Overview & Highlights
Discover Mauritius’ amazing underwater waterfall and explore more iconic landmarks of the island from the comfort of your exclusive helicopter tour!
The Mauritius Underwater Waterfall helicopter tour package is ideal for seeing some of the island’s most well-known attractions. Take in the beautiful scenery without wasting time stuck in traffic. Bring your loved ones and take a guided tour of the stunning North, South, or West coasts!
You only need to select your ideal itinerary. The experienced pilot will make certain that you have the best time possible high in the clear blue sky. Aerial views of beautiful mountains, pristine coastlines, and turquoise lagoons.
Highlights of this tour:
Watch the beautiful natural optical illusion of the underwater waterfall.
What's Included
*For your convenience, you can opt to enjoy the underwater helicopter tour in Mauritius departing from:
Day Itinerary
Take a spectacular 35-minutes underwater Waterfall Sightseeing Helicopter Tour with your family or friends.
The Helicopter Trip- Route
Airport, Bois Cheri, Kanaka Crater, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, South Western Lagoon, Benitier Island, Le Morne, Underwater Waterfall, Chamarel Colored Earths and Waterfalls, South Coast, and Airport.
Enjoy an incredible helicopter sightseeing tour, departing from any of the helipads located in the island’s north, east, or south. Flight routes and durations will vary depending on the helipad and its location. Some helipads can only be accessed by hotel occupants.
The Helicopter Trip- Route
North Coast:
Helipad: LUX* Grand Gaube Hotel / Royal Palm Helipads (hotel residents only)
Flight duration: 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes (depending on the departure point)
Itineraries: North Coast/West Coast/Port-Louis/Flic-en-Flac/Black River; Le Morne Brabant; Underwater Waterfalls; Chamarel Colored Earths; Black River Gorges; Grand Bassin; Grand Port; Ile aux Cerfs; East Coast/North Coast.
East Coast:
Helipad: St. Geran Hotel, Constance Belle Mare Plage Hotel, Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course, Anahita (hotel residents only)
Duration: 60 mins
Itineraries: East coast / Roches Noires / Port-Louis / Flic en Flac / Black River. / Le Morne / Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls / Black River Gorges. / Grand Bassin / Grand Port / Ile aux Cerfs / East coast
Bel Ombre:
Helipad: Bel Ombre Heliport
Duration: around 15 minutes.
Itineraries: Bel Ombre, Baie du Cap, La Prairie, Ilot Fourneau, Underwater Waterfall, and Bel Ombre.
*Bonus: Before boarding your flight, you can relax in a waiting lounge with a cold towel and a little refreshment!
West Coast:
Helipad: Wolmar
Duration: Approximately 20 mins
Itineraries: Wolmar/ Flic en Flac/ Black River/ Ile Aux Benitiers/ Le Morne/ Chamarel Colored earth and waterfall/ West side of the Black River Gorges/ Wolmar
Southwest Coast
Helipad: Avalon Golf Course
Duration: 30 mins
Itineraries: South coast / Baie du Cap / Le Morne Mountain / Ile aux Benitiers / Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls / South coast
Avalon:
Helipad: Avalon Golf Course
Approximately 30 mins
Itineraries: Avalon / Bois Cheri / Kanaka / Grand Bassin / Black River Gorges / Black River Bay / Ile aux Benitiers / Chamarel / Alexandra Waterfalls / Bassin Blanc / Avalon
Description
The major feature of this activity in mauritius other from being an exclusive helicopter tour with only the people you love most, is the opportunity to witness Mauritius’ famed Underwater Waterfall!
The helicopter crew will greet you when you arrive at the airport/helipad of your choice, and once ready, you will board one of the helicopters, which have 5 passenger seats and may accommodate just you and your loved ones.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the coast, the magnificent silhouettes of Le Morne Brabant Mountain, and the incredible Underwater Waterfall of Mauritius, with its stunning range of greens, blues, and whites, gives the impression that it drops down like a roaring waterfall.
Based on where you start off, you’ll be able to see other spectacular features and sights on the island, such as the Chamarel Coloured Earth, which is very unique to see from above.
In the southern half of the island, you can also enjoy incredible panoramas of the Indian Ocean, turquoise lagoons, and intriguing coral reefs, followed by pure white sandy beaches fringed by palm palms.
A knowledgeable helicopter pilot, adhering to global safety regulations, will accompany you on your incredible journey.
Flying over this beautiful underwater waterfall is an unforgettable experience!
5-Seater Helicopter
The five-place helicopter is the world’s safest single-engine helicopter. It is a helicopter powered by a turbine engine. The helicopter is fast, comfortable, and dependable, with an unrivalled view. The fleet includes seating for four passengers plus the pilot.
