Best Nature And Wildlife Tours In Mauritius

Day out with Dolphins in Maldives

About the activity:

Day out with Dolphins in Maldives is one of the most sought after activities that tourists love to take part in the course of their stay in Maldives. It is an incredibly moving experience which will bring you into contact with strikingly beautiful scenery, unspoiled landscapes and wonderful animals

What to expect?

Swim with the dolphins

On this day out with dolphins in Maldives activity with Thrillophilia, you will have the opportunity to plunge into the remarkable world of these powerful marine mammals and come face to face with the dolphins. We provide the unique opportunity to enter the dolphins’ natural environment and enjoy an encounter with the dolphins in the open sea.

Get acquainted with these fantastic creatures

As part of the trip you will experience a safety and informative briefing about the types of dolphins you will encounter on this tour and learn about the behaviour and habits of these marine animals. Additionally, you will be asked to follow some basic guidelines for sustainable dolphin watching, security measures on the boat, and the procedures for swimming with the creatures. Encounter different types of dolphins such as the Bottlenose Dolphin and the Spinner Dolphin on this tour.

Cruise inside the lagoon on speed boat

On this tour, you will experience a cruise inside the lagoon on a speedboat, as it is much easier to look for the dolphins in comparison to catamarans which take much more time to arrive to the Dolphins sites. This excursion is surely going to give you a once in a lifetime experience that will be unforgettable. 

Know Before You Go:

• Tour Timings: 07:30 AM - 10:00 PM

• Tour duration: 2 hrs 30 mins

• Meeting point: Black River (south west of Mauritius)

• How to Reach: You can make use of public transport to reach South West Mauritius from your location to experience Day out with Dolphins in Maldives. If you are new to the place, then it would be highly recommended to book a private transfer to drop at your destination without any inconveniences. 

• Hotel Pick Up and Drop: For an additional supplement, we can also offer hotel collection.

Child Age: Children with age in the range of 5 - 12 are allowed to take part in this activity. But they would need to book a child ticket. 

Insider Tips:

• The trips are carried out on a shared basis from Monday to Saturday. 

• This trip is not recommended for pregnant women. 
  

• You will be provided with the snorkelling equipment free of cost. 
  

• You need to bring hats, sun block creams,swimsuits, cameras, and tshirts. 

About the Activity:

• Start your trip from Club Med beach in Albion at 07:00 AM by a Cobra 28 Suzuki speed boat to experience the 2 hour dolphin sighting like never before.
• Indulge in a swimming experience with dolphins in a cruise while enjoying the strikingly beautiful scenery and unspoiled landscapes.
• Experience cruising in a speed boat and plunge into the remarkable world of these marine mammals and come face to face with the dolphins.
• Explore the amazing lagoons and coral reefs around the island under the guidance of professional instructors.
• You can access the starting point from any point of the city by any local transport.

About the Activity:

• Take a relaxing cruise in a Cobra 28 Suzuki at 07:00 AM along the coast of Mauritius and watch friendly dolphins swim by you from Club Med beach in Albion
• Engage in an exclusive snorkeling experience with dolphin watching and enjoy the strikingly beautiful scenery and unspoiled landscapes of the country.
• Experience cruising in a speed boat and plunge into the remarkable world of these marine mammals and come face to face with the dolphins.
• Take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters and snorkel among the sea life, and be amazed exotic natural aquarium.
  
• Marvel at the beauty of the Crystal Rock and enjoy the delicious on board snacks basking in the tropical sun.
  
• You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide to enlighten you about the activity and for your own safety.
• Albion Club Med Beach is easily accessible via a long bridge crossing a small river by any public transport or by a car.
  

• Boasting one of most pristine seven simultaneous waterfalls, Tamarind Falls is one of the most prominent scenic attractions in Mauritius
• Start your adventurous day at 9 AM in Tamarin Falls with a hike through the rain forest in the company of a instructor who will educate you about the flora and fauna along the way.
• After your challenging hike, cool down in the refreshing pools near the falls and enjoy the breath taking views in admiring the Caribbean Sea from the distance.
• Take a short walk to reach the second waterfall and engage yourself in an exhilarating 40 meter drop into the canyon followed by a high speed zip-lining activity leading you into the cool waters.
•  After the 4 hour activity, you will walk back down to enjoy the delicious lunch. 
• Tamarind Falls are situated in Black River Gorges National Park near Henrietta village in southwest Mauritius and can be accessed by any local transport.
  

About the Activity:

• Alexandra Falls viewpoint is on the road through the Gorges National Park Black River. By their finesse and lush environment, these falls are an undeniable attraction of Mauritius. 
  
• These 500 ft falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island of Mauritius mostly unexplored and untouched.
• Starting from Plaine Champagne uplands in Chamarel , take a small and accessible trail that will lead you down to the edge of this impressive waterfall.
• Take a hike for just 50 minutes land through  muddy narrow tracks while we make our way through the Chinese guava bushes.
• Once you reach the top spend some quality time marveling the stunning views of the Bel Ombre forest and authentic south seas.
• You’ll hike back to the starting point through the same trail. The trek can be accessed from early morning to late evenings.

The Black River Gorges is worth visiting for all trekkers, as well as for the pure nature lovers and bird-watchers.

