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Snorkeling with Giant Turtles, The Red Church, Pamplemousses Garden & Port Louis | 8 hours

83 Reviews | Trou d'Eau Douce
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Snorkeling with Giant Turtles, The Red Church, Pamplemousses Garden & Port Louis
2 Adults x $153.99
$307.98
Approx Total
$307.98
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French
  • Snorkeling with turtles
  • Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
  • Hotel pickup, dropoff and transportation in a private vehicle
  • Snorkeling gear (masks and tubes - fins ar enot allowed)
  • Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
  • Entrance fees to Pamplemousses Garden are Rs. 300 (6 Euros) per person
  • Lunch or snacks

Overview

* Note: It is forbidden to touch or interact with the turtles. * Note: This tour is private except for the snorkeling with giant turtles portion. * Note: Typically the swimming with wild turtles portion of the tour is done first, however this may change depending on the tides. See the North of Mauritius in a unique way by starting your day snorkeling with giant turtles in the Indian Ocean! Board a boat from the northwest coast of the island, and use our snorkeling gear while swimming with these magnificent creatures (masks & tubes - fins are not allowed). After the adventure, take photos at the famous Notre Dame Auxiliatrice (The Red Church), set against the backdrop of a beautiful lagoon, and the famous island of Coin de Mire. Next, visit the famous Pamplemousses Botanical Garden where you'll discover a variety of plants native to the island. Finish your day in the bustling capital of Port Louis and visit the well-known Caudan Waterfront, the popular outdoor market, and more!

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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. We will let you know your exact pickup time upon booking, but it will generally be at between 8:00am and 9:00am. ... Read more â–Ľ

Itinerary

  • Plage de Trou aux Biches

    Start the day with one of the most unique experiences in Mauritius: snorkeling with wild, giant turtles! You will board a boat on the northwest coast of the island and have the opportunity to snorkel with turtles in their natural environment. These Giant Green Sea Turtles can reach up to 1.2m in length and weight up to 200kg. Apart from the turtles, you can see a variety of marine life, including different varieties of tropical fish and coral. Snorkeling gear is included (masks and tubes - fins are not allowed)! Note: Typically the swimming with wild turtles portion of the tour is done first, however this may change depending on the tides. The total time spent on the boat and snorkeling is around 45 minutes.

    45 minutes

  • Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

    Notre Dame Auxiliatrice, also known as "The Red Church" is a beloved landmark located in the picturesque town of Cap Malheureux, in the far northwest of the island. The church makes an excellent photo opportunity against the backdrop of the stunning Indian Ocean. Also visible from Cap Malheureux is the famous island of Coin de Mire, located almost due north of Mauritius.

    30 minutes

  • SSR Botanic Garden

    In the historical village of Pamplemousses, you will visit the famous Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, where you will get to see the giant waterlilies and 85 varieties of palm trees from around the world. You will also discover the various spices and medicinal plants and learn about the various endemic and imported plants in the garden.

    2 hours

  • Port Louis

    A tour of the North isn’t complete without a visit to Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius. The city is a blend of the old and the new. On one side you have the hustle and bustle of the city’s historical market (bazaar), built in 1828, where you can bargain for different spices and souvenirs and sample Mauritian street food. And on the other side you have the modern Caudan Waterfront, where there visitors can shop at brand name stores and eat at various restaurants. You can visit the areas of Port-Louis that interest you such as the Aapravasi Ghat (UNESCO heritage site), and the smaller streets. For great views, your driver will take you for a stop at the Citadel and you will also get to see the Champs de Mars racecourse on the way.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The swimming with turtles portion of this outing is not recommended for pregnant women. All children under 12 years old should be accompanied.
  • In most cases you will see turtles. 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 turtles 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 and a towel for the swimming with turtles portion, and a change of clothes and comfortable walking shoes for the rest of the tour

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
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  • 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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83 reviews

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Relaxed day of sightseeing, with unforgettable dive with turtles

Published on Dec, 2024

The turtles are the highlight of this trip. They are amazing and majestic creatures, and you can get very close to them (but keep a respectable distance). It was great also seeing Port Louis, the Red Church and Pamplemousses Gardens in the same trip. Our guide was very helpful and clued us up on lots of local knowledge. He was relaxed and gave us more than enough time at each stop.

Snorkelling with turtles

Published on Oct, 2024

The highlight of the trip was swimming in the sea with turtles. It was also wonderful to see The Red Church, Pamplemousses Garden and Port Louis. Our driver Anil looked after us very well.

Lovely excursion

Published on Oct, 2024

San was a lovely guy and really informative about the island. Leisurely tour and no rushing and given plenty of time at each stop. Unfortunately turtles didn’t come out to play but still enjoyable trip. Would highly recommend.

Fabulous tour very highly recommend

Published on Aug, 2024

Keno was amazing communicative, helpful, well spoken, friendly and informative. We enjoyed the tour from start to finish and highly recommend this! The swimming with turtles was amazing and so was all the other parts of the tour. We saw a beautiful Tamil temple as an extra bonus stop. The botanical gardens were so beautiful and a must see!!!! Beautiful tour!

Wonderful full days tour highly recommend

Published on Aug, 2024

This tour was amazing! From start to finish. Our driver/guide Keni was great; informative, friendly, punctual, helpful. Swimming with the turtles was wonderful. The botanical gardens a must see too! We even got a quick visit to a beautiful Tamil temple stunning! Very happy thank you.

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