Tour Overview
beach holiday is the focus of this 9 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.
9-day Desroches vacation focus across Seychelles Guided time in Vallée de Mai 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 Desroches vacation focus across Seychelles
- Guided time in Vallée de Mai
- Signature activity: island hopping by ferry
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Coco de Mer Hotel (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
The day begins as a transfer from La Digue jetty, easing into Seychelles's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. The route then leads into Vallée de Mai, where La Digue bicycle exploration sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at La Digue Island Lodge follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: La Digue Island Lodge
Day2Vallée de Mai Focus Day — Curieuse tortoise sanctuary
After a calm briefing, 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 Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay
Day3Vallée de Mai Focus Day — island hopping by ferry
A measured start to the day unfolds when dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate sunset cruise along granite bays, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Le Domaine de La Reserve 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 Domaine de La Reserve
Day4Vallée de Mai Focus Day — snorkeling in marine park
Your journey opens with dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate snorkeling in marine park, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. Later in the day the focus shifts to 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
Day5Vallée de Mai Focus Day — La Digue bicycle exploration
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Vallée de Mai guided walk, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. By afternoon the program moves into Coco de Mer Hotel 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: Coco de Mer Hotel
Day6Vallée de Mai Focus Day — Creole cooking class
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Creole cooking class, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. After a short refreshment stop you reach Coral Strand Smart Choice 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: Coral Strand Smart Choice
Day7Vallée de Mai Focus Day — sunset cruise along granite bays
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate island hopping by ferry, prioritizing low-impact access for 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. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Rocher de Charlis
Day8Vallée de Mai Focus Day — Anse Lazio beach day
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Vallée de Mai. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Anse Lazio beach day, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into La Digue Island Lodge 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: La Digue Island Lodge
Day9Final Activity Window & Departure via La Digue jetty
With soft morning light across the landscape, a final outing around Vallée de Mai, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of La Digue bicycle exploration can be enjoyed without rush. From there the experience deepens around 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 La Digue jetty. 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.