The Black River Gorges is the largest national park in Mauritius. Famous for its waterfalls, vistas and hiking, the gorge is in the central highlands, making it cooler than much of the island.

The "Black River Gorges" National park is a national park in the hilly south-western part of Mauritius. The park extends over an area of 6,754 hectares. With the help of the guides, you will discover Mauritius' natural heritage in this unique area which is also the location of one of the rarest forests in the world. It harbors about 311 species of native and endemic flowering plants and 9 species of birds, which are found only in Mauritius.

This hike will take you into the heart of the indigenous forest with many panoramic views.

During the trip you will learn about the natives, the vegetation as well as on the endemic and exotic bird life.

• Spend a scenic day away from the beach crowds at this stunning expanse of rain forest on Mauritius. Trek, swim, picnic and indulge in sightseeing in abundant nature.
  
• Get to Black River Gorges National Park in 40 minutes by car or taxi from the nearby villages of Tamarin and Black River.
  
• The highest and surprisingly the easiest mountain to hike up in Mauritius, a 90 minutes hike brings you to the top of that small peak. 
• Enjoy the walk along the ridge, up and down between the endemic trees, exotic plants and Chinese guava bushes.
• This hike offers beautiful views over Chamarel in the St Denis Valley, the hills above the Coloured earth, Le Morne mountain and Ile aux Benitiers island  on the south-west coast. 
• Get excited to know the last part of the trail which is very rugged and rough terrains so ropes will be carried to help you up. 
• Then trail back down the hill following the same track with an option of ending the hike on the road leading to Chamarel and 7 Coloured earths.

• Region: Mauritius West
• Difficulty: Easy - Medium
• Minimum age requirement: 10 years and above
• Meeting Point: Parking facing the entrance "Le Paradis Hotel"
• Hotel Pick Up and Drop: For an additional supplement, we can also offer hotel collection.
• Duration: The entire trip will take half a day: from 9:30 am - 13:00 pm.
  

Mauritius, being a volcanic island, has several breathtaking summits and valleys to explore on foot. The island is well known for its natural beauty.

Mauritius is famous for its breathtaking nature, beautiful birds, flora, coastlines and with many magnificent views.

The flora of Mauritius is composed of 700 species of indigenous plants.

Le Pouce - This mountain is the third highest in Mauritius, peaking at 812m, is located in the North West of the island between the Pieter Both and the Signal mountain. Le Pouce is known as ‘The Thumb’ peak. The first person to climb Le Pouce is accredited as Charles Darwin.

From the peak you will have an amazing 360 degree view of Mauritius. The sight of the northern part of the island is splendid, with a beautiful view of the northern small islands of Mauritius - Flat Island, Round Island and Snake Island. You will also get to look down onto the capital and to the west part of the island.

It also offers one of the most beautiful views of the capital: Port Louis, as well as of Moka and the high grounds of Plain Wilhems.

From the summit you will hike down enjoying the great views until getting back to the start point at Moka.

About the Activity:

• Experience an adventurous hiking experience to Le Pouce Mountain from from St. Pierre early in the morning to admire breathtaking island views.
• Rise early and take a scenic 30-minute taxi ride from Port Louis to the small village of La Laura at the foot of  mountain.
  
• Enjoy a supervised climb to the summit of this beautiful mountain and marvel at its stunning peak, lush green surroundings and panoramic island views.
• After reaching the thumb shaped summit, discover the breathtaking panoramic views of Port Louis, its harbors and encircling hills.
• A group of 2 to 10 people can take part in this invigorating hiking like never before. Be there do that.
  
• The hiking excursion will be under the experienced and professional guidance of one of the top guides in Mauritius, while sharing his local knowledge, passion for sports and love of nature.
  

• Region: Mauritius Central Plateau
• Difficulty: Easy - Medium
• Minimum age requirement: 10 years and above
• Duration: The entire trip will take half a day: starting between 9:00 to 09:30 until 12:00 to 13:00
• Meeting Point: Commercial Center of Helvettia 
• Hotel Pick Up and Drop: For an additional supplement, we can also offer hotel collection.

About the Activity:

• Experience a thrilling carnival runway tour in the Mon Loisir Estate with your friends and family to fly over the lovely Isles of Mauritius.
• Takeoff from Mon Loisir Estate runway towards the Haute Rive – Roches Noires Lagoon to Ile d’Ambre island.
• This 20-minute excursion soars above the city’s most celebrated landmarks, including many famous Islands.
• On your return journey, pass through to Mon Loisir and fly over the sugarcane fields of Piton.
• Soar through the vast blue sky for twenty minutes and feel excited about watching the beautiful city from above.
• This tour can be availed from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

About the Activity:

• Experience an exciting submarine tour that includes 45 minutes on-board the BS600 5-seater submarine.
• Champagne will be served by the pilot as you watch the sea life of the Indian ocean through the windows, and he will share his knowledge of the ocean with you.
• The diving instructor will take you to the wreck of the Star Hope, or to another location if you prefer.
• During the two-hour day trip, a safety training session and a full explanation of the excursion will be included.
• Please remember that the fish and other sea creatures are wild, so we cannot guarantee what your will see on your trip.