5 Islands Trip inc. Ile aux Cerfs, Lunch, Drinks & Transport

4.5 (6 reviews) Mauritius
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You will be picked up at your hotel in a private taxi or minibus and taken to the departure location, where you will enjoy a full day island hopping in the south/southeast of Mauritius. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Blue Bay Marine Park, explore the stunning scenery of Ile de La Passe (Pass Island) and Ile du Phare (Lighthouse Island) and visit the famous Grand River South East waterfall. Indulge a delicious barbecue lunch and plenty of drinks on Ile aux Cerfs and finish the day with a stop by Ile aux Aigrettes to swim and relax. At the end of the day, your private driver will talk you back to your accommodation.

What's included

  • See the famous Grand River Southeast (GRSE) waterfall
  • See the historically significant islands of Ile aux Phare (Lighthouse Island) and Ile de la Passe
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • A barbecue lunch and local drinks (including alcohol)
  • A full-day speedboat excursion on the Southeast/East coast
  • Time on Ile aux Cerfs
  • Snorkelling near Ile aux Aigrettes (snorkelling gear provided)
  • None

What to expect

  1. Blue Bay Marine Park
    1h
    This fantastic, fun-filled day begins with a snorkelling stop at Blue Bay. As your speedboat approaches the marine park, you will begin to understand why this beach is called Blue Bay: the water is a multitude of shades of blue. You will want nothing more than to put on your snorkeling gear and hop in the water to discover the abundance of colourful tropical fish, including the trumpet fish, diverse coral formations and other marine creatures that call this park home.
  2. Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
    Pass by
    Pass by the famous Ile aux AIgrettes island, home to the last remnants of dry coastal forest, once found around most of Mauritius.
  3. Ile du Phare
    1h
    Then you will head off to Ile de la Passe and Ile au Phare (Lighthouse Island). From your boat, you will be able to view the ruins of old buildings, including a prison, dating back to 200 years! You will stop at Ile au Phare, also known as Ile aux Fouquets and have some time to visit the island, which is a photographer’s dream. It has an abandoned lighthouse, beautiful cliffs where you can see powerful waves crashing against the rocks, and you can come across many interesting and rare creatures such as lizards and tropical birds.
  4. Pass by
    Pass by Ile de la Passe on your way to Ile aux Cerfs
  5. Grand River South East Waterfalls
    Pass by
    You will then visit the Grand River South East waterfall, and on the way, see the curious monkeys jumping through the big old trees on the river banks if you’re lucky. You can see the Mauritian fruit bats resting perched on the highest trees as you approach the waterfall.
  6. Ile aux Cerfs
    2h 30m
    Next, you will proceed to the wild side of Ile aux Cerfs (Ilot Mangenie) for a delicious barbecue lunch (chicken, fish, sausage, garlic bread, salad, fruit), and drinks (including alcohol) After, head to the postcard-perfect side of Ile aux Cerfs where you can enjoy the golden beaches. There are other activities on the island that you can partake in.

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. Please note that this activity starts at approximately 8:00am in the East the island, so your pickup time will depend on where you are staying, but will typically be between 6:00am and 7:30am. 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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