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Kayak to the Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island

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Tour Summary

Duration

Duration:
2.5 hours

Group

Group:
6-10

Tour Type

Tour Type:
Small Group

Difficulty

Difficulty:
Moderate

Transport

Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost

Distance

Distance:
3 – 5 km

About the Tour

Go dolphin watching off the coast of Mauritius on this guided kayak tour. Paddle into Tamarin Bay and get the chance to see bottlenose and spinner dolphins in their natural habitat.

Meet at the activity provider’s office in the morning to get started. Learn about the basics of kayaking from your guide before you set off.

Admire the sunrise over Tamarin beach as you paddle out into the bay. Dolphins spend the night in the bay, so the morning is the best time to catch a glimpse of them.

Spend two hours kayaking around the bay. If you spot dolphins, follow the instructions of your guide to observe these animals in a respectful way.

There is a chance that you won’t see any dolphins. If this happens, enjoy an alternative route exploring the Tamarin River and its rich wildlife.

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 your guide at the Veranda Hotel & Spa Boat House
  • Paddle out into the lagoon in search of dolphins
  • Pause to admire these amazing animals in their natural environment
  • Enjoy a peaceful moment on the water before heading back to shore
  • Return to the boat house and farewell

Highlights

  • Admire a picturesque perspective over the Tamarin River and the surrounding mountains
  • Learn about the basics of kayaking and have a chance to use your knowledge
  • Paddle into Tamarin Bay for a chance to spot dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Find out interesting facts about spinner and bottlenose dolphins from your guide

What to bring?

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Waterproof bag

Not suitable for

  • Must be able to swim
  • People with mobility impairment
  • Pregnant woman
  • People in wheelchair

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

  • Although chances are very high, dolphin sightings can’t be guaranteed

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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Original price was: ₨2,300.Current price is: ₨1,900.

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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 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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