Mahe Island Full Day Tour: Victoria, Mission Lodge & Spice Garden

Walk through Victoria's market and colonial streets, then climb to Mission Lodge for views across South Mahe

A full-day guided tour of Mahe Island starting at 9:30am from your hotel, visiting Victoria's colonial center and market, the panoramic viewpoint at Mission Lodge, and Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden with its indigenous fruit trees and spices. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees to Mission Lodge and the spice garden, lunch at a Creole restaurant, and a guide fluent in English, French, German or Italian. Minimum passenger numbers apply. Cancellation is possible if the group does not meet requirements, with a full refund or alternative offered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour of Mahe Island

• Transfer from hotel to Victoria
• Visit Victoria Market, Clock Tower, Museum
• Visit craft kiosks with local artisans
• Drive across Sans Soucis mountain pass
• Photo stop at Mission Lodge lookout
• Enjoy authentic Creole lunch
• Walk through gardens observing fruit trees and spices
• Return transfer to hotel

The experience

The tour departs at 9:30am from your hotel for eight hours on Mahe Island. You start in Victoria, the world's smallest capital, where the guide takes you through the colonial architecture: the court buildings, post office, and the Clock Tower, a twin of the one at London's Victoria Station. The colorful market is the focal point of the town center, with stalls of fresh fish, tropical fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices displayed in abundance. You'll also visit the Codevar building, where local artisans sell handmade crafts including the renowned Kreol Or jewelry.

After Victoria, you're driven across the Sans Soucis mountain pass to Mission Lodge, where Queen Victoria took tea during her visit to Seychelles. A photo stop here gives you one of the best panoramic views of South Mahe from a comfortable altitude. The landscape shifts as you descend into the southern part of the island, where lunch waits at a Creole restaurant serving local dishes. You then spend time at Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden, walking through the gardens to observe indigenous fruit trees and spices growing in their natural setting. The day ends with a return to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to Mission Lodge and Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden.
• lunch at a Creole restaurant.
• a live guide in your choice of English, French, German or Italian.
• access to Victoria's colonial center and market.
• and all taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

Offered in English and French09:00Pickup is included

German Language09:00Pickup is included

Italian Language09:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 39 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

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by VISION VOYAGES DMC PTY LTD

Is this one for you?Choose your preferred guide language at checkout (English, French, German or Italian), since the guide is live and fluent in only one language per departure. The fixed 9:30am start and eight-hour duration work best if your hotel is in or near Victoria. Cruise ship passengers must provide ship details and timing at booking to ensure the tour fits the port call.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): 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 is the Clock Tower in Victoria, and why is it worth seeing?

The Clock Tower in Victoria is a twin of the famous one outside Victoria Station in London, making it a notable colonial landmark in the world's smallest capital. It stands as a reminder of Seychelles' British colonial heritage and is one of the key stops in the town center.

What can I see and do at Mission Lodge?

Mission Lodge sits at a comfortable altitude on the Sans Soucis mountain pass and offers one of the best panoramic views of South Mahe. The site is historically significant (Queen Victoria took tea there during her visit to Seychelles), and the viewpoint is a photo stop on the tour.

What happens at Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden?

At Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden you walk through the gardens and observe indigenous fruit trees and spices growing on the island. Entrance is included in the tour, and you spend time exploring the plants and learning about local cultivation.

Does the tour include lunch, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, lunch at a Creole restaurant is included in the tour price. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy authentic local dishes as part of the day's experience.

What time does the tour start and end, and how long is the full day?

The tour begins at 9:30am and runs for eight hours, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You return to your hotel by late afternoon.