A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Culture & Chill/
An exceptional climate, landscapes of rare beauty, a rich and enchanting culture: welcome to Mauritius!
Enjoy a stay between sea and culture, fine sand, turquoise water and relaxation. You are staying in a 3-star hotel in front of the mythical beach of Tamarin Bay. An authentic beach, with gray sand, where surfers, locals and fishermen meet, between the sea and the mouth of the river.
The hotel offers 2 swimming pools, a roof top, a gym. A shop and spa are also available on site. The activities are done at the least hot times of the day so as not to suffer from the heat and humidity either early in the morning or in the late afternoon. This stay gives you time to enjoy the hotel, pool, pool, beach, or region by yourself by renting a car or taking the local folk bus! In the evening, enjoy the hotel buffet with each other but especially the lively evenings not to be missed where locals come to listen to their favorite bands or simply have a drink at the hotel. From Thursday evening the hotel opens its stage and dance floor! Number of sessions: 1 snorkeling session 1 Stand up Paddle session 1 kayak trip The discovery of the capital Port Louis The discovery of Chamarel and Grand Bassin 1 hike in the Black River Gorges

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Culture & Chill/
An exceptional climate, landscapes of rare beauty, a rich and enchanting culture: welcome to Mauritius!

Enjoy a stay between sea and culture, fine sand, turquoise water and relaxation. You are staying in a 3-star hotel in front of the mythical beach of Tamarin Bay. An authentic beach, with gray sand, where surfers, locals and fishermen meet, between the sea and the mouth of the river. The hotel offers 2 swimming pools, a roof top, a gym. A shop and spa are also available on site. The activities are done at the least hot times of the day so as not to suffer from the heat and humidity either early in the morning or in the late afternoon. This stay gives you time to enjoy the hotel, pool, pool, beach, or region by yourself by renting a car or taking the local folk bus! In the evening, enjoy the hotel buffet with each other but especially the lively evenings not to be missed where locals come to listen to their favorite bands or simply have a drink at the hotel. From Thursday evening the hotel opens its stage and dance floor! Number of sessions: 1 snorkeling session 1 Stand up Paddle session 1 kayak trip The discovery of the capital Port Louis The discovery of Chamarel and Grand Bassin 1 hike in the Black River Gorges

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Variety of activities: ideal for exploring Mauritius
  • Immersion in the capital Port Louis
  • Discover Chamarel
  • Hotel located in an authentic area

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Variety of activities: ideal for exploring Mauritius

  • Immersion in the capital Port Louis
  • Discover Chamarel
  • Hotel located in an authentic area

Enjoy unforgettable experiences with UCPA Horizon: we take you to the most beautiful global destinations carefully selected for their authenticity and their exceptional spots!


Country discovery

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 55 ans

Need advice?

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Not very sporty or not very sporty
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
All levels
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Included

  • Accommodation (7 nights)
  • Full board (excluding drinks and alcohol)
  • 1 snorkeling session
  • 1 kayak session
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  • 1 Stand up Paddle session
  • Discover the capital Port Louis
  • Discover Chamarel & Grand Bassin
  • 1 hike defined on site
  • If you booked transport with UCPA: International flights to/from. Transfer between the airport and the hotel.

Not Included

  • Personal expenses and equipment
  • Optional insurances
  • Any other supplement not included in the program
  • The tips

On option

  • Tamarin double room option 7 nights
  • Option single room 7 nights Tamarin
  • Ile Aux Cerfs

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Welcome to the UCPA Tamarin site from 10:00am.
Monday for stays from October
Tuesdays for stays from May to September inclusive
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The rooms are available from 2 pm at the hotel but it is possible to come and enjoy the pool first. Arrival briefing in the afternoon.

Travelling with UCPA?
Departure from Paris on Sunday (night flight), arriving on Monday morning at the center, in October
Departure from Paris on Monday (night flight), arriving on Tuesday morning at the center, from May to the end of September

During your stay

D2: In the heart of the ocean
In the morning, departure by canoe to La Preneuse to discover the seabed by snorkeling.
At the end of the afternoon stand up paddle to the river to watch the sunset.
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During the day you will have time to stroll in the village of Tamarin, or to enjoy the beach or the pool.

