Ile aux Cocos
Ile aux Cocos
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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L'ile aux cocos est une reserve d'oiseaux bordée de sable blanc et de mer turquoise. En été des milliers d'oiseaux marins y pondent . In lieu idyllique certe mais préservée comme un trésor...
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Chiara R
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Friends
Check-out was scheduled for 8am (time mentioned by email). Finally the guides arrived at 9:20.. We were afraid we missed the Check-out, so we had to call with our French number: results? 55€ off-package for 25seconds of call, to tell us that the person arrives “in a few minutes” (he arrived 1h10 later).
The island is beautiful and heavenly, the people who accompany us really warm, but the site is a lie: Check-out 8am finally 9:30am, and return mentioned at 3:30pm but finally we had to leave the island at 1:30pm. Only 2h30 on site... It’s a shame...
The island is beautiful and heavenly, the people who accompany us really warm, but the site is a lie: Check-out 8am finally 9:30am, and return mentioned at 3:30pm but finally we had to leave the island at 1:30pm. Only 2h30 on site... It’s a shame...
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Written August 12, 2024
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Jean P
4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Cocos Island itself would be wonderful without the comments and life lessons of a guide named Paul who ruined our day. This dreamer allows himself to teach all the visitors life lessons which last at least an hour and a half. His plagiarism found on Wikipedia is more than bloated with a speech learned by heart and boring as hell. This weirdo considers himself the universal savior of the birds of this island which without him would undoubtedly be much more interesting.
Written March 16, 2024
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benjamin l
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
beautiful place but you have to know that local people throw their emply plastic bottles on the beach :(
very ditry island. too sad . very welcoming people
Magnifique lagon mais jonché de bouteilles en plastique :( endroit très sale
very ditry island. too sad . very welcoming people
Magnifique lagon mais jonché de bouteilles en plastique :( endroit très sale
Written March 10, 2024
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Elena G
Province of Valencia, Spain39 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
It is very worth doing this excursion. Although the island is relatively close, it can only be reached by boat and it takes an hour as they go slowly over the rocks there.
Once there, they explain a little about the reason for the name of the island (cocos, means eggs in Spanish), and it is because of the number of birds that live there. They are super protective of their eggs and chicks so if you get too close they can attack you.
You can take a walk and swim in super blue and transparent waters. They also bring you prepared food: chicken, fish, rice and salad, and a drink.
Once there, they explain a little about the reason for the name of the island (cocos, means eggs in Spanish), and it is because of the number of birds that live there. They are super protective of their eggs and chicks so if you get too close they can attack you.
You can take a walk and swim in super blue and transparent waters. They also bring you prepared food: chicken, fish, rice and salad, and a drink.
Written January 29, 2024
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Rajeev Kumar Sookun
Centre de Flacq346 contributions
Oct 2022
Ile aux cocos is a nesting island for sea birds. A 30 mins walk/visiting the birds is enough. It takes almost 1.5 hours to reach there by small boats. The scenery is very nice. Food is restrcited to only fish and october. It will be provided by the tour guys as it's included in the package.
Written November 2, 2022
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Gilbert Bouic
Mauritius104 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
An amazingly well preserved nature sanctuary, where the birds literally eat out of your hands. Thousands of birds protected from the ravages of man. Kudos to the wonderful work done by the authorities and those on the island.
Written February 11, 2020
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Ghislain5906
St-Paul-de-Vence, France1,769 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Initially a negative a priori of the overly commercial type (10 boats of 10 people). In the end, a pleasant two-hour round trip crossing, a decent meal. A magnificent island, a superb lagoon, a heavenly beach for swimming away from others. Birds by the thousands. And a very reasonable price of 27 euros.
Written January 17, 2024
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Turin, Italy11 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The place is truly spectacular: a paradise! Guide was kind and quick in explaining. The food was great. It's definitely a trip to make.
However, it is regrettable to see a lot of garbage on the coasts of the island: with the constant presence of park guards and being a national park, this should not happen. It was absolutely the place with the most garbage in all Rodrigues
However, it is regrettable to see a lot of garbage on the coasts of the island: with the constant presence of park guards and being a national park, this should not happen. It was absolutely the place with the most garbage in all Rodrigues
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Written October 18, 2024
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Stephane
Mauritius344 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
We bought our activity throught the local website for Rodrigues (marideal).
It was said that we should arrive at 09h00 and that if we were 15 mins late the deal will be void and no refund. The skipper arrived 25mins later!!!
Then 4 boats were waiting and one man come. I think he is the one managing the business between all these fishermen... He then decide who will go in which boat...
We never had any explanation or answers to our questions...
We took 1h15mins to arrive to the island (we were 13 in one pirogue, can't move at all). Once on the island still nothing said to us. I insist to have a beer because our deal was unlimited drinks (beer and rum) and the guy told me let the french go and then he will give me. Poor guys...
There was tables on the bungalow at the front looking at the beach and there was a table at the back ... near dustbins and with a lot of guanos on benches and the tables!! It was there that we are going to eat while the skippers were eating on the tables looking at the beach!!! I didn't agree, and we took our plates and beers to go to eat in the sun on the beach! There was not enough food for everyone so I manage to be served first! Poor guys one more time...
We also took 1h40 to come back to Pointe Diable....
The island really worth to be seen but may I recommend you to book your trip once on Rodrigues with a local (just ask the hotel) and ask for a pirogue (boat) only for you and negotiate to have a fast trip... Bring some good wines and beers to spend the time (of the trip) nicely!
It was said that we should arrive at 09h00 and that if we were 15 mins late the deal will be void and no refund. The skipper arrived 25mins later!!!
Then 4 boats were waiting and one man come. I think he is the one managing the business between all these fishermen... He then decide who will go in which boat...
