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.
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.
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.
Get the best of both worlds on this not-soon-to-be-forgotten expedition to the island where time stands still: Timeless La Digue. First, take to the ocean on a traditional, inter-island schooner, just like in day’s gone by when they were the only mode of transportation and make landfall at the scenic La Digue jetty where you will be greeted with refreshing coconuts, picked fresh from the palm.
L’Union Estate awaits you with its languid, old plantation ways, charming architecture and ambiance of another time when the scents of coprah, the dried flesh of the coconut, and vanilla, filled the air. Your next port of call will be Anse Source D’Argent, one of the planet’s most famous beaches, with its silver sands, sapphire waters and ancient granite boulders where there will be time to swim and relax.
A scenic tour of the beaches of Anse Severe and Grand Anse follows where you can relax in the afternoon sun before heading home with indelible memories. Alternatively, from the moment of arrival at La Digue you can make your own personal voyage of discovery of the island by bicycle, exploring its winding, shady pathways at your whim and leisure, knowing that the next surprise is only around the next bend in the road.
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.
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.
Become one with nature as only Seychelles can offer it, on this day of discovery and adventure commencing with a visit to the Ste Anne Marine Park, with its spectacular views of the surrounding islands. Our Reef Safari will introduce you to the myriad wonders of Seychelles’ underwater world by glass-bottom boat, your ‘eye in crystal waters’ and to the thrill of fish feeding before transporting you to one of the park’s island jewels: Cerf.
Cerf is the largest island of the Ste. Anne Group, named after the vessel of one of Seychelles’ early explorers and has a long tradition of settlement, first as a coconut plantation and now as a habitation for people escaping the ‘hustle and bustle’ of neighbouring Mahé. Here, we will tempt your palate with a traditional Creole lunch, allowing you time to explore the rare beauty of the island, swim in its crystal waters and relax on its silver-sanded beaches. This is a place where stunning, natural beauty and time-honoured island ways will conspire to provide you with the time of your life…and the memories to match.
Explore the Sainte Anne Marine Park on this exciting full-day excursion, jam-packed with fun-filled activities.
Set-Sail aboard Anahita as you head off to discover Mahé’s inner islands. Next, hop aboard a semi-submersible vessel as you dip below the waves to explore the depths of the Marine Park. Enjoy feeding the tropical fish surrounding the boat and then get up close and personal with the creatures that inhabit the park’s colorful coral gardens for a refreshing snorkel or swim.
Be treated to a BBQ lunch and musical entertainment before heading ashore Moyenne Island. Visit the island on-foot as you get to meet the Giant Tortoises that freely roam here, as well as visit old ruins and pirate graves – or simply relax on the island’s private beach. The day ends with a tropical cocktail and a leisurely cruise around the Marine Park before returning to Mahé.
Mahe is the main island and there are so many sites to visit. Begin the tour of the capital Victoria.One of the most photographed monuments of all is the centre piece of Victoria; the Clock Tower, a guided tour of the Botanical Garden haven to some endemic plants, palm trees, the famous coco de mer palm and giant land tortoises, a visit to the local market and lunch at one of the creole restaurant. After lunch a stop at famous Bel Air cemetery, driving up to the Morne Seychellois National Park, onwards into the tea and vanilla plantation and the ruins of the famous Mission Lodge – visited by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and His Majesty the Duke of Edinburgh, who on the 20th March 1972 opened a viewing lodge at the present site with an amazing breathtaking views for photo shoot and a stop on the beach for a quick dip in the ocean before returning to the hotel.
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.