Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver
Snorkeling equipments will be provided (Blue-Bay Marine park)
Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water upon arrival
Gratuities (Optional)
Overview
In this 8 hours private tour, you will discover the East including the 3 watersport activities at Belle Mare. A unique sensational experience in the Belle Mare turquoise lagoon, an all-inclusive package: parasailing, undersea walk, & Tube Riding.
Then, head to Blue-Bay Marine Park to enjoy a Glass Bottom Boat trip including snorkeling where you will be delighted by the underwater world. Afterward, head to Pointe Canon which is a historical viewpoint for its anti-ship cannons.
Then, head to Frederick Henrick Museum which bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius. Later, you will enjoy a 3-course lunch & drive to the Mahebourg Museum, which is like traveling back the memory lane of Mauritius’ colonial history.
Then, head to Mahebourg market to learn more about how locals live & experience the Mauritian vibe. Next, head to Mahebourg Waterfront, which is famous for the Bataille de la Passe.
Pickup points
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20 Degres SudCoastal Road, Pointe Malartic, Grand Baie, MU, 30515
Aanari Hotel & SpaRoyal Road, Pasadena Village, Flic En Flac, MU, 90502
Ambre MauritiusCoastal Road, Palmar, Belle Mare, MU, 41604
Anahita Golf & Spa ResortGrande Riviere Sud Est, Beau Champ, MU, 40901
Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & VillasBlue Bay Marine Park, Le Chaland, Blue Bay, MU, 51510
Anelia Resort & SpaKlondike Road, Dolphins Bay, Flic En Flac, MU, 90501
Azur ParadiseOff Coastal Road, Grand Baie, MU
Azuri by Life in BlueHaute Rive, Roches Noire, MU, 31201
Bano Tourist ResidenceChemin 20 Pied Road, Grand Baie, MU
Bils' VillaLot 296 Jean Pierre de Verney Gris, Souillac, MU
Blue Shell ApartmentsRoyal Road, , Flic En Flac, MU
Bubble Lodge Bois CheriBois Cheri Road, Bois Cheri, MU, 60203
Bubble Lodge Ile aux CerfsIle aux Cerfs Golf Course, MU
BungalowFlic En Flac, MU
C MauritiusCoastal Road, Palmar, MU
Calodyne HotelMirabelle Ave, Coastal Road, Calodyne, MU
Thank you for booking with us! We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off all around Mauritius. Please state or email us your hotel or accommodation location at the time of booking. Our representative will meet you at the reception. You will recognize him by his uniform and the "Freshverde Holiday badge. ...Read more â–¼
Itinerary
Belle Mare
Begin your 8 hours adventurous East of Mauritius tour with a hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop which is at belle mare.
15 minutes
Belle Mare Beach
Arriving at Belle Mare, first of all, you will do the parasailing activity. Parasailing is the ideal activity for those looking for special sea & air fun. Parasailing offers you a breathtaking bird's eye view of the beautiful lagoon and beach of the East Coast of Mauritius, making it one of the best things to do during your holiday in Mauritius.
The parasailing begins with a short safety briefing. Then you will have a speed boat transfer to the launch platform where you will later take off and start the parasailing.
Upon arrival at the launch platform, you will be connected with a secured certified harness to the parasail. Only after the ground assistants will check the rig and the flight harness will they signal the boat driver to start the engine and gradually accelerate the boat. You will slowly take off from the launch pod for a 10 minutes parasail flight above the beautiful lagoon.
20 minutes
Belle Mare Beach
Then, you'll enjoy a unique, safe, and fascinating underwater walk on the ocean bed (about 3-4m depth), and witness firsthand the magnificent marine life of the Eastern coast of Mauritius, the beautiful fauna, corals, and a wide variety of fish, all in their natural habitat. Qualified experienced guides will accompany you along the course of the Underwater Sea Walk guaranteeing your maximum safety.
The excursion begins with a motorboat transfer from the Belle Mare beach to a platform situated inside the lagoon. Upon arrival at the platform, you will receive a pre-departure briefing on the gear, the local marine life, safety procedures, and on the underwater walking trail.
With the help of the guide, you will go off board the platform to start your underwater walk adventure.
20 minutes
Belle Mare Beach
Next, you will enjoy a Tube Riding activity is one of the most popular fun water sports activities to enjoy as an individual couple or with friends. You will enjoy a 100% fun activity and an absolutely mind-blowing 15-minutes tub ride on the colorful water tube.
To cater to all participants, you can choose from a large selection of different models, such as single, twin, triple, kneeling, or laying water tubes, each offering a different tube ride experience.
You will be seated in an original pneumatic tube which is being pulled by the speed boat through the water of the Belle Mare beach. All you have to do is hold the two handles at the sides of the tube while enjoying an exhilarating ride.
