Activity Snapshot
Activity description
With a mix of natural and cultural discoveries, make the most of this guided tour to the south of Mahé from Victoria to find out more about the Seychelles!
A cultural visit, rum tasting, local lunch and relaxation in idyllic surroundings await you on this guided tour of the south of Mahé, the main island of the Seychelles. Accompanied by a local guide, you will take time to discover several aspects of the island during various stops in Victoria, Val de Pres art and craft village, La Plaine St. Andre and the Cap Lazare Restaurant and Nature Reserve. In all, 9 hours of excursion to enjoy Mahé by bus and on foot!
After being picked up from a pick-up point (listed in the Special Conditions), your guided tour of the south of Mahé will begin with a visit to the centre of Victoria: the Victoria Clock Tower, the Sir Selwyn-Clarke Market, the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar temple and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. You will then be driven to the Domaine Val de Pres and Crafts village followed by the La Plaine St. Andre distillery to visit its museum and sample some rum before making your next stop at the Cap Lazare Restaurant and Nature Reserve.
For lunch, a delicious Creole buffet awaits to give you a taste of the local flavours! The rest of the excursion will take you for a beautiful walk through the Cap Lazare Nature Reserve before finally relaxing for the rest of the day on a beach with turquoise waters: don't forget your swimwear and snorkelling equipment to discover the beauty of the Seychelles' underwater world!
Don't wait any longer to visit the island with a local guide and book your excursion to the south of Mahé from Victoria now!
- Pick-up at the Creole Travel Services shuttle pick-up points (see Special Terms for list of pick-up points)
- Arrival in Victoria to visit the Clock Tower, the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Bus journey to Val de Pres Art and Craft Village followed by La Plaine St. Andre distillery (20 to 25 minutes)
- Visit of the distillery with rum tasting
- Bus journey to Cap Lazare Nature Reserve & Restaurant (approx. 25-minute drive)
- Lunch break (Creole buffet)
- Guided tour of the nature reserve, followed by a relaxing afternoon on the beach
- Shuttle back to the morning pick-up points and end of the activity
⚠️ In case of Cap Lazare Nature Reserve & Restaurant’s closure, a guided visit of the Jardin du Roi Spice Garden followed by lunch at Vye Marmit Restaurant will be the alternative option
*Itinerary and timings are subject to change without prior notice for circumstances beyond the control of the team
Activity requirements
A minimum number of 10 participants is required for this activity to take place.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
Pregnant people are not advised to participate in this activity, as well as people with physical disabilities.
Please confirm your pick-up time and location 48 hours prior to the start of the transfer by contacting the local partner's emergency number on 2633312 or 2520999 for guests staying on Mahé.
The meeting time for this activity is given as an indication and depends on your pick-up location.
List of pick-up locations and times
Boat House Spa - 8.05 a.m.
Berjaya Beau-Vallon Bay - 8.15 a.m.
VMA at Eden Island - 8.30 a.m.
Enjoy Supermarket Baie Lazare - 7.25 a.m.
Anchor Cafe Restaurant - 7.55 a.m.
Laila Resort - 8.05 a.m.
Double Tree Allamanda - 7.40 a.m.
Constance Ephelia Resort shuttle - 7.40 a.m.
Please contact the guide if you need a pick-up at any other points not specified in the list: pick-up at any other points not specified will be at an extra charge. If you have rented a car, you may also drive to the locations specified.
- Shuttle transfer from certain pick-up points (see list in special terms)
- Entrance fee for La Plaine St. Andre
- Entrance fee to Cap Lazare Nature Reserve
- Creole lunch
- Guide
- Bottle of water
- Snorkeling equipment
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Mosquito repellent
- Cash for souvenirs and beverages
