After breakfast drive to Port Louis - The capital and main port of Mauritius, for North Island Tour - French colonial buildings, 18th Century Government House and the Municipal Theatre. Later drive to Royal Botanical gardens also known as Pamplemousses Gardens away from the coast and almost directly south of Grand Baie. The 60 acre gardens boasts 500 different species of plants, of which 80 are palms. Also of particular interest are the giant water Lilies locally known as 'Flan Tins' (Victoria Regia), a spice garden and the Talipot Palms, said to flower once every 60 years after which they die. Pamplemousses also features plants from all over the world - wild bananas, camphor trees, clover and nutmeg trees from Manila and there is also an art gallery and a cemetery. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D)

After breakfast, proceed to Trou d`Eau Douce and transfer by boat to 'Ile aux Cerfs' - It is a large island found on the East Coast of Mauritius close to the coastal village of Trou D'Eau Douce in the district of Flacq. It is nearly 100 hectares in area. There are a number of sandy beaches. It is a very popular recreational spot for both Mauritians and tourists alike. Overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

After breakfast, proceed on the South Island tour visiting Floreal shop Factories, dead volcano of Trou Aux Cerfs, Mare aux Vacoas fresh water reservoir, the sacred lake of Grand Basin - Grand Baie used to be a tiny fishing village. The northern coastline beyond Tombeau Bay has many delightful beaches. The coastline curves into Grand Basin itself, the main centre for yachting, water skiing, windsurfing, and many other water sports. The town of Grand-Baie is a charming village with white sand beaches, bordered with shops, restaurants and coconuts. Black River Gorges and the seven coloured earth of Chamarel - In the district of Black River are coloured dunes of volcanic ash which are naturally displayed in the orderly pattern of 7 colours - result of weathering - a fascinating phenomenon well worth a visit. Drive to Curepipe for some duty free shopping. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D)

After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to the airport for your flight back home with fond memories of a wonderful holiday in Mauritius (B)