Fond Ferdinand & Anse Lazio tour: Private guide

Hike to a 360° view of Praslin, then settle into one of the archipelago's most famous beaches

A private tour from Baie Sainte Anne takes you into Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve for a 3-hour guided walk through endemic plants and wildlife, including the Coco De Mer palm and giant land tortoises, ending at a peak with panoramic views of Praslin and nearby islands. Afterward, you spend 2 hours at Anse Lazio beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry to the reserve, and a local guide speaking English or French are included. The full outing runs 5 to 6 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Fond Ferdinand and Anse Lazio

• Visit Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve
• See Coco De Mer and giant tortoise
• Enjoy 360° panoramic view
• Relax at Anse Lazio beach
• Observe crystal clear water and fish

The experience

If you land on Praslin with a free afternoon or want to see the island's two most recognizable spots in one outing, this tour pairs a nature reserve walk with beach time. The guide meets you at your hotel and drives you to Fond Ferdinand, where the walk begins among palms, giant tortoises and other endemic species. The route climbs to the peak, where the 360° view opens across Praslin itself and the islands beyond: the payoff for the uphill stretch.

After the reserve, you head to Anse Lazio, the beach most travelers photograph when they think of Seychelles. You have 2 hours to swim, lie on the white sand or wade into water clear enough to watch fish move around you. Lunch is your choice: bring a pack from your hotel, ask the driver to stop at a restaurant on the way (budget roughly 20 EUR per person), or skip it and use the time for the beach alone. The driver takes you back to your hotel when the 2 hours end.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or French.
• entry fee to Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by J'adore Seychelles

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the guide and driver work only for your group, and you set the pace through the reserve and the beach time. Choose it if you want to see both landmarks without joining a shared group or arranging your own transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What will I see inside Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve?

Fond Ferdinand holds endemic plants, including the famous Coco De Mer palm, and giant land tortoises. The walk climbs to a peak where you get a 360° panoramic view across Praslin and the nearby islands.

How much time do I actually spend at Anse Lazio?

You have 2 hours at the beach before the driver takes you back to your hotel. That is enough time to swim, rest on the sand and wade in the clear water.

Is lunch included, or do I need to arrange it?

Lunch is not included. You can bring your own pack from the hotel, ask the driver to stop at a restaurant (estimated cost around 20 EUR per person), or skip lunch and use the time for the beach.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the driver picks you up at your hotel and drops you back there at the end of the tour. The full outing runs 5 to 6 hours.