Anse Source D’Argent

Our chauffeur will pick up from your accommodation on Mahe at around 0600am – 0630am depending on your location. Please be advised our free shuttle operates only in the North West of Mahe Island. This includes: Belombre, Beau Vallon, Glacis areas. Hotels on Eden Island and L'Escale Resort only. If you are located in other areas you will be required to pay an additional private two way transportation fee. Depart the marine charter in Victoria and sail to Praslin at 0730am. Arrive at the Praslin Jetty at 0845am. A shared shuttle bus will welcome everyone and transfer you to the Valle de Mai. Have a short outside visit of the Vallee De Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its museum. The Valee de Mai is home to the endemic Coco De Mer. A private guide will give a brief description of the nature park outside the property. Drive towards Anse Lazio Beach, known for its soft white sand and crystal-clear water. Spend a little time at leisure and enjoy the beauty! Drive back to Praslin jetty. Catch your same boat at 12.15pm and sail to La Digue. At 12.30pm disembark at La Passe La Digue where you will be offered 2 choices of getting around. A bicycle or pick up truck with rear seats. On La Digue you will enjoy our local creole cuisine (at Chez Marston) comprising of fresh grilled fish, salads, small BBQ and much more. Your time will be at leisure on one of the most beautiful beaches (Anse Source D’Argent – L’Union Estate) in the world or take a tour around La Digue. At 1600pm set off back to Mahe where you will be met by your chauffeur to transfer you back to your accommodation.

Whether you are starting off from Mahé or Praslin islands, you will be cruising the crystalline waters on board the island’s community ferries to La Digue, where you will experience some of the most memorable and authentic island living moments. La Digue is yours to explore guide-free and at your own pace for the entirety of the day. Hop onto your bike to begin your adventure, and allow yourself to be open to all the surprises that you may find right around the corner, such as an unbothered land tortoise causing some mid-morning “traffic". You can choose to visit many of the island’s attractions, such as L’Union Estate, home to the cemetery of the original settlers of the island. Attractions include a traditional copra mill, giant land tortoises, an old plantation house, and the picturesque Anse Source D’Argent; famous for its huge granite boulders and clear turquoise water.

Discover two of the Seychelles' most breathtaking islands on this island-hopping catamaran cruise from Mahé. Visit Vallée de Mai on Praslin and L'Union Estate on La Digue with tickets and guided tours included. Enjoy a Creole lunch onboard and stroll along some of the Seychelles' most picturesque beaches. After getting picked up from your hotel anywhere on Mahé, hop on the catamaran that will take you to Praslin, the Seychelles' second-largest island. Your first stop is Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only place in the world where the sea coconut grows naturally. Enjoy a walk along the paths of this primeval forest, listening to the rare black parrot. See for yourself why the forest is said to be the original Garden of Eden. Pay a visit to the famous Anse Lazio Beach and enjoy a stroll through its postcard-perfect sands before the crossing to La Digue. Spot dolphins and other native sea life along the way. Tuck into a delicious Creole barbeque lunch served onboard. Upon landing on La Digue, hop in a traditional ox-cart for a transfer to L'Union Estate. Enjoy a guided tour of the estate with tickets included and spot giant tortoises as well as the refurbished colonial plantation house, the filming location of "Goodby Emmanuelle." Continue your tour of La Digue in an open-sided truck, stopping at Anse Source d'Argent Beach to see for yourself why this is one of the most photographed beaches on the planet. At the end of the day, hop back on board the catamaran and get transferred back to you hotel in Mahé.

Get picked up from your hotel on Praslin Island in the morning, then set off on a speedboat adventure to discover some of the most stunning islands in the Seychelles archipelago. First, arrive at Cocos - an idyllic isle bathed by crystal-clear waters with exceptional snorkeling opportunities. Swim amid turtles and hundreds of fish above a wealth of coral.  Next, head over to Félicité Island - a small, heavily forested granite island that forms part of a protected marine park. Enjoy plenty more opportunities to snorkel and swim here, whilst taking in the breathtaking natural scenery.  Finally, arrive at La Digue which offers the perfect mix of local culture and beautiful white-sand beaches. Admire the old Copra Mill used to produce coconut oil, an old cemetery, and the spectacular beaches. The guest may visit the marvel at the giant granite boulders on the famous white sand beach of Anse Source D’Argent which are truly breathtaking. At the end of your excursion, board the speedboat to return to Praslin where you will be dropped off back at your hotel.

