Nature Discovery Tour: Dolphins, Tortoises, the Wild South & More [9433P7]
Note: This tour is private, except for the swimming with wild dolphins portion.
The Nature Discovery Tour is a full-day excursion, including hotel pickup and dropoff in an air-conditioned vehicle with a friendly driver:
• Experience swimming with wild dolphins in their natural environment and snorkelling near the coral reef in the morning
• Visit the stunning and picturesque viewpoint of Macondé, which is one of the most photographed sceneries of Mauritius
• Discover beautiful flora and impressive fauna, including Nile Crocodiles and giant tortoises, at La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes nature reserve
• Admire the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the cliffs at Gris Gris.
The Nature Discovery Tour is a full-day excursion, including hotel pickup and dropoff in an air-conditioned vehicle with a friendly driver:
• Experience swimming with wild dolphins in their natural environment and snorkelling near the coral reef in the morning
• Visit the stunning and picturesque viewpoint of Macondé, which is one of the most photographed sceneries of Mauritius
• Discover beautiful flora and impressive fauna, including Nile Crocodiles and giant tortoises, at La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes nature reserve
• Admire the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the cliffs at Gris Gris.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The dolphin portion of this outing is not recommended for pregnant women. All children under 12 years old should be accompanied.
- In almost all cases (90%+) you will see the dolphins. However, if this is not the case, a second outing will be offered on the boat free of charge (transportation to and from your hotel are not included for the second outing). It’s important to note that there will be no refund once you have completed the activity.
- This tour lasts up to eight hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction (except for the dolphin portion). Depending on your group’s speed you may not have time to see all the listed attractions. You will be able to stop for lunch but the price of the lunch is not included
INCLUDED
- Private transfer for your group to and from your hotel
- Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
- A 2.5-hour encounter with wild dolphins in the open sea
- Snorkeling near the coral reef (time permitting - snorkeling gear provided)
- Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
- Waiting time
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees to La Vanille are Rs. 975 (19.5 Euros) per person
- Lunch or snacks
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- You will start your day with the experience of a lifetime, and one of the most popular activities in Mauritius, swimming with wild dolphins in their natural environment. Once you get on board the speedboat, the professional and qualified skippers will start by briefing you on the most important aspects of this experience, including the types of dolphins that you will encounter and their habits and guidelines for sustainable dolphin watching. You will then head to Tamarin Bay for the dolphin encounter. The skippers will accompany you in the water when it’s your turn to swim with the dolphins. You will enjoy 2.5 hours on the open sea viewing the dolphins and swimming with them. Depending on the amount of time left, you will then go to The Aquarium, a popular snorkelling and diving site with beautiful coral and tropical fish.
- After swimming with wild dolphins, your driver will take you to discover one of the most photographed sceneries of Mauritius: Macondé. This picturesque viewpoint is located in the south-west part of Mauritius, where the coastal road is built around a sharp curve along a cliff, giving it its dramatic and breathtaking appeal.
- Your driver will take you to visit La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes where you will discover beautiful palm and banana trees, giant bamboos, impressive animals, including 2,000 Nile Crocodiles and 1,000 giant tortoises. You will also visit their insectarium which boasts one of the best private collections in the world with 23,000 species.
- In the afternoon, you will discover more of the wild south while admiring the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the cliffs at Gris Gris. A few metres away, you will see La Roche qui pleure, a natural rock formation that resembles a person crying when the waves hit it.
