Itinerary
- Day 1
Mahé to Praslin
You'll land on Mahé and get transferred to the ferry port where you board the Cat Coco catamaran. The crossing to Praslin takes about 70 minutes, and once you arrive, it's a short transfer to your hotel for your first night.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Mahé to Praslin on Cat Coco catamaran
- Day 2
Praslin
This morning you'll walk through Vallée de Mai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, looking for the famous Coco de Mer nut and keeping an eye out for black parrots and flying foxes. Later you head to Anse Lazio beach for lunch, then spend time swimming in the turquoise water under Takamaka trees.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Vallée de Mai National Park
- Visit to Anse Lazio beach
- Entrance fee to Vallée de Mai National Park
Landmarks/POIs Vallée de Mai National Park Anse Lazio - Day 3
Curieuse - Saint Pierre
A motorboat takes you to Cousin Island first where you spot fairy terns, toc-toc birds, and reed warblers. From there you continue to Curieuse Island to explore the mangrove forests and see giant tortoises at the former island doctor's museum. After a BBQ lunch on the beach, you head to Saint Pierre for snorkeling where sea turtles and colorful fish are common sights.
- Meals
- Lunch (BBQ lunch on the beach)
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Cousin Island
- Boat tour to Curieuse Island
- Visit to Curieuse Island museum and giant tortoise encounter
- Boat tour to Saint Pierre
- Snorkeling excursion at Saint Pierre
Landmarks/POIs Cousin Island Curieuse Island Saint Pierre - Day 4
Praslin to La Digue
You'll hike through Fond Ferdinand nature reserve spotting endemic palm trees and native woods, plus the Seychelles tree frog if you're lucky. The viewpoint there overlooks the offshore islands nicely. In the afternoon a boat transfers you to La Digue where you check into your guest house.
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Fond Ferdinand nature reserve
- Entrance fee to Fond Ferdinand nature reserve
- Boat transfer to La Digue
Landmarks/POIs Fond Ferdinand nature reserve Félicité Island Grande Soeur Island - Day 5
La Digue
This morning starts with a 3 to 4 hour guided bike tour along the coast, stopping at the beautiful northern beaches with their granite rocks and fan palms. Later you cycle to the south coast and hike through tropical vegetation to reach Anse Cocos bay. The day ends with a swim and a sunset cocktail or SeyBrew.
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour along La Digue coast
- Bike rental on La Digue
- Hike to Anse Cocos
Landmarks/POIs Anse Cocos Grand Anse Petite Anse - Day 6
La Digue
You'll hike up to Nid d'Aigle, the island's highest point, with a stop at the Belle Vue mountain settlement on the way. From the summit the panoramic views are really something. After hiking back down, a boat takes you to Île Cocos for snorkeling around the offshore coral reef in clear water.
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Nid d'Aigle
- Boat trip to Île Cocos
- Snorkeling excursion at Île Cocos
Landmarks/POIs Nid d'Aigle Belle Vue Île Cocos - Day 7
La Digue
L'Union Estate gets your visit first, a former vanilla and coconut plantation where you learn about colonial history and see sea turtles. Depending on the tide, you'll paddle a kayak in the bay at Anse Source d'Argent across the warm Indian Ocean water to a secluded beach for some Robinson Crusoe style activities.
Included Activities
- Visit to L'Union Estate
- Guided kayak tour in Anse Source d'Argent lagoon
Landmarks/POIs L'Union Estate Anse Source d'Argent - Day 8
La Digue to Mahé
You take one last beach walk on La Digue to enjoy the relaxed island atmosphere. The ferry back to Mahé takes about 1.5 hours, and from Victoria terminal you transfer to the west side at Beau Vallon for your hotel check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from La Digue to Mahé
Landmarks/POIs Beau Vallon - Day 9
Mahé
After breakfast you snorkel in the protected Baie Ternay marine reserve where rays, sea turtles, and moray eels show up regularly. In the afternoon you head to Morne Seychellois National Park and hike the Copolia Trail up to the 471 meter viewpoint. Along the way you see cinnamon, vanilla, and endemic pitcher plants, with views of Victoria and Sainte Anne Marine National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Snorkeling excursion in Baie Ternay marine reserve
- Guided hike on Copolia Trail in Morne Seychellois National Park
- Entrance fee to Morne Seychellois National Park
Landmarks/POIs Baie Ternay Marine Reserve Morne Seychellois National Park Copolia Victoria Sainte-Anne Marine National Park - Day 10
Mahé
The Anse Major Nature Trail through Morne Seychellois National Park is one of the best hikes here, starting from Bel Ombre. You'll trek over black granite rocks through dense forest with sea views the whole way up. Once you reach the secluded Anse Major bay, only accessible on foot or by boat, you can swim and snorkel. The afternoon is free to explore Victoria's capital with its market district selling spices, fish, and vegetables.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike on Anse Major Nature Trail
Optional Activities
- Visit Victoria capital city and market district
Landmarks/POIs Anse Major Bel Ombre Victoria - Day 11
Departure from Mahé
Depending on when your flight leaves, you transfer to Mahé airport for your journey home or to set up an extension. The airport is just a short ride away, and several daily lagoon cab options are available to get you there.
Optional Activities
- Extension stay on Silhouette Island
- Extension stay on Bird Island
