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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:
Wild South with Yanature
This one was amazing – walking along the cliffside to reach the Cascade Mamazelle. But the cherry on the top was going down to the natural pool right next to the ocean with waves crashing right next to it. Did this trek with Henry again post the Black sea over Trek. And Henry was very helpful in guiding us to the right spot and ensuring safety all along. Thank you Henry, Yanature – see you guys someday soon again.
Great Experience with Yanature and Henry
Loved the experience with Henry – who paced our trek very well, was very knowledgeable and ensured that everyone in the group was well taken care of and left fully satisfied and with a smile on their face. The forest itself is amazing – a living ecosystem of greens. And the hike was a 6km loop with an elevation gain of 300m with good views – with the ascent in the first half with a gradual descent in the second half.
Family fun time on the river
Enjoyed the time with Eliza on the river. She was great with the kids and made the experience fun for all of us. We arrived early and had coffee at the shop up the street. Then got the kids ready and went on the river. The first part was a bit of work but after 5 minutes it was smooth sailing.
Amazing- very beginner friendly
My guide was Henri and he was amazing. Though I was a complete beginner and didn’t know how to use mountain bike, he was patient in teaching. He took his time and didn’t rush us. The tour was amazing and is very beginner friendly.
Great photo shoot in a wonderful place!
This adventure turned out to be one of the most exciting and memorable experiences I've had on the island! Our guide, Paj, was there to help us along the entire route. He told us about the waterfalls, answered all our questions, and took lots of amazing photos! This is important to me, as I am traveling alone. This wasn't just an organized tour on paved paths, but a true jungle trek! 🙂
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.
