Mauritius Dolphin Encounter and Volcanic Wonders Tour Mauritius: Dolphin Encounter and Volcanic Wonders Tour
ID: GYG74662-104994
Category:
Country: Mauritius
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Swim with wild dolphins in the Indian Ocean, visit the dormant volcano of Trou aux Cerfs, discover the 7-Coloured earth at Chamarel, and go to the sacred Hindu pilgrimage site of Grand Bassin.
**Note: This tour is private except for the swimming with wild dolphins portion**
Start the day by heading to Tamarin Bay for your incredible dolphin encounter of about 2.5 hours. The skippers will accompany you in the water when it’s your turn to swim. Get stunning, open sea views of these amazing creatures before going to the popular dive and snorkel site of the "Aquarium" (time permitting). Here, you can marvel at the beautiful coral gardens and tropical fish.
Next, go to the dormant volcano of Trou aux Cerfs and get 360-degree panoramic views from the top. Take a stroll around the crater 600 meters above sea level, and get breathtaking views of the whole of Mauritius on clear days. Then, drive to Mare-aux-Vacoas to see the largest reservoir in Mauritius. Continue to the crater lake of Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) considered sacred to the Hindu culture.
Visit the temples and shrines and soak up the peace of your surroundings. See the 33-meter tall statue of Shiva (Mangal Mahadev) and get a panoramic view at the highest temple. Look for the resident monkeys and other wildlife while you are there.
Next, take in the incredible views of the Black River Gorges and experience the largest national park of Mauritius. Home to numerous endemic flora and fauna, the 6,754-hectare site offers beautiful hikes of varying levels of difficulty. Drive through the park to Plaine des Champagnes, and stop to admire Alexandra Falls. If they are in season, join the locals and pick a few goyaves de chine (strawberry or lemon guavas) along the way.
Finally, visit Chamarel to discover the geological miracle of the 7-coloured dunes. Get a view of Chamarel Falls to see the most famous waterfall on the island. Say hello to the giant tortoises before leaving!
Highlights
- Swim with dolphins in their natural environment in the open seas of Mauritius
- Stroll around the crater of the dormant volcano of Trou aux Cerfs
- Go to the crater lake and Hindu shrine of Grand Bassin
- Drive through the Black River Gorges National Park
- Visit the popular site of Chamarel and see the 7-Coloured earth
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the dolphin encounter section of this tour is not recommended for pregnant women
• All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
• You will see dolphins in almost all cases (more than a 90% chance). However, in the event you don't see any you will be offered a second outing on the boat free of charge (transportation to and from your hotel are not included for the second outing). Please note that refunds are not provided once you have completed the activity
• This tour lasts up to 8 hours. You can choose how long you spend at each attraction (except for the dolphin encounter). 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 lunch is not included
• It may not be possible to stop at Grand Bassins in February or March as the area is a pilgrimage site during the festival of Mahashivaratree
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
We pick up at all hotels, B&Bs, apartments on the island. Please let us know which hotel, B&B or apartment you're staying at. Note that this excursion starts 7:30am on the west coast of the island, so your exact pickup time will depend on where you are staying, but will typically be between 5:30am and 7am. We will let you know your exact pickup time upon booking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
