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Dolphins and Volcanic Wonders: Swim and Explore
4.2
168 Ratings
Tamarin Bay
Embark on a full-day Mauritius volcanic wonders tour. Swim with wild dolphins, explore coral reefs, visit dormant volcanoes and breathtaking waterfalls.
Embark on a full-day Mauritius volcanic wonders tour. Swim with wild dolphins, explore coral reefs, visit dormant volcanoes and breathtaking waterfalls.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tamarin Bay - 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 important aspects of this experience. You will then…
- Tamarin Bay - 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 important aspects of this experience. 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.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned, insured transportation
- 2.5-hour wild dolphin encounter
- Convenient hotel pickup and dropoff
- Snorkeling adventure at the coral reef (equipment included)
- Professional, licensed driver service
- Air-conditioned, insured transportation
- 2.5-hour wild dolphin encounter
- Convenient hotel pickup and dropoff
- Snorkeling adventure at the coral reef (equipment included)
- Professional, licensed driver service
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to Chamarel are Rs. 550 (11 Euros) per person
- Lunch or snacks
- Entrance fees to Chamarel are Rs. 550 (11 Euros) per person
- Lunch or snacks
Additional Information
This adventure is exclusive, although the dolphin swimming segment is not.
Embark on a distinctive all-day journey with the Dolphins and Volcanic Wonders Tour, starting with hotel pick-up and drop-off services, complete with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and an amicable guide. Bask in the thrill of swimming with wild dolphins in their untouched…
This adventure is exclusive, although the dolphin swimming segment is not.
Embark on a distinctive all-day journey with the Dolphins and Volcanic Wonders Tour, starting with hotel pick-up and drop-off services, complete with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and an amicable guide. Bask in the thrill of swimming with wild dolphins in their untouched habitat and marvel at stunning coral formations and exotic fish as you snorkel near the morning reef. Proceed to drink in the awe-inspiring views atop the dormant Trou aux Cerfs volcano and engage with the sacred realm of the Grand Bassin crater lake. Be prepared to be amazed by the panoramic views at Black River Gorges National Park and the renowned Alexandra Falls. Conclude your day with the exploration of Chamarel, the 7-colored soil phenomenon, and revel in the beauty of Chamarel Falls.
- 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
- Bring swimwear for the dolphin’s portion, and comfortable walking shoes for the rest of the tour
Location
Tamarin Bay
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(168 Ratings)
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Amy_g
Aug 18, 2024
Excellent - Great value for money and a fantastic way to see some of the main sites on the island! The dolphins were amazing even though we couldn't swim with them due to poor weather conditions and visibility.
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Stiflersdad
Aug 17, 2024
Excellent full day outing - The swimming with dolphins exceeded our expectations. The water is clear, calm and warm - so even the weaker swimmers are comfortable to get in. We had a bonus on the day as we saw two whales on top the dolphins. Rest of the tour was restful with lots of stops at wonderful viewpoints. The seven coloured earth is an experience - even after some rain we found the colours striking.
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Rachel_f
Jun 27, 2024
Great way to see all that Mauritius has to offer in one day! - Fantastic tour of island by Lawrence..excellent guide..very knowledgeable .went above and beyond to make the day enjoyable and make the most of making it interesting and memorable. Visit to Grand Bassin amazing. Early start was definitely worthwhile to see and swim with dolphins (730am) as apparently can get extremely busy with lots of likeminded tourists later in day! National Park beautiful..giant tortoises so adorable..coloured earth so unusual.
Thoroughly recommend this trip to catch a glimpse of all the island has to offer. Bonus that tour was individual so could be flexible with time spent at each attraction.
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Tour630991
May 21, 2024
Breathtaking views and 5* guides - The views were incredible and a must see if coming to Mauritius, our tour guide was amazing 5* and made the trip more special.
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Elodie
Oct 25, 2024
Feeling - The swimming with the dolphins was perfect! Skipper on top, amazing experience!
Unfortunately the weather in the afternoon was not with us and it made the afternoon less interesting.
The park of five colors is to be made the botanical park is the volcano a little less convinced.
And unfortunately no view to discover given the weather.
But the value for money is unbeatable to do without hesitation!
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Voyage248401
Oct 17, 2024
Mixed - Good care by the driver and organization according to the advertised route. However, swimming with dolphins questions and looks more like tracking animals given the number of boats and the chase after them every time they appear... Chamarel and Grand Bassin are worth a visit. The other landscape points are nice but without wahou effect.
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Sylvie
Sep 18, 2024
Poor organisation - The excursion was poorly organized: we had the transfer from the Inn at 6:15, arrived at the meeting point at 7:00... to board only at 8:15...
Only 1 hour at sea...then picked up by the driver to make,without accompaniment, only the visit of Chamarel...in total, return to the Pension at noon with a truncated excursion
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817evieh
Aug 17, 2024
Mostly a good day but not the dolphin section - Most of the day was fabulous- we had a private taxi to escort us between locations who was fairly knowledgeable on the local area.
We specifically enjoyed the Seven Coloured Earth, home to the coldest ice cream in the world and giant tortoises.
The snorkelling was very enjoyable however the beginning of the trip observing 2 pods of dolphin (we were recommended not to actually get into the water due to poor visibility) we found to be borderline unethical and cruel. This was because there were over 50 boats chasing the dolphins in a lagoon where the dolphins were trying to protect their young. It made us uncomfortable.
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Mathilde_r
Aug 17, 2024
Not respectfull for dolphins - I was very disapointed the dolphins expérience, so NOT respectfull of the animals. Arounf 30 boats, angine on, chassing dolphins during 1 h in à small area. It was also dangerous for the swimmers.
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Jess_m
Aug 5, 2024
Awful - Awful experience today, we waited an hour for a boat and kept being told to wait whilst others boarded. If it wasn’t for our taxi driver we wouldn’t have been able to go at all. Didn’t get to see the dolphins due to poor visibility in the water. It took 40 minutes to reach the dolphins which meant we were then only able to visit Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark as we didn’t have enough time.
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