Day 3: Port Louis the capital.
Departure at 9 am by minivan to arrive an hour later in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Stroll to the market and immerse yourself in this lively city, visit the Citadel and China Town.
Lunch: street food! Mauritius is full of different flavors and influences from around the world. Grab some cash in Mauritian Rupees to be able to please your taste buds! If you do not want to taste Mauritian flavors in Port Louis, you can order your lunch to take away the day before before 6 pm.
A visit to the grapefruit garden is not planned, as the luxuriant nature is better highlighted during hikes.

Day 4: Between sea and land
Wake up at dawn for a kayak trip in Tamarin Bay, if you are lucky you will encounter dolphins. The walk lasts about 2 hours and 2 hours and a half. A local breakfast is served by kayak and you can enjoy a second breakfast when you return to the hotel around 9 am!
For the rest of the day you go on an excursion to the Black River Gorges Natural Park where you may be able to meet one of the 9 species of animals present among 150 varieties of plants. At the end of the hike and its magnificent panoramas you can refresh yourself in the river...
Day 5: Piton Canoe
Early morning departure for a hike in the lush Mauritian forest
Superb ascent of Piton Canot; a spectacular view for about 1 hour of ascent! The panorama is majestic with a breathtaking view of the lagoon of Ile aux Bénitiers, Le Morne and the Tamarin Turret!
This hike can be muddy, bring good hiking shoes! Bring 1.5 liters of water in a backpack, you will sometimes need your hands to ride “in monkey style”.
It is a moderately easy hike despite the terrain that is sometimes a bit technical because it is natural and will require the help of your hands! Don't worry, your pink guides will accompany you at your own pace and will know how to motivate you!
Day 6: Free day.
Ile aux Cerfs catamaran trip option (for a fee)

Day 7: Chamarel and Grand Bassin
Departure For a cool day where the van takes you from site to site. The Hindu temple and the sacred lake are visited, you will have to remember to cover your shoulders in order to respect this highly spiritual place. Lunch will be taken from the hotel and is done in picnic mode. We stop to see the Chamarel waterfall and the Terres de 7 Couleurs! Chamarel's views are magnificent and worth a short stop to immortalize these colors!






The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).

Last day

End of stay on the Tamarin site:
Monday for stays from October
Tuesdays for stays from May to the end of September

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Travelling with UCPA?
Departure from Mauritius in the evening, flight at night, arrival the next morning in Paris.
For stays in October, departure from Mauritius on Monday evening, arrival in Paris on Tuesday morning
For stays from May to the end of September, departure from Mauritius on Tuesday evening, arrival in Paris on Wednesday morning.

Hosting

Tamarin Veranda Hotel

You will stay in comfortable rooms for two or three people, with air conditioning, private bathroom, wifi and each room has small furnished terraces overlooking the garden or the mountain. The hotel service ensures the daily cleaning of the rooms and the towels and sheets are changed every week.

For more comfort, it is possible to book an optional double or single room.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

All the equipment is at your disposal.

Equipment Included

All the equipment is at your disposal.

Equipment not included

Sports shoes such as hiking, for walking, etc.
A small leisure backpack (capacity about 25 l).
A bottle to fill.
A small waterproof phone bag just in case.
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It is always better to bring your snorkeling equipment in case you want to take advantage of the free time to visit other beaches and lagoons of the island!


For your comfort
- A small pharmacy against possible injuries
- Personal medications
- Mosquito repellent products

Watch out for the sun!
Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.

Equipment not included

Sports shoes such as hiking, for walking, etc.
A small leisure backpack (capacity about 25 l).
A bottle to fill.
A small waterproof phone bag just in case.
It is always better to bring your snorkeling equipment in case you want to take advantage of the free time to visit other beaches and lagoons of the island!


For your comfort
- A small pharmacy against possible injuries
- Personal medications
- Mosquito repellent products

Watch out for the sun!
Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.

formalities administratives

For French nationals: PASSPORT still valid after the return date.
For other nationalities: please contact the consular authorities concerned.

formalities administratives

For French nationals: PASSPORT still valid after the return date.
For other nationalities: please contact the consular authorities concerned.

