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Beach huts in Mauritius

Indian Ocean tour ideas
Beach huts in Mauritius

If the thought of a trip to the Indian Ocean conjures up images of dreamy white beaches, turquoise seas and verdant forests rich in wildlife, you’ll find our sample itineraries offer invaluable inspiration on just where to go and what to do.

Devised by our Indian Ocean specialists and based on routes they know work particularly well, our tour ideas aim to show you what is possible, whether you dream of going island-hopping in the Seychelles, want to combine Sri Lanka’s temples with the beaches of the Maldives, hike through the mountains and forests of Mauritius or track lemurs in Madagascar. We’ll then tailor your trip to your interests, ensuring you get the most out of your time in the region.

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Ideas for your trip to the Indian Ocean

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the Indian Ocean, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

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  • Lakaz Chamarel, Mauritius West Coast

    Boutique Mauritius

    Mauritius

    • Stay in luxurious boutique properties in Chamarel and Grand Baie.

    • Explore the coastline with pedalos or kayaks.

    • Relax on a peaceful beach.

    • Enjoy a meal overlooking the ocean.

    9 days from £2,750pp

  • Constance Belle Mare Plage, communal pool area

    Mauritius family getaway

    Mauritius

    • Relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches on Mauritius.

    • Explore the island's coastline by kayak or canoe.

    • Savour the decadent cuisine and attention to detail in one of the hotel's seven restaurants.

    • Take advantage of the many children's activities at the Belle Mare Plage.

    10 days from £2,995pp

  • Stilt fishermen just outside Galle

    Sri Lanka's south coast

    Sri Lanka

    • Stay within the Dutch fort at Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Explore the various boutiques within the fort walls.

    • Take time out to relax on the beautiful southwest coast.

    • Visit architect Geoffrey Bawa's Brief Garden.

    • Track leopard in the Yala National Park.

    10 days from £3,200pp

  • Le Morne beach, Mauritius

    Mauritius coast to coast

    Mauritius

    • Experience the vast sandy beaches of Mauritius' east coast.

    • Pass through lush sugar plantations as you explore the island.

    • Explore the southern part of the island, taking picnics to sandy coves, and exploring colourful local towns.

    12 days from £3,500pp

  • Aldabra tortoise, La Digue

    Seychelles family adventure

    Seychelles

    • Explore Praslin Island from a great central location.

    • Visit the giant tortoises on nearby island La Digue.

    • Enjoy a great range of activities and water sports.

    • Snorkel on the colourful reefs off Mahé and Praslin.

    13 days from £3,595pp

  • Mauritius is fringed by idyllic beaches

    Luxurious Mauritius

    Mauritius

    • Relax on the beautiful sandy beach — book in hand and cold drink on the table beside you.

    • Pamper yourself with a relaxing spa treatment.

    • Book a car for the day and set off for a hike in the mountains before descending to a sandy beach for a spot of sunbathing and swimming.

    12 days from £3,895pp

  • Snorkelling around the rocks at La Reserve

    Seychelles island-hopping

    Seychelles

    • Lie back and relax on a stunning Seychelles beach with a good book!

    • Hire a car and explore the tropical rainforest on the interior of Praslin Island.

    • Discover the rich history of the Seychelles' third largest island — Silhouette Island.

    • Take a snorkelling trip to explore the coral reefs that teem with tropical fish.

    13 days from £4,165pp

  • Sri Lankan leopard

    Sri Lanka's wildlife highlights

    Sri Lanka

    • Explore rural villages and rolling hills dotted with tea bushes in the Tea Country.

    • Track leopard in the Yala National Park.

    • Take a walk through the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Spot elephants in Udawalawe National Park.

    11 days from £4,475pp

  • Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala

    Kerala & the Maldives

    India and Maldives

    • Fort Cochin's colonial atmosphere and architecture.

    • Tea tasting in the high hills of Munnar.

    • Boat safari in Periyar National Park.

    • Stay overnight on a traditional rice barge.

    • Snorkel, scuba and swim in the Maldives.

    13 days from £4,490pp

  • Lion cub, Lake Manyara National Park

    Classic Tanzania: safari & beach

    Tanzania and Zanzibar Archipelago

    • Search for wild dog, lion, elephant and buffalo on game drives in Nyerere National Park.

    • Enjoy a sunset boat trip along the Rufiji River, looking out for hippo, crocodiles and waders.

    • Follow animal tracks and learn about smaller wildlife species on guided bush walks.

