Ultimate Helicopter Tour Mauritius

This is the longest helicopter tour in Mauritius and the only one that circles the whole island. In about 75 minutes your private helicopter flies over the mountains, lagoons, waterfalls and islands that most visitors only see a few of on a two-week holiday. The route takes in more than 15 landmarks, from the Underwater Waterfall off Le Morne to the sacred lake at Grand Bassin and the islands off the north coast.

Highlights

• The full island in one flight, about 75 minutes in the air
• Private Airbus H130 for up to 6 guests
• The Underwater Waterfall and Le Morne Brabant
• Chamarel, the Black River Gorges and Tamarind Falls
• Grand Bassin crater lake and Kanaka Crater
• Île aux Aigrettes, Île aux Cerfs and the east coast lagoon
• Coin de Mire, Cap Malheureux and Grand Baie in the north
• Take-off from Triolet or a hotel helipad

Full description

Check in 45 minutes before take-off, either at the Triolet helipad lounge or at your chosen hotel helipad. After the safety briefing, you board the helicopter and put on your headset so the pilot can talk you through the flight.

The exact route depends on where you take off, but a flight from the north usually runs like this. You cross Port Louis and fly between Le Pouce and Pieter Both, then follow the valleys to Tamarind Falls and the Black River Gorges. From there you head west to Île aux Bénitiers and the Underwater Waterfall off Le Morne Brabant, before turning inland over the coloured earth at Chamarel, the sacred lake of Grand Bassin and the extinct Kanaka Crater.

The flight continues to the south-east over Île aux Aigrettes and Île au Phare, where the French and British fought a naval battle in 1810, then north along the east coast to Île aux Cerfs. The last stretch passes Île d’Ambre, Coin de Mire, Cap Malheureux and Grand Baie before you land.

For a shorter flight, the shared helicopter tour starts at €225, and the underwater waterfall flight covers the famous illusion in fifteen minutes.

What’s included

• Private 75-minute helicopter flight
• Airbus H130 for up to 6 passengers
• Pilot commentary through headsets
• Route adapted to your take-off helipad
• Coffee and water at the Triolet lounge
• Wi-Fi at the lounge
• Safety briefing and equipment

Not included

• Landing fees at some hotel helipads (paid on the day)
• Hotel transfers to Triolet (available as a supplement)
• Photos or video
• Meals

Meeting point and times

• Meeting point: Triolet helipad or your chosen hotel helipad
• Check-in: 45 minutes before take-off
• Flight times: 08:30 to 17:00, confirmed when you book

Helipads available: North (Triolet, Royal Palm), East (Anahita, Île aux Cerfs, One&Only Le Saint Géran), South (Avalon, Chamarel, SSR Airport, Le Paradis) and West.

Prices

Triolet is the cheapest take-off point because the helicopter is based there. For a group of 6, the Triolet price works out at about €603 each.

What to bring

• Passport (it is checked before the flight)
• Camera or phone (short lenses only)
• Sunglasses
• Dark clothes to cut down window reflections in photos

Important information

• We need the exact weight of every passenger when you book. If a weight on the day is different, the flight can be cancelled without a refund.
• We also need each passenger’s full name as on their passport, plus nationality, passport number, date of birth and gender.
• If you are more than 15 minutes late for check-in, the flight is charged in full.
• The Underwater Waterfall is a natural effect and is harder to see on cloudy days. There is no refund if it is not visible.
• Children from 2 years can fly, and children under 12 must be with an adult. Babies and passengers with reduced mobility can’t fly from the Chamarel helipad.
• Flight time is approximate and can change a little with the wind and route.
• No smoking, food or drinks on board.
• Flights depend on the weather and the pilot’s decision. If the flight is cancelled, you can rebook or get a full refund.
• Chamarel departures are very popular, so book early.

Hotel transfers

If your hotel has no helipad, we drive you to Triolet or the nearest helipad and back. Our drivers are local and speak English and French, with cars for 4, 6 or 12 people.

Did you know?

Grand Bassin, which you fly over midway through the tour, is a crater lake about 550 m above sea level. It is the most sacred Hindu site in Mauritius, and each year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims walk there from across the island for the festival of Maha Shivaratri.

Make it special (optional extras)

• Proposal flight: champagne and flowers waiting on landing
• Fly one way: land in the south and continue with a private driver to Chamarel or Le Morne
• Lunch at a hotel restaurant near your landing helipad
• Printed aerial photo book of your flight (ask for the price)

Why book with Fabular Holidays

• Local team based in Mauritius
• We work with licensed helicopter operators
• Direct price, no booking-platform commission
• Help on WhatsApp before and during your holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a helicopter tour around Mauritius?

About 75 minutes. It is the only helicopter tour that covers the whole island in one flight.

How much does the ultimate helicopter tour cost?

From €3,615 for the helicopter when you take off from Triolet. Prices from other helipads range from €3,985 to €4,925.

How many people can fly?

Up to 6 passengers in the Airbus H130, depending on total weight.

What will we see on the flight?

More than 15 landmarks, including Port Louis, Le Pouce, Tamarind Falls, the Black River Gorges, Le Morne, the Underwater Waterfall, Chamarel, Grand Bassin, Île aux Cerfs, Coin de Mire and Grand Baie.

Can we take off from our hotel?

Yes, from hotels with a helipad. Some charge a landing fee, which we confirm before you book.

Which helicopter tour is best in Mauritius?

If you want to see the whole island, this 75-minute tour. If you mainly want the Underwater Waterfall, a shorter flight from the south-west is enough.

Is it worth it?

For a group of 6 it works out at around €600 each from Triolet, and you see sights that would take several days to visit by car.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The pilot decides on the day. If the flight can’t go, you can rebook or get a full refund.

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