Private Mahé island tour with swimming and snorkeling

Eight hours on Mahé at your own speed, with beaches and snorkeling when you want them

A private full-day tour of Mahé, Seychelles for one or two people, customized to your interests and pace. Your guide speaks English, Italian or French and picks you up from your hotel. The day includes stops at beaches, gardens, heritage sites, a rum distillery, tea factory and panoramic viewpoints, with swimming and snorkeling available whenever you choose. All entrance fees are paid by you at each site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Mahé island private tour

• Customize tour to your requests
• Visit town, gardens, heritage sites
• Explore rum distillery and tea factory
• See panoramic places and beaches
• Swim and snorkel during the trip
• Have lunch at restaurant or local fast food

The experience

Mahé's north and west coasts hold most of the island's beaches and viewpoints, and a private guide lets you move between them without a fixed schedule. You choose which stops matter (the botanical gardens, the rum distillery, the tea factory, the heritage sites in town), and how long to stay at each one. If a beach calls for a swim or a snorkel, you stop. If you want lunch, the guide takes you to a restaurant or a local spot. The eight-hour window gives you time to see the island's range without rushing through any of it.

Swimming and snorkeling happen on your terms during the tour. Mahé's reefs and shallow bays hold reef fish and sea turtles, and the guide knows which beaches work best depending on the tide and the day. You bring your own snorkel gear or arrange it separately. The tour includes the stops and the time, not the equipment. Lunch is your choice and your cost, though the guide can recommend places that fit the day's pace.

Hotel pickup is included, and the guide meets you at a time that works for your schedule. The tour runs seven to eight hours depending on where you go and how long you linger. Infants and small children can come along. They can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap in the vehicle. All entrance fees to sites are paid by you as you visit them, so budget accordingly for the gardens, distillery or other attractions you choose.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private guide for the full day.
• customized itinerary based on your interests.
• access to beaches, gardens, heritage sites, rum distillery and tea factory.
• swimming and snorkeling stops at your choice.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cocotier tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or solo and want to set the day's rhythm yourself: no fixed stops or group schedule means you linger where it matters and skip what doesn't.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

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.

Can I choose which beaches and attractions to visit on the Mahé tour?

Yes. The tour is customized to your interests and pace, so you decide which stops matter: gardens, heritage sites, the rum distillery, tea factory, panoramic viewpoints or beaches. The guide suggests options based on the day and tide, but the itinerary is yours to shape.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling is available during the tour, but you'll need to arrange your own gear or rent it separately. The guide knows the best snorkeling spots depending on conditions and will take you to them when you want to go in the water.

What time does the private Mahé tour start, and how long does it run?

The tour runs seven to eight hours and starts at a time you arrange with the guide when you book. Hotel pickup is included, so the guide meets you at your accommodation.

Does the tour price cover meals and entrance fees to attractions?

Entrance fees to sites like the gardens, distillery and heritage attractions are paid by you at each location. Lunch is also your cost, though the guide can recommend restaurants or local food stops along the way.

Can I bring young children or infants on the full-day Mahé tour?

Yes. Infants and small children are welcome. They can travel in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap in the vehicle during the tour.