Epic Scenery Experience a blissful retreat in the Seychelles, exploring the stunning beaches of Mahe and Praslin while indulging in luxury accommodations and endless relaxation.Trip Overview:This 9-day Seychelles vacation takes you to beachside resorts on the islands of Mahe and Praslin. It features first-class accommodations.
Your journey begins on Mahe, the largest of the islands of the Seychelles. Connect to Carana Beach, a 4-star resort outside the capital, Victoria. Staying in one of the resort’s 40 chalets, you’ll enjoy dramatic natural surroundings, with easy access to white-sand beaches, rocky granite pillars, and lush jungle. You’ll have three full days at leisure on Mahe to enjoy the beach and the natural landscape. Head on a catamaran cruise out onto the Indian Ocean, go deep sea fishing, or explore the mountains of the mainland. Relax in the beachfront swimming pool, recharge in the Spa & Wellness centre, and dine on delicious meals made from ingredients grown on the hotel’s family-owned farm. And of course, enjoy the pristine white-sand beaches of your resort, swimming, suntanning, and snorkelling to your heart’s content.
Connect to Praslin, the second-largest island of the Seychelles, known for its sleepier atmosphere and gorgeous landscape. Staying at Paradise Sun, a 4-star beachside resort on the island’s northeastern coast, you’ll have another three full days of leisure at the beach. Enjoy your French-Creole-style accommodations and the postcard beauty of the surrounding beaches and jungle. Spend your time however you wish. Head on a snorkelling excursion to coral gardens to share the waters with friendly turtles and rays. Unwind in the resort’s spa and relax on the hotel’s 2km stretch of powdery white-sand beach. Head through the mainland to see giant tortoises or go birdwatching in the Vallee de Mai.
At the end of your stay, connect back to Mahe for onward travels.
Highlights:
- Wake to ocean views at Carana Beach, where jungle meets Mahé’s sculpted granite coastline.
- Glide across the St. Anne Marine Park, snorkelling amid colourful corals and tropical fish.
- Meet giant tortoises and explore Moyenne Island’s tranquil shores and storied pirate ruins.
- Wander through the Vallée de Mai’s ancient palms and discover the legendary Coco de Mer.
- Unwind on Anse Lazio’s powdery sands, framed by turquoise waters and towering granite boulders.
Included Services:- Private arrival & departure airport transfers on Mahé
- Private transfer from Mahé hotel to Jetty
- Private arrival and departure jetty transfers on Praslin
- Scheduled Cat Cocos Ferry transfers Mahé- Praslin- Mahé in Coco De Mer Class
- 4 nights premium accommodation on Mahé Island at Carana Beach Hotel - Oceanview Chalet
- 4 nights premium accommodation on Praslin Island at Le Duc de Praslin - Ocean Room
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Excluded Services:- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
Day 1: Arrive in MahéTransfer: Mahe Island Airportto Mahe
Hotel: Carana Beach (4 Star Rating)
The Carana Beach Hotel, with its 40 Chalets overlooking one of Mahe's most dramatically picturesque beaches, will establish a new category of boutique Seychelles accommodation in 2016. Carana Beach has been designed to accentuate the wild nature of this unique location, with the view from every room spilling out onto striking blue seas framed by lush jungle, massive granite pillars and its white-sand beach.
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Day 2: Full Day Reef SafariExplore the wonders of St. Anne National Marine Park on this exciting shared full-day excursion, packed with activities.
Set sail aboard Anahita to discover Mahé's inner islands. Then board a semi-submersible vessel and dip below the waves to explore the Marine Park, watching tropical fish surrounding the boat before enjoying the opportunity to snorkel or swim among the colourful coral gardens.
Enjoy lunch and musical entertainment onboard before heading ashore on Moyenne Island. Explore the island on foot, meet the giant tortoises that roam freely, discover old ruins and "pirate" graves, or simply relax on the island's private beach.
End the day with a tropical cocktail and a leisurely cruise around the Marine Park before returning to Mahé.
Day 3: Day at Leisure on MahéDay 4: Day at Leisure on MahéDay 5: Mahé to PraslinTransfer: Mahe to Mahe Inter Island Quay
Transfer: Mahe Inter Island Quay to ERO Passenger Terminal
Transfer: ERO Passenger Terminal to Praslin
Hotel: Le Duc de Praslin (4 Star Rating)
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Day 6: Day at Leisure on PraslinDay 7: Full Day Vallee de Mai and Anse Lazio TourVisit the famous Vallée de Mai, a unique biosphere and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once believed to be the original site of the Garden of Eden, this magical place features a forest of larger-than-life palms that are home to an array of rare and endemic species. Discover the coco de mer palm and its iconic seed, the largest on earth, as you enjoy a leisurely guided tour through this awe-inspiring primeval forest.
Next, visit world-famous Anse Lazio. This pristine beach, with its white sands and clear waters, is fringed by lush vegetation and bordered by magnificent granite boulders. Here you can swim, sunbathe or relax on the soft sands of one of Seychelles' finest beaches.
Day 8: Day at Leisure on PraslinDay 9: Depart from PraslinTransfer: Praslin to Praslin Island Airport