Destination
Indian Ocean Holidays
Desert island dreams
Indian Ocean holidays transport you to island ecstasies of palm tree lined shores, clear blue waters and powder like sand. They’re the stuff of dreams for happy couples, experience hungry teenagers and groups of older travellers. Spend whole days snorkelling in bathwater-like lagoons in the Maldives’ 26 atolls and sample spicy, juicy seafood in Mauritius. If it’s pure relaxation you crave, simply kick back in a luxury spa in the Seychelles.
In Sri Lanka, you can draw from an abundance of cultural and sporting options; explore ancient Buddhist ruins, visit tea plantations or head out surfing in huge waves. Reunion Island offers wild, rugged landscapes ripe for exploration by foot – get away from the traffic, breathe and absorb the incredible natural beauty of this French island.
Destination Highlights
Essential Information
See Practical Information- Time Zone Maldives - GMT +5 hours, Mauritius and Seychelles - GMT +4 hours, Sri Lanka GMT+5:30
- Currency Rufiyaa (Maldives), Mauritian rupee (Mauritius), Seychelles rupee (Seychelles), Sri Lanka rupee (Sri Lanka)
- Visa Information British citizens do not need to obtain a visa for travel to the Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles with a 30 day tourist visit. For travel to Sri Lanka British citizens must obtain an online visa prior to travel.
- Language Maldives – Divehi, Sri Lanka - Tamil, Sinhalese, Mauritius and Seychelles - Creole, French and English is widely spoken
- Flight Time Approx. 11–12 hours; Direct flights from the UK are available to Mauritius and Sri Lanka. Indirect flights from the UK are available to the Maldives and the Seychelles via Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other countries
- Health Information No special vaccinations are required for travel to the Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka or the Seychelles.
Top Tips from our Experts
Rozario
Destination Specialist
“Take a day trip to Ile aux Cerf Island, where white sandy beaches and island paradise awaits. Also, why not test your swing on the 18-hole championship golf course located on the island?” Mauritius
Tina
Destination Specialist
“Get up nice and early to take part in the island's daily treasure hunt. Bottles are hidden around the island every morning, and each contains a prize ranging from a free coffee at the resort's cafe to spa treatments.” Maldives -LUX* South Ari Atoll
Charlotte
Destination Specialist
“Take a trip to La Digue Island where you won't be bombarded by cars. The island's main form of transport is bicycles, so rent one yourself and visit all the beautiful beaches. If you're lucky, you many even find ancient tortoises.” Seychelles
Great sample itineraries
Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Sri Lanka and The Maldives Multi Centre
Guide Price £4,399 pp
The former Ceylon, Sri Lanka is the emerald isle of the Indian Ocean and is bursting with diverse landscapes and marvels to be explored. Enjoy the rolling hills of the tea plantations, the diverse wildlife including leopards in Yala National...
Multi centre holidays
Abu Dhabi and Seychelles Multi Centre
Guide Price £3,359 pp
Abu Dhabi the capital city of the United Arab Emirates is located only a one hour drive from Dubai. Abu Dhabi, known as the greener Emirate, has tree lined streets and park lands. Take a stroll along the Corniche and...
Cultural holidays
Kenya and Mauritius Multi Centre
Guide Price £4,139 pp
Head to Kenya to witness some of the natural world's most engaging animals. Home to the Big Five, as well as hundreds of other species, nothing will prepare you for the sights you will see while out on a game...
Luxury holidays
Mauritius and Reunion Island Multi Centre
Guide Price £3,229 pp
Famed for some of the finest resorts in the world, it's spectacular coastlines and diverse culture makes Mauritius a destination not to be missed. Whether it's enjoying a traditional Creole dinner, taking in a spot of shopping in Grand Baie,...
Honeymoons
Our favourite hotels
Our favourite places to stay are below. We know everyone is different, so if you can’t see something you like, we'd be more than happy to help.
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Island Aerial, Mauritius
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Water Villas, Maldives
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Le Morne Mountain, Mauritius
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka
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Otentik Cook Class
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Local Cart, La Digue, Seychelles
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Port Glaud Waterfall, Seychelles
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Denis Private Island, Seychelles
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Anse Source d Argent Beach, Seychelles
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Traditional dancers
Kandy
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Stilt Fisherman, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Tea Plantations, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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Traditional Market, Mauritius
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Grand Beach Villa
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Grand Sunset Residence
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Dhoni Boat Excursion
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Island Sunset
Our Indian Ocean destinations
Types of Indian Ocean holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
Each country and island can vary between the time of the year, but the Indian Ocean generically has a tropical climate, which means the sunshines mot of the year round with scattered rainfall.
