Experience the thrill of snorkeling with giant turtles in Mauritius, followed by a beach-hopping adventure along the stunning northern coast. Book your private tour now!
- Plage de Trou aux Biches - Begin your day with an extraordinary experience in Mauritius: snorkeling with wild, giant turtles! You’ll board a boat on the island’s northwest coast and get the chance to snorkel with turtles in their natural habitat. These Giant Green Sea Turtles can grow up to 1.2m long and weigh up to 200kg. Besides the turtles, you’ll encounter a variety of marine life, including different species of tropical fish and coral. Snorkeling equipment is provided (masks and tubes - fins are not permitted)!
Note: Usually, the swimming with wild turtles part of the tour is done first, but this may vary depending on the tides. The total time spent on the boat and snorkeling is approximately 45 minutes.
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Plage de Trou aux Biches - After your adventure, take some extra time to explore Trou aux Biches. This beautiful beach offers excellent conditions for both swimming and snorkeling, thanks to its calm waters and gently sloping sands. There are plenty of authentic street food stalls and a row of cafes along the beach, making it a great spot to enjoy lunch if you’re hungry.
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Mont Choisy Beach - Welcome to one of the island’s longest beaches! It’s popular with locals on weekends but much quieter during the week. This beach features shallow turquoise waters and a backdrop of casuarina trees. There are also several food options to enjoy while taking in the beach’s beauty.
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La Cuvette Public Beach - Many visitors are unaware of this hidden gem near the town of Grand Bay. Just 80 meters long, this beach is surrounded by secluded coves and rocky boulders.
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Pereybere Beach - Situated next to the resort town of Pereybere, this is one of the island’s most beloved beaches among Mauritians. The water here is slightly deeper than at most other beaches but remains very calm. There are numerous food stalls along the beach and cafes and restaurants in the town of Pereybere.
- Snorkeling with turtles
- Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
- Hotel pickup, dropoff and transportation in a private vehicle
- Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
- Snorkeling gear (masks and tubes - fins are not allowed)
- Lunch
- Note: It is forbidden to touch or interact with the turtles.
- Note: This tour is private except for the snorkeling with giant turtles portion.
- Note: Typically the swimming with wild turtles portion of the tour is done first, however this may change depending on the tides.
- Note: Transportation between the beaches is via car
Start the day with one of the most unique activities in Mauritius: snorkeling with giant turtles! Board a boat near the town of Trou aux Biches, in the northwest of the island, and let the adventure begin. Snorkeling gear is included (masks and tubes - fins are not allowed)!
Next, you’ll have the opportunity to explore 4 beautiful beaches. The northern coast of Mauritius has the highest concentration of stunning beaches on the island. Spend the afternoon visiting Trou aux Biches, Mon Choisy, La Cuvette and Pereybere.
- The swimming with turtles portion of this outing is not recommended for pregnant women. All children under 12 years old should be accompanied.
- In most cases you will see turtles. However, if this is not the case, a second outing will be offered on the boat free of charge (transportation to and from your hotel are not included for the second outing). It’s important to note that there will be no refund once you have completed the activity.
- This tour lasts up to eight hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction (except for the turtles portion). Depending on your group’s speed you may not have time to see all the listed attractions. You will be able to stop for lunch but the price of the lunch is not included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
