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Kayak to the Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island
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Tour Summary
Duration:
2.5 hours
Group:
2-12
Tour Type:
Small Group
Difficulty:
Challenging
Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost
Distance:
7 km
About the Tour
Discover the beauty of Mauritius from the water on a guided morning kayak adventure to Benitiers Island. Starting from the west coast, you’ll paddle across crystal-clear waters with panoramic views of the iconic Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your journey takes you through the turquoise lagoon, where the calm morning sea offers ideal paddling conditions. Along the way, stop at the legendary Crystal Rock, a volcanic formation rising dramatically from the lagoon—perfect for photos. You’ll then continue to Benitiers Island, where you can relax on its white sandy shores, enjoy a swim, or simply soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
This experience is designed to avoid peak hours, allowing you to fully connect with the natural beauty of the lagoon in a quiet and intimate setting. With a small group and an experienced guide ensuring your safety and comfort, it’s the perfect balance of adventure and serenity.
Please note that the activity requires good physical condition, swimming ability, and prior kayaking experience. Life vests are provided, and it is important to eat something before the outing to keep your energy levels up.
What’s Included?
Professional Guide
Dry bag for your belongings
Kayaking Gears
Safety Boat
Why Yanature?
Pionneer in the hiking and trekking 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
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Meet & Brief (10–15 min)
Meet your guide at the launch point. Safety briefing, gear fitting, and paddling techniques. Life vests are provided. -
Lagoon Paddle (30–40 min)
Cross the crystal-clear lagoon at a steady pace, enjoying the surrounding coral reef and views of Le Morne. -
Crystal Rock Stop (15–20 min)
Pause at the famous Crystal Rock for photos and stories about this unique formation. -
Island Landing (30–45 min)
Arrive at Benitiers Island. Enjoy time to rest, swim, or explore its natural beauty. -
Return Paddle (30–40 min)
Kayak back across the lagoon, soaking up the scenery. -
Wrap-Up (5 min)
Gear return, debrief, and farewell. Photos or clips taken by the guide may be shared after the tour.
Highlights
- Guided kayaking trip across the turquoise lagoon
- Admire panoramic views of UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant
- Stop at the legendary Crystal Rock for photos
- Land on Benitiers Island to relax on its white sandy shores
- Small group experience for a peaceful paddle away from peak hours
- Life vests provided for your safety
What to bring?
- Aqua shoes, slippers, or barefoot
- Swimsuit and towel (swimming optional)
- Hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen
- Rain jacket (depending on season)
- Waterproof bag for valuables
- At least 1.5 L of water per person
- Light snack (cereal bar, fruits, etc.)
- Important: Eat something before the outing
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Babies in backpacks
- Children under 12 years old
- People with mobility impairments
- People with serious medical conditions
- Individuals recovering from surgery or injury
- People with no kayaking experience
- People weighing over 100 kg
- Non-swimmers
Know before you go
- The difficulty level varies with sea conditions
- Participants must be in good physical shape with no arm-related medical conditions
- Swimming ability required
- Previous kayaking experience required
- Maximum weight: 100 kg per person
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Tours may be adjusted or rescheduled depending on tides, currents, or weather
- The guide will be the only contact person on the day of the tour before 8:00am (our office is closed from 6pm to 8am. 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:
River kajaking with Rowin
It was a great experience, with a very friendly guide. No noise no crowd just us on the river. Get ready to get wet a little bit and to enjoy the sun. Really good for a shorter trip.
Outstanding
This hike was absolutely amazing and the sight was breath taking. The guide was very kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommended tour.
A must
An amazing experience, and our guide Rowin made it even better. The technical part of the climb was so fun and slightly challenging but Rowin was there to make it a much easier time. This is a must if you’re in Mauritius.
Go hiking with Yanature !
A super hiking experience with Rowin as our guide, a very thoughtful and interesting person. We enjoyed a nice view up there and the hiking was filled with good laughs and histories. I highly recommend you go hiking with a guide and choose Yanature ! Thanks again Rowin, you made our trip unforgettable !
Enjoyed it!
It was a great hike to 4 of the 7 Waterfalls (we get to see the fifth from the top), and it was a bit of a challenge due to the rains. The guide was great, patient, helped the people wherever needed, and was striking conversations well. Good way to spend half a day.
Original price was: ₨2,300.₨1,900Current price is: ₨1,900.
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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.
