Helicopter Tour Routes

Choosing Your Preferred Helicopter Route

Discover an amazing range of possible helicopter tours and routes to satiate your thirst for scenic aerial views of the paradise island of Mauritius.

Get ready to feast your eyes on a panoply of colours, awe-inspiring topography, and incredibly beautiful geological formations of the island. From its majestic mountain peaks, enchanting phenomenal underwater waterfalls to its volcanic craters, lush green forests, glistening turquoise-blue ocean and white sandy beaches-Mauritius has it all!

Our team of experts has meticulously chosen some really breathtaking routes to make your helicopter trip an unforgettable one.

Select your preferred helicopter itinerary and leave the rest to us. We guarantee you an easy and secure booking procedure with our professional reservation officers.

List of Helicopter Routes

Inter-Hotel Helicopter Transfer in Mauritius

This VIP flight takes you between any two hotel helipads (other than the Airport), where you will get to your destination in a quicker and more delightful way. To top it off, you will have the privilege to witness the sheer beauty of Mauritius through a bird’s eye view!

Route: To or from your hotel helipad / closest helipad to your place of accommodation (one-way).

Seating Capacity: 5 passengers maximum

Note: Should your hotel or place of accommodation not have a helipad; Mauritius Attractions can provide a transfer to the helipad closest to your place of accommodation (for a supplement).

Airport Transfer by Helicopter

If an airport transfer by taxi is too mainstream for you, then you’ve got to try this quicker and fancier way to reach your hotel or get back to the airport. You can bring along your luggage for the aerial trip or if the helicopter can’t accommodate all of it, then a separate land luggage transfer can be arranged.

Route: To or from the Mauritius SSR International Airport and your hotel / closest helipad to your place of accommodation (one-way).

Seating Capacity: 5 passengers maximum

Note: If your hotel or place of accommodation does not have a helipad; Mauritius Attractions can provide you with an airport transfer to the helipad closest to your place of accommodation.

Helicopter Sightseeing Tour from Helipads

Experience a unique Helicopter Sightseeing Tour, departing from your hotel's helipad or from any of the many helipads located in all regions of Mauritius.

You’ll get to pick which option best works for you, from the most convenient helipad location to the sites you want to see and even how long you’d like the flight to last.

Route: Flexible

Duration: 30, 45 or 60 minutes

Seating Capacity: 5 passengers maximum

Choose your preferred itinerary below:

Option 1 - 30 minutes

Flight Route A: 30-minute flight from airport along East Coast and East Coast Islands (Departs from the Airport)

From the North (From LUX* Grand Gaube or Royal Palm - Reserved for Residents ONLY) :

Hotel’s helipad - Port-Louis - Pieter Both Mountain - Grand Bay - North West coast - Hotel’s helipad

From the East – (From St Geran Hotel, Constance Belle Mare Plage Hotel , Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Anahita - Reserved for Residents ONLY or Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course) :

Hotel’s helipad - Ile Aux Cerfs - Mountains - Grand Port - Lion Mt - East Coast - Hotel’s helipad

From the South (From Le Paradis Hotel - Reserved for Residents ONLY, Bel Ombre Golf Course - Reserved for Residents of Heritage Hotel ONLY or Avalon Golf Estate):

Hotel’s helipad - Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls - Forest - Grand Bassin - Kanaka Crater - Le Morne - Hotel’s helipad

Option 2 - 45 minutes

Flight Route A: 30-minute flight from airport along East Coast and East Coast Islands (Departs from the Airport)

From the North (From LUX* Grand Gaube or Royal Palm - Reserved for Residents ONLY) :

From LUX Grand Gaube Hotel - Grand Gaube - Grand Bay - Port Louis - Flic en Flac - Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls - Black River Gorges - Pieter Both - LUX Grand Gaube Hotel
From Royal Palm Hotel - Grand Bay - Port Louis - Flic en Flac - Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls - Black River Gorges - Pieter Both - Royal Palm Hotel Grand Bay

From the East (From St Geran Hotel, Constance Belle Mare Plage Hotel , Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Anahita - Reserved for Residents ONLY or Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course) :

