Tour Overview
beach holiday is the focus of this 8 day Seychelles itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Seychelles Beach Holidays, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
8-day Vallee de Mai from uk focus across Vallée de Mai on Seychelles Safaris in Seychelles with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- day Vallee de Mai from uk focus across Seychelles
- Guided time in Vallée de Mai
- Signature activity: island hopping by ferry
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Le Domaine de La Reserve (route dependent)
- Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
- Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
- Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability
Includes
- Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
- All included activities (optional extras not included)
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
- An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
- All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals as specified in your daily itinerary
Excludes
- International flights (to/from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks and beverages
Itinerary in details
Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Vallée de Mai
Your journey opens with a transfer from Seychelles International Airport, easing into Seychelles's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. After a short refreshment stop you reach Vallée de Mai, where snorkeling in marine park sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Le Domaine de La Reserve follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day2Vallée de Mai Focus Day — Vallée de Mai guided walk
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Vallée de Mai guided walk, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Le Rocher de Charlis for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Rocher de Charlis
Day3Vallée de Mai Focus Day — Curieuse tortoise sanctuary
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Creole cooking class, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into Paradise Sun Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Paradise Sun Hotel
Day4Vallée de Mai Focus Day — island hopping by ferry
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate island hopping by ferry, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. From there the experience deepens around La Digue Island Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: La Digue Island Lodge
Day5Vallée de Mai Focus Day — snorkeling in marine park
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Anse Lazio beach day, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Before long you continue toward Coco de Mer Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Coco de Mer Hotel
Day6Vallée de Mai Focus Day — La Digue bicycle exploration
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate La Digue bicycle exploration, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. The route then leads into Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay
Day7Vallée de Mai Focus Day — Creole cooking class
Following a short safety orientation, dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Curieuse tortoise sanctuary, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Coral Strand Smart Choice for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Coral Strand Smart Choice
Day8Final Activity Window & Departure via Seychelles International Airport
The day begins as a final outing around Vallée de Mai, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of sunset cruise along granite bays can be enjoyed without rush. A scenic transfer carries you to your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Seychelles International Airport. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Can I add Beach Holidays after a Seychelles safari?
Yes. Beach Holidays uses genuine coastal or island rest days that we add after the safari circuit.
When should Beach Holidays come in the itinerary?
Usually after the safari, so you rest when game drives are done. We can reverse that if your flights work better the other way.
Are Beach Holidays days private or resort-based?
We book lodges or hotels that match your safari style — quiet boutique stays or family resorts — and handle the transfer.
Is snorkelling or diving included in Beach Holidays?
Water activities are listed when the destination supports them. They are optional extras unless your quote says otherwise.
