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Walks, sea trips, nature reserves: everything you need to make the most of your stay on the island.
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Reserves & parks
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Reserves & parks
Grande Montagne Nature Reserve
A guided visit at the heart of a restored endemic forest, where tortoises play a key role in safeguarding the last rare plants of Rodrigues.
Reserves & parks
François Leguat Tortoise Park
A guided visit every 45 minutes at the heart of a sanctuary of tortoises reintroduced from Madagascar — with the option to sponsor your own tortoise.
Viewpoints
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Hikes
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Hikes
From Mourouk to Saint-François, the wild coast
An easy coastal walk that strings together the most beautiful coves of Rodrigues: Trou d'Argent, Anse Bouteille, Anse Philibert. To do on your own.
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Anse aux Anglais → Port Sud-Est, via the Victoire Dépret waterfall
Four hours of walking across the interior of Rodrigues, with the Victoire Dépret waterfall as the highlight. High difficulty and a guide is mandatory.
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Baladirou → Rivière Banane, snorkeling with Fanio
A coastal walk that ends with a snorkeling session with Fanio at Rivière Banane, followed by lunch under the thatched hut facing the lagoon.
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Pointe Coton → Rivière Banane
A coastal walk linking the iconic beach of Pointe Coton to Rivière Banane along the shoreline trail.
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The great crossing: Grande Montagne → Gravier → Saint-François → Pointe Coton
The long version that crosses Rodrigues from west to east, from the forest heart of Grande Montagne to the beach at Pointe Coton. Plan a bus for the return.
Sea trips
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Sea trips
Boat trip: Southern Islands and the Aquarium with Moko
A day or half-day at sea to discover the islets of the southern lagoon and the snorkeling spot known as the Aquarium, with Moko as captain.
Sea trips
Île aux Coco and Pointe au Diable, a day out of time
The must-do excursion of the north-west: Île aux Coco, a seabird sanctuary, and Pointe au Diable. To do as a full-day trip.
Natural sites
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Heritage
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Itineraries
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