Duration
5:30 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Enjoy a scenic drive to the northeast coast and take a kayak trip to Ile d’Ambre (Ambre Island), one of the country’s last wild sanctuaries. Hop into your kayak and paddle around 300 metres to the island’s mangroves, and follow the narrow channels while learning about the ecosystem. Dive in and snorkel in the mangroves for close-up views of the elaborate roots and resident juvenile fish, with another chance to swim and snorkel in the dazzling lagoon. Then walk to the other side of the islet and explore the 18th-century ruins, while hearing about the island’s history and early inhabitants.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day guided tour
Activity: Moderate level
Transport: By coach, foot and Kayak
Why Book? To paddle through the natural mangroves of Ambre Island on an exciting kayak voyage.
Itinerary*
Drive from pier to Kayaking team with washroom stop> Meet with the Sea kayaking team for briefing, disclaimer and equipment> Paddle to Ile d'Ambre> Guided tour through the Mangroves> Swimming stop>Refreshment Stop> Visit of ile d'Ambre> Paddle back to Bain de Rosnay> Drive back to the pier
What's included*
Local Guide
Kayak
Kayak Paddle
Snack and Drink
Essential information
Please wear suitable clothing: Long sleeves, swimsuit, sea shoes
Please bring reef friendly sun protection cream, insect repellent, hat, towels, spare clothes, backpack, snorkelling gear,
This Tour is not suitable for guests who are Pregnant, have heart conditions and/or back problems
This Tour is suitable for guests who are 12 years old and above.
There are height and weight restrictions on this tour, guests will need to be over 1.5m and under 120kg (18st13lbs)
Guests need to follow all guidelines given by the guides.
There is no feeding of wildlife (fish, sea turtles, birds, etc)
There will be approximately 50 minutes of walking on this tour including paved, gravel, sandy, inclined and rocky surfaces
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.