Praslin is the epitome of a tropical paradise, bordered by world-class beaches and home to breathtaking flora and fauna. Explore the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve or the Fond Ferdinand Nature Park and enjoy the world-renowned beaches of Anse Georgette and Anse Lazio on this day trip.
Departure: 9:30 AM, pick-up from the reception of your hotel (we can also pick you up at the airport or at the harbor if you are coming from Mahé or La Digue)
Morning:
- Guided visit of one of the two national parks on the island: Vallée de Mai or Fond Ferdinand.
Vallée de Mai is a tropical forest, partly primary, composed mainly of palm trees endemic to the archipelago, some of which have survived through the ages since prehistoric times. Among these palm trees is the famous Coco de Mer, which bears the largest seed in the world. This area, unique in the world, has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Fond Ferdinand Nature Park is the second nature reserve on Praslin. It is an interesting alternative to Vallée de Mai to discover the amazing Coco de Mer and the many other species native to the Seychelles. For Fond Ferdinand Park, a good level of fitness is recommended.
- Coconut oil manufacturing plant
Learn about the different processes used to obtain the famous cold-pressed coconut oil and the recovery of production waste that is put in place to use all parts of the coconut and thus make wonderful products: candies, jams, body scrubs, and soaps.
Afternoon
- Anse Georgette (20-25-minute walk)
Get ready to be amazed by the sight of the turquoise waters that run along the white sandy beach lined with giant palm trees. Anse Georgette is clearly a picture-perfect beach. Here you will have free time to relax, take a dip, and take the opportunity to go snorkeling or enjoy a fruit platter and/or freshly squeezed fruit juice.
- Anse Lazio, with the possibility of reaching Anse Lazio on foot (easy, about 15-20 minutes), ranked in the top 10 of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
This beach is where magnificent polished granite boulders rise from the white sand and the crystal clear turquoise waters of the ocean. Here you will have free time to swim, sunbathe, snorkel, or relax on the soft sand of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Return: around 4:30 PM, return to your hotel, the airport or the harbor. If you are traveling by plane or boat, we will adjust the return time according to the departure time of your boat or plane.
