Ile aux Aigrettes Reserve & Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat
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Discover the amazing flora and fauna of Mauritius through a guided tour of Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve. After, explore Blue Bay Marine Park with a Glass Bottom Boat ride and Snorkeling.
Highlights
- Hike around Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve and discover unique flora and fauna
- Take a Glass Bottom Boat ride in the famous Blue Bay Marine Park
- Snorkel with tropical fish and around coral formations in the Marine Park
- Relax at the beautiful Blue Bay Beach
Description
**Please note that this tour includes Private land transportation, including Private hotel pickup and dropoff. There will be other travellers on the Ile aux Aigrettes and Glass Bottom Boat portions of the tour.**
After your Private hotel pickup, you'll board a boat at Pointe Jérome, near the stunning village of Blue Bay. After a short boat ride you'll arrive at the coral island of Ile aux Aigrettes, Mauritius' most famous nature preserve. Marvel at the flora and fauna once considered on the verge of extinction on a 1.5 to 2-hour easy, guided hike with the rangers. Look for wildlife, such as giant tortoise and ornate day gecko.
Next, you'll take a boat back to the mainland, before embarking on the second part of your journey: a Glass Bottom Boat ride in the stunning Blue Bay Marine Park. See the amazing marine life in this piece of paradise, and snorkel amongst topical fish in the marine park.
After the adventure, it's time to relax at Blue Bay Beach: swim, suntan or walk along this magnificent white-sand beach.
The cost of lunch isn't included, but you'll have the opportunity to stop for lunch. Typically guests complete the tour is 5-6 hours, but you'll have up to 8 hours (from hotel pickup to dropoff) if you'd like to spend longer at Blue Bay.
Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop off by private vehicle
Transportation by air-conditioned taxi, minibus or coach
Boat trip to the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
Entrance fee for the Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
Glass Bottom Boat ride in Blue Bay Marine Park
Snorkeling equipment during the Glass Bottom Boat ride
Important Information
- This tour can last up to 8 hours (from hotel pickup to dropoff), although most guests complete the tour in 5-6 hours
- The pickup time may change slightly depending on the boat's schedule. We will contact you if the pickup time changes. If you don't hear from us then there have been no changes.
- We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water and mosquito repellent for Ile aux Aigrettes. Due to the sensitive nature of the habitat, eating and swimming is not permitted in Ile aux Aigrettes. However, guests can swim and eat at Blue Bay Beach.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund