Helicopter Aerial Photography & Filming in Mauritius

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The South of Mauritius is the best area to enjoy nature and land excursions, including Hiking & Trekking, Animal watching, Safari trips and Canyoning.

The Helicopter Aerial Photography & Filming in Mauritius Includes:

• 15, 30, 45 or 60 Minutes Helicopter Aerial Photography & Filming (see options below)
• Take pictures with doors off
• Fly over the most popular landscape of Mauritius
• Choose your preferred itinerary
• Trained and experienced helicopter pilot
• Safety equipment provided onboard

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

15 Minutes Aerial Photography & Filming Helicopter Tour

From the North – Maritim Resort or LUX* Grand Gaube Hotel / Royal Palm Beachcomber (hotel residents only) :

• North Eastern or North Western Lagoon (depending on departure helipad) / Glimpse of the islands of the North - Port-Louis, Pieter Both, Long Mountain (departure Royal Palm) / Ile d’Ambre, Cap Malheureux (departure from LUX* Grand Gaube)

From the East – Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course or St Geran Hotel / Anahita (hotel residents only)

• East Coast from Ile Aux Cerfs to the Bay of Poste de Flacq with view of Bamboo Mountain / South Eastern and Eastern Lagoon

From Avalon Golf Estate:

• Grand-Bassin - Tea Plantation - Kanaka Crater - Black River Gorges - View of South West Lagoon - Chamarel Colored Earths - Chamarel Waterfall - Bassin Blanc - Avalon

From Airport:

• Blue Bay – Pointe D’Esny - Mahebourg – Vieux Grand Port – Lion Mountain – Pointe du Diable – Bambous Mountain

30 Minutes Aerial Photography & Filming Helicopter Tour

From the North –

Maritim Resort or LUX* Grand Gaube Hotel / Royal Palm Beachcomber (hotel residents only) :

• Hotel’s helipad - Grand Bay - Port-Louis - Le Pouce & Pieter Both Mountain - North Western and North Eastern Lagoon - Ile d’Ambre - Cap Malheureux - Hotel’s helipad

From the East – Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course or St Geran Hotel / Anahita (hotel residents only):

• Hotel’s helipad - Ile Aux Cerfs - Bamboo and Lion Mountains - Grand Port - Blue Bay - Ile aux Aigrettes - South Eastern Lagoon - East Coast up to Poste de Flacq - White Mountain - Hotel’s helipad

From Avalon Golf Estate:

• Avalon - Grand-Bassin - Tea Plantations - Kanaka Crater - Black River Gorges - Black River Bay – Ile aux Benitiers - Around Le Morne - Chamarel Colored Earths - Chamarel Waterfall - Alexandra Waterfalls – Bassin Blanc - Avalon

From Airport :

• Route A - Bois Cheri - Kanaka Crater - Grand Bassin - Black River Gorges - Chamarel Colored Earths and Waterfalls - View of Le Morne - Bel Ombre - South Coast with Gris-Gris and Natural Bridge - Blue Bay
• Route B - Blue Bay - Pointe D’Esny - Ile aux Aigrettes - Grand Port - South Eastern Lagoon - Ile aux Cerfs - East Coast Up to Poste de Flacq - White Mountain - Bamboo and Lion Mountains - Airport

45 minutes Aerial Photography & Filming Helicopter Tour

From the North – (Maritim Resort or LUX* Grand Gaube Hotel / Royal Palm Beachcomber (hotel residents only) :

• Hotel’s helipad - Grand Gaube or Grand Bay - Port Louis - Flic en Flac - Chamarel Colored Earths and Waterfalls - Black River Gorges - Tamarin Waterfalls - Pieter Both - Grand Gaube or Grand Bay - Hotel’s helipad

From the East – Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course or St Geran Hotel / Anahita (hotel residents only):

