Best tours in Seychelles
Seychelles, a stunning archipelago of 115 islands located in the Indian Ocean, is a true paradise on Earth and a destination that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. And what better way to explore this stunning destination than through a well-planned tour?
Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, Seychelles has something to offer everyone. While holidaying in Seychelles you definitely want to explore the islands, nature, beaches, and everything that Seychelles offers.
If you don’t want to stress with planning and searching, there are a wide range of tour operators offering an array of packages, you are sure to find the perfect tour that suits your preferences and budget.
To make things even easier for you, in this blog post, I chose the best tours in Seychelles that you can consider going for during your vacation. From island-hopping to nature walks, based on my experience I recommend the best tours to showcase most of Seychelles’ natural beauty and cultural heritage. So, sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the world of Seychelles tours.
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Best tours in Seychelles
Most of the tours in Seychelles take place from the largest island, Mahe Island. You can go for group or private tours, do Mahe island tours, hiking tours, or visit other islands. Let’s see the best tours from Mahe Island.
Visiting Praslin & LaDigue Island including lunch and entrance fee
Praslin and LaDigue are the second and third largest islands after Mahe. When you are in Seychelles staying on Mahe island, you don’t want to spend your whole holiday on this island only. Don’t get me wrong, Mahe is a beautiful island and there is so much to see and do there, however, you really want to see more from Seychelles.
Therefore visiting other islands is a must-do when you are in Seychelles. When you don’t have many days here, this is a great tour as in one day you can explore the best from the other two largest islands in Seychelles.
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included here. Be ready with some tablets against sickness just in case the sea is rough. (Talking from my own experience)
What to expect
Once you are picked up from your hotel, you will be taken to the boat and join a small group to sail to Praslin Island. The journey takes about 1 hour. You will go to Vallee De Mai Natural Reserve, which belongs to the UNESCO site heritage. This tour includes a visit inside the Vallee de Mai.
From there you will be taken to Anse Lazio beach where you can enjoy your free time on a white sandy beach.
From Anse Lazio, you continue to LaDigue Island where you will use an ox-cart to be transported to L’Union Estate for the tour of copra sheds, the giant land tortoises, and the colonial plantation house. You will also have a creole buffet lunch here.
You will spend the rest of your time on Anse Source D’Argent Beach, which is the most photographed beach in the world.
From LaDigue you will be taken back to Mahe and to your hotel from where you were picked up. I highly recommend this tour myself.
What is included
✔️lunch
✔️all fees and taxes
✔️Transfer from Mahe Hotels to Port & Return
More info
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not for pregnant women
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible 24 hours before the start of the tour in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel in less than 24 hours, a refund will not be provided. This applies to any changes made as well.
This tour requires good weather and a certain amount of participants. If any of these is not met, you will be offered a refund, a different activity, or a different date.
Price
From $318.80 per person
➡️Book Visiting Praslin & LaDigue tour HERE
Visiting La Digue, Curiuese, St. Pierre, by boat (Private boat)
This is another tour to explore other islands, this time LaDigue, Curiuese, and St. Pierre Island. This tour is for those who prefer meeting tortoises and snorkeling. You will start the tour from the meeting point on Eden Island and will be taken by a private boat.
What to expect
Departing from Eden Island and admiring the luxurious yachts anchored at the shore, you will pass by Sainte Anne Island until you reach LaDigue Island. Here you will spend 2-3 hours visiting places such as Anse Source D’Argent beach.
From LaDigue Island you will go to Curiuese Island where barbeque lunch and hundreds of freely roaming giant tortoises will be waiting for you.
Then you will continue your tour to St. Pierre Island where you will spend some time snorkeling.
On your way back to Mahe, you will pass by Anze Lazio beach.
What is included
✔️all fees and taxes
✔️lunch
✔️bottled water
✔️soda/pop
✔️ National park fees
❌Transport on LaDigue (can be by bicycle, taxi, or by foot)
More info
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Stroller accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not for pregnant women
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible 24 hours before the start of the tour in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel in less than 24 hours, a refund will not be provided. This applies to any changes as well.
This tour requires good weather. If this tour is canceled because of bad weather, you will be offered a refund or a different date.
Price
From $824.48 per person (The price depends on the number of people in the group)
➡️Book visiting LaDigue, Curiuese & St. Pierre tour HERE
Visiting St Anne Marine Park & Moyenne Island Full day from Mahe (Private boat)
On this tour, your will visit St Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island. This tour is for people who love to swim, and snorkel and would love to learn about Seychelles’ fauna and flora.
There is a meeting point on Eden Island from where you will start the tour.
What to expect
You will depart by private boat from Eden Island visiting St Anne Marine Park where you will receive information about the fauna and flora. You can swim, snorkel, or relax at the beach.
From St Anne Marine Park you will continue to Moyenne Island where more than a hundred giant tortoises live here. You will enjoy your lunch on this island before you continue with the tour.
The next stop is Round Island and Sainte Anne Island which are part of the St Anne Marine Park group of islands. You have the option to stop on their beach.
What is included
✔️all fees, taxes, and handling charges
✔️lunch
✔️bottled water
✔️beverages
✔️local guide
✔️fuel charge
✔️ National park fees
✔️local taxes
✔️landing and facility fees
More info
The child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible 24 hours before the start of the tour in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel in less than 24 hours, a refund will not be provided. This applies to any changes as well.
