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JayTee Member

Member since 10 May 2011

JayTeeMember17 May 2011 09:53:04

Morning!

I'll be staying on the east coast of Mauritius for a week from the 22nd of this month.聽 I'm going to be taking my big camera along to get photos from as much of the island as I can.聽 I wondered if anyone knows of companies that could provide an air tour of the island at a reasonable price, so that I can get some overhead photos.聽 Our hotel says they can do it but it'd cost RS 12,000 for 15 minutes.

Thanks and have a great day!

alisa_ram Serial expat

Member since 17 August 2010

alisa_ramSerial expat17 May 2011 13:29:10

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Have you tried Air Mauritius? They offer Helicopter services.

JayTee Member

Member since 10 May 2011

JayTeeMember17 May 2011 14:35:46

Hello,

Yeah I think that's who the hotel use but wondered if there were individual operators out of the heliport who may price differently.

Don't worry - if I can't find one cheaper, I'll rent a trampoline instead...

markdc Active member

Member since 03 December 2008

markdcActive member17 May 2011 15:17:46

I think it's only Air Mauritius who do it.

JayTee Member

Member since 10 May 2011

JayTeeMember17 May 2011 17:52:30

Ah well, will concentrate my effort on ground stuff then. Not to worry.

islander77 Guest

islander77Guest18 May 2011 06:40:09

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hi mate, u can contact air mauritius on your own. they may offer different fees.

6033030: just ask heli services,

cheers,
islander.

JayTee Member

Member since 10 May 2011

JayTeeMember18 May 2011 07:32:23

Brilliant, thank you.聽 I'll give them a call when I get over there.聽

musheer Serial expat

Member since 02 April 2010

musheerSerial expat18 May 2011 12:57:07

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Hey Jay,

how bout contacting Aviators . He is a member of the blog, and a Pilot to boot! Am sure he can be of some help!

Cheers

JayTee Member

Member since 10 May 2011

JayTeeMember18 May 2011 14:28:50

Thanks again for that.聽 I'll see if I can get in touch.

islander77 Guest

islander77Guest19 May 2011 05:01:50

#10

214245

islander.

lukutula Member

Member since 04 December 2010

lukutulaMember20 May 2011 15:54:40

#11

Why not take a helicopter transfer to your hotel or to the closest helipad and take photos on the way... kills two birds in one stone.. transfer which save you time and all the photos on the way,聽 try this number also 6033754.. you could always ask for 15min extra.. Air Mauritius are pretty good

JayTee Member

Member since 10 May 2011

JayTeeMember20 May 2011 16:09:11

#12

Thanks Lukutula - I'll maybe look into that on the way back to the airport.聽 Will likely be jetlagged inbound!聽

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