Mauritius · SCENIC FLIGHTS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 scenic flights worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Take off from Palmar Beach on a private 15, 20, or 30-minute seaplane flight over Mauritius’ east coast. You’ll see Belle Mare, Île aux Cerfs, the turquoise lagoon, Lion Mountain, Grande Rivière Sud-Est waterfall, and the famous underwater waterfall illusion. English and French guidance is provided by the pilot.
You’ll fly for 45 minutes over Mauritius with hotel transfers included, passing Tamarin, Isle of Bénitiers, Le Morne, Chamarel, the underwater waterfall illusion, Pouce, and Pieter Both. Pilot commentary helps you follow the route. Seating is assigned by passenger weight, and the shared helicopter may carry four or six people.
“I highly recommend these attraction. Worth the price. Very good communication with the organizers. The day before the activity, they send information about the exact transfer time. Airport transfer was excellent. At the airport, everything was very well organized. Important to note – in the helicopter, seating is arranged according to weight, so your seat depends on your own weight as well as that of the other passengers. There are 4 seats in the back, so 2 people sit in the middle. Nevertheless, the helicopter is almost entirely glazed, so the view is excellent from every seat. The flight itself was amazing. While flying over specific places, the pilot also…”
Take off from the water near Palmar or Belle Mare for a private 15 to 40 minute seaplane flight over Mauritius’s east coast. You’ll see the turquoise lagoon, Amber Island, Île aux Cerfs, nearby islets, and Grand River South East Waterfalls. Weather can shift the schedule, so keep plans flexible and confirm the meeting point.
“Incredible views from the plane. My flight has been rescheduled a few times due to poor weather. It is common on this island because it’s windy and rains unexpectedly. The pilot is experienced. The booking process is simple and streamless despite the customer service’s English just allows her to get by. It is best you use text to communicate with them via WhatsApp.”
Take a 40-minute helicopter flight from Mauritius airport with an English- or French-speaking pilot. You’ll fly over Grand Bassin, Kanaka Crater, Black River Gorges, Flic en Flac, the Underwater Waterfall, Chamarel’s Colored Earths, and the South Coast. The small group holds up to five people. Transfers are not included.
Pick a lagoon, a summit or a market hall.
