Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve, Blue Bay Beach, La Vanille Park & Gris Gris

3.6 (22 reviews) Chamarel, Mauritius
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Note: This is a private tour, except for the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve portion. 

Discover the natural beauty, flora and fauna of Mauritius through this full day tour, with the highlight being the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve. You will be treated to a guided 1.5 to 2 hour easy hike around the island where you will be able to discover the unique flora and fauna endemic to Mauritius. You will also have the chance to visit the white sandy beach and beautiful lagoon of Blue Bay. After, you'll visit La Vanille Nature Park where you'll see a variety of animals, and be able to explore an insectarium, fossil museum and interactive farm. Finish the day at Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure, where you can admire the rugged scenery of the south of Mauritius, the most wild part of the island.

What's included

  • Private transfer for your group to and from your hotel
  • Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
  • Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
  • Waiting time
  • Boat transfer for your group to and from Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch or snacks
  • La Vanille Nature Park

What to expect

  1. Blue Bay Beach
    15m
    After you're private pickup, you'll head to the Southeast of the island to begin the adventure. You'll be able to spend a short time at Blue Bay Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, before boarding the boat to Ile aux Aigrettes.
  2. Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Embark on a small boat that will take you across the turquoise waters to Ile aux Aigrettes, a small coralline limestone island situated in the South East of Mauritius. Declared a nature reserve in 1965, this island is home to unique flora and fauna, that was once considered on the verge of extinction. When you arrive on the island, you will meet one of the trained and knowledgeable rangers who will accompany you on a guided 1.5 to 2 hour hike around the island. As a result of the successful conservation efforts by scientists on the island, you will have the opportunity to view unique species such as the Mauritian Fody, Pink Pigeon, giant Aldabra Tortoise, and the Ornate Day Gecko in a safe and protected environment. You will also discover the original trees and vegetation that, before the arrival of man, covered Mauritius and its surrounding islands.
  3. La Vanille Nature Park
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Stroll through La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes and its 3.5 hectares of lush greenery. Discover its beautiful palm and banana trees, giant bamboos, its 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.
  4. Gris Gris Beach
    1h
    Admire 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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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. Your pickup time will depend on where you are staying, but will typically be between 8am and 8:30am. We will let you know your exact pickup time upon booking.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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