Highlights

Mahe Break

04 Nights / 05 Days

ISY 4 A

 

Destination

Seychelles (Republic of the Seychelles)

Continent

Africa

Location

Seychelles is located to the northeast of Madagascar and east of Kenya

Capital City

Victoria

Language

English, French, Creole

Currency

Seychelles rupee

Season

March to April and October to ­November

Airport

Mahe

Time Zone

GMT + 4

Dial Code

+ 248

Tour Type

Islands / Honeymoon

 

Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Mahe

Upon arrival in Mahe, transfer to your hotel. The 115 granitic and coralline islands making up the Seychelles archipelago are uniquely spectacular, ringed by white sandy beaches washed by the waves of the Indian Ocean, and covered with lush tropical vegetation, including a wide variety of palm & spice & fruit trees. Over Night stay at Mahe.

Day 02Mahe Visit

After B/F, enjoy a full day discovery tour of Mahe. Visit to the court buildings, museum, post office, clock-tower [twin of the one outside London's Victoria Station]. A turn around the corner takes one to the 'Codevar' building where local crafts, including the renowned Kreol or [Creole Gold] are on display for sale. A walk across Albert Street leads one to the focal point of the town, its colorful market where stalls of fresh fish, tropical fruits & vegetables, herbs & spices, are displayed in an abundance of fragrances. This is followed by a drive across the Sans Soucis mountain pass, with a photo stop at the historical Mission Lodge, en-route to a Creole restaurant for lunch. After lunch, the tour continues around the southern tip of the island to the restored colonial plantation of 'Jardin du Roi', which is steeped in the short history of the Creoles as well as the Georges family, whose family tree apparently carries a link to Louis XVII of France. A cold drink of home-grown fruit welcomes visitors before they tour the surrounding plantation of vegetables, exotic fruits, herbs and spices. The rest of the evening is for relaxation, with a stop at the Craft Village on the way back to the hotel. Over Night stay at Mahe.

Day 03Half Day Mahe Island Tour

After B/F, enjoy the unique, beautiful setting and clear water of Mahe. Swim under the shade of palm trees. Later visit to half day Mahe Island tour. Over Night stay at Mahe.

Day 04Mahe Craft Village

After B/F, visit Craft Village (Domaine de Val des Près) – Showcasing several aspects of traditional Creole culture, this colonial homestead highlights local architecture, arts & crafts and gastronomy. Explore the collection of buildings that include the 19TH Century plantation house Grann Kaz, featuring examples of colonial period furniture and artefacts, as well as the Maison de Coco – a house built almost entirely from coconut palms. In the brightly painted cottages surrounding the main buildings, local artisans display their handicrafts. Over Night stay at Mahe.

Day 05Mahe - Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check out from Mahe Resort and transfer to the Mahe International Airport to board a flight departing for onward destination journey.