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Full-Day Mauritius Volcanic Wonders Tour Including Swimming with Wild Dolphins | 8 hours

168 Reviews | Trou d'Eau Douce
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Full-Day Mauritius Volcanic Wonders Tour Including Swimming with Wild Dolphins
2 Adults x $195.86
$391.72
Approx Total
$391.72
Pickup included
Full-Day Mauritius Volcanic Wonders Tour Including Swimming with Wild Dolphins
2 Adults x $195.86
$391.72
Approx Total
$391.72
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French
  • Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
  • A 2.5-hour encounter with wild dolphins in the open sea
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Snorkeling near the coral reef (time permitting - snorkeling gear provided)
  • Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
  • Entrance fees to Chamarel are Rs. 550 (11 Euros) per person
  • Lunch or snacks

Overview

Note: This tour is private, except for the swimming with wild dolphins portion. The Dolphins and Volcanic Wonders Tour is a unique, full-day excursion, including hotel pickup and dropoff in an air-conditioned vehicle with a friendly guide. Swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment, and discover beautiful coral and tropical fish while snorkeling near the reef in the morning. After, you'll get the chance to enjoy the stunning views from the top of the Trou aux Cerfs dormant volcano and visit the sacred Grand Bassin crater lake. Admire the breathtaking views in Black River Gorges National Park and the famous Alexandra Falls. End your day by discovering the geographic wonder of Chamarel, the 7-colored earth site, and soak in the beauty of Chamarel Falls.

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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. 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. Read more â–Ľ

Itinerary

  • 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.

    2 hours

  • Trou aux Cerfs

    After swimming with wild dolphins, your driver will take you to discover the Trou aux Cerf volcano. You will be able to enjoy the 360 degree views from the top of the volcano while taking a stroll around the crater. This dormant volcano stands at around 600m above sea level, and on clear days offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the island.

    1 hour

  • Grand Bassin

    Drive by the largest reservoir in Mauritius, the Mare-aux-Vacoas, on the way to Grand Bassin, a tranquil and serene crater lake considered sacred by the Hindu population. Discover the Hindu culture by visiting the temples around the lake and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings. You will also be amazed by the tall statue of Shiva and the view from the highest temple. Be sure to watch out for the monkeys and wildlife. Note: It may not be possible to make this stop in the month of February or March as the area is also a pilgrimage site during the festival of Mahashivaratree.

    1 hour

  • Black River Gorges National Park

    Nature lovers will enjoy the incredible views of the Black River Gorges, the largest national park in Mauritius. Covering an area of 6754 hectares, the park is home to numerous endemic flora and fauna and provides visitors with beautiful hikes, with varying levels of difficulty. During your drive through the park and Plaine des Champagnes, you will also get to stop and admire Alexandra falls and viewpoint, and if they’re in season, like the locals, you’ll want to pick a few goyaves de chine!

    30 minutes

  • Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark

    Visit the popular Chamarel, the coloured earth site, where in addition to the geological wonders of the seven coloured dunes, you can view the Chamarel Falls, the most famous waterfall in Mauritius! And, make sure you stop by the giant tortoise pens before leaving the park!

    2 hours

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Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Magical dolphins experience

Published on Jan, 2025

We loved swimming with the dolphins so much, we ended up booking another dolphins trip after this excursion. The rest of the day was wonderful too. The driver took us to beautiful sites and view points. We loved the relaxed island pace of the excursion and how much there was to see. Vincent was very responsive and helpful - special thanks to him.

Magical dolphins experience

Published on Jan, 2025

We loved swimming with the dolphins so much, we ended up booking another dolphins trip after this excursion. The rest of the day was wonderful too. The driver took us to beautiful sites and view points. We loved the relaxed island pace of the excursion and how much there was to see. Vincent was very responsive and helpful - special thanks to him.

Perfect day touring Mauritius

Published on Jan, 2025

Everything about this day was wonderful! Our driver was fabulous and very informative. Perfect day swimming with wild dolphins in the morning then seeing national park and religious grounds in the afternoon.

Perfect day touring Mauritius

Published on Jan, 2025

Everything about this day was wonderful! Our driver was fabulous and very informative. Perfect day swimming with wild dolphins in the morning then seeing national park and religious grounds in the afternoon.

Beautiful

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a great excursion! I had a blast and everyone was kind and helpful. We had a great time! I would recommend again

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