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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:
Le Morne with Paj
We had an absolutely fantastic experience hiking Le Morne under Paj’s guidance. Paj was extremely kind, professional, and explained everything clearly and patiently. Thanks to his calm approach and excellent leadership, even less experienced members of our group managed the hike comfortably.
What made the tour even more special was Paj’s knowledge of Mauritian flora. Along the way, he shared many interesting facts and insights that enriched the experience.
I would also like to highlight the early start time of the hike, which was a brilliant decision. We were the very first group to begin and reached the summit about 30 minutes before everyone else. Experiencing the top of Le Morne in complete peace, almost alone, was absolutely phenomenal. Later on, the summit becomes very crowded, which makes it much harder to fully enjoy the moment or take great photos. This early start made all the difference.
Thank you once again for an unforgettable experience. I would happily go on another hike with Paj anytime and highly recommend him to anyone considering Le Morne.
a relaxing paddle up the river
Our guide Eliza was efficient at getting us on to the water and we had a very pleasant paddle up the river in a tandem kayak.
You don't need to be an experienced kayaker. The other couple with us weren't and they managed fine.
It was low tide and the river was quite low in places, but it didn't cause any big issue.
Do wear factor 50 suncream and a hat or you will get tosted. Take water as well.
Swifts on holiday
Climbing Le Morne was spectacular & our guide Henri was superb translating every detail for us as we were the only English climbers. A great experience made all the better by Henri, thank you from Rob&Amy Cambridge
Worth getting up for
The tour definitely worth getting up for! Henri, our guide, was outstanding! He assisted us in the bit more challenging parts and he gave some fun infos on the way.
The morning hike feels unique as we did not meet any other people. Definitely a go to experience!!!
The morning hike feels unique as we did not meet any other people. Definitely a go to experience!!!
Beautiful visit of the Morne with a great guide
We loved our hiking of the Morne with Paj. He is a super guide who explained everything to us.
He was friendly and interesting. I highly recommend this company and Paj. Thank you
He was friendly and interesting. I highly recommend this company and Paj. Thank you
Original price was: ₨2,300.₨1,900Current price is: ₨1,900.
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.
