Embark on a full day private tour in Mauritius to explore the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve and other stunning attractions. Discover unique flora and fauna, relax on a white sandy beach, visit a nature park, and admire the rugged beauty of the south of the island.
- Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve - Your first stop will be at Pointe Jérome, where you will 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.
- Blue Bay Beach - You will then head to Blue Bay for a few hours of relaxation on one of the most beautiful beaches of Mauritius. Aptly named Blue Bay, this beach stuns visitors and locals alike with its various shades of blue. You will be able to spend some time strolling along the white sandy beach, taking a dip in the lagoon, and trying out some of the delicious street food from the various beach vendors.
- La Vanille Nature Park - 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.
- Gris Gris Beach - 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.
- 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
- Entrance fees to La Vanille are Rs. 975 (19.5 Euros) per person
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 then have the chance to visit the white sandy beach, and have a dip in the 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.
- This tour lasts up to eight hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction. 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.
- Please note that the Mahebourg Museum and many of the shops in Mahebourg are closed on Sundays
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.