Treat yourself to a tour of Mahé’s wild side, the untamed south of the island, with its rolling countryside, quaint hamlets and spectacular beaches. Your day starts in charming Victoria, on a visit to the bustling market, ‘Little Ben’, its famous, landmark clock tower and the other fascinating nooks and crannies of one of world’s smallest capitals. A scenic drive into the cool of the mountains follows, offering unforgettable vistas of the ocean below en route to the enchanted setting of ‘Mission Lodge’, site of an ancient school for slave children and now home to the songs of rare, endemic birds.
Seemingly suspended in the mountain mists is the tea plantation which you will pass on your descent to the surreally beautiful west coast and the photo opportunity of your stay as the road meanders through picturesque villages on its way to Pineapple Studios – an Alladin’s Cave of local arts & crafts. This particular rainbow trail ends at spectacular Cap Lazare amid the scented blossoms of Frangipani trees and the manicured gardens of a private estate where you will feast on a mouth-watering Creole buffet served right on the beachfront. The afternoon is yours to enjoy in the beautiful grounds of this exceptional domain, famous for its large population of Giant Land Tortoises and for the wonders of its underwater world.
Disfrute de lo mejor de ambos mundos: el océano y uno de los lugares declarados patrimonio de la humanidad de la UNESCO en de Seychelles - el valle misterioso y primitivo conocido como el Valle de Mai. Te ofrecemos una experiencia de una vez en la vida con una visita guiada de este sitio de fama mundial donde el legendario Coco-de-Mer, el coco de dos lóbulos en forma de la pelvis de una mujer, crece en el crepúsculo bajo un dosel de palmas. Leyendas y cuentos fantásticos abundan sobre este extraordinario lugar, considerado por algunos el bíblico Jardín del Edén, que nuestro guía estará encantado de contar antes de tomar el océano en 'Oplezir,' - destino Anse Lazio, conocido por ser el playa más hermosa del mundo. La experiencia de nadar y bucear en las cristalinas aguas de esta playa no se olvida fácilmente y después de una igualmente inolvidable barbacoa en este escenario de cuento de hadas, le daremos tiempo libre.
With the arrival the newest vessel – Isle of Mahe – we now operate three modern high-speed catamarans between the paradise islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. With greater seating capacity and an extra observation deck, the Isle of Mahe is the pride of our fleet, making up to 3 crossings a day between Mahe and Praslin.
Departing from the jetty in Victoria, it takes less than 60 minutes to whisk up to 475 passengers comfortably and smoothly across the Indian Ocean to the Baie Sainte Anne jetty over on Praslin (dependant on sea conditions). Just present your voucher to the staff at the jetty and they will provide you with your Boarding Pass and assist you in checking-in your luggage.
Just as on its other vessels – Isle of Praslin & Isle of La Digue – we offer passengers a choice of comfort and service with both Economy and Business class cabins. Economy class passengers have the option of travelling inside on the main air-conditioned deck – Coco de Mer Cabin – or outside on the Island Hopper Upper Deck, with stunning views and sea breezes. For those looking for even greater comfort, Business Class passengers can enjoy the All Inclusive service of the Lazio Lounge.
Discover the natural splendour of this world famous attraction. Visit Praslin’s Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site and untouched biosphere like none other on Earth. Here giant palms rustle overhead as you meander through this ancient forest filled with many endemic species of palm and rare fauna, such as the Seychelles Black Parrot, the tiger chameleon and the diminutive Seychelles tree frog.
Vallée de Mai is also home to the Coco de Mer palm; the see is the largest nut in the world and has been treasured as a collectable and mystical aphrodisiac for centuries. Let our Guides unravel the secrets of this magical forest to you.
It was once believed - in the distant lands where these giant seeds would wash ashore - that the Coco de Mer originated from a sacred forest under the sea. Today, we know better, and Vallée de Mai – believed by some to be the original site of the Garden of Eden - is where these magnificent palms grow.
Introduced in 2011, the second high-speed catamaran - Isle of La Digue - now offers passengers a more direct service between the islands of Mahe and La Digue. Departing in the evening from Mahe's Victoria jetty, the Isle of La Digue follows the same route as its sister vessel - Isle of Praslin & Isle of Mahe - towards the island of Praslin, where after a short stop-over it continues the last leg of its journey, arriving on La Digue just in time for sunset. Early the next morning the same vessel departs the La Passe jetty and travels, via Praslin, back to Mahe.