    • Relax on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar and explore the island’s spice farms.

    12 days from £5,080pp

  • Elephant near Sigiriya Rock

    Sri Lanka for families

    Sri Lanka

    • Relax in the beautiful countryside.

    • Explore some of Sri Lanka's cultural treasures.

    • Spot elephants on safari.

    • Enjoy the sunshine on untouched beaches.

    • Drink tea surrounded by tea plantations.

    14 days from £5,150pp

  • Beach, Constance Moofushi, Maldive Island

    Constance Moofushi & Dubai

    Maldives and Dubai

    • A few nights in Dubai to explore some of its history and the lifestyle of the desert nomads, followed by relaxing for a week on a beautiful all-inclusive five-star resort in the Maldives.

    11 days from £5,200pp

  • Galle coastline

    Private stay on Sri Lanka's south coast

    Sri Lanka

    • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort.

    • Relax in the privacy of your luxury beachfront villa.

    • Cycle through the paddy fields and jungle surrounding Galle.

    • Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan cuisine with a local expert.

    • Watch whales and dolphins from your private boat.

    • Discover the art of Sri Lankan mask painting.

    • Spot elephants in Udawalawe National Park.

    11 days from £5,350pp

  • COMO Cocoa Island, Maldive Island

    Cocoa Island & Dubai

    Maldives and Dubai

    • Spend a few days exploring Dubai's contrasts between old and new, city and desert before flying to the Maldives for a week relaxing on a beautiful island.

    11 days from £5,600pp

  • MY Pegasus, Seychelles

    Cruising in the Seychelles

    Seychelles

    • Discover the delights of Mahé on a customisable tour.

    • Cruise the Seychelles' inner islands.

    • Learn about the native Coco de mer palm and endemic plants.

    • Enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

    • Meet wild giant tortoises up close on Curieuse Island.

    11 days from £5,765pp

  • Views of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

    Northern Sri Lanka tour including Jaffna

    Sri Lanka

    • Explore the famous Temple of The Sacred Tooth in Kandy

    • Stand on top of Sigiriya Rock and admire the views.

    • Walk through the ruins of historical Anuradhapura.

    • Discover the tourist free Tamil areas of the north.

    • Relax on the beach in Trincomalee.

    15 days from £5,900pp

  • Leopard in Yala National Park

    Highlights of Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka

    • Learn all about Sri Lanka's fascinating Buddhist history.

    • Enjoy a scenic train journey through tea plantations.

    • Absorb the atmosphere of quaint colonial Galle.

    • Search for leopards in Wilpattu and Yala National Park.

    • Take time out to relax on the beautiful southwest coast.

    20 days from £6,160pp

  • Leopard in Yala National Park

    On the leopard's trail in Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka

    • Track leopard in the Yala National Park.

    • Explore the rainforest of Sinharaja.

    • Follow the herds of elephants in Udawalawe.

    • Take a morning excursion to spot the blue whale and dolphins.

    • Climb Sigiriya Rock, past ancient wall paintings and carved lions feet, before emerging to panoramic views of the Sri Lankan countryside.

    • Take a train into the heart of the tea growing area.

    18 days from £6,450pp

  • Aerial view of Zanzibar

    Gorilla tracking & Zanzibar adventure

    Rwanda, Zanzibar Archipelago and Kenya

    • The highlight of this trip is the gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, an unforgettable experience!

    • You can also explore more of Rwanda's beautiful countryside and search for golden monkeys on a second guided hike.

    • Finish your adventures with time relaxing on Zanzibar's white sandy beaches and swimming in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

    12 days from £6,700pp

  • Denis Island, The Seychelles

    Luxury Seychelles: Praslin & Denis Private Island

    Seychelles

    • Explore the rainforest on Praslin and eat lunch on the sand at the beautiful bay of Anse Lazio.

    • Spend a morning really spoiling yourself with a pampering spa treatment at the Lemuria Resort.

    • Snorkel the reefs off Denis Island where you can see parrot fish, moorish idols, boxfish, rays, turtles and more.

    • Watch fairy terns and white-tailed tropicbirds fly overhead as you relax on one of Denis Island's deserted beaches.

    15 days from £7,220pp

  • Water Pool Villa, Baros Maldives, Maldive Island

    Baros Maldives & Kandy

    Maldives and Sri Lanka

    • Spend a few days hiking and biking round Sri Lanka’s countryside, visiting tea factories and exploring Kandy’s temples before flying to the paradise island setting of the Maldives for a week.

    12 days from £7,590pp

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