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Full Day Tour: Snorkel with Giant Turtles & Explore the North

By Bonjour Mauritius
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is £138 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Note: It is forbidden to touch or interact with the turtles.
  • Note: This tour is private except for the snorkelling 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.

See the North of Mauritius in a unique way by starting your day snorkelling with giant turtles in the Indian Ocean! Board a boat from the northwest coast of the island, and use our snorkelling gear while swimming with these magnificent creatures (masks & tubes - fins are not allowed).

After the adventure, take photos at the famous Notre Dame Auxiliatrice (The Red Church), set against the backdrop of a beautiful lagoon, and the famous island of Coin de Mire.

Next, visit the famous Pamplemousses Botanical Garden where you'll discover a variety of plants native to the island. Finish your day in the bustling capital of Port Louis and visit the well-known Caudan Waterfront, the popular outdoor market, and more!

Activity location

  • Plage de Trou aux Biches
    • Costal Road
    • Trou aux Biches, MU

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plage de Trou aux Biches
    • Costal Road
    • Trou aux Biches, MU

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Full Day Tour: Snorkel with Giant Turtles & Explore the North

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£132.82 x 1 Adult£132.82
Paid at activity£5.21
Total
Price is £138.03
Until Wed, 6 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snorkelling with turtles
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup, dropoff and transport in a private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snorkelling gear (masks and tubes - fins ar enot allowed)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pamplemousses Garden
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch or snacks

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 (transport 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
  • Bring swimwear and a towel for the swimming with turtles portion, and a change of clothes and comfortable walking shoes for the rest of the tour
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Plage de Trou aux Biches

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Start the day with one of the most unique experiences in Mauritius: snorkelling with wild, giant turtles! You will board a boat on the northwest coast of the island and have the opportunity to snorkel with turtles in their natural environment. These Giant Green Sea Turtles can reach up to 1.2m in length and weight up to 200kg. Apart from the turtles, you can see a variety of marine life, including different varieties of tropical fish and coral. Snorkelling gear is included (masks and tubes - fins are not allowed)! Note: Typically the swimming with wild turtles portion of the tour is done first, however this may change depending on the tides. The total time spent on the boat and snorkelling is around 45 minutes.

Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

  • 30m
Notre Dame Auxiliatrice, also known as "The Red Church" is a beloved landmark located in the picturesque town of Cap Malheureux, in the far northwest of the island. The church makes an excellent photo opportunity against the backdrop of the stunning Indian Ocean. Also visible from Cap Malheureux is the famous island of Coin de Mire, located almost due north of Mauritius.

SSR Botanic Garden

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
In the historical village of Pamplemousses, you will visit the famous Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, where you will get to see the giant waterlilies and 85 varieties of palm trees from around the world. You will also discover the various spices and medicinal plants and learn about the various endemic and imported plants in the garden.

Port Louis

  • 3h
A tour of the North isn’t complete without a visit to Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius. The city is a blend of the old and the new. On one side you have the hustle and bustle of the city’s historical market (bazaar), built in 1828, where you can bargain for different spices and souvenirs and sample Mauritian street food. And on the other side you have the modern Caudan Waterfront, where there visitors can shop at brand name stores and eat at various restaurants. You can visit the areas of Port-Louis that interest you such as the Aapravasi Ghat (UNESCO heritage site), and the smaller streets. For great views, your driver will take you for a stop at the Citadel and you will also get to see the Champs de Mars racecourse on the way.

Location

Activity location

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    Plage de Trou aux Biches
    • Costal Road
    • Trou aux Biches, MU

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Plage de Trou aux Biches
    • Costal Road
    • Trou aux Biches, MU

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