Indian Ocean tour ideas
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 Indian Ocean
These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in 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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Boutique Mauritius
Explore the coastline with pedalos or kayaks.
Relax on a peaceful beach.
Enjoy a meal overlooking the ocean.
Sri Lanka's south coast
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.
Seychelles luxury island-hopping honeymoon
Cycle to Anse Source D'Argent on La Digue - one of the Seychelles' most famous and beautiful beaches.
Take an ox cart ride around La Digue.
Swim and snorkel from the idyllic L'Archipel beach, a crescent of perfect white sand.
Seychelles island hopping: La Digue & Praslin
Snorkel the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and the colourful coral reefs around the Seychelles.
Stroll along the stunning beaches of La Digue.
Explore the fascinating Vallee du Mai.
Hire a bike and visit a secluded beach for a picnic.
Family Getaway
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.
Seychelles Family Adventure
Explore Praslin Island from a great central location
Snorkel on the colourful reefs off Mahe and Praslin
Visit the giant tortoises on nearby island La Digue
Enjoy a great range of activities and watersports
Coast to Coast
Experience the vast sandy beaches of Mauritius' east coast.
Explore the northern part of the island, taking picnics to sandy coves, and exploring colourful local towns.
Pass through lush sugar plantations as you explore the island.
Seychelles island hopping: Mahe & La Digue
Hire a bicycle to explore La Digue.
Buy ingredients for your dinner from the Victoria market on Mahe.
Explore Mahe's idyllic beaches.
Colonial Sri Lanka: Kandy, tea country & Galle
Visit the most sacred of all Buddha relics at the Temple of the Tooth.
Take a train journey through the tea country.
Explore the Dutch fort at Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
An afternoon walking in Colombo.
Sri Lanka for families
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.
Seychelles island hopping
Lie back and relax on a stunning Seychelles beach with a good book!
Take a snorkelling trip to explore the coral reefs that teem with tropical fish
Discover the fantastic birdlife of Bird Island and see the giant tortoises
Hire a car and explore the tropical rainforest on the interior of Praslin Island
Luxurious 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.
Rural Sri Lanka: off the beaten track
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.
Kerala & the 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.
Sri Lanka's wildlife highlights
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 Rainforest Biosphere, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spot elephants in Uda Walawe National Park.
