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    From Dubai to Mauritius

    United Arab Emirates & Mauritius in 11 Days, 8 Nights in Destination

    James, Travel Expert

    James
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    Enjoy Dubai’s modernity and impressive skyscrapers, dine under the stars in the desert, then fly to Mauritius to relax and enjoy clear waters and stunning beaches in an exotic paradise.

    Trip Highlights

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      Dubai
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      Chamarel
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      Curepipe
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      Grand Bassin Crater
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      Plaine Champagne

    Included

    1. All flights

    2. Accommodation

    3. All transfers

    4. Activities

    5. Some meals

    Availability

    1. Departures available until October 2025

    2. Available Group tours

    3. Solo travelers available

    4. Add up to 5 nights to your stay

    5. WHAT'S THIS?

    Categories available

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    2. luxury from + $1,200

    3. WHAT'S THIS?

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    Itinerary

    Start in Dubai, enjoying incredible views from the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Watch an incredible sunset over the desert and continue your experience in Mauritius, an island paradise famous for its crystal-clear waters, exotic vegetation, and idyllic beaches. Here, you’ll have time to relax and explore Curepipe, Grand Bassin, Plaine Champagne and Chamarel.

    1st Day: US - Night on board

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    Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to the luxurious city of Dubai*. Night on board.

    *If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

    2nd Day: Dubai

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    Arrive in Dubai and transfer to the hotel*. The remainder of the day is free to discover this modern Emirati metropolis at your leisure. We recommend visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and a symbol of the city of 828 meters and 160 floors.

    Since its inauguration in 2010, it offers the best views of the desert and the city. Underneath is the largest shopping center in the world, the Dubai Mall where 1200 stores of all kinds are located. A shopping paradise! Overnight stay in Dubai.

    *You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Al Khoory Executive Hotel... or similar
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    1600 Reviews

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    3rd Day: Dubai

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the morning at your leisure, exploring the old town or sunning yourself on Dubai's idyllic beaches. We recommend an optional excursion to explore the older parts of the city*. At dusk, take an exciting 4x4 excursion to the desert.

    Pass through camel farms and spectacular desert landscapes, as the sand dunes are illuminated at sunset until arriving at a traditional camp. Here, enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner under the stars with traditional entertainment including Belly Dancing (except during the month of Ramadan), waterpipes and camel rides. Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Dubai.

    *Optional Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour: Visit the Bastakia neighbourhood, home to old merchant houses and cafes, and learn about Dubai's history with included entrance to the Dubai Museum. Take a traditional river taxi, known as an 'Abra' across Dubai Creek to the aromatic souks of Old Dubai, filled with stalls selling exotic spices and golden wares.

    Please note: this optional excursion operates on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday only.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Al Khoory Executive Hotel... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    1600 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    Desert safari with barbecue dinner

    Active

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    Optional
    Half-day classic Dubai city tour

    Moderate

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    4th Day: Dubai

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying a shopping spree in Dubai's fabulous malls or relaxing at your leisure on the beach. We recommend an optional tour of the city's modern attractions*. Overnight stay in Dubai.

    *Optional Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour: Visit the most emblematic sights in the city starting at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional arabian bazaar and popular marketplace where you can find typical hand-made crafts. Next, travel to the man-made palm-shaped island of Palm Jumeirah to see the amazing Atlantis Hotel before heading back to the city on the monorail.

    Afterwards, explore glittering Dubai Marina, a man-made canal city and one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Dubai and end the trip in the Burj Khalifa area (entrance not included) and back to the hotel.

    Please note: this optional excursion operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday only. You will have the option to be dropped off at the Dubai Mall for some shopping and return to the hotel on your own. 

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Al Khoory Executive Hotel... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    1600 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Half Day Modern Dubai City Tour

    Moderate

    See more

    5th Day: Dubai - Mauritius

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    Breakfast at the hotel*. Transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Mauritius. Touch down in Mauritius and transfer to the hotel. This island paradise is famous for its crystalline waters, white sands, exotic vegetation and idyllic beaches. Get settled in and begin to enjoy your stay. Overnight stay in Mauritius.

    *Depending on the flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Tamassa Resort or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    10367 Reviews

    See our full selection

    6th Day: Mauritius

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, soaking up the sun or perhaps treating yourself to a spa treatment at the hotel. Alternatively, we recommend to take part in an Optional Full day Catamaran Cruise: Île aux Cerfs, with the possibility to admire the surroundings of Mauritius: the mountains of Grand-Port, beautiful Islets and historical sites with lunch served on board the catamaran.* Overnight stay in Mauritius.

