The 12 Best Kayaking Trips in Mauritius

1.Guided Kayak Tour on Tamarin River

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

Review of Mauritius’s Tamarin River kayak tour, with calm water, mangroves, wildlife, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Would highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Mauritius. Gilles, our guide, was absolutely fantastic and so kind. Giving us loads of information about wildlife and surrounding scenery as we paddled and he also very kindly took and sent lots of pictures on his phone so we didn’t have to risk getting our phones out on the river! The activity is listed as 90 minutes but Gilles let us stop for lots of pictures and to soak in the scenery and we didn’t feel rushed at all. Parking is very easy for anyone driving to the activity and there is a shower outside to rinse off when you finish.”

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2.Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

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

Paddle at sunrise in Tamarin Bay, watch for dolphins, and explore the Tamarin River on this respectful 150-minute kayak tour.

“Amazing experience, fantastic guide and a really wonderful morning. A day we'll never forget!”

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3.Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

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

Paddle the calm Tamarin River with a local guide, learn Mauritian history, and enjoy sunset views on this small-group kayak tour.

“We had a blast with our tour guide Matt. He was very friendly and chatty. We would 100% do it again. Beautiful scenery”

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4.Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour

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

Paddle Mauritius’s Tamarin River at sunset with a guide, cold drinks, and golden views in this peaceful 90-minute kayak tour.

“We were only four people plus our guide Rowin. He knew a lot about the river and its habitants and even offered to take our photos. The tour is very beginner friendly and not too difficult. The included ice cold drinks were perfect as a little refresher. Would definitely do it again.”

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5.Guided Kayak 2-Hour Activity with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $58

Paddle into Tamarin Bay at sunrise for a respectful chance to see wild dolphins, with a Tamarind River route if dolphins stay offshore.

“We had a very nice and Ecofriendly dolphin encounter :-) Can highly recommend this tour with Jeremy!”

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6.Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

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

Review of Mauritius’s 90-minute sunrise kayak tour on the Tamarin River, with wildlife, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Very nice experience with our lovely and knowledgeable guide Eliza.”

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7.Kayak Fishing in Mauritius

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

Kayak fish Mauritius in a small group with expert guides, quality gear, ocean views, and a chance to see dolphins from the water.

“I had the incredible opportunity to go on an ocean kayak fishing excursion with Wresley, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the start, he created a warm and reassuring atmosphere, sharing his expertise with passion and patienRead more”

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8.Afternoon Guided Kayak Activity on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Review of Tamarin River’s calm afternoon kayak tour in Mauritius, with mountain views, wildlife, helpful guides, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“Just had an amazing kayaking experience on the Tamarin River! 🌊 The scenery was stunning, the water calm, and the whole vibe was peaceful yet adventurous. Our guide, Gilles, was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip feel safe and enjoyable.”

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9.Ile d Ambre Kayaking

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

Paddle through Ile d’Ambre’s mangroves, swim, snorkel, and explore 300 years of island history with expert local 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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10.Guided Sunset Kayak Tour in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $58

Paddle Mauritius’s Tamarin River at sunset with a friendly guide, calm water, drinks, and wide west-coast views for $58.07.

“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

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

“We loved our enthusiastic guide Gérémie. His good sense of humor and a wealth of experience made the kayaking tour memorable for me and my husband. Will do this tour again. Bravo, Gérémie! Elena &Dmitry from Norway.”

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12.River Guided Kayak Tour with Monkeys

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

Paddle Mauritius’s Rempart River, watch wild monkeys, learn about mangroves, and enjoy a calm three-hour kayak tour for $35.

“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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