Mayotte · Beach & Island

8-Hour South Discovery Tour of Grande Terre with Ylang-Ylang Trail

8 Days Round trip from Mayotte Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Unwind on Tahiti Plage's idyllic coastline
  • 02 Discover the secrets of ylang-ylang at PER's museum
  • 03 Witness panoramic island views from Choungui Pass
  • 04 Admire the mangrove's vital role in Mayotte's ecosystem

Experience a full-day tour along the Perfume Trail on Grande Terre, discovering some of southern Mayotte's most scenic and cultural highlights. Visit Le Pôle d'Excellence Rurale to learn about the history of ylang-ylang at the museum, see how its flowers are distilled to obtain their essence, and explore a captivating garden filled with the island's spices and scents. Continue along the west coast to Tahiti Plage, Choungui Pass, the Tsararano mangrove, and Bandrélé's salt ecomuseum, with lunch by the beach and views of Ilot Sable Blanc.

Upon crossing the Choungui Pass, you'll be treated to panoramic views showcasing the majestic Choungui peak reigning over the southern expanse of the island and the picturesque Bouéni's Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

South Discovery Tour of Grande Terre

  • Stop at PER: Cross over to the lush and verdant island to visit Le Pôle d'Excellence Rurale, where you'll explore the history of ylang-ylang at the museum. Experience the successive distillations of its flowers used to extract its essence. At the PER, explore a captivating garden brimming with the island's spices and scents. Depart with your local English-speaking guide to explore the west coast coastline.

  • Stop at Tahiti Plage: Your next destination is Tahiti Plage, where you'll admire its breathtaking landscape. It's a fantastic beach, exuding tranquility. Let's savor the highlights of the south together!

  • Stop at Choungi: Upon crossing the Choungui Pass, you'll be treated to panoramic views showcasing the majestic Choungui peak reigning over the southern expanse of the island and the picturesque Bouéni's Bay.

  • Stop at Mangrove: Your subsequent destination is the Mangrove of Tsararano, where your guide will explain the crucial role of mangroves in the ecosystem.

  • Stop for lunch at Ocean Bambo: Enjoy lunchtime at a local restaurant situated in front of the beach, offering stunning views of the beautiful tiny island, Ilot Sable Blanc.

  • Stop at Musical Plage: Your final stop will be to admire the largest baobab on the island, set against the backdrop of its sandy beach with the Bambo Islet directly ahead.

  • Stop at Salt of Bandrele: Explore traditional salt production in Mayotte at the Ecomusée du Sel de Bandrélé before returning to the pier in Mamoudzou.

Le Pôle d'Excellence Rurale gardens, Tahiti Plage coastline, Choungui Pass panoramas, Ilot Sable Blanc

Where this trip takes you

Le Pôle d'Excellence Rurale gardens, Tahiti Plage coastline, Choungui Pass panoramas, Ilot Sable Blanc

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in a bus
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Any private expenses

What to bring

  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mamoudzou, Mayotte
Tour start
Mayotte
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Mayotte.

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