    *Optional Full-day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs: Meet your skipper and depart for an all-day cruise along the east coast. Enjoy freshly-made drinks and snacks during the trip. Stop for swimming not far from Île aux Cerfs, heading towards the waterfalls of the southeast for snorkelling and more swimming. Spend the afternoon at Île aux Cerfs, and then cruise back to the jetty of Preskil Island Resort.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Tamassa Resort or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    10367 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    East Coast Catamaran Cruise

    Active

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    7th Day: Mauritius

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    All-incluisve. Spend the day at your leisure, soaking up the sun or perhaps treating yourself to a spa treatment at the hotel. We recommend that you take part in the optional dolphin expedition,* where you can watch the sunrise over the Indian Ocean with a light breakfast to-go. If you feel like two hours on the water is not enough, take part in the optional full-day speedboat expedition** to experience the magic of undersea life, swimming with rays and turtles. Overnight stay in Mauritius.

    *Optional Dolphin Expedition Sea Outing along the West Coast: Swimming with dolphins is a must-do activity on the west coast of Mauritius. Encounter dolphins in the wild on a 2-hour trip will allow you to connect with the marine world.

    **Optional Full-day Speed Boat along the West Coast: During the first hour of the trip, stop to swim with the dolphins if we are lucky to see them in their natural habitat. While appetizers are served on board, the lunch will be served on Benitiers Island, ideal for relaxation. After lunch, enjoy another swimming in front of the Crystal Rock, a perfect spot for pictures.

    Important note: these activities are not simultaneous and can be combined in the same day for those who wish to do both.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Tamassa Resort or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    10367 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Dolphin Watching on the West Coast

    Active

    See more
    Optional
    Full day Speedboat ride along the West Coast

    Active

    See more

    8th Day: Mauritius

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    All-incluisve. Today, take part in the full-day CurepipeGrand BassinPlaine Champagne, and Chamarel excursion, where you will enjoy a breath of fresh air and a panoramic view from the top of “Trou Aux Cerfs”, an extinct volcano about 700,000 years old. Make a brief stop in the town centre of Curepipe to visit a ship model factory and to do some shopping. Before lunch (at your own expense), you will proceed to Grand Bassin, a sacred lake for pilgrims of the Hindu community. Only a stone's throw from this mystical site are the Black River Gorges, Chamarel and its coloured earth. Overnight stay in Mauritius.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Tamassa Resort or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    10367 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    Full-Day Tour of Curepipe and Grand Bassin Lake

    Active

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    9th Day: Mauritius

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the beach or perhaps renting a car and explore the island on your own. Alternatively, we recommend you to take part in the optional Port-Louis excursion* to see the capital city and thriving commercial centre of Mauritius. Overnight stay in Mauritius.

    *Optional Port-Louis Excursion: Port-Louis was founded by the French Governor François Mahé de Labourdonnais in 1735. See historical monuments such as: The Robert Edward Hart Garden, Marie Reine de la Paix, the Pagoda, La Citadelle, the City Centre, St James Cathedral, Port-Louis theatre and the Supreme Court. Arrive at the Place d’Armes and proceed to the buzzing central market. At Le Miraj, tapestries made of cashmere, artisanal products, and traditional art will delight you. Head to the Caudan Waterfront, where one can find a wide selection of crafts and jewellery.

    Important note: this optional activity does not run on Sundays. 

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Tamassa Resort or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    10367 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Port-Lous City Visit & Shopping

    Moderate

    See more

    10th Day: Mauritius - Night on board

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    Breakfast* at the hotel. It's time to bid farewell to magical Mauritius. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board.

    *Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

    11th Day: US

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    Arrive in the US and end your extraordinary trip. 

    Categories

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    From $3,799

    Selected
    • Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
    • Only breakfast in Mauritius.
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    luxury

    From $4,999

    • Accommodation in Luxury category hotels.
    • All inclusive in Mauritius.

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    Included activities

    Included

    Desert safari with barbecue dinner

    Included activity for day 3 in Dubai

    A memorable evening in the Dubai Desert! Before entering the desert, the guide will deflate the tires of a car going through extreme heights, vertical slopes and huge dunes of sand. Transfer to a Bedouin camp for a divine BBQ dinner with live shows.

