STUNNING SEYCHELLES
Duration: 5Nights | 6 Days
Places Covered: Mahe Island and Praslin Island
With over a 100 islands enveloping this dreamy uninhabited archipelago, the destination will surely mesmerise you with its pearl white sand, topaz blue sea, and the islands a rich green. You can stay and explore the serene beaches of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue or book yourselves a pretty private island instead. Wherever you set foot in Seychelles, you’ll be beguiled by its natural splendor, the best medicine for those suffering from a dearth of tropical beauty. You can do glass bottom boating, go diving and explore its colourful marine life, safari through the nature reserves and engage with the wilderness, and lose yourselves in its vibrant nightlife. This paradise carved and painted by the Gods themselves.
Day 1: Arrival – Mahe Island
Arrive at the Seychelles International Airport. Transfer and check-in to your hotel in Mahe. The day is at leisure. You can explore this beautiful paradise on your own or relax in the comforts of your hotel. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 2 :City Tour of Mahe Island
Proceed for a city tour 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 colorful 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.
DAY 3:Night life of 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.
DAY 4 : Mahe Island to Praslin Island (01 HOUR BY BOAT)
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.
DAY 5 City tour of Praslin Island
After breakfast, proceed on day tour of Praslin Island. Visit the Vallee- de- Mai, the only place on earth where the giant Coco- de- Mer nut grows in its natural state. A walk along the tended paths of this primeval forest, listening to the thrill of the rare black parrot, transports one to the beginning of time; giving credence to the legends of this world Heritage site being the original Garden of Eden. The tour includes a visit to the famous Anse Lazio beach, before 30- minute crossing to La Diuge, during which one has a good chance to spot the Dolphins. Overnight in Praslin Island.
DAY 6 Back to Home
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to International Airport in Mahe Island for your flight back home. With an enriching experience of a lifetime we leave with new friends and happy memories of one of the most beautiful Places on earth. Let us be in contact with each other through email, facebook, and meet again on one more memorable Holiday. See you all!! Holiday Concludes.
Best times to visit: April May, October and November. These months represent the transition times between the hot and humid northwest trade winds (from November through March) and the cooler southeast trade winds that define April through October.