With the exception of Fridays, passengers should however be aware that the ferry Mahe to La Digue is not a non-stop service. Including the Praslin stopover, total journey times are approximately 90 minutes, dependent on sea conditions, which makes the Isle of La Digue an ideal solution for passengers looking for a hassle-free service from Mahe to La Digue and vice versa. Just present your voucher to staff at the jetty and they will provide you with your Boarding Pass and assist you in checking-in your luggage.
The Isle of La Digue can carry up to 227 passengers and, just like its big sister, both Economy and Business classes available. Economy class passengers can choose to travel in the fully air-conditioned Coco de Mer Cabin on the main deck or outside on the Island Hopper Upper Deck. Business class passengers have their own dedicated cabin - Lazio Lounge - on the upper deck.
Para los clientes que prefieren Snorkeling y Crucero en lugar de caminar. Salida del muelle de La Digue a Coco y / o Islas Felicite (dependiendo de las condiciones del mar). Llegada a la Isla del Coco y Felicite. Tiempo previsto para nadar y bucear en cualquiera de las Islas Coco o Felicite o simplemente relajarse en la playa. Zarpe de retorno a la Isla La Digue.
Enjoy the very best of both worlds: those of the ocean and one of Seychelles’ twin, UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the mysterious, primeval valley known as the Vallée de Mai. We will introduce you to the experience of a lifetime on a guided tour of this world-famous site where the legendary Coco-de-mer, the double-lobed coconut in the form of a woman’s pelvis, grows in twilight beneath a towering canopy of palms.
Fantastic legends and tales abound about this extraordinary place, once believed to be the original site of the biblical Garden Of Eden, that our guide will be happy to recount before you take to the ocean on ‘Oplezir,’ - destination Anse Lazio, reputedly the world’s most beautiful beach. The experience of swimming and snorkelling in the crystal waters off this divine beach is one not soon forgotten and after an equally unforgettable BBQ in this fairytale setting, we will provide you with ample time to engrave it on your memory before we take you home at day’s end.
A trip to three of the most visited island reserves in the Inner Island group. Starting off the day with a stop on Cousin Island; home to some of Seychelles' rarest birdlife, then to Curieuse Island; ancient leper colony, famous for its museum and enthralling biodiversity which includes specimens of the coco-de-mer and at lunch time you can enjoy a typical creole cuisine. Finally, your boat will call at beautiful St. Pierre Island, famous for its amazing snorkeling raw natural beauty.
Anse Major (Mahe):
This is a wild and scenic coastal walk with the waves breaking on the granite bolders. The first part of the trail is through batches of woodland open areas, small river valleys and over exposed, rocky ridges. Views across the sea over Silhouette and North Island. The trail passes over Glacis slopes, stretching above and below the path. The vegetation is mostly endemic and indigenous species adapted to survive in such harsh conditions. Endemic birds such as Bulbul, Blue Pigeon sunbirds can be seen. To get to the main beach you must cross a small river outlet which emerges from a brackish water marsh. The sandy beach invites relaxation or snorkeling on the reef.
Copolia (Mahe):
The first part of the walk is a descent through sandy secondary forest of cinnamon and rubber trees. As the trail climbs higher, many interesting endemic and indigenous plant species can be seen. It is also the habitat of endemic birds such as: Seychelles Bulbul, Blue Pigeon and Sunbirds. The exposed glacier with lack of soil and harsh condition has a special vegetation of endemic plants including the vacoa (pandanus multispicatus) and pitcher plant (nenpenthes pervillei). From the top the views are magnificent over the east coast of Mahe, the island of St.Anne Marine National Park and beyond to Praslin and La Digue.
Esta es una gran aventura para los corazones jóvenes con la primera parada es en la Isla de St. Pierre , una de las favoritas entre los nadadores y buceadores. A continuación, visitará la reserva de la isla Curieuse , donde se pueden admirar las tortugas terrestres gigantes y disfrutar de un recorrido de una hora de la isla, caminando por las montañas y manglares de los pantanos de Anse Josee. El día continúa con un almuerzo de deliciosa barbacoa, servido a bordo del elegante catamarán Oplezir elegante, antes de cruzar a la impresionante playa de Anse Georgette especial para tomar fotografías y un refrescante baño. El viaje terminará con un crucero panorámico a lo largo de la costa noreste de Isla de Praslin.