Private Boat Tour to Praslin and La Digue Island
Highlights
- Explore the astonishing Praslin and La Digue Island on a luxury boat
- Snorkel and enjoy the crytal clear waters in Anse Lazio beach
- Visit the Vallee de mai and its famous coco de mer palm tree
- Explore the most famous "Anse source d'argent" beach and the aldabra giant turtles
- Visit the vanilla plantation of the union estate park
Overview
Spend eight and a half hours on board our luxury boat with 26 decks. Embark with us for a full-day visiting Praslin and La Digue Island. We will first stop in Anse Lazio beach on Praslin and you will have time to snorkel and enjoy the crytal clear waters. We will then drop you off at Praslin pier. You will take a taxi and visit the Vallee de mai and its famous coco de mer palm tree for about 1 hour. Around 12:30, we will take you to La Digue island. You will first eat lunch in a restaurant or in a take away and then you'll have time to visit the whole island riding a bicycle (visit the most famous "Anse source d'argent" beach, see the aldabra giant turtles, visit the vanilla plantation of the union estate park etc.)
- Day 1 - Boat Tour to Praslin and La Digue Island
You'll start at Eden Island Marina House.
Indian Ocean
Stop: 3 hours
Spend 1h30 cruising (on way) on the Indian Ocean between Mahe and Praslin. If you are lucky you might see sea turtles or dolphins along the way.Anse Lazio
Stop: 60 minutes
Praslin is situated about 45 km to the northwest of Mahe and is the Seychelles second largest granitic island. We'll stop at the most famous beach of Praslin "Anse Lazio" and you'll have time to snorkel and enjoy the beach.Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve
Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded
This renowned UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the main attractions of the island. It’s the home of the famous Coco de Mer palms which can reach almost 40 m and whose seeds are the largest of any plant in the world renowned for its famous “butt shape” (entrance fee of the Vallee de Mai not included in our prices and cost 350 SCR per person).La Digue Island
Stop: 4 hours
Situated about 50 km from Mahe Island, La Digue, although only half the size of Praslin, offers its visitors stunning beaches, rare wildlife and turquoise water. La Digue can be easily reached by boat from Mahe in about 1h30 of cruising. The main attraction of this island is the most famous Anse Source d’Argent beach which is said to be one of the most photographed beaches in the world (going to Union Estate and Anse Source d’Argent beach has an entrance fee of 100 SCR per person not included in our prices). With only a few vehicles on the whole island, the best way of getting around is to hire a bicycle. Easy and flat roads will lead you almost all the way around the island, making this the ideal way to explore La Digue (renting a bicycle costs generally 150 SCR and is not included in our price).You'll end at Eden Island Marina House.
- Fresh fruit juice, soft drinks and water are included
- Snorkeling gears are provided.
- Restroom on board