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Kayak at Sunrise on the Tamarin River
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Tour Summary
Duration:
1.5 hour
Group:
2-12
Tour Type:
Small Group
Difficulty:
Easy
Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost
Distance:
4 km
About the Tour
Recharge your energy with the natural beauty and positive vibes of an early morning kayaking adventure on the river.
We begin at dawn in Tamarin Bay, where the river meets the sea, paddling as the sun rises and its golden light reflects on the calm, mirror-like water. This breathtaking scenery, with the sun emerging behind the Rempart and 3 Mamelles mountains, offers a serene sanctuary of birds, wildlife, and untouched beauty.
The experience will conclude back at our starting point, leaving you refreshed and inspired.
What’s Included?
Professional Guide
Kayaking Equipment
Safety Boat
Why Yanature?
Pioneers in the outdoor tourism sector
In Mauritius since January 2004
We are friends and passionate mountain lovers
Our desire to bring people on discovery
Excursions in the wilderness is what we live for
Fast, friendly support you can count on
What you’ll do
- Welcome & briefing (10 min)
Meet your guide at Tamarin Bay at dawn for a quick safety briefing and introduction to your kayak. Learn the basics of kayaking before setting off. - Paddle upstream (30 min)
Glide through calm waters as the sun begins to rise. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings while spotting birds and other wildlife along the riverbanks. - Explore & learn (30 min)
Continue paddling while putting your new kayaking skills into practice. Listen to stories about the history of Tamarin from your local guide, and admire the golden light reflecting on the water. - Return downstream (20 min)
Paddle back at a relaxed pace, soaking in the morning tranquility and the stunning scenery of Rempart and 3 Mamelles mountains. - Wrap-up (5–10 min)
Arrive back at the starting point, where your guide will help you out of the kayaks and share any final insights or tips about the river and its surroundings.
Highlights
- Guided early morning kayak tour on the Tamarin River
- Paddle as the sun rises over the Rempart and 3 Mamelles mountains
- Enjoy peaceful, calm waters with reflections like a mirror
- Spot birds and wildlife in their natural habitat
- Learn the basics of kayaking and put your new knowledge into practice
- Hear stories about the history of Tamarin from a local tour guide
- Experience a refreshing start to the day surrounded by untouched nature
What to bring?
- Comfortable, quick-dry clothes or light sportswear
- Swimwear (optional)
- Towel & change of clothes
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Waterproof phone case (optional, for photos)
- Light jacket or windbreaker (early morning can be cool)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with serious back or knee problems
- People with limited mobility
- People over 100kg
Meeting Point
The meeting point is at the Tamarin Bay Surfschool, next to the Veranda Tamarin Hotel. Your guide will be wearing a green t-shirt with “Yanature” written on it.
Know before you go
- Activity is subject to weather conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Basic swimming skills recommended
- The guide will be the only contact person on the day of the tour, you will receive the guide’s contact details upon booking or on the eve of the activity date by email (make sure to check your spams if you did not receive the email)
What people say about us:
Sunrise Hike
Absolutely amazing hike. Took us 1h15 up and 1h30 down which was only possible by our amazing guide Henri.
Friendly and Motivational, full of stories and encouragement.
Friendly and Motivational, full of stories and encouragement.
Unforgettable Le Morne Hike with an Outstanding Guide Paj
We did a guided hike up Le Morne Mountain with our guide Paj – and it was an outstanding experience.
Paj was excellent: very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He explained everything clearly, made sure we felt safe throughout the hike, and shared a lot of interesting insights about the history, culture, and nature of Mauritius along the way.
You can really tell he is passionate about what he does. The tour was not only a great physical experience but also very informative.
Highly recommended to anyone visiting Mauritius!
Great Sunrise hike with Henri
Henri was a great guide. Very knowledgeable, professional and we felt safe the whole time.
Great hike
The hike was beautiful and our guide Rowin made sure everyone was safe during the more technical parts. Would recommend
Great tour
We had a great guided sunrise tour. It was not an easy hike but Henri was super patient and the best guide we could have asked for, could not have done it without him! Highly recommend
₨1,850
Full 100% Deposit Required
This booking is made on request
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Cancellation policy
A cancellation fee of 50% of the total price is asked for bookings cancelled on the day preceding the hike and 100% on the day.
