The Ultimate Island Adventure in Mauritius

This my first Much Better Adventures trip, and I was travelling solo. I was after adventure, relaxation and the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture with new friends! And I definitely succeeded.

Gerald, our guide, was fantastic, the whole trip was extremely well organised and all of the people he introduced us to were very generous with their time and knowledge. The activities were just the right mix of adventure and opportunity to see the true beauty of the island. I especially enjoyed hiking up Le Mourne Brabant - which was probably the hardest activity! But totally worth the views at the top. I was bowled over by the whales and dolphin trip - what a way to end the week! All of the other activites in between were great too!

It was good to have one base for the week and the hotel was nice. The food was a little repetitive as is often the case with a buffet, but was still tasty. The opportunity to eat out together for lunch and dinner and try more local cuisine was fantastic. Meeting Gerald's family for a traditional meal on the beach was an absolute highlight.

The days were fairly long, with not much time to relax before dinner in the evenings, but I think honestly, that was because our group got on so well and we chatted a lot and took our time so we could really enjoy the days out and learn more about the island and culture.

I would definitely recommend this trip. Thank you to Gerald and the team for an unforgettable experience.

The organisation and the guides were 5 star. My wife and I were concerned about this trip after reading previous reviews but it was clear they had taken on-board feedback to improve the experience. Gerald our host was with us all week, and WhatsApp was only used for reminders, not for the overall organisation which was done with daily chats. Gerald was also patient enough to answer our thousands of questions about Mauritius. The specialist guides we had on each day did a great job in making us feel comfortable and the drivers were fantastic and helped us understand more about the country.

We also went out for a number of meals, which was a great way to experience local food and spend more time with the group. The hotel food was good, but very much aimed at French visitors that didn't want to try many local dishes, so going out helped avoid monotony. The homecooked Mama's lunch on the beach was the best of all!

Some of the activities were ones that we will never forget, especially swimming with dolphins and seeing sperm whales on the final morning. The climb up Mount Bourne was more challenging than expected and the canyoning was really abseiling and rappelling, so not exactly what we had expected. We also visited plenty of beautiful beaches and enough time to relax, although we had expected to have more time to fit in other tours. We finished every day around 4pm or sometimes later, so had just a little time before dinner. This wasn't a problem and was because we all wanted to see more things and ask more questions, but it wasn't our expectation based on the description.

My wife and I recently went on the "Active Adventure in Mauritius," and we both had an amazing time. The activities were a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. We loved rappelling down waterfalls, hiking through lush forests, and snorkeling in the clear waters. The guides were truly exceptional and went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience. One of the highlights included a beach lunch served by a Mauritian Mama—it was unforgettable! We often dined at local spots, meeting locals and getting a true taste of Mauritian life. If you're after a genuine and immersive experience, this trip offers the best way to see the real Mauritius. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for an active and memorable holiday!

Overall I had an amazing experience, the activities were so much fun and all the guides throughout the week were incredible.

If you are looking for an active week, this is the trip for you!

Pro’s: We had a realllllllly great host, Gerald. He was upbeat, positive, patient, organized, educational, and so chill. All of the tour guides were also the same— friendly, kind, and positive! The entire week was packed without a minute to spare. We had the best “off the beaten path” food around the island and great accommodations with room and board (gym and spa if you’re feeling either). If you are active you will feel like you’ve had a little exercise each day! And yes, we actually saw and swam with sperm whales and dolphins!!! Lastly, we had an amazing group that got along very well.

Con’s: I would have loved an official walking tour of Port Louis to see and understand the historical context of the island and its people (Luckily we had Gerald). While the hotel was great, I shared a tiny room with another participant while a single person had a huge space to herself, I think that could’ve been planned better for maximum comfort. I wasn’t crazy about the public beach across the street although it does feel like your are submerged into the the culture, I’d rather have a better exclusive beach, with clear water, umbrellas, etc (just my preference). It would’ve also been nice to have one free day to relax and or do whatever you want, each day ended around 3:00/4:00PM. If you want to do a seaplane tour, schedule wayyyy in advance.

The range of activities provided on the tour was great, there was nice variety to each day. I enjoyed having one base for the whole trip, as I felt I could relax rather than being on the move the whole time. Despite having one base, I liked that we got to see different parts of the country on the trip. While it was a good trip, it was far from perfect. Not having a guide with you at all times was strange, as on every tour I've done with different companies you have a guide with you at all times. It was nice going to restaurants outside the hotel, but having to coordinate it on WhatsApp was a bit strange. Loud, booming music coming from near the hotel wasn't ideal, particularly with early starts most morning.

Well organized activities which are diverse and suited to Mauritius

Great group and all the activities on the itinerary were enjoyable and the guides and driver for the week were good.

Hotel was nice, (excluding the buffet) and right on a surfing beach which was awesome, if not jaw rattling loud on the Sunday when the subwoofers came out (apparently it’s like that every Sunday).

However the activities/itinerary didn’t quite match the description (no BBQs/hosted meals as advertised) or hype and felt rushed/or incredibly slow, for instance we didn’t get to swim in picturesque beaches on the costal hike (walk) instead we where forced back onto the bus and arrived back at the hotel 30 minutes sooner than expected. Frankly it lacked that unique ‘much better’ or ‘ultimate’ adventure experience as advertised and without a present host all week (didn’t meet him once, everything was managed over WhatsApp/dealt with ourselves, which is not what I expected given the cost of the package) it felt like a hotel package holiday, in-fact all the activities where offered by our hotel at cheaper rates, and the hikes could have been done without a guide as they where common tourist paths (bar one) and sign posted which made me feel a bit ripped off.

Maybe my expectations are high but I think that’s fair when you’re paying £3400+ for a holiday (flight included).

This trip was not what is expected from ‘MBA’, although Mauritius is a beautiful island with some great activities, this trip could be booked via the hotel at a fraction of the price.

Amazing week of adventures in spectacular location. Swimming with dolphins was a truly magical way to end the week. Canyoning was way out of my comfort zone and super fun. Kyaking, hiking, snorkeling, ebiking all great fun. Superb local guides each day for different activities looked after us really well. A few tweaks I'd suggest with this being first time this holiday was run but overall spectacular and some amazing memories.

Brilliant week getting to know Mauritius, which is a real tropical paradise. Highlights were snorkelling among mangroves, barbeques on the beach, sunsets on the beach, the view from the top of le Morne Brabant, rum tasting... and the magical final day experience of swimming with dolphins. The group was fantastic and we had a super time. Can't wait for my next much better adventure!