Whether you are starting off from Praslin island, you will be cruising the crystalline waters on board the island’s community ferries to La Digue, where you will experience some of the most memorable and authentic island living moments. La Digue is yours to explore guide-free and at your own pace for the entirety of the day. Hop onto your bike to begin your adventure, and allow yourself to be open to all the surprises that you may find right around the corner, such as an unbothered land tortoise causing some mid-morning “traffic”… if you’re “lucky”, that is! You can choose to visit many of the island’s attractions, such as L’Union Estate, home to the cemetery of the original settlers of the island. Attractions include a traditional copra mill, giant land tortoises, an old plantation house and the picturesque Anse Source D’Argent; famous for its huge granite boulders and clear turquoise water.

Experience 2 of the most beautiful islands of Seychelles in one day! First to conquer is the island of Praslin, where upon arrival, you will be transported to the enigmatic Vallée de Mai. This prehistoric forest is home to the extraordinary Coco de Mer, the double lobed coconut, with a rather mysterious shape. Vallée de Mai has once been declared the site of the biblical Garden of Eden where the Coco de Mer was said to be the forbidden fruit. Our tour guide will lead you to discover this magical island of rare, endemic flora and fauna. After Vallée de Mai, we head to Cote D’or Beach where you will have access to souvenir shops, followed by relaxation on the beach, swimming and sun bathing. Leaving Cote D’or Beach, embark on a scenic drive towards Praslin Jetty for boarding of the boat to La Digue. With its small number of inhabitants, La Digue remains the most untouched amongst the three frequently visited islands. Upon arri-val on La Digue, you will receive a Camionette transfer to a restaurant for lunch. After lunch, your visit of L’Union Estate starts, slowly unveiling the surprises of deep-rooted farm life by the discoveries of the copra mill, the giant tortoises’ pen and the time-honoured, plantation house. As you go further, you will be welcomed by giant boulders of granite nestled on the pristine and world famous beach of Anse Source D’ Argent which is said to be the most photographed beach. Opportunity awaits for a revitalizing dip in its rippling azure waters.

Indulge yourself in a full day island hopping experience. Embarkation will start at Baie Ste Anne jetty, Praslin, local time at 09.00am. Our professional staff will firstly provide you with safety briefing. Head to the amazing island Sister Island located north of La Digue. It is a granitic island covered with tropical forests and natural scenic views, it offers pristine wilderness and popular photo opportunities for guests, from the marvelous Caucasian beaches, granite rocks and freely roaming giant tortoises. We will provide you with an authentic Creole Cuisine, undergo a live cooking barbecue with our fresh local products featuring fresh fish, local salads and fruits, local herbs and spices, rice and not forgetting a taste of Seychelles coconuts. Inclusions Still water, Beers for adults older than 18years old and soft drinks. Next head on for beautiful snorkeling to Coco and Felicite Island. You will get to enjoy the captivating underwater beauty and its surroundings, encountering Varity of fish e.g.: Parrot Fish, Batfish, clownfish, surgeon fish, ray fish, baby shark, hawksbill sea turtle and amazing vibrant coral reefs. Felicite Island is a heavy forested granite island 4 kilometers east of La digue. It is the fifth largest island in the Seychelles archipelago, measuring 2.68square kilometers. Ille Cocos, a tiny islet (0.172km) off the north coast of Felicite which has been part of a Marine Park since 1996. We will depart at 16.00.

Pick up from your accommodation on Mahe at 0800am. Catch our boat at Eden Island. Cruise on one of our high-powered boats (1 hour) to Praslin. Upon arrival on Praslin you will be met by our chauffeur who will transfer you or your guest(s) to Vallee de Mai nature reserve. Vallee de Mai is home to the endemic Coco De Mer trees. There you will experience the palm- fringed island of Praslin. Your chauffeur will transfer you to Cote D’or where you will have the chance to purchase some souvenirs or take some panoramic pictures of Cote D’or beach. Drive to Anse Lazio beach where you can do some snorkeling or just lay back and catch a tan. Your memorable visit to Praslin will end and the chauffeur will drop you back to your boat for your next adventure. Cruise to La Digue (15 minutes). Upon arrival on La Digue you will be given the choice of bicycles, electric bicycles or club car with chauffeur. Enjoy a delicious creole lunch at one of the many restaurants. Explore La Digue on your own or with the chauffeur if you chose the club car until 1600pm. Cruise back to Mahe. At around 1700pm you will be met by our chauffeur to transfer you back to your accommodation.