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 Seychelles Desroches from uk focus across Curieuse Island 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 Seychelles Desroches from uk focus across Seychelles
- Guided time in Curieuse Island
- Signature activity: La Digue bicycle exploration
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at La Digue Island Lodge (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 Curieuse Island
Travelers set out as a transfer from Praslin Airport, easing into Seychelles's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. The route then leads into Curieuse Island, where sunset cruise along granite bays 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. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day2Curieuse Island Focus Day — snorkeling in marine park
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate snorkeling in marine park, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Paradise Sun Hotel 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: Paradise Sun Hotel
Day3Curieuse Island Focus Day — La Digue bicycle exploration
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Vallée de Mai guided walk, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Coco de Mer Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Coco de Mer Hotel
Day4Curieuse Island Focus Day — Creole cooking class
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Creole cooking class, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Later in the day the focus shifts to Coral Strand Smart Choice 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: Coral Strand Smart Choice
Day5Curieuse Island Focus Day — sunset cruise along granite bays
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate island hopping by ferry, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. By afternoon the program moves into 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
Day6Curieuse Island Focus Day — Anse Lazio beach day
Following a short safety orientation, dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Anse Lazio beach day, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. After a short refreshment stop you reach La Digue Island Lodge 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: La Digue Island Lodge
Day7Curieuse Island Focus Day — Vallée de Mai guided walk
The day begins as dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate La Digue bicycle exploration, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay 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: Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay
Day8Curieuse Island Focus Day — Curieuse tortoise sanctuary
After a calm briefing, dedicated time in Curieuse Island. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Curieuse tortoise sanctuary, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into Le Domaine de La Reserve 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: Le Domaine de La Reserve
Day9Final Activity Window & Departure via Praslin Airport
A measured start to the day unfolds when a final outing around Curieuse Island, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of sunset cruise along granite bays 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 Praslin Airport. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
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.