Address and access

contact email: tamarin@ucpa.asso.fr From Mauritius airport: 1 hour bus transfer. For interns who did not buy the UCPA flight:
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- If you arrive at the same time as the UCPA flight, you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA. You must inform the center in advance and pay the amount of this transfer to our representative on site (60 euros round trip), before the bus leaves. - If you come by your own means between the airport and the UCPA site, count around 50 euros per trip for a taxi (payable in Mauritian Rupees).

Veranda Tamarin Hotel:


- tamarind
Tél.:

Address and access

contact email: tamarin@ucpa.asso.fr

From Mauritius airport: 1 hour bus transfer.

For interns who did not buy the UCPA flight:
- If you arrive at the same time as the UCPA flight, you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA. You must inform the center in advance and pay the amount of this transfer to our representative on site (60 euros round trip), before the bus leaves.
- If you come by your own means between the airport and the UCPA site, count around 50 euros per trip for a taxi (payable in Mauritian Rupees).

Veranda Tamarin Hotel:


- tamarind
Tél.:

Physical intensity

Not very sporty or not very sporty

You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.

Physical intensity

Not very sporty or not very sporty

You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

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Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Restauration

Full board excluding drinks and alcohol
International and Mauritian buffet.

Restauration

Full board excluding drinks and alcohol
International and Mauritian buffet.

Management

Supervision is provided by qualified instructors (French or international).

Management

Supervision is provided by qualified instructors (French or international).

Important information

You are not going to a UCPA center but to a superb small 3* hotel in the middle of a fishing and surfing village.
The beach in front is a superb gray sand beach, and in a few minutes by bus you can also enjoy Morne beach, Preneuse beach or Flic en Flac beach all with white sand.

Important information

You are not going to a UCPA center but to a superb small 3* hotel in the middle of a fishing and surfing village.
The beach in front is a superb gray sand beach, and in a few minutes by bus you can also enjoy Morne beach, Preneuse beach or Flic en Flac beach all with white sand.

Health and formalities

No vaccination is mandatory in Mauritius. However, we recommend that you be up to date with the following vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

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Provide personal protection against mosquito bites.

Sun: don't forget to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Keep a T-shirt, short or long sleeves, because you would get sunburned without realizing it.
The UCPA provides for a collective pharmacy, however we recommend that you bring your personal medication and a roll of elastoplast to protect your feet from blisters. Don't forget sunscreen.

Important
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.


Health and formalities

No vaccination is mandatory in Mauritius. However, we recommend that you be up to date with the following vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Provide personal protection against mosquito bites.

Sun: don't forget to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Keep a T-shirt, short or long sleeves, because you would get sunburned without realizing it.
The UCPA provides for a collective pharmacy, however we recommend that you bring your personal medication and a roll of elastoplast to protect your feet from blisters. Don't forget sunscreen.

Important
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.


Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France KLM, Corsair.

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On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 12kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

On this departure, transport will take place from Paris on a Corsair flight at the following times:
Departure Paris Orly 21:00/Arrival Mauritius 11:05 (the next day)
Return Mauritius 21:45/Arrival Paris Orly 06:20 (the next day)

Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.


Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France KLM, Corsair.

On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 12kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

On this departure, transport will take place from Paris on a Corsair flight at the following times:
Departure Paris Orly 21:00/Arrival Mauritius 11:05 (the next day)
Return Mauritius 21:45/Arrival Paris Orly 06:20 (the next day)

Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.


formalities

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space.
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In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

No vaccination is mandatory in Mauritius. However, we recommend that you be up to date with the following vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Provide personal protection against mosquito bites.

Sun: don't forget to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Keep a T-shirt, short or long sleeves, because you would get sunburned without realizing it.
The UCPA provides for a collective pharmacy, however we recommend that you bring your personal medication and a roll of elastoplast to protect your feet from blisters. Don't forget sunscreen.

Important
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.


formalities

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

No vaccination is mandatory in Mauritius. However, we recommend that you be up to date with the following vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Provide personal protection against mosquito bites.

Sun: don't forget to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Keep a T-shirt, short or long sleeves, because you would get sunburned without realizing it.
The UCPA provides for a collective pharmacy, however we recommend that you bring your personal medication and a roll of elastoplast to protect your feet from blisters. Don't forget sunscreen.

Important
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.


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