Full Day Praslin & La Digue Tour
Praslin, the second largest island in Seychelles, lies approximately 1.5 hours by boat or 15 minutes by air from Mahe. Tourers will be able to 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 trill 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 the 30-minute crossing to La Digue, during which one has a good chance to spot dolphins. Visitors to La Digue island will marvel at the timeless atmosphere, with the comforts of the 21st century blending smoothly with the tranquility of yesteryear, where life is lived mainly at the pace of the oxen. Transfer from the jetty is by oxcart
to L'Union Estate for a tour of the copra sheds, the giant land tortoises and the recently refurbished colonial plantation house, location of the film “Goodbye Emmanuelle”. The tour of La Digue resumes by 'camion', an open-sided truck with canopy, stopping at Anse Source d’Argent, one of the most spectacular beaches in
the world, allowing you ample time to photograph the impressive granite rock formations. This 11-hour tour, which sometimes starts on La Digue, is an attractive opportunity to visit the highlights of both islands in one-day.
Conditions & Inclusions:
All excursions are subject to weather, and each requires a minimum set of pax in order to proceed. In the event of cancellation, Mason's Travel undertakes to re-schedule the tour, offer an alternative excursion of similar value or effect a full refund. All applicable Entrance and/or Landing Fees, as well as return
hotel transfers, English/French-speaking Guide and Creole Lunch with soft drinks/water are included for full-day tours below [except La Digue Boat/Bike, which only
includes transfers & entrance fees]. Return seat-in-coach transfers are also included in the new Cruises on board our new catamaran "Catalina" from Mahe Island.
Praslin, the second largest island in Seychelles, lies approximately 1.5 hours by boat or 15 minutes by air from Mahe. Tourers will be able to 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 trill 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 the 30-minute crossing to La Digue, during which one has a good chance to spot dolphins. Visitors to La Digue island will marvel at the timeless atmosphere, with the comforts of the 21st century blending smoothly with the tranquility of yesteryear, where life is lived mainly at the pace of the oxen. Transfer from the jetty is by oxcart
to L'Union Estate for a tour of the copra sheds, the giant land tortoises and the recently refurbished colonial plantation house, location of the film “Goodbye Emmanuelle”. The tour of La Digue resumes by 'camion', an open-sided truck with canopy, stopping at Anse Source d’Argent, one of the most spectacular beaches in
the world, allowing you ample time to photograph the impressive granite rock formations. This 11-hour tour, which sometimes starts on La Digue, is an attractive opportunity to visit the highlights of both islands in one-day.
Conditions & Inclusions:
All excursions are subject to weather, and each requires a minimum set of pax in order to proceed. In the event of cancellation, Mason's Travel undertakes to re-schedule the tour, offer an alternative excursion of similar value or effect a full refund. All applicable Entrance and/or Landing Fees, as well as return
hotel transfers, English/French-speaking Guide and Creole Lunch with soft drinks/water are included for full-day tours below [except La Digue Boat/Bike, which only
includes transfers & entrance fees]. Return seat-in-coach transfers are also included in the new Cruises on board our new catamaran "Catalina" from Mahe Island.