Private transfer: Upon arrival in Mauritius you will be welcomed by your local guide and transferred to Preskil Island Resort in a chauffeur driven car for a four-night stay.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Preskil Island Resort (Family Garden Room)

Meals: Dinner

Day at leisure: Today is free to relax at your hotel and explore the local area.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Preskil Island Resort (Family Garden Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Fishing for a day: This family-friendly experience gives you a taste of local fisherman’s life in pursuit of catch on the Indian Ocean. The day starts with a drive to the harbour at Mahebourg, where you will see the local fishermen gearing up and getting ready for their day at sea. You will then board a traditional fishing boat and set off to explore the calm turquoise waters of Mahebourg Bay, which is protected by dozens of small islets and larger offshore islands. The skipper will demonstrate the technique of hand lining for the smaller species of fish which thrive in the shallower waters near the coast, and you will have a whole morning to catch your dinner, relax onboard and explore the offshore islands. The boat will then return to Mahebourg Harbour in time for a seafood lunch of lobster grilled fish. There will then be a visit to Rault Biscuit Factory to see how their famous cookies are manufactured, and of course sample the end products, before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Preskil Island Resort (Family Garden Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day at leisure: Today is free to relax at your hotel and explore the local area.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Preskil Island Resort (Family Garden Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Private transfer: This morning you will be met by your guide and transferred to the Black River Gorges National Park for today’s excursion.

Hiking in the Black River Gorges: There are dozens of possible routes to take, so the length and intensity of today’s walk can be tailored to your fitness levels. One of the more popular options is the Machabee Forest Loop, a moderate hike of around 8km in total which starts from the Petrin Visitor Centre and will take around 3 hours. This route starts with a level section through tropical forest and continues to the Pink Pigeon feeding station, where you guide will provide a briefing on the local flora and fauna. Continue along the forest trail which then descend to the crest of a waterfall where you can get spectacular views over the peaks to the west coast. The route then loops around through a different section of forest back towards your starting point. Good balance, fitness and a sturdy pair of shoes are essential on this trek. Expect to come across plenty of macaques, colourful birdlife and wild boar if you are lucky.

Private transfer: After today’s tour you will continue driving south to the Lakaz Chamarel Lodge to check-in for a three-night stay.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Lakaz Chamarel (Garden Pool Suite)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Days at leisure: These days are free to relax and explore the Chamarel area or do one of the many activities that can be arranged through the lodge.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Lakaz Chamarel (Garden Pool Suite)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Private transfer: This morning you will be met by your driver and transferred to the Bel Ombre area to check in at the Shanti Maurice Resort for a five night stay.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Shanti Maurice Resort (Junior Suite Oceanview)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure: Today is free to relax at your hotel and explore the local area. Alternatively, we can include day trips to explore the culture, history and natural wonders of Mauritius – please ask your travel consultant for ideas.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Shanti Maurice Resort (Junior Suite Oceanview)

Meals: Breakfast

Dolphin Spotting: After breakfast in your hotel you will be driven to a jetty on the west coast to board a comfortable speed boat. A qualified captain will provide a briefing on all aspects of the activity ahead, and then cruise out to the azure waters of Tamarin Bay to look for wild dolphins in their natural habitat. You will have plenty of time to watch these incredible creates swim and interact with one another as they frolic in the water near the boat. Continue cruising to the uninhabited coral island of Ile aux Benitiers for a picnic lunch on a deserted beach, from where you can see the Black River Mountains and dramatic peak of Le Morne Brabant in the distance. There will be some time to relax on the island, and snorkel in the clear blue waters, before heading back to your hotel in the early afternoon.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Shanti Maurice Resort (Junior Suite Oceanview)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Days at leisure: These days are free to relax at your hotel or explore the local area.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Shanti Maurice Resort (Junior Suite Oceanview)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer: Late this afternoon you will be met by your guide and transferred to the airport in time for your return flight to London.

Flight: MK42 Mauritius - London Heathrow 22.25 - 07.30 (overnight)

Meals: Breakfast