Canoe Rafting on the Rivière des Marsouins in Saint-Benoît, Reunion Island
Have a refreshing and fun time crossing the rapids of the Rivière des Marsouins in a canoe raft along the îlet Coco!
Practical information
Raft down the Rivière des Marsouins for around 2 hours, on a 2.7 km route punctuated by class 3 rapids.
- Total of 7 class 3 rapids on the course
- Single-seater and 2-seater kayaks (choice at the instructor's discretion, depending on the water level of the river and the participants)
- Guided tour of Bethléem before rafting down the river
Course of events
Please allow around 3 hours for the whole experience.
- Meeting with the team at the Rando aqua Reunion rafting base on Coco islet (shaded, secure car park on site)
- Welcome with tea or coffee
- Equipment in the changing rooms at the base, where there are also toilets
- Shuttle transfer to Bethléem
- 5-minute approach walk
- Safety briefing
- Short guided tour of Bethléem (access by swimming)
- Launching kayak rafts
- Departure for a 2-hour rafting trip down the Rivière des Marsouins, on a 2.7 km course with class 3 rapids
- End of the course directly at the base
- Tidying up and de-equipping, with the option of a shower at the base
- Refreshment break with a video of the descent (€20 to buy the video on a USB stick) to end the activity
Activity requirements
All participants must know how to swim and be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.
All children (under 12) must be accompanied by an adult in the same kayak raft. Written parental authorisation is required for minors aged between 13 and 17 to participate in this activity.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Video on a USB stick is available at an additional fee of €20, to be paid onsite.
Spoken languages:
English, FrenchIncluded
- Instructor qualified with BPJEPS and/or state diploma
- Kayak raft
- Paddle
- Life jacket
- Helmet
- Shuttle service between the base and the start of the descent
Excluded
- Transfer
- Video (€20 on USB stick)
Do not forget to bring
- Closed shoes that will get wet
- Swimwear
- Towel
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A subtle blend of canoeing and rafting, canoe rafting is the perfect way to enjoy a white-water adventure, alone or in pairs aboard the same inflatable boat, depending on your level and that of the water. Following an instructor in his own kayak raft, you will set off on a 2-hour descent through the class 3 rapids of the Rivière des Marsouins, the favourite playground of the Rando aqua Reunion team. The team's base is right next to the river, on the îlet Coco in Saint-Benoît, and offers all the comforts needed to make your experience an unforgettable adventure: covered terrace, shower, changing rooms, toilets, coffee, tea, and even a drink to share with your group at the end of the activity!
For your canoe rafting tour down the Rivière des Marsouins, you will be equipped with all the safety gear you need (helmet and life jacket) before boarding your inflatable boat on your own or in pairs. Your instructor, who holds a BPJEPS (professional qualification in youth, popular education and sport) or State diploma, will guide you throughout the adventure, and will not only offer you a visit to the Bethléem site before you set off (accessible by swimming), but also a floating workshop during the descent, i.e. swimming down a rapid. You will enjoy an extraordinary canoe-rafting experience on the Rivière des Marsouins, with a mix of thrills and laughter in a fabulous wilderness setting typical of eastern Reunion Island!
Accessible to anyone who knows how to swim, from beginners to experts, and from the age of 7, canoe rafting down the Rivière des Marsouins is the perfect way to have fun with family and friends. So don't miss out if you are in Saint-Benoît and head to îlet Coco to take part in this adventure with Rando aqua Reunion!
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