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Kayak with Dolphins in the Tamarin Bay
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Tour Summary
Duration:
2.5 hours
Group:
2-12
Tour Type:
Small Group
Difficulty:
Challenging
Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost
Distance:
5 – 8 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
Dry bag for your belongings
Kayaking Gears
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
Meeting Point & Briefing (15 min)
Your adventure begins at the Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa Boat House. After a quick briefing on safety and paddling techniques, you’ll be ready to get on the water.
Your adventure begins at the Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa Boat House. After a quick briefing on safety and paddling techniques, you’ll be ready to get on the water.
Paddle Out to Find Dolphins (30 min)
Head out into the lagoon, paddling towards the open sea in search of dolphins. This is a moment filled with anticipation as you keep an eye out for these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Observation (1 hour)
Stop on the water to enjoy a truly magical moment. Take in the incredible privilege of observing these majestic animals in their natural environment, in silence and tranquility.
Return to Shore (30 min)
A peaceful return awaits. Paddle gently back towards the shore, soaking in the last moments of this memorable experience.
End of Excursion (15 min)
Once back at the Boat House, you can freshen up and say farewell to your guide.
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 (optional)
- Aqua shoes/ slippers/ barefoot
- A hat
- A rain jacket
- A towel
- Spare clothes (just in case)
- At least 1.5L of water
- A light snack (e.g., cereal bars or fruits)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Babies in backpacks / young children under 12 years old
- People who cannot swim
- People with no kayaking experience
- People with mobility impairments or using a wheelchair
- Individuals with serious medical conditions, or recovering from surgery/injury
- People over 100 kg
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
- Dolphin sightings are very likely but cannot be guaranteed
- Participants must know how to swim
- Previous kayaking experience recommended
- Maximum weight: 100 kg per person
What people say about us:
Incredible view after incredible view. A memorable trail run guided by the very capable and welcoming Gilles.
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.
Amazing 🤩 Experience!!
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 😊
Short and sweet
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
Perfect views and super nice guide ROWIN
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 😊
Good explanation in english and french.
Nice day 😊
Great tour, great guide
Our great guide Yudish showed us the Tamarin River. I would recommend this tour and guide to everyone visiting this area.
₨2,200
Full 100% Deposit Required
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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.
