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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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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Explore the coastline with pedalos or kayaks.
Relax on a peaceful beach.
Enjoy a meal overlooking the ocean.
Stroll along the stunning beaches of La Digue.
Explore the fascinating Vallée de Mai.
Hire a bike and visit a secluded beach for a picnic.
Snorkel the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and the colourful coral reefs around the Seychelles.
Take an ox cart ride around La Digue.
Cycle to Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue — one of the Seychelles' most famous and beautiful beaches.
Swim and snorkel from the idyllic l'Archipel beach, a crescent of perfect white sand.
Explore Mauritius further with a stay in the island's lush interior with its waterfalls and mountains, before relaxing at a boutique beach hotel.
Combine a few days exploring Dubai with a relaxing week enjoying the white sand and dazzling waters of the Maldives.
See more of Mauritius with a stay in both the north and the quieter south coast, ending with a relaxing stay on a stunning beach at a luxury resort.
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.
Discover Dubai’s unique melting pot taking a trip along the river to the souqs and enjoying dinner out in the dunes before flying over to the Indian Ocean for a relaxing week on the beach in Mauritius.
Explore the small, sleepy island of La Digue before flying over to Praslin island to relax on the beautiful beach at L'Archipel.
Hire a bicycle to explore La Digue.
Buy ingredients for your dinner from the Victoria market on Mahé.
Explore Mahé's idyllic beaches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore Praslin’s small villages and lush Valle de Mai National Park with its magnificent coco de mer palms then head to the Kempinski resort on Mahé for days filled with activity both on land and beach.
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.
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.
Walk through Old Delhi's bustling bazaars.
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.
Explore the 'Pink City' of Jaipur.
Snorkel, scuba and swim in the Maldives.
Explore the striking desert dune landscapes of Abu Dhabi’s ‘Empty Quarter’ before heading to the beautiful Indian Ocean scenery of the Seychelles for a week at the beach.
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.
Relax on a coconut plantation.
Explore some of Sri Lanka's cultural treasures.
Stay in a lodge built out of mud in the heart of rural Sri Lanka.
Enjoy the sunshine on untouched beaches.
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.
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.
Discover the striking desert dunes of Abu Dhabi’s Rub’al Khali Desert before flying on to the incredible clear waters and soft white sands of the Maldives.
After three nights in Dubai to see the landmarks of this city state and experience the desert fly to the Maldives for seven nights in a luxurious resort.
Visit La Digue, one of the most charming islands in the Seychelles, before escaping it all for a week on the exclusive and private Denis Island.
