Day Trip To Ile Aux Cocos & Ile Catherine with Lunch - Rodrigues

Day Trip To Ile aux Cocos & Ile Catherine with Lunch - Rodrigues Island includes:

• Exciting Boat trip in a traditional fisherman’s boat
• Visit to Ile Catherine
• Visit to Ile aux Cocos and the bird sanctuary
• Leisure time on the islets
• Swimming
• Delicious BBQ lunch served
• A selection of drinks
• Experienced and professional guide

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 Day Trip To Ile aux Cocos & Ile Catherine with Lunch - Rodrigues Island

Enjoy a fun 7-hour trip to two of Rodrigues’ most beautiful islets, departing from the North-west region of Rodrigues. Cruise the magnificent coastlines, sailing through the clear lagoons, viewing stunning seascapes on your way to Ile Catherine and Ile aux Cocos.

Hop into a fisherman’s sailboat and enjoy your sea trip in a traditional and original way, heading towards the bejewelled Ile Catherine. Let time pass by in a sweet languor, putting aside all the stress and worries of the usual busy life and appreciate the discovery of this lovely islet. Relax and take pleasure in this peaceful environment together with the cool sea breeze and picturesque scenery. Nothing seems to be able to disturb the peace of the place.

At around noon, a delicious BBQ lunch will be served. Satisfy your cravings with the tasty barbecue lunch served with salads and quench your thirst with the refreshing beverages. Dine with an exceptional view of the lagoon, in a truly secluded setting.

After your stopover at Ile Catherine, you’ll head to Ile aux Cocos which is 1.5 kilometres long and 250 metres wide, taking in more of the unique seascape until you reach the shores. A golden beach bordering the emerald waters, dotted with lush palm trees and other breathtaking creatures, unique to the islet is what you’ll come across at first. A small path travels through the centre of the island allowing you to discover the different species of birds. If you’re an avid birdwatcher, this is the time to look out for the sea birds flying around!

You will head back to the mainland of Rodrigues. Soak in the Vitamin Sea, feel the wind in your hair and watch the vast ocean just doing its thing. As you return to the shore, appreciate the sun casting long shadows across the virgin sands.

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 any bird watcher.

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.

About Ile Catherine

Ile Catherine, off the west coast of Rodrigues is also known as Catherine Island and is part of the 18 islets of Rodrigues which are sheltered by the vast lagoon. The island’s geography is particularly interesting; it is rocky and wild, offering a magnificent view of the Western coast from its peak.

Completely deserted, it is a perfect corner to find peace and tranquillity. Retreat to a secluded spot, surrounded by the turquoise lagoon - a long stretch of the crystal beach and the remains of the spectacular volcanic activity for a serene moment to refuel your soul.

• Sunscreen

• Bathing suit

• Beach towel

• Camera

• Sunglasses

• Hat

• Spare clothes

Day Trip To Ile aux Cocos & Ile Catherine (Rodrigues Island) - Lunch Menu

• Minimum number of participants: 12
• Depending upon sea conditions the trip’s starting time may vary
• The exact time of the trip will be confirmed a few days before.