15 Kayak Trips in Mauritius to Build a Day Around

1.Guided Kayak Tour on Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 268 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

Start at Tamarin Bay and paddle upstream through calm river water and mangroves with a French or English-speaking guide. You may see monkeys, moorhens, ducks, crabs, and flying foxes. Guides such as Gilles, Rowin, Mat, and Beatrice add local stories, wildlife facts, and a relaxed pace.

“we had an wonderful time, Giles was an excellent host. he took his time to explain about the natural habitat the culture and we had an amazing kayaking experience with him. River Tamarin is an amazing place to kayak!!”

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2.Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

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

Set out early from Tamarin Beach with a guide in English or French. Paddle for about two hours through Tamarin Bay, watching for spinner and bottlenose dolphins without chasing them. If the dolphins stay away, follow the river route instead. Guides including Theo, Yan, Mathieu, and Gilles are praised for calm, friendly local insight.

“Fantastic experience to observe dolphins by kayak, way way better than going through boats that are ruining environment and experience afterwards. Jeremy was a amazing local guide. Strongly recommend”

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3.Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $48Top rated

Meet at Tamarin Bay Surfschool Mauritius at 1:30 pm for a small-group kayak trip on the calm Tamarin River. Guides such as Matt, Rowin, Jeremie, Batrice, and Steeve share local stories and point out the river’s natural setting. The group is capped at eight, and the outing returns to the starting point.

“O passeio foi bastante agradavel, excelente paisagem, sem risco, baixa adrenalina. O monitor Rowin muito alegre, animado, deu animação ao grupo.”

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4.Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour

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

Paddle north along Mauritius’s calm Tamarin River as the afternoon light fades. Your guide, such as Rowin, Yudish, Jeremie, or Yan, sets an easy pace, shares local nature details, and serves a cold drink as sunset colors spread across the water. Meet at Tamarin Bay, beside the surf school.

“Very friendly guide, made us very comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting the west coast!”

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5.Guided Kayak 2-Hour Activity with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $58

Start at 6:20 am with a guide such as Jeremy, Marc, or Yan, then paddle from Tamarin Bay toward wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins. The two-hour outing includes a kayak and life vest, with a Tamarind River route offered if dolphins are out of reach. You need to swim and meet the 100-kilogram weight limit.

“It was a nice morning activity, the activity inspector was very good And the experience over all was interesting”

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6.Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

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

Meet your French- or English-speaking guide at Tamarin Bay Surf School for a 90-minute sunrise paddle. Learn basic kayaking, watch light gather behind Rempart and the 3 Mamelles, and look for birds, monkeys, and flying foxes. Guides including Eliza, Rowin, and Roshwin lead small groups of up to 10, with kayaks and life vests provided.

“C'était une suberbe belle expérience que je recommande à toutes personnes qui veulent vivre une expérience unique à Maurice dans l'intimité et le calme qu'offre ce cadre à Tamarin. Notre guide, Eliza, était au top, un vrais ptit sucre”

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7.Kayak Fishing in Mauritius

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

Start early for a four-hour kayak fishing trip in Mauritius with Wresley and, when needed, Vincent. You’ll use a single or double kayak, fishing gear, life vest, and soft lures while your guide adjusts the session for beginners or experienced anglers. Dolphins may appear, but lunch and bottled water are not included.

“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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8.Afternoon Guided Kayak Activity on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Start at Tamarin Bay at 1:30 pm and paddle upstream with an English- or French-speaking guide. The calm route follows two river arms beneath leafy trees, with views of Rempart, Trois Mamelles, and La Tourelle. Guides such as Gilles and Jérémie help beginners and point out monkeys, crabs, birds, and flying foxes.

“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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9.Ile d Ambre Kayaking

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

Paddle with qualified English- or French-speaking guides from Goodlands to Ile d’Ambre National Park. You’ll wind between traditional pirogues, kayak through mangroves, stop to swim or snorkel, walk to old island ruins, and enjoy local cakes, juice, and coffee. Guide Henrico is noted for his careful, engaging explanations.

“Prijetna izkušnja, usposobljeni vodniki. Moje osebno mnenje, pričakovala sem več vožnje skozi gozd.Sicer pa vse skupaj super.”

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10.Guided Sunset Kayak Tour in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $58

Meet your guide at Tamarin Public Beach for a 90-minute sunset paddle along the Tamarin River. Row north toward the river’s heart as the light fades, then pause with water or juice for the sunset. Guides include Rowin and Yan. Equipment and life vests are provided, but transport is not.

“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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11.Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island

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

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 2.5-hour guided kayak outing from Le Morne. Paddle toward Benitiers Island, pause for 30 minutes of snorkeling at Crystal Rock, and enjoy views of Morne Brabant. Guides including Yudish, Yan, and Gérémie lead tours in English or French. Morning departures can offer especially quiet water.

“Superbe tour en kayak ! Yan était au top. Nous avons pu profiter du calme de l’île.”

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12.River Guided Kayak Tour with Monkeys

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

Join Lakaz Kayak Ltd for a three-hour guided paddle on Mauritius’s Rempart River near Tamarin. English- and French-speaking guides such as Kenan and Cedric lead small groups of up to 10 through mangroves, looking for wild monkeys and local wildlife. No kayaking experience is needed, and some outings include meditation, mangrove planting, and a beach swim.

“Cedric was very friendly and welcoming. He explained a lot about Mauritius and the mangrove ecosystem. The equipment was in good shape and the tour very relaxing. Thank you for this nice experience.”

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13.Guided Kayak 2 Hours Activity with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $58

Meet at 6:20 am at Tamarin Bay Surfschool Mauritius in Veranda Tamarin. Paddle with guides such as Gilles, Jérémie, Fabrice, or Régine toward dolphins in Tamarin Bay, then follow an alternative route along Tamarind River if needed. No kayak experience is required, but you need moderate fitness and must weigh 100 kg or less.

“We had a great time during our kayak tour and we got the chance to see many many dolphins.”

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14.Mauritius Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $42

Join Yanature for a two-hour sunrise kayak on Mauritius’s Tamarin River. Guides such as Mathieu, Yan, Gilles, Fred, Rowin, and Yudish lead small groups from Tamarin Bay Surfschool. Expect calm water, bird song, mountain views, and possibly dolphins. Kayak, life vest, and mobile ticket are included. Breakfast is not.

“We had the best time even tho we had to get up early. Mathieu our guide was so nice, would definitely recommend going with him. We managed to see a few dolphins and enjoyed the sunrise.”

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15.Mauritius Guided Kayak Experience to Benitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $56

Join guide Jérémie for a 2.5-hour kayak trip from Le Morne toward Benitiers Island. Paddle across clear emerald water, see Crystal Rock, reach a white sandy beach, and enjoy a low-impact outing with a maximum of 10 people. Kayak, life vest, and guide are included. Moderate fitness is required.

“We had a great tour! The kayak tour is definitely an alternative way to visit the island in a respectful way. I recommend this type of tour to everyone. Thanks to Jérémie for his fantastic and fun guide.”

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