Rodrigues Holidays

Rodrigues is wrapped in a vast, shallow lagoon and brushed by steady trade winds that keep everything breezy and fabulously wild. You’ll find clear, turquoise waters here, circling an island of dry green hills stitched with farms and stone walls. There’s an easy familiarity if you know Mauritius, but also a sense of escapism that’s increasingly rare. It feels remote in the best possible way, like you’ve slipped slightly off the map and found a place that’s perfectly happy doing its own thing.

How to get to Rodrigues Island 

You fly to Mauritius, then take an onward flight of around 90 minutes to Rodrigues. The airport is small, and arrivals are usually quick. From there, most places on the island are reached by a short drive. Hiring a car makes getting around simple, especially if you want to explore beyond your hotel, but arranging a transfer keeps things totally carefree. 

How to holiday in Rodrigues 

Paired with Mauritius, Rodrigues makes a brilliant twin-centre holiday, adding calm, space, and a slower rhythm to balance the bigger island’s energy and comfort. Rodrigues suits staying in one place and heading out from there, with days shaped by swimming, walking, eating, and the occasional short drive.

Things to do in Rodrigues 

The water is central to island life. Swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, and kite surfing are all easy to arrange, and the steady winds have made Rodrigues particularly well known for kite surfing. Inland, walking routes cross hills, villages, and farmland, giving you a clear sense of how people live here day to day. Boat trips to nearby islets, coastal walks, and market visits tend to fill time naturally, without the need for full-day excursions. 

Best time to go to Rodrigues 

Rodrigues is warm throughout the year. April to November is generally the most comfortable period, with slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity. The lively trade winds are strongest from June to September, which suits kite surfing and keeps days breezy. January to March is cyclone season and tends to be hotter and more humid, so it’s worth factoring that in when choosing dates.