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Sunset Horse Ride, Riambel
Ride the shore and the shallows of the south coast as the sun paints the sky.
from €78 per person
Quad biking and horse riding in Mauritius
Get off the beaten track: guided hikes up Le Morne Brabant, to Tamarind Falls and through Black River Gorges, canyoning and e-bike rides with Yanature, quad trails from the old Union Ducray sugar factory in Saint Aubin, and horseback rides on the beaches of Riambel and Quatre Cocos.
- Quad trails of 18, 22 and 35 km
- Beach, nature and sunset rides
- Swim with your horse in the lagoon
- Residents’ rates available
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Wild Quad Biking, 22 km
Three hours and 22 km of guided off-road riding through the wild south of Mauritius, with a local lunch included.
from €148 per rider
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Wild Quad Biking, 18 km
Two hours of guided off-road quad biking through the wild south of Mauritius: 18 km of trails, big views, ride solo or share a quad.
from €93 per rider
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Wild Quad Biking, 35 km
The longest ride: 35 km of guided off-road trails through the south, with a local lunch and entry to La Vanille Nature Park.
from €205 per rider
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Beach Horse Ride, Quatre Cocos
A peaceful walk-only ride along the east-coast shoreline at Quatre Cocos.
from €74 per person
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Beach & Nature Horse Ride, Riambel
The best of both: shoreline and nature trails in Mauritius’ wild south.
from €110 per person
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Beach Horse Ride, Riambel
Ride a 2.5 km beach in the wild south and walk your horse into the lagoon.
from €69 per person
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Nature Horse Ride, Riambel
A quiet ride along nature trails in the south to a lake where time stands still.
from €69 per person
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Swim-with-Horses Ride, Riambel
A beach ride that ends in the water — swim with your horse in the clear lagoon.
from €83 per person
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Sunset Horse Ride, Quatre Cocos
Trot, canter and even swim with the horses as the light softens over the east coast.
from €110 per person
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Le Morne Brabant Hike
Guided hike to the summit cross of Le Morne Brabant (556 m), the UNESCO World Heritage mountain, with views over the south-west lagoon.
from €48 per person · shared or private
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Around Le Morne Hike
A gentler guided hike to the halfway point of Le Morne Brabant and around the mountain — big views without the summit scramble.
from €42 per person · shared or private
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Tamarind Falls (7 Cascades) Hike
Guided forest hike to five of the waterfalls of Tamarind Falls (7 Cascades), the tallest waterfall system in Mauritius, with a swim.
from €42 per person · shared or private
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Black River Gorges Hike
Guided hike from the lower entrance of Black River Gorges National Park, with viewpoints and the "bat valley" of Mare aux Joncs.
from €44 per person · shared or private
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Wild South Cliff & Forest Hike
An easy guided hike along the wild south coast: Gris Gris, La Roche qui Pleure, waterfalls and a natural pool.
from €44 per person · shared or private
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Wild South E-Bike Adventure
An off-road electric mountain-bike ride through the wild south: sugarcane trails, sea cliffs, Mare aux Songes and empty beaches.
from €77 per person · shared or private
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Canyoning at Tamarind Falls
Half-day canyoning in the Tamarind Falls gorge: three abseils of 10–25 m, a natural zipline and an optional jump, with two certified guides.
from €87 per person · shared or private
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Sunrise Hike at Le Morne Brabant
The Le Morne climb before the heat and the crowds: start by headlamp, reach the viewpoint for first light over the lagoon, and be back down by mid-morning.
from €54 per person · shared or private
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La Tourelle de Tamarin Hike
The quiet peak above Tamarin: three and a half hours up through dry forest to a 553-metre summit with the whole west coast below you, morning or at sunset.
from €50 per person · shared or private
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Tamarind Falls Full-Day Hike (7 Cascades)
The gorge, not just the lookout: five to six hours down among the waterfalls of Tamarind Falls, with river crossings, pool swims and a proper climb back out.
from €69 per person · shared or private
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Cascade 500 Pieds Hike
Down to the foot of the island's tallest waterfall: a four-to-five-hour forest descent with ropes and roots, Fridays only, for walkers who like a real trail.
from €62 per person · shared or private
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Endemic Bird-Watching Walk, Black River Gorges
Three to five unhurried hours in the national park with a guide who knows where the echo parakeet feeds and when the kestrel hunts. Binoculars provided.