We never had any explanation or answers to our questions...
We took 1h15mins to arrive to the island (we were 13 in one pirogue, can't move at all). Once on the island still nothing said to us. I insist to have a beer because our deal was unlimited drinks (beer and rum) and the guy told me let the french go and then he will give me. Poor guys...
There was tables on the bungalow at the front looking at the beach and there was a table at the back ... near dustbins and with a lot of guanos on benches and the tables!! It was there that we are going to eat while the skippers were eating on the tables looking at the beach!!! I didn't agree, and we took our plates and beers to go to eat in the sun on the beach! There was not enough food for everyone so I manage to be served first! Poor guys one more time...
We also took 1h40 to come back to Pointe Diable....
The island really worth to be seen but may I recommend you to book your trip once on Rodrigues with a local (just ask the hotel) and ask for a pirogue (boat) only for you and negotiate to have a fast trip... Bring some good wines and beers to spend the time (of the trip) nicely!
Written February 25, 2017
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Leisha R
Canada43 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
My boyfriend and i were pretty excited about this day trip to ile aux cocos.
Pros:
1) For wildlife lovers, you would be pleased to see birds in their natural habitat, some cocooning, some in their nests, some flying around and some walking about.
2) One side of the island is less windy, hence you get to enjoy the sun and the sand, thus some sunbathing.
Cons:
1) The package says 9am-5pm. They never told us that it would be an hour and something to reach the island and thus we get to spend only 3hrs or so on the island, not a full day.
2) Only half of the island is accessible to public, as the other half is only for the birds. Quite disappointed by that actually.
3) They also never informed us that we should be wearing swim shoes as the boats do not stop near to the island. This means we had to get off the boat and walk some 800m or so, bare foot, among corals, algae and sea cucumbers and cold water.
4) When you day trip to an island, you normally imagine yourself swimming or sunbathing, but swimming definitely was not an option as that island was always surrounded by low tides.
Pros:
1) For wildlife lovers, you would be pleased to see birds in their natural habitat, some cocooning, some in their nests, some flying around and some walking about.
2) One side of the island is less windy, hence you get to enjoy the sun and the sand, thus some sunbathing.
Cons:
1) The package says 9am-5pm. They never told us that it would be an hour and something to reach the island and thus we get to spend only 3hrs or so on the island, not a full day.
2) Only half of the island is accessible to public, as the other half is only for the birds. Quite disappointed by that actually.
3) They also never informed us that we should be wearing swim shoes as the boats do not stop near to the island. This means we had to get off the boat and walk some 800m or so, bare foot, among corals, algae and sea cucumbers and cold water.
4) When you day trip to an island, you normally imagine yourself swimming or sunbathing, but swimming definitely was not an option as that island was always surrounded by low tides.
Written July 31, 2016
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bonsoir, avec quel organisme avez vous fait cette sortie merci
Written April 23, 2019
Dan D
Pereybere
On m’apprend que ile aux cocos est fermée actuellement?? Je serai à Rodrigues à partir de dimanche 24 février 2019..?? Merci pour toute réponse. D
Written February 16, 2019
Dan D
Pereybere
On m’apprend que ile aux cocos est fermée actuellement?? Je serai à Rodrigues à partir de dimanche 24 février 2019..?? Merci pour toute réponse. D
Written February 16, 2019
All'ile aux cocos ci sono stato lo scorso Novembre e non c'erano problemi. Credo che tuttora si possa andare. Basta prendere le piccole imbarcazioni che partono da Pointe du Diable, porticciolo che si trova a nord di La Ferme
Written February 23, 2019
Is there a toilet on Ile aux Cocos?
Do you get seasick during the trip to the island?
Written October 27, 2018
Bonjour, non il n'y a pas de toilettes sur l'ile. Il faut faire un trou dans le sable....
On a pas le mal de mer car toute la traversee est dans le lagon et la barque ne va pas vite pour eviter les bancs de sable. Allez y sans crainte ... c'est un petit paradis.
Written October 31, 2018
Bonjour,
Pour quel budget avez vous faite cette excursion.
Merci de vos informations
Written August 5, 2018
Pierre Louis Rango
Rodrigues Island
Bonjour
L'excursion se fait a Rs 1400/p avec un barbecue a Ile Catherine.
Written August 7, 2018
Bonjour
Pourriez vous me donner différents noms d’organisme qui organisent des excursions sur l’île Rodrigues et aussi les moins chers si possible 😉
Merci à tous
Written October 29, 2017
Bonjour,
Cela dépend si vous logez chez l'habitant ou en hôtel ?
vous n'avez pas le droit aux mêmes prestataires.
Written November 11, 2017
Can you travel to Ile aux Cocos from Mauritius? Or is it too far?
Written April 30, 2017
Ile Coco is located nearby the lagoon of Rodrigues. Rodrigues is an Island from Maurtius Archipel. You Needs to take a flight from Mauritius to Rodrigues Fiesta.
Hoping it Will help you.
Written June 11, 2017
Sylvain K
Saint-Paul, Reunion Island
Bonjour, je dois voyager à Rodrigues au mois de juillet nous sommes à 2 adultes et un enfant en sachant nous faisons que 2 jours sur ile je voudrais visiter ile au coco je voudrais avoir le prix pour la visite et est ce que j'aurais le temps de visiter les tortues?
Written January 11, 2017
Bonjour
Pourriez vous me donner quelques noms’ d’organsime Qui proposent des excursions diverses sur l’île car les prix varient beaucoup
Merci à vous
Written October 29, 2017
Pierre Louis Rango
Rodrigues Island
HI.
you can book on the web site; rodrigues ecoballade
Written January 21, 2016
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