• Route A: Hotel’s helipad - White Mountain - Piton du Milieu - Tamarin Falls - Black River - Le Morne - Chamarel Colored Earth and Waterfall - Black River Gorges - Grand Bassin - Kanaka Crater - Bois Cheri - Lion Mountain and South Eastern Lagoon - Ile aux Cerfs - Hotel’s helipad
• Route B: Hotel’s helipad – Entire East Coast with Ile Aux Cerfs and Ile d’Ambre - North Eastern Lagoon - Cap Malheureux - Grand Bay - Pieter Both Mountain - Port-Louis - Piton du Milieu - Bamboo and Lion Mountains - South Eastern Lagoon - Hotel’s helipad

From Avalon Golf Estate :

• Avalon - Bois Cheri Tea Plantations – Kanaka Crater – Tamarin Waterfalls – Le Pouce Mountain - Port-Louis – Albion – Flic en Flac – Ile aux Benitiers – Around Le Morne – Chamarel – Black River Gorges – Grand Bassin – Avalon

From the Airport :

• Route A - Airport - Grand Port - Ile aux Cerfs - East Coast - Grand Baie - Port-Louis - Pieter Both Mountain - Piton du Milieu - Riche en Eau - Airport
• Route B* - Airport - Grand Bassin - Kanaka Crater - Black River Gorges - Flic-en-Flac - Black River - Chamarel Colored Earths and Waterfalls - South Coast - Airport

*Note: This tour does not include the Underwater Waterfall; but if requested, the itinerary can be adjusted to include it by skipping Black River and Flic en Flac while keeping the rest unchanged.

60 minutes Aerial Photography & Filming Helicopter Tour

Possible to see most attractive sights and places of interest in Mauritius:

• East Coast with Ile aux Cerfs
• North Coast with Cap Malheureux and Grand Bay
• West Coast with Port-Louis, Flic-en-Flac, Black River
• South with glimpse of Le Morne, Chamarel Coloured Earths and Waterfall, Black River Gorges, Grand Bassin, Kanaka Crater, Bois Cheri

Note: This tour does not include the Underwater Waterfall; but if requested, the itinerary can be adjusted to include it by skipping the Northern coast while keeping the rest unchanged.

About the Helicopter Aerial Photography & Filming package in Mauritius

Whether you are an amateur or a professional photographer, we are here to make your dreams come true. Depending on your preference choose the 15, 30, 45 or 60 minute helicopter flight for your photo/video shoot. In case, you wish to have some specific locations we can arrange for a completely custom tour for a maximum duration of 60 minutes.

We provide you with a once in a lifetime opportunity to have an aerial photography session from a moving helicopter rather than using a tripod on the ground below.

Taking pictures with the doors off offers an amazing photography experience where you will have the chance to capture crisp and clear photographs and videos, as there won’t be glass in between your lenses and the magnificent views.

The experienced pilots will bring you to the best locations possible and the helicopter will generally fly at a lower elevation so that you can capture the best shots.

This aerial photography and filming helicopter tour will bring you to some exciting and pristine sites of Mauritius where you will get awe-inspiring views of the magnificent topography including colourful houses, green trees, and winding streets on land. From the extraordinary Chamarel Coloured Earth to the high mountains of the Black River Region, the pious Grand Bassin Crater Lake, and the phenomenal Underwater Waterfall, the list is endless!

List of Possible Sightseeing Locations

Some Key sites you will see as part of your flight:

