Tropical Island Hopping - Seychelles

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Introduction
The Seychelles are rightly regarded as one of the world's premier tropical destinations yet they offer much more than just sun, sand, sea and coral reefs! Primeval forests and idyllic islets are widely protected as National Parks, providing a haven for tropical flora, birds, marine life and giant tortoises. Join us on this varied exploration of the Inner Islands of the archipelago and be as active or as lazy as you wish!

Tour information
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

Accommodation and Meals
12nts small hotel/ guesthouse; 12 breakfasts included.
Transport
Minibus/Taxi/Catamaran/Ferry/ On foot/Ox Cart.
Comments
Easy-going island explorations in a tropical paradise with an emphasis on enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery, palm-lined beaches and remarkable bio-diversity.
Group Size
Approx. 12 to 16.
Tour Staff
Our Tour Leader plus driver(s) and various boat crew.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Among the many highlights featured on this tour, we particularly mention:

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 Reserve.
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.

Itinerary
1 Fly London/ Mahé Island.

2 Arrive Mahé; walking tour of Victoria.

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

4 Optional boat trip/snorkelling.

5 Free day for further island explorations.

6 Catamaran ferry to Praslin Island; optional short walk.

7 to 9 On Praslin; optional bus & boat trips; included visit & walk in Praslin N. Park/Vallée de Mai.

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

11 Walking tour of La Digue; visit plantations.

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

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

15 Arrive London.