Kayak at Sunset on the Tamarin River

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Tour Summary

Duration

Duration:
1.5

Group

Group:
2-12

Tour Type

Tour Type:
Small Group

Difficulty

Difficulty:
Easy

Transport

Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost

Distance

Distance:
4km

About the Tour

The west coast is known for its beautiful sunsets, which adorn the late afternoon sky with its warm colors of all shades of yellows, oranges, and reds. Experiencing the kayak trip in the late afternoon on the Tamarin River is exceptional.

As the sun approaches the horizon, we row toward the heart of the river, towards the North.
Everything calms down, and this silence is only interrupted by the last songs of birds.

With a cold drink in hand, we marvel at the thousands of colorful reflections. Then the show can begin with the golden sunset and the genesis of a sweet tropical night.

What’s Included?

Certified guide

Certified guide

Dry bag for your belongings

Dry bag for your belongings

Kayaking equipment

Kayaking equipment

Safety boat

Safety boat

Why Yanature?

Pionneer in the hiking and trekking tourism sector

In Mauritius since January 2004

We are friends and passionate mountain lovers

Our desire to bring people on discovery

Excursions in the wilderness is what we live for

Fast, friendly support you can count on

What you’ll do

  • Welcome & briefing (10 min)
    Meet your guide at Tamarin Bay for a quick safety briefing and introduction to your kayak.

  • Paddle upstream (30 min)
    Glide into the calm waters of the river, leaving the ocean behind. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and observe the evening wildlife along the riverbanks.

  • Sunset on the river (30 min)
    Pause mid-river with a refreshing drink in hand as the sky turns golden and fiery. Admire the stunning reflections on the water and the silhouettes of surrounding mountains.

  • Return downstream (20 min)
    Paddle back at a relaxed pace, soaking in the last colors of the sunset as the tropical night begins.

Highlights

  • Guided sunset kayak tour on the Tamarin River
  • Admire breathtaking views of the west coast sky in shades of gold, orange and red
  • Paddle in peaceful surroundings as the river quiets down for the evening
  • Spot birds and wildlife in the soft evening light
  • Relax with a refreshing drink while watching the sun set

What to bring?

  • Comfortable clothes (quick-dry if possible)
  • Swimwear (optional, in case you want to get wet)
  • Towel & change of clothes
  • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses with strap)
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Waterproof phone case (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years old
  • Pregnant women
  • People with serious back or neck problems
  • People who cannot swim
  • People with limited mobility (getting in and out of the kayak is required)

Meeting Point

The meeting point is at the Veranda Tamarin boat house. Your guide will be wearing a green t-shirt with “Yanature” written on it.

Know before you go

  • No prior kayaking experience is required – your guide will give you a full briefing before we start.
  • The activity is suitable for most fitness levels, but you should be comfortable on the water.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Life jackets are provided and must be worn during the tour.
  • Wildlife sightings are common but can’t be guaranteed.
  • The tour may be rescheduled or adapted in case of strong wind, heavy rain, or unsafe river conditions.

What people say about us:

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Incredible view after incredible view. A memorable trail run guided by the very capable and welcoming Gilles.

Aug 26, 2025
The early start to meet my guide Gilles at Black River Gorges National Park for a 17km technical trail run was really worth it. The views the whole way were incredible – the sun rising over the mountains, the coast line, the different plants. I’ve run lots back home in the U.K. but never a technical run like this. Gilles was great at ensuring I felt comfortable with the difficult sections and the pace. He also told me lots about the local wildlife and plants. We went up to bench 828 where the 360 degree view was incredible. There were some very muddy sections along the way – I loved it. We saw waterfalls and had river crossings. It had everything. I really enjoyed the experience. Definitely the slowest run I’ve ever done but up there as one of the most enjoyable.
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Amazing 🤩 Experience!!

Aug 25, 2025
Highly recommend!! Very friendly guides, Rowin & Yudish, 🙏🏼 with a lovely group of people.

We had so much fun hiking 🥾 and the guides were very patient with everybody, always making sure we were safe 🤗.

They gave us the history of the mountain ⛰️ and could speak not only French, but English too ensuring everyone understood.

We couldn’t climb 🧗‍♀️ all the way to the top due to unsafe weather conditions, but still was a memorable experience 😊

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Short and sweet

Aug 24, 2025
The hike was rather easy (we only reach the first part) and the views were gorgeous. The guide Rowin from Yanature was very thoughtful. I highly recommend this experience
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Perfect views and super nice guide ROWIN

Aug 24, 2025
My favorite views in the island and the guide ROWIN was all the time with us explaining and having conversation.
Good explanation in english and french.
Nice day 😊
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Great tour, great guide

Aug 24, 2025
Our great guide Yudish showed us the Tamarin River. I would recommend this tour and guide to everyone visiting this area.
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Cancellation policy

A cancellation fee of 50% of the total price is asked for bookings cancelled on the day preceding the hike and 100% on the day.

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Kayak at Sunset on the Tamarin River
Kayak at Sunset on the Tamarin River
This reservation is non-refundable.
Date
Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Guests
1 adult
Hotel Pickup Shuttle
Price details
$52.91 x 1 adult $52.91
Total USD $52.91

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