Route A: Hotel’s helipad – East coast – Ile Aux Cerfs – Mountains – Kanaka crater – Grand Bassin – Black River Gorges – Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls – View of Le Morne – Hotel’s helipad
Route B: Hotel’s helipad – East coast – Ile Aux Cerfs – Ile d’Ambre – Cap Malheureux – Grand Bay – Pieter Both Mountain – Port-Louis - Hotel’s helipad

From the South (From Le Paradis Hotel - Reserved for Residents ONLY, Bel Ombre Golf Course - Reserved for Residents of Heritage Hotel ONLY or Avalon Golf Estate):

Hotel’s helipad – Le Morne – Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls – Black River Gorges – Grand Bassin – Kanaka crater – Port Louis – Pieter Both – West Coast – Hotel’s helipad

Option 3 - 60 minutes

Flight Route B: 45-minute flight from airport along the entire East and North Coastline. (Departs from the Airport)

Discover the most attractive sights and places of interest in Mauritius.

From Hotel’s helipad – East Coast – North coast – West coast – Port-Louis – Flic-en-Flac – Black River – Le Morne – Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls – Black River Gorges - Hotel’s helipad

Mauritius Underwater Waterfall Tour

Take this chance to witness the mind boggling illusory underwater waterfalls at le Morne. The underwater waterfall is featured as one of the must-visit attractions of Mauritius.

Enjoy an amazing helicopter sightseeing tour of the Mauritius Underwater Waterfall departing from any of the helipads located in the North, East or South of the island. Routes and flight duration will vary as per the chosen helipad and its location. Some helipads are only accessible to residents of the hotel.

North Coast:

Helipads: LUX* Grand Gaube Hotel / Royal Palm Beachcomber (hotel residents only)
Flight duration: 1 hr or 1 hr 15 mins (depending on the departure point )
Itineraries: North coast /West coast / Port-Louis / Flic-en-Flac / Black River /Le Morne/ Underwater Waterfall / Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls / Black River Gorges / Grand Bassin / Grand Port / Ile aux Cerfs / East Coast / North coast

East Coast:

Helipads: St Geran Hotel / Constance Belle Mare Plage Hotel / Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa / Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course / Anahita
Flight duration: 60 mins
Itineraries: East coast / Roches Noires / Port-Louis / Flic en Flac / Black River / Le Morne / Underwater Waterfall / Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls / Black River Gorges / Grand Bassin / Grand Port / Ile aux Cerfs / East coast

South Coast:

Helipad: Avalon Golf Course
Flight duration: 30 mins
Itineraries: South coast / Baie du Cap / Le Morne mountain / Underwater Waterfall / Ile aux Benitiers / Chamarel Colored Earths and Chamarel Waterfalls / South coast

Shared Helicopter Flight from Triolet - Scenic Sightseeing Tour

This Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in the North is the most amazing way to see the northern region from a completely different perspective and appreciate everything this incredibly beautiful island has to offer – beautiful islets, mountain ranges, natural landscapes, and more.

The flight route from Triolet gives you an overview of the picturesque northern landscapes.

Choose your preferred itinerary below:

Option 1: Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in the North Itinerary - 25 minutes:

Grand Baie - Coin de Mire (Gunner’s Quoin) - Cap Malheureux - Ile d’Ambre - Labourdonnais

Option 2: Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in the West and South (or East) of Mauritius Itinerary - 45 minutes:

Port Louis - Tamarin - Ile aux Bénitiers - Le Morne - Underwater Waterfall - Chamarel - Black River - Tamarind Falls - Le Pouce - Pieter Both

East Coast Route:

Mahebourg - Ile aux Aigrettes - Ile au Phare - Ile aux Cerfs - Ile d’Ambre - Gunner’s Quoin - Cap Malheureux - Grand Baie

Helicopter Sightseeing Tour from Lavilleon - Shared

Brought to you by Mauritius Attractions, this package allows you to choose between a 15-minute or a 25-minute tour, departing from the luxuriant Lavilleon Adventure Park.