from €77 per person · shared or private
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Pieter Both Guided Climb (private, 1–2 guests)
Pieter Both for two: a guided four-hour ascent to the boulder-topped summit, with a roped final section and drone photos of you up there. Private, on request.
from €308 per group of 1–2 guests · private
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Residents’ rate
Wild Quad Biking, 18 km — Residents
Experience an 18km wild quad biking adventure designed to explore the scenic southern region, offering excitement and unique landscapes.
from €52 per rider
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Residents’ rate
Wild Quad Biking, 22 km — Residents
Three hours and 22 km of guided off-road riding through the wild south of Mauritius, with a local lunch included.
from €70 per rider
Our guide
Guided hikes with Yanature
- Le Morne Brabant Hikefrom €48
The summit of the UNESCO mountain: 6.5 km, 490 m up, with a scramble to the cross. Ages 10+.
- Around Le Morne Hikefrom €42
Halfway up and around Le Morne, without the summit climb. Ages 9+.
- Tamarind Falls (7 Cascades) Hikefrom €42
Five waterfalls of the 7 Cascades in 3 hours, with a swim.
- Black River Gorges Hikefrom €44
Viewpoints and the fruit-bat valley in the national park.
- Wild South Cliff & Forest Hikefrom €44
An easy coastal hike past Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure.
- Sunrise Hike at Le Morne Brabantfrom €54
Grade 3/4: the summit route by headlamp, timed for first light over the lagoon. Monday to Friday. Ages 10+.
- La Tourelle de Tamarin Hikefrom €50
Grade 3/4: 553 m above Tamarin with a fixed rope on the steep section, morning or at sunset. Tuesday and Thursday. Ages 10+.
- Tamarind Falls Full-Day Hike (7 Cascades)from €69
Grade 4/4: down into the gorge with ropes, river crossings and pool swims, 5–6 hours. Tuesday to Friday. Ages 14+.
- Cascade 500 Pieds Hikefrom €62
Grade 4/4: from the Alexandra Falls viewpoint down to the foot of the island’s tallest waterfall. Fridays. Ages 14+.
- Endemic Bird-Watching Walk, Black River Gorgesfrom €77
Grade 1/4: a slow morning on flat trails looking for the nine endemic birds, binoculars provided. Wednesdays. Ages 10+.
- Pieter Both Guided Climb (private, 1–2 guests)from €308
Private, 1–2 guests: the roped climb to the balanced-rock summit, drone photos included. On request. Ages 14+.
Canyoning and e-bikes
- Canyoning at Tamarind Fallsfrom €87
Three abseils, a natural zipline and an optional jump at Tamarind Falls. Ages 14+.
- Wild South E-Bike Adventurefrom €77
18 km off-road along the southern cliffs on an electric mountain bike. Ages 14+.
Quad biking in the south
- Wild Quad Biking, 18 kmfrom €93
Two hours off-road — the best first taste.
- Wild Quad Biking, 22 kmfrom €148
Three hours on the trail, with a local lunch.
- Wild Quad Biking, 35 kmfrom €205
Four hours, lunch and entry to La Vanille Nature Park.
Horse riding on the beach
- Sunset Horse Ride, Riambelfrom €78
Ride the shore and the shallows as the sun goes down.
- Swim-with-Horses Ride, Riambelfrom €83
A beach ride that ends in the lagoon with your horse.
- Beach Horse Ride, Riambelfrom €69
2.5 km of wild beach in one hour.
- Beach & Nature Horse Ride, Riambelfrom €110
Two hours of shoreline, lagoon and nature trails.
- Beach Horse Ride, Quatre Cocosfrom €74
A calm, walk-only ride on the east coast.
Good to know
Questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppWhere does quad biking start?
At the Union Ducray old sugar factory in Saint Aubin, in the south of Mauritius.
Is there a weight limit for horse riding?
On the Riambel sunset ride the maximum rider weight is 95 kg. Check each ride’s page before you book.
Are there prices for Mauritian residents?
Yes. Residents’ rates are available for some quad trails and the Rhumerie de Chamarel — tick “Show residents’ rates” on the experiences page.
How fit do I need to be for the hikes?
Each Yanature hike has a grade. The Wild South hike is easy (grade 1/4); Around Le Morne, Tamarind Falls and Black River Gorges are moderate (grade 2/4); the Le Morne Brabant summit is challenging (grade 3/4) with a scramble using your hands. Most hikes are for ages 10 to 65.
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