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

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

2 Adults x $165.96

$331.92

Approx Total

$331.92

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, French
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

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.

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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. 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. Read more ▼

Itinerary

Blue Bay Beach

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.

15 minutes
Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve

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.

2 hours
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.

3 hours
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.

1 hour

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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