Seychelles: Beyond the Beach

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Mahe Island Tour (8 hours)

  

  Option 1 - Start from your accommodation. Visit Victoria and the Sir Selwyn Clarke Market. Meander through the mountains to discover Venn’s Town - Mission Lodge and the Tea Factory. Stop at the Port Launay Marine National Park for some pictures, or you may wish to snorkel. Stop for lunch at a seafood or Creole cuisine restaurant. Journey along the west coast of Mahé Island. Stop at Takamaka Beach for some pictures or snorkeling. Journey down towards the East Coast. Stop at Anse Royal Beach for pictures or snorkeling. Visit the local craft village (souvenirs). Discover Eden Island, the modern part of the island. Head back to your accommodation. Option 2 - Start from your accommodation. Visit Victoria and the Sir Selwyn Clarke Market. Meander through the mountains to discover the Mission Lodge and Tea Factory. Stop at the Port Launay Marine National Park if you wish to snorkel. Stop for lunch. Journey along the west coast of Mahé Island until you arrive on the east coast. Spend some time on Anse Royal Beach. Visit the local craft village (souvenirs). Discover Eden Island, the modern part of Seychelles, and end at a viewpoint for a breathtaking view of Seychelles' inner islands. Option 3 - Start from your accommodation. Visit Victoria and the Sir Selwyn Clarke Market. Meander through the mountains to discover the Mission Lodge and Tea Factory. Stop at the Port Launay Marine National Park if you wish to snorkel. Stop for lunch. Journey along the west coast of Mahé Island until you arrive on the east coast. Spend some time on Anse Royal Beach. Visit the local craft village (souvenirs). Discover Eden Island, the modern part of Seychelles, and end at a viewpoint for a breathtaking view of Seychelles' inner islands. Option 4 - Start from your accommodation. Journey towards Takamaka Beach for some pictures, see some giant tortoises, and admire the beauty. Drive along the east coast. Visit the craft village. Stop at Eden Island for some shopping and lunch at one of the many restaurants. Visit Victoria and the Sir Selwyn Clarke Market. Meander through the mountains to discover the Mission Lodge and Tea Factory. Stop at the Port Launay Marine National Park if you wish to snorkel. Head back to your accommodation. Option 5 - Start from your accommodation. Visit the Botanical Gardens (fees not included in rate). Visit Victoria and the Sir Selwyn Clarke Market. Stop for lunch and enjoy our exclusive Creole cuisine. Drive to Beau Vallon Beach, have a swim, catch a tan, then head back to your accommodation.

• day 2

  Private or Shared Reef Safari Snorkeling Adventure

  

  

  Transfers are arranged from any accommodation around Mahe Island. Guests may choose a private half-day/full-day or shared full-day experience. Your shared journey begins on a glass-bottom boat departing from the marine charter in Victoria. Sail 20 minutes to a protected area in the ocean. You will have the choice to snorkel. For those who cannot swim or snorkel, don’t worry! We will beach directly on one of the islands in the marine park – Cerf Island. A delicious Creole lunch will be served on the beach. After lunch, sail to Moyenne Island, one of the smallest islands that make up the Ste Anne Marine National Park in Seychelles. It is a flora and fauna reserve and has been home to over 100 giant land tortoises since the 1970s. Relax on the white sandy beach, swim, snorkel, or take a 45-minute walk/hike and explore the hidden beauties and secrets of the island. For your personalized private experience, you will board our luxury high-speed boat from Eden Island (please contact us for this option)

• day 3

  Private or Shared Day Trip to Praslin & La Digue

  

  

  Our chauffeur will pick you up from your accommodation on Mahe at around 06:00 am – 06:30 am, depending on your location. Depart from the Marine Charter in Victoria and sail to Praslin at 07:30 am. Arrive at the Praslin Jetty at 08:45 am. A shared shuttle bus will welcome everyone and transfer you to the Vallée de Mai. Enjoy a short outside visit of the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its museum. The Vallée de Mai is home to the endemic Coco de Mer. A private guide will give a brief description of the nature park outside the property. Drive towards Anse Lazio Beach, known for its soft white sand and crystal-clear water. Spend some leisure time and enjoy the beauty! Drive back to Praslin Jetty. Catch your same boat at 12:15 pm and sail to La Digue. At 12:30 pm, disembark at La Passe, La Digue, where you will be offered two choices for getting around: a bicycle or a pick-up truck with rear seats. On La Digue, you will enjoy our local Creole cuisine (at Chez Marston), comprising fresh grilled fish, salads, a small BBQ, and much more. Your time will be at leisure on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (Anse Source D’Argent – L’Union Estate), or you can take a tour around La Digue. At 16:00 pm, set off back to Mahe, where you will be met by your chauffeur to transfer you back to your accommodation. Shared trip with other tourists only