Mauritius · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 15 best kayak trips you can book today, with what each costs a head, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Paddle the calm Tamarin River through mangroves, spot monkeys and birds, and learn about Mauritius with a friendly local guide.
“It was a well organised kayak trip and myself and my husband really enjoyed it. Our guide, Rowin, was really informative and had a good sense of humour.”
Review of Mauritius’s Tamarin kayak tour, with sunrise views, dolphin sightings, river wildlife, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We were lucky to see the dolphins, which was amazing. But even just kayaking in the bay and on the river was really nice. We also got a crash course on the island’s mountains and a bit of history. This experience was much more authentic and peaceful than being on a speedboat to watch dolphins!”
Review of Mauritius’s 2.5-hour Tamarin River kayak tour, including scenery, guides, price, group size, practical tips, and who should book.
“O passeio foi bastante agradavel, excelente paisagem, sem risco, baixa adrenalina. O monitor Rowin muito alegre, animado, deu animação ao grupo.”
Review the 90-minute Tamarin River sunset kayak tour in Mauritius, with practical details on price, guides, drinks, access, and value.
“Beautiful sunset trip with a great friendly guide, very relaxing. Thank you Jeremie!”
Review of Mauritius’s 2-hour sunrise kayak tour in Tamarin Bay, with dolphins, small groups, guides, costs, safety, and booking advice.
“It was a nice morning activity, the activity inspector was very good And the experience over all was interesting”
Paddle the calm Tamarin River at sunrise, spot wildlife, hear local stories, and decide if this peaceful 90-minute kayak tour is worth $49.
“We were on a sunrise Kayaking with Eliza. Unfortunately it was too cloudy to see the sunrise, but it is part of the business if you deal with mother nature. But Eliza brought us into the “jungle”. We saw monkeys, flying foxes. She was very helpful and told us many about the nature around us. She was a real guide! The river was calm and peaceful.”
Review of kayak fishing in Mauritius: a small-group ocean trip with gear included, friendly guides, early starts, and practical booking tips.
“I had the incredible opportunity to go on an ocean kayak fishing excursion with Wresley, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the start, he created a warm and reassuring atmosphere, sharing his expertise with passion and patienRead more”
Paddle calm Tamarin River waters past mountains, mangroves, monkeys, and birds on a relaxed two-and-a-half-hour Mauritius kayak tour.
“Wonderful & Amazing experience. Our guide Mr Gulles was really patient & helpful. We’ve really enjoyed our tour🙌🏻 Scenic view of mountains & mangroves. Resourceful & revitalizing”
Paddle through Ile d’Ambre’s mangroves, swim in clear water, hear island history, and enjoy local snacks with expert bilingual guides.
“enjoyed the whole trip very much. we were a bit late due to traffic, but the group waited for us :) whole trip was organised well, professional and very kind guide who was super knowledgable. beautiful scenery in the mangrove, and overall a lot of fun! one of the best days we had here in mauritius, would definetely recommend to do!”
Paddle the Tamarin River at sunset on a relaxed 90-minute kayak tour with guides, drinks, and west-coast views in Mauritius.
“We decided to take this sunset kayak tour to celebrate my birthday and we had a great time! The route was smooth and nice, and the sunset was absolutely stunning. Our guide Rowin was extremely friendly and informative. We loved it! Would recommend!”
Paddle Mauritius’s west coast to Benitiers Island and Crystal Rock, with Morne Brabant views, small groups, and morning or afternoon departures.
“We were lucky to have perfect weather, perfect water, our guide was great, beautiful scenery, loved it!”
Paddle Mauritius’s Rempart River, spot wild monkeys, learn about mangroves, and enjoy a quiet three-hour guided kayak tour for $35.
“super moment passé avec notre guide kenan, on a pu observer une vingtaine de singes, c'était magnifique et relaxant! super explication et bon contact avec nous, petit groupe sympa de 4 personnes”
Paddle at sunrise in Mauritius’s Tamarin Bay, seek dolphins respectfully, and enjoy a guided two-hour kayak trip with a river backup route.
“We had an unforgettable experience on our kayak tour with Gilles! From start to finish, everything was perfect. Gilles is an incredibly kind and knowledgeable guide who truly cares about giving his guests the best experience. He took the time to Read more”
Review of Mauritius’s sunrise kayak tour on the Tamarin River, with mountain views, birdlife, guides, pricing, logistics, and practical booking tips.
“My friend and I are very grateful to Yan for his excellent organization and guidance during our kayaking trip to Crystal Rock and Ile aux Benitiers Island. Thanks to his recommendation, we started earlier and as a result, we were able to enjoy Read more”
Paddle Mauritius’s Tamarin River at sunset with a friendly guide, calm water, wildlife, drinks, and golden west-coast views.
“Kayaking at the sunset on the Tamarin river is an outstanding experience. Giles, our guide was excellent. He is very knowledgeable about various plants and animals that we saw. He's also a very nice guy and an excellent photographer (we enjoyed very much the photos he took). Merci beaucoup, Giles!”
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