Mauritius · CANOES & KAYAKS

The 12 Best Kayak Trips in Mauritius

12 tours  ·  from $35 a head

The Tamarin river, the mangroves at Le Morne and the flat water inside the reef. These 12 are compared on distance paddled, whether a guide comes along and how early the tide forces you out.

Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins - Looking for spinner and bottlenose dolphins
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Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

2.Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

Paddle into Tamarin Bay at sunrise, learn about dolphins, and enjoy a respectful kayak encounter with a river route as backup.

“It was a perfect sunrise experience to kayak with our guide, Gilles. He was very knowledgeable and with his calm and friendly personality it matched the peaceful experience, his knowledge of the area was fascinating. The dolphins were a dream come true. We also saw 2 turtles, but they are shy for the camera. We had an amazing time. Well worth it.”

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Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River - Meeting at Tamarin Bay Surfschool
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Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour - Meeting at Tamarin Bay and getting started
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Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour

4.Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Paddle the calm Tamarin River at sunset with a guide, cold drink, and golden views on this beginner-friendly 90-minute Mauritius kayak tour.

“The sundowner kayak tour was one of the absolute highlights we have experienced in Mauritius!!! Our guide Yan was mega friendly, has told us super much about the surroundings and also shot great pictures of us. Watching the sunset in the kayak with a beer was indescribably beautiful and also the tour in the light through the mangroves has made super much fun. We would recommend this tour to everyone. We found it just great and are totally impressed.”

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Guided Kayak 2-Hour Activity with Dolphins - When the dolphins stay offshore
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Guided Kayak 2-Hour Activity with Dolphins

Mauritius: Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River - What happens during the 90 minutes
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Mauritius: Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

6.Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Paddle the calm Tamarin River at sunrise, spot birds and monkeys, and hear local stories on this small-group Mauritius kayak tour.

“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.”

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Kayak Fishing in Mauritius - Getting settled in a single or double kayak
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Kayak Fishing in Mauritius

7.Kayak Fishing in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $165

Fish from a kayak in Mauritius with a private guide, small groups, quality gear, and a 6 am start from Baie du Tombeau.

“Zeer leuke ochtend gehad samen met Wesley diverse vistechnieken gebruik en leuke diepgaande gesprekken gevoerd , die niet alleen over vissen gingen. Een aantal leuke vissen weten te vangen en kijk terug op een zeer geslaagde en gezellige ochtend vissen. Zou je eens wat anders willen dan het standaard bootvissen is dit zeker een aanrader!!”

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Afternoon Guided Kayak Activity on the Tamarin River - The two arms of the Tamarin River
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Afternoon Guided Kayak Activity on the Tamarin River

8.Afternoon Guided Kayak Activity on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Paddle calm Tamarin River waters past mountains, mangroves, monkeys, and birds on a relaxed small-group kayak tour in Mauritius.

“Wonderful & Amazing experience. Our guide Mr Gulles was really patient & helpful. We’ve really enjoyed our tour🙌🏻 Scenic view of mountains & mangroves. Resourceful & revitalizing”

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Ile d Ambre Kayaking - Getting on the water near Goodlands
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Ile d Ambre Kayaking

9.Ile d Ambre Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Kayak through Ile d’Ambre’s mangroves, snorkel, walk to historic ruins, and enjoy local snacks with trained bilingual guides.

“enjoyed the whole trip very much. we were a bit late due to traffic, but the group waited for us :) whole trip was organised well, professional and very kind guide who was super knowledgable. beautiful scenery in the mangrove, and overall a lot of fun! one of the best days we had here in mauritius, would definetely recommend to do!”

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Guided Sunset Kayak Tour in Mauritius - What the 90-minute paddle feels like
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Guided Sunset Kayak Tour in Mauritius

10.Guided Sunset Kayak Tour in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $58

Paddle Mauritius’s Tamarin River at sunset with a friendly guide, cold drink, and glowing west-coast views for $58.07 per person.

“We decided to take this sunset kayak tour to celebrate my birthday and we had a great time! The route was smooth and nice, and the sunset was absolutely stunning. Our guide Rowin was extremely friendly and informative. We loved it! Would recommend!”

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Mauritius: Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island - Paddling beneath Morne Brabant
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Mauritius: Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island

11.Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56

Paddle Mauritius’s west coast to Crystal Rock and Benitiers Island, with Morne Brabant views, small groups, and morning or afternoon departures.

“We were lucky to have perfect weather, perfect water, our guide was great, beautiful scenery, loved it!”

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Mauritius: River Guided Kayak Tour with Monkeys - Starting at Lakaz Kayak in Tamarin
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Mauritius: River Guided Kayak Tour with Monkeys

12.River Guided Kayak Tour with Monkeys

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Paddle Mauritius’ Rempart River with a small group, spot wild monkeys, learn about mangroves, and enjoy a calm nature outing for $35.

“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”

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Pick a jetty, a plateau road or a market morning.