Adventures on Land & at Sea
Wild Dolphin Swim, the Southwest & Local Lunch
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Excursion Activities & Attractions
Wild dolphin swim
Trou aux Cerfs extinct volcano
Local Mauritian lunch
Grand Bassin Sacred Lake
Black River Gorge National Park & Alexander Falls
Pickup & Dropoff Location:
Your hotel
Pickup Time:
This activity begins at 7:30am on the west coast of the island. Your pickup time will be between 5:30am and 7:00am. depending on your hotel. We will let you know your exact pickup time upon booking.
Excursion Duration:
Up to 8 hours (including driving time)
Private or Shared:
This excursion is private, except for the swimming with wild dolphins part of the trip. For this part, there will be other people on the boat.
Inclusions:
Swimming with wild dolphins (shared) with a qualified skipper.
Snorkeling near the coral reef (time permitting)
Life jackets and snorkelling gear
A private taxi for the day with a driver-guide.
A delicious local lunch, with non-alcoholic drinks
Exclusions / To Bring:
A towel and a change of clothes
Swimming with Wild Dolphins
Swimming with wild dolphins is one of the most popular, and exciting, experiences on the island! You'll board a boat, and depart for Tamarin Bay, in the southwest of the island. With life jackets and snorkelling gear provided, you'll have the chance to swim with Spinner Dolphins in their natural environment. While it's not necessary to know how to swim for this experience, knowing how to swim will enhance the experience as the dolphins are often very quick. You'll also have the chance to to snorkel near the coral reef (time permitting). The entire experience (finding the dolphins, swimming with them and snorkeling) lasts about 2.5 hours.
Trou aux Cerfs
Take a stroll around Trou aux Cerfs dormant volcano, and enjoy the 360 degree views from above the crater. Situated over 600m above sea level, Trou aux Cerfs translated to "hole of the deer" in English
Local Lunch
Enjoy a delicious, local Mauritius lunch.
Starters: Fisherman salad or (samousa beignet de bringelle ect)
Main course: Fish or chicken (Mauritian curry, or Creole style, or grilled)
Dessert: Ice cream, caramelized banana or caramelized pineapple
- Drinks: water or soft drinks
Grand Bassin
Grand Bassin is nestled within the crater of an extinct volcano, surrounded by lush greenery and hills. Hindus in Mauritius believe that the water of Grand Bassin carries the same spiritual purity as the Ganges, and they use it for religious rituals and ceremonies. Grand Bassin is also a beautiful and serene location, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Black River Gorge National Park & Alexandra Falls
Stop at viewpoints in Black River Gorge National Park and Alexandra Falls. Black River Gorge Park is the largest park in Mauritius, encompassing almost 7,000 hectares. You'll be able to observe a variety of flora native to the island, and, if you're lucky, monkeys at the Black River Gorge viewpoint.