Excursions and Nearby Islands in Mauritius: real experience from chats
From real experience
ruleIt is possible to visit Reunion Island from Mauritius for a day trip by plane (approx.
30-minute flight). For Russian citizens, a visa is typically required for Reunion Island as it is an EU territory. However, if one holds a valid EU Schengen visa, entry might be possible without an additional visa. Some travelers book day-trip excursions through official tour operators. Helicopter tours around Reunion Island are available for approximately 360 EUR per hour.
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tipCombining Seychelles and Mauritius into one trip is a recommended itinerary for travelers seeking both top-tier beach relaxation (Seychelles) and diverse land-based activities like mountain hiking and sightseeing (Mauritius).
Air Seychelles offers connectivity between the islands.
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tipSnorkeling trips at Trou aux Biches can be arranged directly with local boat operators on the beach for significantly lower prices than booking via international tour aggregators.
Rates are negotiable; standard excursions often include dolphin watching and reef snorkeling.
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ruleThe seaplane takeoff point for viewing the underwater waterfall in Mauritius is approximately 9 kilometers away from Le Morne beach.
There are no hotels in the immediate vicinity of the seaplane launch point.