• Underwater Waterfall at Le Morne
  Featured as one of the most spectacular geological formations in Mauritius, the Underwater Waterfall is an illusory waterfall which was formed due to the movement of sand and silt sediments under the influence of powerful underwater currents.
• The Chamarel Coloured Earth and Waterfalls
  The most visited tourist attraction in Mauritius with its unique and magnificent coloured earth, waterfalls and verdant forests as key features.
• UNESCO World Heritage Site-Le Morne Brabant
  The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Le Morne has a summit of 556 metres (1,824 ft) above sea level and has become the iconic attraction of Mauritius.
• Notre Dame Auxiliatrice chapel – Cap Malheureux
  Renowned for its bright red chapel, Cap Malheureux has a historical significance as it was here that the British invasion force defeated the French in 1810 colonial Mauritius.
• Black River Gorges National Park
  The national park is in the South-western part of Mauritius covering about 67.54 km², consisting of luxuriant and dried forests, splendid waterfalls and canyons.
• Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (Black River Peak)
  Also known as The Black River Peak, it is the highest mountain in Mauritius offering incredible views at a height of 828m.
• Grand Bassin Lake
  The Grand Bassin lake is considered a sacred place by the Hindu community in Mauritius where Hindu pantheons are venerated.
• Trou aux Cerfs Crater
  The dormant, volcanic crater is around 605 meters above sea level and is one of the most visited craters in Mauritius.
• Ile aux Cerfs
  The most visited islet of Mauritius is engulfed by turquoise blue waters and caters for many adventurous sea activities.
• Grand River South East Waterfall
  The splendid Grand River South East Waterfall is one of the main tourist attractions in Mauritius. The waterfall fills the landscape with a dramatic look- a lush green sanctuary with cascading waterfalls.
• Pieter Both
  The gigantic Pieter Both is the second highest mountain of Mauritius (820m) offering trekking trails for enthusiast climbers.
• Le Pouce Mountain
  The thumb-shaped Mountain is the third highest mountain in Mauritius with a height of 812 metres.
• Coin de Mire
  Located some 8 km from the north coast of Mauritius, the Coin de Mire or the Gunner’s Coin is a protected reserve which serves as a home to many sea-birds.

Mauritius Helipads

Helipads in Mauritius are dotted around the island, usually in the secure premises of a hotel or in an estate.

Please note that some helipads have a landing fees and vary. In such a case, you will have to cover the landing fees charged by the operator of the helipad. The landing fees are to be paid on the day of the flight directly at the helipad.

Should your hotel or place of accommodation not have a helipad, Mauritius Attractions can provide the transfer to the helipad closest to you at a supplement fee.

List of Mauritius helipads

About The Helicopter

5-Seater Helicopter 

The state-of-the-art Airbus H125 seamlessly combines speed, comfort, and reliability, offering passengers an unrivalled view from its spacious cabin. Accommodating up to 5 passengers, your helicopter flight will be expertly guided by a trained and experienced pilot, ensuring adherence to global safety standards.

Model: Airbus H125

Powerplant: ARRIEL 2D

Body: Light Turbine

Maximum Range: 335 nm

Occupancy: 1 Pilot + 5 passengers (Subject to weight limitations)

• Camera Equipment 

• Reservation: It is imperative to book at least 1 week before
• Max Passenger Capacity: 5 passengers.
  - In case of 3 or more passengers, the flight trip will only be offered under the weight limitation.
• Any delay by the passengers may result in the helicopter leaving without the passengers at the scheduled time.
• The helicopter flights are subject to weather conditions.
• All passengers must present a valid photo ID (Passport, National ID, or Driving Licence). Failure to do so may result in flight cancellation.
• Other flight conditions apply.
• Upon request, we can cater for land transportation from your place of accommodation to the location of your chosen helipad (offered for supplement).
• Please note that some helipads have landing fees to be paid on the day of the flight directly at the helipad.
• Clients opting for the Bel Ombre Heliport must settle the landing fee as part of the order process, as no payment is accepted at the heliport.

Important Details to Submit

In order to process any helicopter booking, client MUST provide the following details:

• Name of each participant as per the passports and title (Mr., Mrs., Chd., Inf.)
• Nationality
• Passport number
• Date of birth of each participant
• Weight of each participant*
• In case of any Children or baby, please specify same with the above details
• For passengers 28 weeks pregnant or more, a medical certificate is required from a medical practitioner, stating they are fit to fly.

*The exact weight of each participant must be communicated at the time of booking. Any difference in weight on the day of the activity will result in cancellation, and no refund will be made.

Prices are valid until 31 October 2025. For any bookings from 01 November 2025 onwards, kindly contact us directly for updated rates and availability.