A trained and experienced helicopter pilot will guide you on your incredible journey.
Model: Airbus H125
Body: light Turbine
Power plant: Arriel 2D
Crew: 1 Pilot
Passenger Capacity: 5
Maximum Range: 335 nm
Helipad can be found all around Mauritius, typically in the guarded grounds of a hotel or estate.
Please be aware that certain helipads charge a landing fee, which varies. In this instance, you will be responsible for paying the landing fees levied by the helipad’s operator. The landing costs must be paid on the day of the flight immediately at the helipad.
If your hotel or place of accommodation does not have a helipad, Expedition Tour in Mauritius can provide a transfer to the nearest helipad for an additional cost.
List of Mauritius helipads
EAST COAST
EAST COAST
WEST COAST
NORTH
What to bring/wear
We advise you to carry a camera so you may record priceless moments!
Comments & Notes
Please be aware that the underwater waterfall is a weather-dependent natural phenomenon. There won’t be a refund if it isn’t viewable on the day of the activity.
Note: The timing of your flight will be announced on the eve, subject on weather and availability.
The airport or any helipad of your choosing is where your helicopter sightseeing trip leaves from. Only hotel guests have access to certain helipads.
According to the helipad operator’s policy, landing fees may be charged for flights leaving from the helipads. These must be paid in person at the helipad on the day of departure.
Air Traffic Control is in charge of the helicopter flights at the airport.
There are additional flight conditions.
Maximum Number of Passengers: 5
Only the weight restriction will apply to the flight trip
About The Helicopter
Important Information to Submit
For any helicopter booking, the client must give the following information:
Price
Helicopter Tour Mauritius Underwater Falls
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North Region Helipads
East Region Helipads
Avalon / Wolmar Helipads
Le Paradis Hotel Helipad
Bel Ombre Heliport
Frequently Asked Question
Only from a bird’s-eye view high in the sky can one appreciate the beauty of the underwater waterfall. In Mauritius, there are helicopter flights available to see this incredible landscape.
It is visible all year and is completely unsafe to swim or surf on!
This fascinating phenomenon astounds the worlds well-travelled. It is found on the tropical island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
This shelf, which is only 150 meters below sea level, is the world’s largest of its kind. The ‘drop-off’ of this shelf’s edge, so, plunges to depths of over 4000 meters into the abyss.
Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island, has an amazing visitor attraction: an underwater waterfall. The scenic natural phenomenon is a spectacular illusion visible only from the air.
While sharks can and do reach Mauritius’ tourist beaches. They are much less likely to strike there due to the underwater environment.
Mauritius has an underwater kingdom to explore, from corals to the strangest fish! Sea urchins and jellyfish live alongside the beautiful and harmless corals.
Swimming is safe if you follow the rules. Swim only in the roped-off areas designated for bathing,
Reviews
Expedition Tour has organised our Mauritius helicopter tours. Amazing experience, which I definitely suggest. It’s not inexpensive, but it’s definitely worth it.
The helicopter trip was pricey in Mauritius, but well worth it. You could see the breathtaking shoreline, Hindu statues, and, of course, the underwater waterfall. My pilot was a woman with extensive expertise and professionalism. We felt quite safe and loved the tour immensely.
Expedition Tour has organised our helicopter tours in Mauritius. Fantastic experience, which I definitely suggest. It’s not inexpensive, but it’s definitely worth it. I highly recommend this company in Mauritius.
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A little About Underwater Waterfall of Mauritius
The “underwater waterfall” in Mauritius is a fascinating optical illusion that has captured the attention of many people. However, it’s important to note that there is no actual underwater waterfall in Mauritius. The illusion of an underwater waterfall is created by the interaction of sand and sediment deposits with ocean currents and the shape of the ocean floor.
The southwestern coast of Mauritius features a steep drop-off known as the Mascarene Plateau, which descends from shallow waters to depths of over 4,000 meters. This sudden change in depth creates a stark contrast in the color of the water, with the shallow coastal waters appearing turquoise and the deeper ocean appearing dark blue. The sand and sediment from the coastal areas are carried by ocean currents and appear to flow down the “slope” of the Mascarene Plateau, creating the illusion of an underwater waterfall.
Sand and silt deposits from the ocean floor run off in such a way that it appears as if they’re pouring down a waterfall—or as if the entire island is being sucked down a massive drain.
The dramatic image is really just the flow of underwater currents. The ocean water is beautiful from the shore, but this view requires a helicopter ride. Tours are designed specifically for this purpose.
A narrow waterfall falls over a cliff nearby, and the Black River Gorges National Park protects what remains of the island’s original rainforest. The Chamarel 7 Colored Earth, until the renowned Underwater Waterfall renders you speechless.