Get ready for some serious fun, bouncing on the waves, cruising through the crystal clear lagoons while being attached to the speedboat.
15 minutes
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Then drive to Pointe Canon which is an interesting place to go to have a nice overview of the different sites surrounding Mahebourg. You will see the imposing Lion Mountain that overlooks the sugar cane fields, Mouchoir Rouge islet, facing the waterfront, and Ile aux Aigrettes further north, a small protected island located in the lagoon and which is also a nature reserve. Pointe Canon is the place where the inhabitants of the region meet during events such as regattas and the commemoration of the abolition of slavery celebrations in February. You will see the panoramic view of the South East and the ocean.
20 minutes
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On the way, we will go to visit the Frederick Hendrick Museum. The Frederik Hendrik Museum is a historical site that at present bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius. Located at Old Grand Port, this place is considered a historical site bearing witness to the Dutch and French colonial settlements in Mauritius, on the coast of south east Mauritius. The very first inhabitants of Mauritius, the Dutch, settled here to colonize the island. The museum is surrounded by a luxuriant tropical garden, includes a visitors’ centre with an exhibition of artifacts found during archaeological excavations in the area since 1997 and the remains of some ruins. They consist of building materials: stones, bricks, nails; military objects like musket balls, cannonballs, flintstones, and many other interesting utilities.
45 minutes
Mahebourg Museum
Afterward, you'll head to a local restaurant to savor a 3-course lunch comprising Fresh Salads, Rice, Soups, chicken, fish & vegetables
Then, head to Mahebourg to visit the National History Museum of Mauritius, which will take you into a historical journey of the island dating back to the 18th century.
The Naval Museum of Mauritius contains the reminiscences of the French colonial empire. The interesting aspects of the Naval Museum lie not solely in its collection of exhibits, but also in its history as a building. It is worthwhile to see both the exterior of the building & the different exhibitions. In addition, you will also get to see exquisite artifacts of many other ships' wrecks. Some bones of an extinct species of Giant Tortoises & of the Dodo are displayed at the museum. These bones bear testimony to their existence until some few hundred years back.
2 hours
Mahebourg Waterfront
After some time, visit Mahebourg waterfront to know about the Culture and History of Mauritius which is very interesting. Located in the traditional Mauritian Village, the new Mahebourg Waterfront is ideal for a relaxing walk as well as a journey back in time taking part in the local Mauritian history! You will get the chance to see and learn more about the epic battle that was fought in this region. There is also the memorial known as Bataille de le Passe that pays homage to the fighters who lost their lives in the battle. You will get to see the panoramic view where the battle took place.
40 minutes
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Then head to the mahebourg local market, is a spectacular sight for those who wish to experience the lively local culture. You will find amazing products here at a great bargain.The Mahebourg market was initially focusing on silks and textiles, but today you are sure to find a large variety of World of Seashells on offer. The market offers typical market products such as vegetables, fruits for the surrounding locals but also a wide variety of local handicrafts and souvenirs of the paradise island.
One thing we surely advise you not to miss is the food. At the Mahebourg Market, you will have a large selection of food such as Briyani, Dholl Puri (lentils pancakes), Chinese Noodles or the very famous Gato Pima (fritter made with split pea). They make up for a delicious street food tasting, don’t worry we won’t tattle to your diet!
40 minutes
Blue Bay Marine Park
Finally, head to Blue Bay marine park is one of the best places to see the beautiful marine life and to go for snorkeling in Mauritius. Over there, you can decide to see the underwater world onboard the boat through its glass bottom or to jump into the water for some snorkeling.
Snorkeling at the park is highly recommended as the colorful fauna & flora found at the park are absolutely stunning.
At an average depth of 5.5 meters, with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkeling conditions are ideal. You will have a great view of the reef, fish, and of a large selection of corals
Blue Bay Marine Park is home to mangroves, algae, seagrasses, corals, and other marine organisms. There is also a wide variety of fish species that include Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Butterflyfish, juvenile Sailfin tangs, as well as tiny Pipefish and Trumpetfish.
Note: all activities are supervised to ensure the protection of the flora and fauna. With respect to marine life & its ecosystem!
1 hour
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children ages 4 years and under are free. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking
Please advise of any food allergies or illness
Please bring a raincoat (In case of rainy day) and wear non slippery shoes
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Best snorkeling tour with vikash
Published on Sep, 2023
we booked this tour especially for snorkelling and i must say this was far by best our best trip in mauritius. we saw plenty of fish at bluw bay. our driver vikash, a very humble person. great guiding tour!! The watersport activities was thrilling and excellent. very good experience
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Published on Dec, 2022
Our Tour guide was the best and provided excellent service throughout the excursion, we had an excellent time!
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