Choose your preferred itinerary below:

Option 1: 15 Minutes Helicopter Sightseeing Tour from Chamarel (Lavilleon Adventure Park):

Chamarel
Macondé
Underwater Waterfall
Le Morne
Ilot Fourneau
Kite Lagoon
La Prairie

Option 2: 25 Minutes Helicopter Sightseeing Tour from Chamarel (Lavilleon Adventure Park):

Chamarel
Black River Gorges
Benitiers Island
Crystal Rock
Le Morne
Underwater Waterfall
Ilot Fourneau
La Prairie
Baie du Cap

Exclusive Helicopter Sightseeing Trip in Mauritius - Private Tour

Looking for a truly VIP and classy way to explore the island with family or a group of friends? This private helicopter sightseeing trip ensures that you will be able to enjoy this extraordinary experience with only the ones you love.

You can choose to either have an express 25-minute exclusive scenic tour of the North of Mauritius or explore the West and South or East of Mauritius from high above for 45 minutes.

The itinerary might be subject to change, depending on where you take off.

Option 1: Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in the North Itinerary - 25 minutes:

Grand Baie - Coin de Mire (Gunner’s Quoin) - Cap Malheureux - Ile d’Ambre - Labourdonnais

Option 2: Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in the West and South (or East) of Mauritius Itinerary - 45 minutes:

Port Louis - Tamarin - Ile aux Bénitiers - Le Morne - Underwater Waterfalls - Chamarel - Black River Gorges - Tamarind Falls - Le Pouce - Pieter Both

East Coast Route:

Mahebourg - Ile aux Aigrettes - Ile au Phare - Ile aux Cerfs - Ile d’Ambre - Gunner’s Quoin - Cap Malheureux - Grand Baie

Exclusive Helicopter Sightseeing Trip in Mauritius - Private Tour

You can choose to either have an express 25-minute exclusive scenic tour of the North of Mauritius or explore the West and South or East of Mauritius from high above for 45 minutes.

Note: The itinerary might be subject to change, depending on where you take off.

Option 1: Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in the North Itinerary - 25 minutes:

Grand Baie - Coin de Mire (Gunner’s Quoin) - Cap Malheureux - Ile d’Ambre - Labourdonnais

Option 2: Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in the West and South (or East) of Mauritius Itinerary - 45 minutes:

Port Louis - Tamarin - Ile aux Bénitiers - Le Morne - Underwater Waterfalls - Chamarel - Black River Gorges - Tamarind Falls - Le Pouce - Pieter Both

East Coast Route:

Mahebourg - Ile aux Aigrettes - Ile au Phare - Ile aux Cerfs - Ile d’Ambre - Gunner’s Quoin - Cap Malheureux - Grand Baie

Ultimate Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in Mauritius- Private Trip

This private helicopter sightseeing tour is the perfect way of viewing all of the key wonders and sites of Mauritius if you're short on time, or simply want to contemplate on the paradise island from high up.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Note: The route may vary depending on your selected take off point.

Port Louis or Pieter Both/ Le Pouce
Tamarind Falls
Black River Gorges
Ile aux Bénitiers (Benitiers Island)
Le Morne
Underwater Waterfall
Chamarel
Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
Kanaka Crater
Ile aux Aigrettes
Ile au Phare
Ile aux Cerfs
Ile d’Ambre
Gunner’s Quoin (Coin de Mire)
Cap Malheureux
Grand Baie

Helicopter Airport Transfer - Mauritius (Up to 6)

Save time by avoiding road traffic and get a direct transfer to your hotel in just a few minutes, while enjoying a spectacular aerial view of our island.

You no longer have to worry about having to leave behind your luggage or family members. You can all travel together as there’s a 4-seater and 6-seater helicopter option - the choice is yours!

Route: To or from the Mauritius SSR International Airport and your hotel / closest helipad to your place of accommodation (one-way).

Note: If your hotel or place of accommodation does not have a helipad; Mauritius Attractions can provide you with an airport transfer to the helipad closest to your place of accommodation.

HeliSun - Private Helicopter Tour in Mauritius

Let this 10-minute private helicopter tour transport you to a realm of unforgettable enchantment. Perfect for a romantic getaway, revel in the opulence of a breathtaking view that unveils the very essence of the island.

Marvel at the postcard-perfect turquoise lagoons of Trou aux Biches and the legendary Grand Bay region, each revealing their own secrets and captivating stories. Immerse yourself in the emerald tapestry of sugar cane fields and verdant landscapes, as nature's splendour unfolds before your eyes.

Meeting Point: Triolet, North Region

Duration: 10 minutes