Mauritius · TAMARIN TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 tamarin tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Join an English or French speaking crew at Tamarin Public Beach for a speedboat trip to find dolphins, snorkel in the bay, stop at Crystal Rock, and eat a fresh beach barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers. Strong swimming skills help, and hotel transfers cost extra.
“The guys were amazing, we had great time and a lot of fun together! They care about the marine life”
Meet your French- or English-speaking guide at Tamarin Bay and paddle upstream through calm water, mangroves, and the river’s two arms. Guides such as Gilles, Rowin, and Beatrice explain local wildlife and Tamarin’s past. The 90-minute outing suits beginners, but expect wet feet and possible wildlife sightings, not guaranteed dolphins.
“Our guide was Gilles and he was amazing- no pressure to perform, very knowledgeable and really just kind too! We had a lovely, peaceful time!”
Set out early from Tamarin Beach with an English or French speaking guide such as Theo, Yan, or Gilles. Paddle for about two hours, watch for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, then follow the Tamarin River if none appear. Kayak, life vest, and guide are included.
“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!”
Hike the Tamarind Falls canyon with Horazis guides such as Tee or Kevin. Expect rainforest, river crossings, steep paths, rock scrambling, swimming stops, local flora and fauna, and a natural waterfall massage. Photos and videos are included, with packed lunch available as an option.
“Reall good, Kevin was very kind and flexible and took us on a nice private hike away from other tourists! Super fun! Definitely recommend to get active and discover Mother Nature's treasures with a passionate guide. Merci Kevin!”
Meet your English-, French-, Urdu-, Spanish-, or Hindi-speaking crew at Tamarin Beach for a briefing and a two-hour speedboat trip. Watch dolphins in open water, enter when instructed, and snorkel with provided gear. Captain Jérôme is one named crew member, and light drinks are included.
“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”
Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Tamarin Bay and paddle gently up the Tamarin River toward the north. This 90-minute beginner-friendly outing includes a life vest and cold drinks, with guides such as Rowin, Yudish, Jeremie, Mathieu, and Yan often praised for friendly help and photos.
“Beautiful sunset trip with a great friendly guide, very relaxing. Thank you Jeremie!”
Meet at La Preneuse Beach at 7:30 a.m. for a 150-minute speedboat trip with an English or French-speaking guide. Swim near dolphins in their natural setting, then use the supplied snorkel gear at a coral reef. Small-group and private options are available.
“Great experience, excellent guides and saw lots of dolphins. Got close enough to almost touch them.”
Start early from Mauritius’s west coast for a guided swim with wild dolphins, lagoon snorkeling, Crystal Rock views, and a BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers. English and French guides lead the trip, with Gael and Éloïc praised for kind, attentive service when assigned to the boat.
“De schipper was erg enthousiast, alleen alle boten gingen als ramptoeristen achter de dolfijnen aan en het leek meer op een jacht op de dolfijnen dan ze op een respectvolle manier met de dieren omgingen , helaas werd mijn dochter ziek en wat erg netjes was dat de schipper ons keurig netjes weer afzette bij het beginpunt”
Meet at Tamarin Bay Surf School for a 90-minute sunrise kayak trip with a small group of up to 10. Learn basic paddling, hear local stories, and watch for monkeys and flying foxes with guides such as Eliza and Rowin.
“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.”
Set out around 7:30 AM from Mauritius for a shared speedboat trip to dolphin waters, followed by snorkeling near the coast. A licensed crew provides masks, fins, and conservation guidance. Dolphin swims are limited to 4 or 5 people at a time. Pickup costs extra.
“We had a great trip, saw the dolphins, and even got to swim with them. However, the description of the trip said there were only 7 people on the boat, but we were 9 adults, 2 kids, and 2 guides. But the boat wasn't too crowded anyway. We'd book this trip again anytime”
Join Lakaz Kayak guides such as Kenan or Cedric for a gentle three-hour paddle on Mauritius’s Rempart River. You’ll pass mangroves, watch for wild monkeys, hear island stories, and may plant mangroves before a possible beach swim.
“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”
Travel from Mahebourg to Île des Deux Cocos for seven hours of white-sand beaches, Blue Bay Marine National Park, snorkeling, a BBQ buffet, and unlimited drinks. Hotel pickup, return boat transfers, French or English service, and a signature cocktail are included.
“Joli endroit Personnels très agréables Nourriture bonne et diversifiée”
Meet Alibaba or Jean Luc at Tamarin beach for a private speedboat trip to dolphin waters. You can swim and snorkel with big and small dolphins under guide supervision, with equipment, water, juice, and soft drinks included. The boat returns to Tamarin.
“We saw dolphins. It's a shame that about 10-15 other boats chased the dolphins.”
Pick a coast, a crater or a kitchen.
