Guided tour

See the best of Praslin and La Digue on a catamaran cruise from Mahé. Wander through the forest of Vallée de Mai and visit Anse Source d'Argent Beach, one of the world's most photographed beaches.

About this activity

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Duration 11 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Sophie Rebecca – United Kingdom

The tour itself was well planned and flowed well throughout the day. The guide was amazing and provided us with in-depth knowledge of the places we visited and the relevant Creole culture. The transportation was clean and well-manned. The only issue I had, was that I felt very seasick on the boat ride from Mahé to Praslin and La Digue and back. I took precautions (travel sickness tablets and motion sickness bands) and still felt very sick, even my partner who never gets travel sick felt very unwell. Despite this, we still had a very pleasant trip once we got to the islands. If you feel seasick or travel sick, take precautions!

Szabolcs – United Kingdom

Absolutely flawless,everything was perfect. Staff kind,helpful food delicious! Islands are spectacular! If you wanna see both islands,perfect daily trip!

Highlights

Soak up the sights and sounds of the "Garden of Eden", Vallée de Mai Forest
Feast your eyes on the world's most photographed beach, Anse Source d'Argent
Savor a delicious Creole barbecue lunch served onboard your catamaran
Spot dolphins and other marine life as you hop from one island to the next
Learn about the impacts of colonialism on the islands at L'Union Estate

Full description

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.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Creole barbecue lunch
Water and juice
Entry tickets
Land transfers
Inter-island ferry

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
People over 95 years

Important information

What to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen
Insect repellent

Know before you go

The itinerary may change, but all sights will be visited.

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From Mahé: Praslin & La Digue Island-Hopping Tour with Lunch