Kayak to the Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island

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Tour Summary

Duration

Duration:
2.5 hours

Group

Group:
2-12

Tour Type

Tour Type:
Small Group

Difficulty

Difficulty:
Challenging

Transport

Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost

Distance

Distance:
7 km

About the Tour

Discover the beauty of Mauritius from the water on a guided morning kayak adventure to Benitiers Island. Starting from the west coast, you’ll paddle across crystal-clear waters with panoramic views of the iconic Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your journey takes you through the turquoise lagoon, where the calm morning sea offers ideal paddling conditions. Along the way, stop at the legendary Crystal Rock, a volcanic formation rising dramatically from the lagoon—perfect for photos. You’ll then continue to Benitiers Island, where you can relax on its white sandy shores, enjoy a swim, or simply soak in the peaceful atmosphere.

This experience is designed to avoid peak hours, allowing you to fully connect with the natural beauty of the lagoon in a quiet and intimate setting. With a small group and an experienced guide ensuring your safety and comfort, it’s the perfect balance of adventure and serenity.

Please note that the activity requires good physical condition, swimming ability, and prior kayaking experience. Life vests are provided, and it is important to eat something before the outing to keep your energy levels up.

What’s Included?

Guide

Guide

Dry bag for your belongings

Dry bag for your belongings

Kayaking Gears

Kayaking Gears

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

  • Meet & Brief (10–15 min)
    Meet your guide at the launch point. Safety briefing, gear fitting, and paddling techniques. Life vests are provided.

  • Lagoon Paddle (30–40 min)
    Cross the crystal-clear lagoon at a steady pace, enjoying the surrounding coral reef and views of Le Morne.

  • Crystal Rock Stop (15–20 min)
    Pause at the famous Crystal Rock for photos and stories about this unique formation.

  • Island Landing (30–45 min)
    Arrive at Benitiers Island. Enjoy time to rest, swim, or explore its natural beauty.

  • Return Paddle (30–40 min)
    Kayak back across the lagoon, soaking up the scenery.

  • Wrap-Up (5 min)
    Gear return, debrief, and farewell. Photos or clips taken by the guide may be shared after the tour.

Highlights

  • Guided kayaking trip across the turquoise lagoon
  • Admire panoramic views of UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant
  • Stop at the legendary Crystal Rock for photos
  • Land on Benitiers Island to relax on its white sandy shores
  • Small group experience for a peaceful paddle away from peak hours
  • Life vests provided for your safety

What to bring?

  • Aqua shoes, slippers, or barefoot
  • Swimsuit and towel (swimming optional)
  • Hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen
  • Rain jacket (depending on season)
  • Waterproof bag for valuables
  • At least 1.5 L of water per person
  • Light snack (cereal bar, fruits, etc.)
  • Important: Eat something before the outing

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • Babies in backpacks
  • Children under 12 years old
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with serious medical conditions
  • Individuals recovering from surgery or injury
  • People with no kayaking experience
  • People weighing over 100 kg
  • Non-swimmers

Know before you go

  • The difficulty level varies with sea conditions
  • Participants must be in good physical shape with no arm-related medical conditions
  • Swimming ability required
  • Previous kayaking experience required
  • Maximum weight: 100 kg per person
  • Minimum age: 12 years old
  • Tours may be adjusted or rescheduled depending on tides, currents, or weather
  • The guide will be the only contact person on the day of the tour before 8:00am (our office is closed from 6pm to 8am. You will receive the guide’s contact details upon booking or on the eve of the activity date by email (make sure to check your spams if you did not receive the email)

What people say about us:

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Hiking at Le More Brabant in Mauritius

Oct 12, 2025
A challenging yet rewarding experience, that we couldn’t have done without Henri’s support, patience and guidance. Henri made sure everything was well organised, managed a diverse group, gave lots of insights about the history of the location, and showed great spirit, friendliness and encouragement. In addition to all of that, reaching the top of the mountain was a great opportunity to see breathtaking views and have unforgettable memories to bring back home!
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Wild South hike

Oct 11, 2025
We had a fabulous outing with our guide Gilles, who expertly guided us up and down the tricky bits and was a fountain of knowledge on all things relating to the great outdoors in Mauritius
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Recommend ++

Oct 11, 2025
Super super super
It was a wonderful trip with Teo. View, nature and most important thing, personal accountability for our safety. Each step , each stone was certified by Teo and absolutely safe
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Amazing Day at Seven Cascades

Oct 09, 2025
We had an incredible time on the Seven Cascades Canyoning Tour! The scenery was stunning and the whole experience felt adventurous yet safe. Our guide, Nicolas, was fantastic — friendly, patient, and very professional. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and helped us capture some great photos along the way. Highly recommended!
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Sunrise hike

Oct 09, 2025
Great hike, amazing views, and Henri was such a nice and interesting guide! For sure I would recommend it to all hiking enthusiasts
Original price was: ₨2,300.Current price is: ₨1,900.

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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 to the Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island
Kayak to the Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island
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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