    Duration 05:00h Approx. Pick up time: 14:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Active

    Not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maximum 6 pax per Jeep. The pick up time changes according to the season.

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    Included

    Full-Day Tour of Curepipe and Grand Bassin Lake

    Included activity for day 8 in Curepipe

    Enjoy the view from the top of an extinct volcano and visit a model ship factory in Curepipe. Also, visit the sacred Grand Bassin lake, the Black River Gorges and the colorful landscape of Chamarel.

    Duration 07:30h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Active

    more information

    Available Activities

    Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
    Optional

    Half-day classic Dubai city tour

    Suggested activity for day 3 in Dubai

    Drive through the residential areas of Jumeriah, one of the luxurious parts of Dubai and home to the Jumeirah Mosque. Visit the Al Bastakiya Area. Get aboard the Abra (traditional water taxi) and ride across Dubai Creek to reach Dubai Gold and Spices Souk.

    Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    This activity only operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

    more information
    Optional

    Half Day Modern Dubai City Tour

    Suggested activity for day 4 in Dubai

    Explore the charming Souk Madinat Jumeirah, discover the famous Palm Jumeirah island, and enjoy a stroll among the luxurious skyscrapers of Dubai Marina, before finishing your adventure at the impressive Burj Khalifa.

    Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    This activity only operates on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

    more information
    Optional

    East Coast Catamaran Cruise

    Suggested activity for day 6 in Deer island

    Enjoy a wide variety of drinks and snacks aboard a catamaran while taking in the Grand-Port mountains, beautiful islets and historical sites. Finish off by taking a swim near Deer Island.

    Duration 07:15h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Active

    more information
    Optional

    Dolphin Watching on the West Coast

    Suggested activity for day 7 in Port Louis

    Enjoy a two-hour trip to connect with the marine world, seeing the dolphins in their natural habitat and even swimming with them! In addition, you will be able to contemplate a beautiful sunset over the island.

    Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: 06:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Active

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    The price includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Dubai, Mauritius - US.
    • Flight: Dubai - Mauritius*.
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    • 8 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels**.
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    • 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner***.
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    • All transfers
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide****.
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    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • English speaking guide during the land excursions in Dubai and Mauritius. English skipper during the sea optional activities in Mauritius.
    • 4x4 Excursion in Dubai Desert.

    Not included

    Drinks, entrance fees, city taxes*, tips** and any other services not mentioned in "What's included".

    *Tourist Tax in Dubai: 20 AED (approx. $6) per room per night (paid directly to the hotel). 

    **Tips are not included. Although tipping is not mandatory, we highly recommend an average of 10 USD per day per person for the guide as well as for the driver. Keep in mind that tipping is an important part of Mauritius culture and customary in this line of work.
    Travellers are advised to carry cash to pay for any extras in Mauritius. Mauritian Rupees are the main currency, and it is recommended to exchange foreign currencies at the airport on arrival. Credit cards are accepted.

    *Documentation of the internal flights will be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.

    About Mauritius:

    **Travelling with children (up to 12 years old) is by request. The room will have an extra bed in place. Supervision of and activities for children are available upon request as well.

    ***You may upgrade to the luxury category, which features an all-inclusive experience at the resort.

    You can upgrade to half-board by adding 3 dinners in the Tamassa Hotel 4* in the next step of the booking process.

    About Dubai:

    ****The order of the visits and times of the activities are subject to change at the destination due to logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case. Therefore, we don't recommend booking independent activities until you reach your destination.

    The optional Classic Dubai Tour, available on day 3 of the itinerary, operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays only. The optional Modern Dubai Tour, available on day 4 of the itinerary, operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays only.

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Mauritius
    • Entry requirements

      Passport with a minimum of six months validity.

    • Visa

      Visa is required, issued on arrival to the country. Free for stays of up to 30 days.

    • Currency

      UAE Dirham.

    • Language

      Arabic.

    • Electricity

      220 V. Adapter required.

    • Health

      There are no mandatory vaccinations for travellers from the US.

    • Time zone

      UTC + 04:00.

    • Other useful information

      It is advisable to drink bottled water.

    • Tourist Office website

      https://www.government.ae/

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

    Payments at destination with credit or debit cards may be subject to commission and fluctuations in currency exchange. We recommend making all payments in cash.

    If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

    While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

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