Tour & Lunch at Ile aux Cocos - Rodrigues Island

Day Trip To Ile aux Cocos with Lunch & Optional Transfers - Activity Inclusion:

• Guided visit of the island with experienced and professional guide
• Visit the Nature Reserve island, renowned as a sanctuary of seabirds
• Delicious lunch on the beach
• Personalised service throughout the day
• Discover the colourful marine life and stunning seascapes
• Optional: Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel/place of accommodation (to be confirmed at the time of booking)

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Rodrigues island.

About the Full Day Trip to Ile aux Cocos (Rodrigues)

Enjoy a fun 7-hour excursion to one of the most beautiful islets of Rodrigues - Ile aux Cocos. Cruise the beautiful coastline, sail through the clear lagoon, admire the breathtaking seascapes on your way to Ile aux Cocos.

As you embark on the 1.5 hour boat ride, you will enjoy a traditional and original sea trip to the beautiful Ile aux Cocos. Relax and enjoy the peaceful environment, discover the rich coral reefs, the colourful marine life while being gently lulled by the sea breeze. Nothing can disturb the tranquillity of the place.

The professional and experienced guide will take you on a complete tour of this amazing island during which you will learn about the different endemic birds and the island's history as a bird sanctuary.

After having a hearty meal for lunch, take a walk and encounter the island's rare but lovely endemic birds, such as the White Schooners (Goélettes blanches), the virgin bird (z'oiseaux la vierge), the Sooty Terns (yéyé), and others. Thousands of birds are to be discovered, making it the ideal destination for bird watching.

Take this incredible opportunity to lounge on the island and relax, while you have an amazing view of the turquoise lagoon and neighbouring islands, or go for a refreshing dip in the water to clear your mind.

After a relaxing and exciting trip, you will end the day by sailing in the calm and quiet waters of the lagoon to return to Rodrigues and your accommodation.

As you return to the mainland of Rodrigues, soak up the Vitamin Sea, feel the wind in your hair and watch the vast ocean do its work.

About Ile Aux Cocos

Ile aux Cocos is undergoing a growing craze - it has become the main tourist attraction of Rodrigues.

Located 4 km to the west of Rodrigues mainland, Ile aux Cocos emerges from the lagoon, creating a strip of sand where thousands of seabirds have sought shelter. When visiting the island you are sure to encounter various of birds such as the White schooners (Goélettes blanches), the virgin bird (z’oiseaux la vierge), Sooty terns (yéyé), and “macouas, maleines” - there are thousands of birds to discover making it the ideal destination for bird watchers.

Ile aux Cocos Island is covered with coconut trees, casuarina trees and a great variety of prickly shrubs all scattered along its beautiful long sandy beaches. The voyage sometimes turns into an adventure when the tide is low. At certain places, corals and rocks are just above the surface of the water, while at others, you need to steer clear of a sandbank to avoid being stranded. The lagoon at Ile Aux Cocos is so shallow that a big part of the sailing trip to this island can be covered on foot walking in the shallow water.

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Snorkelling equipment
• Camera
• Beach towel
• Bathing suits
• Spare clothes

• Minimum no. of participants: 4 pax
• Maximum no. of participants: 30 pax
• Snorkelling equipment is not provided; you must bring your own mask, fins and tube.
• Complimentary Transport is available upon request and is subject to availability. (to be confirmed at the time of booking)
• Veg menu is available upon request; the same is to be confirmed at the time of booking.