Classic Seychelles (14 days)
Our Classic Seychelles tour provides a chance to explore two of the country's most famous islands - Mahe and Praslin. The itinerary is designed so that you get to know both islands but also have some time to relax by the beach and soak up the Creole spirit. On the excursions we have included you can discover Mahe's history, visit Praslin's renowned Vallee de Mai and also explore the island of La Digue by bicycle. A classic way to see the Seychelles!
Guide Price
From £2,985 per person based on a double room for departures in October.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Flight: QR8 London Heathrow - Doha 15.05 - 00.45 (overnight)
Flight: QR678 Doha - Mahe 02.40 - 09.10
Meet & Greet: After passing through immigration and collecting your luggage you will be welcomed to the Seychelles by our representative who will escort you to the waiting car.
Private transfer to your hotel: You will be transferred to your beach hotel a short drive from the airport. On arrival check in and then relax.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa (Sunset Villa)
Day at leisure on the island of Mahe: Today you are free to relax and get used to your tropical surroundings.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa (Sunset Villa)
Meals: Breakfast
Discover the island of Mahe: Mahe is the biggest island in the Seychelles archipelago and whilst visiting it is fun to discover some of its treasures on a day's tour. The outing begins with a stop in the colonial centre of “the world’s smallest capital”, Victoria. Highlights visited here are the court buildings, the museum, the Post Office and the famous clock tower which is a twin of the one outside London’s Victoria Station. A turn around the corner takes one to the ‘Codevar’ building where local crafts, including the renowned Kreol Or (Creole Gold) are on display for sale. Then a walk across Albert Street leads one to the focal point of the town - its colourful market where stalls showcase fresh fish, tropical fruits & vegetables, herbs & spices, which are all displayed in fragrant abundance. Afterwards take a drive across the Sans Soucis mountain pass, with a photo stop at the historic Mission Lodge, en-route to a Creole restaurant for lunch.
In the afternoon the tour continues around the southern tip of the island to see the restored colonial plantation of ‘Jardin du Roi’, which is steeped in Creole history as well as that of the Georges family, whose family tree apparently includes a link to Louis XVII of France. A cold drink of home-grown fruit is provided before you tour the surrounding plantation of vegetables, exotic fruits, herbs & spices. The rest of the afternoon is for relaxation, with a stop at the Craft Village on the way back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa (Sunset Villa)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Optional activities on Mahe: Today you are free to undertake local activities. The Hilton has a wide range of options to choose from and hotel staff will be only too pleased to help you make the most of your time. Alternatively you can simply relax in the luxury of your villa.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa (Sunset Villa)
Meals: Breakfast
Private transfer: This morning you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the ferry terminal in Victoria. Here you will check in for the ferry journey to Praslin.
Cat Cocos Ferry: On arrival at the port board the High Speed Catamaran for the one hour and 15 minute journey to Praslin.
Shared transfer to your hotel: On arrival in Praslin you will be met by hotel staff and, along with any other hotel guests that may be on the ferry, you will then be transferred to your beach hotel a short drive away from the port. On arrival check in and then relax.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hotel L'Archipel (Superior Room)
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the Vallee de Mai: Today you will visit one of Praslin's most important highlights. Situated in the middle of Praslin, the Vallee de Mai is a unique, and ancient, habitat where the Coco-de-Mer palm grows in its natural state. This extraordinary primeval forest, known as the Garden of Eden, has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is also home to one of the world’s rarest birds, the black parrot, of which there are thought to be only a few hundred left in the wild. There are a number of walking trails that take you through the heart of the Vallee del Mai Nature Reserve and you can get a real sense of life in a prehistoric age as you pass under the giant trees on the lookout for black parrots and other endemic bird species such as the Seychelles bulbul, blue pigeons, and the Seychelles warbler. After the sightseeing return to your hotel.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hotel L'Archipel (Superior Room)
Meals: Breakfast
Explore La Digue by bicycle: Today you will take a ferry to La Digue and on arrival explore the beautiful island by bicycle. At the meeting point you will be given a short briefing on La Digue’s most popular sites, best cycle routes, and most importantly - the lunch venues, before you are given a map and your bicycle for the day’s adventure. Then set off to explore one of the most picturesque islands in the Seychelles. There is very little by way of traffic on the island making it the perfect place to potter around on two wheels. After your exploration return to the jetty, drop off your bike and take the ferry back to Praslin.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hotel L'Archipel (Superior Room)
Meals: Breakfast
Days at leisure on the island of Praslin: You have three full days to relax at your beach hotel or to explore the island. Local walks, excursions and water sports can be arranged by hotel staff.
Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Hotel L'Archipel (Superior Room)
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel transfer to the port: At an agreed time you will be transferred by hotel staff to the jetty in time to board the ferry back to Mahe Island.
Cat Cocos Ferry: On arrival at the port board the High Speed Catamaran for the one hour and 15 minute journey to the port in Victoria.
Shared transfer to the airport: On arrival at the jetty in Victoria you will be met by our representative who will then transfer you to the airport and assist you to check in for your onward flight.
Flight: QR679 Mahe - Doha 18.10 - 22.40
Meals: Breakfast
Flight: QR9 Doha - London Heathrow 01.40 - 06.20