoise lagoons and has a splendid view of the small islands scattered on the sea. Its beach, numerous "love nests" and the beautiful spa make it the perfect place for couples to unwind together.

Chamarel - A garden treasure trove

After the beach, fresh air and nature, and the romantic setting of an eco-lodge nestled in a verdant valley near the Ebony Forest Reserve in Chamarel. Surrounded by seven hectares (17 acres) of rare plants, it features a meditation labyrinth, open-air showers, and a colonial-style lounge for tea. The rooms are like small Creole cottages, with all modern comforts. Meals are served "in the garden". Homemade bread, eggs from the neighbouring farm and orchard jams are available in the morning. As night falls the chef serves typical Mauritian food such as fricassée, rougaille or a Mauritian barbecue.
Ile Maurice © Bernd Jonkmanns/LAIF-REA
Ile Maurice © Bernd Jonkmanns/LAIF-REA
Ile Maurice © Faustine Poidevin
Ile Maurice © Faustine Poidevin
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Anse la Raie - Ile Maurice © Droits réservés
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Ile Maurice © Artem/stock.adobe.com
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Ile Maurice © Anton Yakovlev / 500px/Getty Images
Anse la Raie - Ile Maurice © Droits réservés
Anse la Raie - Ile Maurice © Droits réservés
Ile Maurice © Faustine Poidevin
Ile Maurice © Faustine Poidevin
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Anse la Raie - Ile Maurice © Droits réservés
Saint Barthélemy © Faustine Poidevin
Saint Barthélemy © Faustine Poidevin
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Anse la Raie - Ile Maurice © Droits réservés
Anse la Raie - Ile Maurice © Droits réservés
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Ile Maurice © Letizia Le Fur
Ile Maurice © Letizia Le Fur

Itinerary

100% customisable for you

Night on board, arrival the next day.

Private transfer on your arrival and check-in for five nights at your first accommodation, by the beach, in Anse la Raie. Located on the north coast of the island, sheltered from the winds, this hotel nestles in a beautiful tropical garden and offers spectacular views of the northern islands. The facilities blend traditional Mauritian architecture with a contemporary design. With its private beach, attentive staff, and spacious rooms, every detail matters here. For the more active guests, a wide range of activities is available on site: windsurfing, water skiing, kayaking, canoe trips, yoga.

Things to see and do - Join the lively terraces of Grand Baie; slip on fins, mask and snorkel to explore the lagoon and its reefs; cycle to the endemic garden of Anse la Raie or the fishing village of Cap Malheureux; nap or read by the sea, in the shade of the palm trees

. Already planned: a yoga session at sunrise.

Scheduled - A day cruise off the northern islands. Coin de Mire is an island a few kilometres off the north coast, opposite Anse la Raie. Île Plate, meanwhile, is a little further away. Aboard a comfortable private boat, you sail between these tiny islands, surrounded by turquoise waters perfect for swimming. You follow the coral reef and snorkel to discover the wildlife and plants.
Also included - a treatment at your hotel. You have a session booked with the highly professional spa team for a beauty ritual or a massage for two, tailored to your preferences.

Private transfer to the south-west of the island and check-in for two nights in Chamarel Reserve. The profound tranquillity here can feel almost disarming — you quickly learn to simply let go. The property has a meditation garden, a colonial-style tea lounge, and several rooms perched on the hillside. Small thoughtful gifts made by local artisans are placed there including essential oil candles, cane sugar scrub, and honey soap. From breakfast to dinner, the vast majority of ingredients come from nearby communities.
Already planned -Bicycles are available for guests to ride to Le Morne. For half a day, your hotel provides you with bicycles to ride to the fishing village of Le Morne. You head back up in a 4x4, leaving you free to fully savour the thrills of the descent.
Also planned - A panoramic aperitif at your hotel’s rooftop bar.

Chamarel is a protected area, home to rare plant species. Its red soils, lush forests, and cascading waterfalls beckon you to explore along countless walking trails. Among the highlights in this part of the island: the sacred lake of Grand Bassin, the Seven Coloured Earths site, and the Chamarel Rum Distillery
. Already planned - A lunch at your hotel’s restaurant to discover another side to Mauritius, the lush gardens of your accommodation. The cuisine reflects the setting: authentic and refined.
Also planned - An aromatherapy massage at your hotel spa.

Optional - A guided hike along the Tamarin waterfalls.

Private transfer to the airport and international return flight.

À la carte

This suggested itinerary can be customisable down to the smallest detail, including duration, stops and content. An à la carte menu of experiences is also available to create a journey that reflects who you are.

A hike to the waterfalls

Explore the heart of Mauritius on a hike to the Tamarind Falls. Make your way through a tropical undergrowth of palm and banana trees, to discover the waterfalls hidden within the vegetation. Your effort is rewarded by the natural beauty, the countless shades of green and blue and the opportunities to swim in the many pools at the foot of the waterfalls. Throughout the walk you will have a guide to show you the way.

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Estimated budget

Price depends on departure city, season, accomodation types and selected activities

The estimated budget for this trip is from $3,900 to $5,100/personne*.

A fixed price is rarely applicable to a bespoke journey. The final cost depends on various factors, such as the level of service, travel dates, and booking lead times. The only definitive price will be the one provided in your personalized proposal.

The average price for this trip is $4,500/personne*.

*Excluding the Christmas and New Year period. Please contact us for details.

Included in this suggestion

  • International flight
  • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
  • Carbon absorption contribution for your trip's CO2 emissions through reforestation projects (via our Philippe Romero Insolite Bâtisseur Foundation)
  • Private transfers as mentioned in the travel itinerary
  • Four nights in Anse la Raie, in a double room with half board
  • Three nights in Chamarel, in a double bungalow with half board
  • A private full-day boat trip around the northern islands
  • 50 minute massage at your hotel’s spa in Anse la Raie
  • 60 minute aromatherapy massage at your hotel's spa in Chamarel
  • Yoga session at your accommodation in Chamarel
  • Drink with a view and lunch at your hotel restaurant in Chamarel
  • Bicycles available for half a day
  • Our on-site Concierge service
  • A travel booklet with useful information (your day-by-day itinerary, hotel contact details, a personalized selection of our recommendations, etc.)
  • Our recommendations and reservations at selected restaurants
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