Serene Seychelles

Day 01: Arrive Mahe Island

On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel by standard coach. Check‐in and enjoy your day at leisure.

Overnight in Mahe Island.

Day 02: Mahe Island

Today, proceed for a city tour of Mahe Island, which begins with a transfer from the hotel for a stop in the colonial centre of “the world’s smallest capital”, Victoria. Highlights to visit are the court buildings, museum, post office, Clock‐tower [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. A walk across Albert Street leads one to the focal point of the town, its colourful market where stalls of fresh fish, tropical fruits & vegetables, herbs & spices, are displayed. This is followed by a drive across the Sans Soucis mountain pass, with a photo stop at the historical Mission Lodge, en‐route to a Creole restaurant for lunch. After lunch, the tour continues around the southern tip of the island to the restored colonial plantation of ‘Jardin du Roi’, which is steeped in the short history of the Creoles as well as the Georges family, whose family tree apparently carries a link to Louis XVII of France. A cold drink of home‐grown fruit welcomes visitors, before they tour the surrounding plantation of vegetables, exotic fruits, herbs and spices. Stop at the Craft Village on the way back to the hotel.

Overnight in Mahe Island. (B)

Day 03: Mahe Island

After breakfast, your day is free at leisure. In the evening, experience the mellow Seychelles nightlife where you can visit casino, some local bars and fine restaurants offering unforgettable Creole and international cuisine.

Overnight in Mahe Island. (B)

Day 04: Mahe Island – Praslin Island

After breakfast, get transferred to Praslin Island by boat. Praslin, the second largest island in Seychelles, lies approximately 1 hour by boat from Mahe.  Check in to the hotel and enjoy your day at leisure. Overnight in Praslin Island. (B)

Day 05: Praslin Island

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a full Day Vallée & La Digue Excursion. This tour begins with a visit to the World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai. After exploring this unique primeval palm forest, proceed on a boat to Praslin, to visit the World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai, which is an extraordinary primeval forest, home to some 7,000 Coco de Mer palms and the rare Black Parrot. After a brief ferry ride, reach La Digue, with its spectacular beaches and granite rocks. Continue to visit the copra factory at L’Union and the old vanilla and cinnamon plantation. A typical Creole lunch awaits at a specially selected restaurant. The tour includes all transfers, entrance fees and lunch.

Overnight in Praslin Island. (B,L)

Day 06: Depart Praslin Island – Mahe Island

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to International Airport in Mahe Island for your flight back home. (B)

Inclusions

• 05 Nights’ accommodation in Seychelles
• Daily breakfast except day 1
• Full Day Discovery Tour of Mahe Island on seat in coach basis
• Full Day Vallée & La Digue excursion with lunch on seat in coach basis
• Return boat transfers from Mahe Island to Praslin
• Return Airport Transfers on seat in coach basis

Exclusions

• International air ticket, Domestic Ticket if any, Airport taxes & Visa
• Over-seas Mediclaim Insurance.
• Meals other than those specified (if any).
• Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
• Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
• Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘TOUR PRICE INCLUDES’ head.
• GST of 4.5% will be applicable on the total tour cost.