Made up of over 100 Islands and 1,000 miles from anywhere, the Islands of the Seychelles are the only mid-granite Islands in the world, making them truly idyllic.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Mahé Island: Coral Strand Hotel
Arrive on Mahé, the largest of the Seychelles Islands, to be met by an AfricaTours representative and escorted to the hotel. Nestled in the Beau Vallon Bay the most famous beach of Mahé; the Coral Strand Hotel is situated 15 kms from the international airport of Mahé and 5 kms from Victoria, the exotic capital of the Seychelles. The dreamlike sight just at the beautiful sandy beach extending 3 kms will leave lasting impressions. Accommodations in 103 newly furnished double rooms with bath or shower and WC, direct telephone, radio & air conditioning. Most of the rooms have a balcony with sea view; the rest have a wonderful view of the mountains. The Island Trader restaurant with a beautiful ocean view welcomes you for breakfast & dinner. The Bistro just at the beach with a view of the beach offers meals “a la cárte”. An open-air barbecue takes place around the pool every Sunday. The Piano bar is open from 0600 pm to midnight with the piano player taking requests. Every Wednesday is Disco-Time with hot music and cool air at the air-conditioned Piano Bar. There are various local bands and piano players, which invite you nearly every day for dancing. Real Creole music with folklore show takes place once a week. At the Silhouette Lounge on the first floor with a wonderful ocean view, you are invited to a free tea & coffee between 4 & 5 pm, on Monday evenings you are invited to a management cocktail where you will have the opportunity to met the people of the island and learn about the excursions and sightseeing that they offer.
Day 2 Mahé Island: Coral Strand Hotel (B)
Spend the day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities. Stroll down the beach, learn to scuba dive or snorkel, or just relax; hire a car and see the island or charter a fishing boat. Offshore, the Seychelles offers some of the finest big game fishing in the world. The seas are teeming with skipjack, barracuda, bonito, dorado, wahoo, marlin and sharks. In the evening, enjoy French and Creole food in the restaurant.
Day 3 Mahé Island: Coral Strand Hotel (B)
Spend the day at leisure to enjoy the hotel or explore Mahé. Take an optional reef safari tour of the Marine National Park where fish and corals can be viewed from a sub-sea viewer without getting wet, or take a guided coach tour of the island.
Day 4 Praslin Island: Acajou Hotel (BD)
After breakfast, you will be met at the hotel and driven to the airport for a short flight to Praslin to be met by an AfricaTours representative and escorted to the hotel. A natural paradise, The Seychelles is one of the most spectacular destinations in the world. With endless white beaches, lush vegetation, azure and crystal waters, magnificent coral reefs and rare species of flora & fauna found nowhere else on earth. Twenty-eight tastefully decorated rooms spread out amidst casuarina and takamaka trees by the waters edge. This hotel which is built with beautiful mahogany (acajou) wood specially cultivated for environmentally friendly construction. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, cocktail lounge and swimming pool. All rooms have air-conditioning, private balcony or terrace, en-suite bathroom, direct dial telephone, radio and mini bar on request.
Day 5 Praslin Island: Acajou Hotel (BD)
Spend the day at leisure to enjoy all that Praslin has to offer. Laze on the beach or take an optional excursion. Visit the world famous Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve and see the home of the Coco de Mer Palm (double coconut) found nowhere else in the world; take a guided coach tour of the island or a boat trip to several of the islands surrounding Praslin, including La Digue.
Day 6 Praslin Island: Acajou Hotel (BD)
Spend the day at leisure to enjoy any of the activities, which didn't get done yesterday!
Day 7 Praslin Island: Acajou Hotel (BD)
Spend the day at leisure. Take a trip around the island, stopping at Grande Anse for some shopping, or just laze on the beach, catching the rays.
Day 8 Departure (B)
After breakfast and a day at leisure, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Mahé.
Rates for the Idyllic Islands - Semi Customized
Land, per person double occupancy
| 18 Dec '06 - 07 Jan '07 | On Request |
|---|---|
| 08 Jan '07 - 23 Dec '07 | $1,845 |
| 18 Dec '07 - 07 Jan '08 | On Request |
| Single Supplement | On Request |
Price includes:
- Meals as indicated
- Transfers
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Round trip airfare, Mahé - Praslin
- Travel Protection Plan ($20,000 Emergency Assistance, $20,000 Accidental death & dismemberment; $500 Medical Expenses; $1,000 Baggage & travel documents; $400 Baggage delay; $500 Travel delay - $100 per day maximum; TRAVEL GUARD Assistance)
Price excludes:
- Excursions
- Watersports activities
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Laundry
- Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance
- Seychelles departure tax of $40, per person to be paid locally in US$