• What is Barefoot Mauritius?

Barefoot Mauritius is a local travel planning service and experience curator, created to help you discover Mauritius beyond the usual tourist trails.
We take the time to understand your travel style, interests and budget, then design a personalized itinerary filled with carefully selected places, trusted local experiences and practical advice. You remain free to travel at your own pace, while having a local expert by your side before and during your stay.

• Can you plan family holidays in Mauritius?

Absolutely. We create personalized itineraries that work for the whole family, balancing activities for children and adults. We consider your children’s ages, your family’s pace and everyone’s interests to create a holiday you can genuinely enjoy together.

• What makes your travel planning service different?

We do our best to avoid the usual tourist attractions and over-recommended experiences. Instead, we focus on the real Mauritius, its people, history, cultures and nature. Every itinerary is designed to bring you closer to local life through authentic places, meaningful encounters and experiences that most travellers would never discover on their own.

• What are the best activities in Mauritius?

There is no single answer, because the best activities depend entirely on you. Your interests, pace, personality and the kind of memories you want to bring home all matter. That’s why we take the time to talk with you, understand what truly excites you and help you find your own answer to this question.

• How does the travel planning process work?

It starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand your interests, travel style, pace and budget. From there, we carefully select the places and experiences that genuinely suit you and create your personalized itinerary. We refine it together, then remain available before and during your stay whenever you need local advice or support.

• How much does your travel planning service cost?

Our travel planning service costs €55 per day of travel, helping you save hours of research, avoid tourist traps and discover a more authentic side of Mauritius with someone who genuinely wants to show you the real island.