Price
From $522.17 per person (The price depends on the number of people in the group)
➡️Book visiting St Anne Marine Park & Moyenne Island tour HERE
Rock pool, Mahe, Private tour
This tour is for people who are a little bit fit, like to be active on holiday and experience some adventure. This tour is located on Mahe Island, so you will not travel far. Pickup and drop-off are included.
The Ros Sodyer rock pool is a hidden gem on Mahe Island, therefore it should not be missed while you are staying on Mahe Island.
What to expect
After being picked up from your hotel you will drive through Mahe, seeing a little bit from the island until you reach the hiking point. From here you will go for about 1 hour easy hiking trail until you reach the hidden pool.
Here you can jump into the pool, swim, sunbathe, and take a lot of amazing pictures. Once you finish, you will go back down the trail and be driven back to your hotel or any place on Mahe where you would like to be dropped off.
What is included
✔️private tour
✔️private transportation
✔️air-conditioned vehicle
✔️insurance
✔️certified and licensed tour guide
❌lunch or brunch
❌extra time for lunch or brunch
More info
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not for pregnant women
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible 24 hours before the start of the tour in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel in less than 24 hours, a refund will not be provided. This applies to any changes as well.
This tour requires good weather. If this tour is canceled because of bad weather, you will be offered a refund or a different date.
Price
From $99.15 per person (The price depends on the number of people in the group)
➡️Book Rock Pool private tour HERE
Private Nature Trail (Hike)-half-day tour
This is another tour for active travelers and it is located on Mahe Island. There are many trails through the lush forests exploring beautiful fauna and flora with stunning views over the islands in Seychelles.
Therefore one can choose from easy trails to more difficult ones. When going hiking in Seychelles, it is recommended to go with a tour guide who will walk you through the trails and provide information about fauna and flora and about Seychelles.
If you are physically fit, I do recommend going for a hiking tour. I personally went to Morne Blanc, and the view from the top was spectacular. Saw some spiders and frogs on the way as well as carnivorous plants at the top.
What to expect
After being picked up from the meeting point or your hotel, your guide will take you to the trail of your choice and guide you up through the beautiful nature, providing information and if spotted, showing you some endangered species.
What is included
✔️bottled water
More info
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not for pregnant women
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible 24 hours before the start of the tour in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel in less than 24 hours, a refund will not be provided. This applies to any changes as well.
This tour requires good weather. If this tour is canceled because of bad weather, you will be offered a refund or a different date.
Price
From $214.69 per group (up to 5 people)
➡️Book a private nature trail tour HERE
Island tour with the beach buggy
If you would like to explore Mahe Island, the best way is with the beach buggy. A beach buggy is a typical island car with more fun, where the wind blows through your hair while you drive through the island enjoying the beautiful view of the islands, beaches, and ocean.
What to expect
After being picked up from the meeting point or from your hotel, you will drive to Sauzier Waterfall where you can jump and swim in the refreshing water.
Then you will explore Craft Village, Mission Lodge Lookout, and finally Takamaka Rum Distillery.
What is included
✔️private transportation
✔️snack
More info
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum participants 2 people
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible 24 hours before the start of the tour in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel in less than 24 hours, a refund will not be provided. This applies to any changes as well.
This tour requires good weather and a certain amount of participants. If any of these are not met, you will be offered a refund, a different activity, or a different date.
Price
From $154.23 per person
➡️Book the island tour with the beach buggy HERE
In case you would prefer a tour around Mahe Island in a car and to see more places in Mahe, different beaches, a city, and more, you can choose from these other two tours.
➡️Private Mahé island tour check and book HERE
➡️Beautiful island tour 5-6 hours Mahé check and book HERE
Anse Marron Tour (on LaDigue Island)
In case you are staying on Praslin Island and would like to go for a tour to explore a little bit of this small island, this tour is a great option.
What to expect
From the meeting point, you will be transported to Grande Anse Beach from where you will start your walk to Anse Marron Beach. Here is a smaller beach with access to the lagoon. You will relax and enjoy your lunch here.
Then you continue to Anse Source d’Argent beach. You can spend the rest of your time here or walk back to the meeting point.
At the end of the tour, you can walk through the L’Union Estate Park (admission is not included). Here you can see a vanilla plantation, an old plantation house, and giant tortoises. You can spend the rest of your time here or come back to the meeting point.
What is included
✔️Guided tour with explanations about nature
✔️light lunch
❌entrance fee to L’Union Estate Park
❌ pickup and drop-off
More info
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
All participants should have a confident level of fitness
Good shoes-trekking shoes, and water shoes, and bottled water are essential
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible 24 hours before the start of the tour in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel in less than 24 hours, a refund will not be provided. This applies to any changes as well.
This tour requires good weather. If this tour is canceled because of bad weather, you will be offered a refund or a different date.
Price
From $55.07 per person
Conclusion: Best tours in Seychelles
Seychelles is a destination that offers a diverse range of activities and experiences that cater to every traveler’s preferences. The tours I have explored in this blog post are some of the best options to help you make the most of your time in Seychelles.
Whether you choose to embark on an island-hopping, sightseeing, adventure, or nature walk, you are sure to be charmed by the beauty and tranquility of Seychelles.
So, if you’re planning your next vacation, consider Seychelles and indulge in one of the many tours on offer. You won’t be disappointed with the stunning landscapes, warm hospitality, and unforgettable memories that await you in this tropical paradise.
