Top 9 Kayak Tours in Tamarin

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 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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Mauritius Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $49

Meet at Tamarin Bay Surfschool in Veranda Tamarin for a two-hour dawn kayak on the Tamarin River. Your English or French guide leads you through a calm bird and wildlife sanctuary as sunlight appears behind Rempart and the 3 Mamelles. Kayak, life vest, and guidance are included, but breakfast is not.

“The sunset tour on the river was a perfect way to experience the majestic West Sunset. Both Mathieu and Regine were welcoming, informative and made the experience complete.”

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