Items | Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve, Blue Bay Beach, La Vanille Park & Gris Gris
Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve, Blue Bay Beach, La Vanille Park & Gris Gris
(21) Reviews
Pointe d'Esny
Important Information
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Note: This is a private tour, except for the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve portion.
Discover the natural beauty, flora and fauna of Mauritius through this full day tour, with the highlight being the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve. You will be treated to a guided 1.5 to 2 hour easy hike around the island where you will be able to discover the unique flora and fauna endemic to Mauritius. You will also have the chance to visit the white sandy beach and beautiful lagoon of Blue Bay. After, you'll visit La Vanille Nature Park where you'll see a variety of animals, and be able to explore an insectarium, fossil museum and interactive farm. Finish the day at Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure,...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transfer for your group to and from your hotel
Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
Waiting time
Boat transfer for your group to and from Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
Parking Fees
Lunch or snacks
La Vanille Nature Park
Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve, Blue Bay Beach, La Vanille Park & Gris Gris
(21) Reviews
Pointe d'Esny
About
Note: This is a private tour, except for the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve portion.
Discover the natural beauty, flora and fauna of Mauritius through this full day tour, with the highlight being the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve. You will be treated to a guided 1.5 to 2 hour easy hike around the island where you will be able to discover the unique flora and fauna endemic to Mauritius. You will also have the chance to visit the white sandy beach and beautiful lagoon of Blue Bay. After, you'll visit La Vanille Nature Park where you'll see a variety of animals, and be able to explore an insectarium, fossil museum and interactive farm. Finish the day at Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure,...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transfer for your group to and from your hotel
Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
Waiting time
Boat transfer for your group to and from Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
Parking Fees
Lunch or snacks
La Vanille Nature Park
Itinerary
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Blue Bay Beach
After you're private pickup, you'll head to the Southeast of the island to begin the adventure. You'll be able to spend a short time at Blue Bay Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, before boarding the boat to Ile aux Aigrettes.
15 minutes
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Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
Embark on a small boat that will take you across the turquoise waters to Ile aux Aigrettes, a small coralline limestone island situated in the South East of Mauritius. Declared a nature reserve in 1965, this island is home to unique flora and fauna, that was once considered on the verge of extinction. When you arrive on the island, you will meet one of the trained and knowledgeable rangers who will accompany you on a guided 1.5 to 2 hour hike around the island. As a result of the successful conservation efforts by scientists on the island, you will have the opportunity to view unique species such as the Mauritian Fody, Pink Pigeon, giant Aldabra Tortoise, and the Ornate Day Gecko in a safe and protected environment. You will also discover the original trees and vegetation that, before the arrival of man, covered Mauritius and its surrounding islands.
2 hours
3
La Vanille Nature Park
Stroll through La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes and its 3.5 hectares of lush greenery. Discover its beautiful palm and banana trees, giant bamboos, its impressive animals, including 2,000 Nile Crocodiles and 1,000 giant tortoises. You will also visit their insectarium which boasts one of the best private collections in the world with 23,000 species.
3 hours
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Gris Gris Beach
Admire the rugged scenery of big, powerful waves crashing on the cliffs at Gris Gris. A few metres away, you will see La Roche qui pleure, a natural rock formation that resembles a person crying when the waves hit it.