Seychelles Tour Idea 3
13 Days from £6,240 for two/family, excluding flights. Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements.
Day 1
Arrival in Seychelles - Mahe
Welcome & assisted by representatives from Peacock Tours at Mahe International Airport
Private transfer from Mahe International Airport to the Mahe Inter Island Quay where you will board the Cat Cocos ferry to La Digue. The boat trip is around 1 hr. 30 mins depending on sea and wind conditions with a small stopover on Praslin. Once on La Digue, a buggy transfer will take you to Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie where you will spend the next 4 nights. The property is an elegant fusion of hospitality, nature, and local heritage for a peaceful stay on one of the most authentic islands of the Seychelles.
• Hideaway: Le Domaine De L’Orangeraie
• Chamber: Garden Villa
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 2
La Digue - Half Day Coco/ Felicite- Half Day
We meet up at CREOLE’s La Digue office at bustling La Passe before boarding our motorized sea vessel and head north towards Coco and Felicite islands where amazing discoveries of the Seychelles’ underwater world await. Coco is the epitome of an isolated tropical island with Seychelles’
signature granite boulder, palm trees, and a small white sandy beach. Its real essence, however, is found beneath its crystal-clear water, as it is surrounded by a large coral reef that makes it ideal for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.
Highlights:
• Coastal Cruising
• Swimming and Snorkeling
• Hideaway: Le Domaine De L’Orangeraie
• Chamber: Garden Villa
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 3
La Digue
Hire a bicycle for the day and explore La Digue island at your own pace and rhythm. Not to miss:
• L’Union Estate, an ancient vanilla plantation now a popular stop for tourists whose main attractions include the old mill, in the past used for extracting coconut oil from copra (dried coconut flesh), the Planter’s house, and the large tortoise pen.
• Anse Source d’Argent, renowned for being the most photographed beach in the world with its huge granite boulders and clear waters.
• Anse Severe Beach with its colorful beach bars, perfect for enjoying fresh fruit juice on your cycle break.
• Lunch at Chez Jules Restaurant.
• Hideaway: Le Domaine De L’Orangeraie
• Chamber: Garden Villa
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 4
La Digue
Day at leisure at the hotel – enjoy the pool and beach area or pamper yourself at the spa with its stunning panoramic views.
• Hideaway: Le Domaine De L’Orangeraie
• Chamber: Garden Villa
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 5
La Digue/Praslin
After breakfast, check out from Le Domaine de L’orangeraie followed by a buggy transfer to the La Digue Jetty where you will board the Cat Rose ferry to Praslin Island (15 minutes depending on sea and wind conditions). Once in Praslin a private transfer will take you to Hotel L’Archipel where you will spend the next 4 nights. For those seeking solitude, quiet, and unreal natural beauty along with sophisticated elegance, individualized service, and Creole flare, Hotel L'Archipel is the perfect vacation spot.
• Hideaway: Hotel L’Archipel
• Chamber: Superior Room
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 6
Praslin - Enchanted Walk in the Vallee de Mai (Mondays & Thursdays)
Stroll along the winding footpaths of a place so special it has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beneath the shade of ancient, towering palms bearing the most extraordinary fruit of all: the famous Coco de Mer. Listen for the call of one of the world’s rarest birds, the Seychelles Black Parrot, as you wander further into the valley. Your guide will introduce you to its spectacular treasures, which include one of the planet’s tiniest frogs, stick insects, chameleons, and six species of endemic palms.
Highlights:
• Guided tour of Vallée de Mai
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Coco de Mer
• Endemic species
• Hideaway: Hotel L’Archipel
• Chamber: Superior Room
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 7
Praslin – “Robinson Crusoe Adventure Cruise” - Curieuse/St. Pierre - Full Day with lunch on Curieuse Island (With Bedier) (Mondays & Thursdays)
A great adventure for the young at heart, with the first stop being at St. Pierre Island, a favorite amongst swimmers and snorkelers. You will then visit Curieuse Island Reserve, where you can admire the giant land tortoises and enjoy a one-hour tour of the island. A BBQ lunch is served on the Island, before cruising to the stunning Anse Georgette beach for a photo stop and a refreshing swim.
Highlights:
• Swimming and snorkeling at St. Pierre Island
• Scenic coastal cruising
• Nature Trail guided tour at Curieuse Island
• Swimming at Anse Georgette (if weather permits)
• Giant land tortoises
• Hideaway: Hotel L’Archipel
• Chamber: Superior Room
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 8
Praslin
Day at Leisure at the hotel.
• Hideaway: Hotel L’Archipel
• Chamber: Superior Room
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 9
Praslin / Mahe
After check-out from Hotel L’Archipel a private transfer will take you to Praslin ERO Passenger for boarding Cat Coco to Mahe Island. The duration of the ferry is 1 hour. Once on Mahe, a private transfer will take you to Laila Resort where you will spend the next 4 nights. The resort’s several rooming options offer breathtaking views and are expertly constructed to follow the most recent ergonomic trends in hospitality whilst offering guests a dining experience through various settings, atmospheres, and food through its restaurants, bars, and deli.
• Hideaway: Laila Resort
• Chamber: Deluxe Room
• Meal Type: Half Board
Mahe - Wild South Excursion – Full Day with Lunch at Cap Lazare Nature Reserve (Monday, Wednesday & Fridays)
The excursion starts off with a brief tour of Victoria, followed by the bazaar, Little Ben Clock Tower, and the rich sights, sounds, and scents of the Seychelles community. A scenic drive into the cool mountains of Sans Soucis follows, heading for Mission Lodge for a breathtaking, panoramic view. This expedition ends at the spectacular Cap Lazare Nature Reserve & Restaurant where you will feast on a mouth-watering, feet-in-the-sand Creole buffet served right on the beachfront. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the beach or wander around the property.
Highlights:
• Visit of Victoria Market and Mission Lodge
• Visit of Cap Lazare Nature Reserve & Restaurant
• Simone’s Lookout
• Nature trail
• Multiple Photo Stops
• Hideaway: Laila Resort
• Chamber: Deluxe Room
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 10
Mahe Starfish on Odezir catamaran - Full Day with lunch on Moyenne Island – (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays)
Spend your day cruising to the barrier reef followed by swimming & snorkeling. Discover the Ste. Anne Marine Park, followed by a guided tour of Moyenne Island and meeting its inhabitants, the giant land tortoises. A delicious Creole lunch can be enjoyed at the island’s only restaurant. Landing fees on Moyenne Island & Ste. Anne Marine Park plus return transfers are included in the rates.
• Hideaway: Laila Resort
• Chamber: Deluxe Room
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 11
Mahe
Day at Leisure at the hotel
• Hideaway: Laila Resort
• Chamber: Deluxe Room
• Meal Type: Half Board
Day 12
Departure from Seychelles
After check-out from Laila Resort a private transfer will take you to Mahe International Airport where you will be welcomed by the representatives of Peacock Tours who will thereafter assist you with the check-in for your international flight.
