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Snorkeling with Giant Turtles
Snorkeling with Giant Turtles
Beaches in the North of Mauritius
Beaches in the North of Mauritius
Beaches in the North of Mauritius

Snorkelling with Giant Turtles & 4 Beaches in the North

By Bonjour Mauritius
5.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$238 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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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.
  • Note: Transport between the beaches is via car

Start the day with one of the most unique activities in Mauritius: snorkelling with giant turtles! Board a boat near the town of Trou aux Biches, in the northwest of the island, and let the adventure begin. Snorkelling 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.

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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Snorkelling with Giant Turtles & 4 Beaches in the North
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$238.37 x 1 AdultAU$238.37
Total
Price is AU$238.37
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSnorkelling with turtles
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup, dropoff and transport in a private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedServices of a fully licensed, qualified driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnorkelling gear (masks and tubes - fins are not allowed)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

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

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.
Plage de Trou aux Biches
  • 1h 30m
After the adventure, spend some additional time exploring Trou aux Biches. This stunning beach offers great conditions for both swimming and snorkelling as it is blessed with calm water and gently shelving sands. There is an abundance of authentic street food stands, as well as a string of cafes next to the beach, so this is a great place to enjoy lunch if you're hungry.
Mont Choisy Beach
  • 1h 30m
Welcome to one of the longest beaches on the island! Popular with locals on the weekend, but much quieter during the week, this beach offers shallow turquoise waters and a backdrop of casuarina trees. It also features several food options that you can savour while soaking in the beauty of the beach.
La Cuvette Public Beach
  • 1h 30m
Many visitors haven't heard of this hidden jewel located near the town of Grand Bay. Just 80 metres in length, this beach is surrounded by hidden coves and rocky boulders.
Pereybere Beach
  • 1h 30m
Located next to the resort town of Pereybere, this is one of the island's most popular beaches among Mauritians. The water tends to be slightly deeper here than most other beaches, but is still very calm. There are plenty of food stalls along be beach and cafes and restaurants in the town of Pereybere.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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