Nov–Apr tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
SEYCHELLES ISLANDS · EXPEDITION + WILDLIFE
SEYCHELLES ISLANDS — CRUISE
Mahé, Praslin and La Digue reveal by sea the granite beaches, nature reserves and tropical waters of the Seychelles.
DURATION13 days
BEST TIMENov–Apr
EXPERIENCEExpedition + Wildlife
COUNTRYSeychelles Islands
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Mahé → Aldabra and outer islands, as departing from Aqua Lares
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Mahé
2Praslin
3La Digue
4Vallée de Mai
5Granite beaches
6Navigation through the Indian Ocean
Few archipelagos combine granite beaches, coco-de-mer forests, small tropical islands and waters as transparent as the Seychelles in the same navigation.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Mahé
First hours in Mahé for safaris and reading about the Mahé ecosystem and adapting to the local rhythm.
DAY 2
Mahé — local experience
The day on Mahé combines wildlife and natural landscapes of Mahé. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 3
Mahé in depth
The stay on Mahé continues with wildlife observation in a natural environment on Mahé. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 4
Mahé — full day
Day in Mahé for safaris and reading about the Mahé ecosystem. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 5
Mahé — landscapes and culture
Mahé gets a full day of Mahé's wildlife and natural landscapes. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 6
Mahé — selected experiences
More time on Mahé, now with wildlife observation in a natural environment on Mahé. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 7
Mahé — local experience
The day on Mahé combines safaris and reading about the Mahé ecosystem. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 8
Mahé → Aldabra and outer islands, as departing from Aqua Lares
The route between Mahé and Aldabra and outer islands, as you leave Aqua Lares, changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, wildlife and natural landscapes of Aldabra and outer islands enter, as departed from Aqua Lares.
DAY 9
Aldabra and outer islands, as reported by Aqua Lares in depth
The stay in Aldabra and outer islands, as departed from Aqua Lares, continues with observation of fauna in a natural environment in Aldabra and outer islands, as departed from Aqua Lares. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 10
Aldabra and outer islands, as departing from Aqua Lares — full day
Day in Aldabra and outer islands, as departed from Aqua Lares for safaris and reading the ecosystem of Aldabra and outer islands, as departed from Aqua Lares. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 11
Aldabra and outer islands, as published by Aqua Lares — landscapes and culture
Aldabra and outer islands, as departed from Aqua Lares get a full day for wildlife and natural landscapes of Aldabra and outer islands, as departed from Aqua Lares. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 12
Aldabra and outer islands, as reported by Aqua Lares — selected experiences
More time in Aldabra and outer islands, as per Aqua Lares, now with fauna observation in a natural environment in Aldabra and outer islands, as per Aqua Lares. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
DAY 13
Aldabra and outer islands, as reported by Aqua Lares — local experience
The day in Aldabra and outer islands, as departed from Aqua Lares combines safaris and reading about the ecosystem of Aldabra and outer islands, as departed from Aqua Lares. The sequence may vary with weather, sea and local conditions, maintaining the focus on the core experiences of the expedition.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Mahé is home to the country's largest island, Praslin is home to the Vallée de Mai forest, and La Digue is home to some of the Seychelles' most recognizable granite landscapes. Between stopovers, small islands, coves, and snorkeling areas show a geography designed to be traversed by the sea.
YOUR WAY
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