Seychelles, Paradise Islands Holiday

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Tropical Island Hopping

Spend your time hopping between the three contrasting islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, and visit some of the smaller islets close by. Primeval mist forests, huge flocks of sea birds and giant tortoises, black parrots and possibly the flightless white-throated rail bird (related to the extinct Dodo) are waiting to be discovered..

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Prices from £2062 15 days including flights.

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Mist-shrouded Peaks on Mahé
Our first few days are spent on the Seychelles' largest island, Mahé. We begin with a tour of Victoria and admire its typical Creole-style buildings. We then enter the Morne Seychellois National Park and hike a trail originally used by cinnamon plantation workers up through lush forest to Trois Frères peak for wonderful views over the island. Several smaller islands can be visited by boat and the Marine National Parks are excellent places for magical glimpses of underwater life..

Palm Forests of Praslin
Taking the fast catamaran ferry we arrive on Praslin, home of arguably the best white sand and palm-lined beaches in the archipelago. Here we'll visit the World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai - a unique forest adorned with granite boulders and home to both the black parrot and the amazing Coco de Mer palm. Cousin Island Reserve is a popular boat excursion for bird enthusiasts or, for the active, tour Praslin by bicycle.

Discover laid-back La Digue
We ferry across to La Digue with its impressive perfect beaches sheltered by sculptured boulders and where bicycles and ox-carts ply the dusty roads. This tranquil island is an ideal place on which to unwind. Small enough to explore on foot with coconut and vanilla plantations with tumble-down houses abound along with lush tropical vegetation. There's plenty of time to follow your own interests. Finally, we return by ferry to Mahé.

The Trip

Easy-going island explorations in a tropical paradise with an emphasis on enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery, palm-lined beaches and remarkable bio-diversity. Easy day walks and optional activities.

Top Tips

During the hot summer months it’s important to cover up well with sun cream and a hat. If the idea of drinking lots of water doesn’t appeal, take some juice or squash concentrate and add this to your water bottle each time you fill up. Clothing should be lightweight and ideally cotton all year round. Shorts and T-Shirts are acceptable everywhere though take long trousers/skirts for evening wear. Don’t forget your swimming costume.

You will have: 12nts small standard hotel/guesthouse.

Meals included - 12 breakfasts

Transport

Your transport will include: Minibus/Taxi/Catamaran/Ferry/ On foot/Ox Cart

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly London/ Mahé Island..

Day 2 - Arrive Mahé; walking tour of Victoria.

Day 3 - Optional island tour & walk in Morne Seychellois N. Park..

Day 4 - Optional boat trip/snorkelling

Day 5 - Free day for further island explorations

Day 6 - Catamaran ferry to Praslin Island; optional short walk.

Day 7 - 9 Catamaran ferry to Praslin Island; optional short walk.

Day 10 - Optional trip to Cousin Island Special Nature Reserve; ferry to La Digue Island.

Day 11 - Walking tour of La Digue; visit plantations.

Day 12 - 13 On La Digue; free to snorkel, swim, relax or explore..

Day 14 - Ferry to Praslin & catamaran ferry to Mahé Island; fly London.

Day 15 - Arrive London

MAHÉ ISLAND With chance to visit its Marine Parks.
VICTORIA Walking tour of one of the world’s smallest capitals.
PRASLIN ISLAND With chance to explore Cousin Island Special Nature
VALLEE DE MAI Walk in Praslin N. Park to see unique coco de mer palms.
LA DIGUE ISLAND Walking tour of laidback island with old plantations.
BEACHES Some of the best tropical beaches in the world.