Mahe Private Full Day Tour: Your Itinerary, Your Pace

A driver, a vehicle, and Mahe exactly as you want it

A private full-day tour of Mahe where you control the itinerary: the driver picks you up from your hotel, airport or cruise port and takes you to any destination you choose, with suggestions for stops like Victoria Market, the rum distillery, tea plantations and white sand beaches. Lunch arrangements can be organized free of charge. The tour runs roughly 7.5 hours and suits couples, families and groups traveling together in one air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private full day Mahe island tour

• Driver picks you up
• Choose your desired destination
• Tour around the island
• Stop for lunch or quick bite
• Visit giant tortoises
• Visit rum distillery
• See Cocos de mer nut
• Visit waterfall and swim
• Explore white sand beaches
• Discover unique flora and fauna
• Tour tea plantations and factory
• Visit historic monuments
• Shop locally produced souvenirs
• Explore spice and botanical gardens
• Enjoy panoramic views
• Visit ruins of first school
• Tour antique tea factory and cafe
• Cool down at natural spring
• Visit vibrant Victoria market
• See colorful Hindu temple
• View catholic bishop residence
• Pass by Big Ben replica
• Pass by mixed race culture monument
• Pass by economy pillars sculpture

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your hotel, airport or cruise port. From there, the route is entirely yours. You decide whether to loop around the island, stop for lunch at a restaurant or cafe, spend the afternoon on a beach with a picnic, or visit specific sites. The driver is there to suggest places depending on your interests, but you stay in control. An air-conditioned vehicle means comfort through the heat, and if lunch appeals to you, arrangements can be made at no extra cost before the tour begins.

Mahe has more to offer than most visitors expect. Victoria Market fills with locals buying fish, fruits, spices and crafts. It's where you'll see Creole hospitality firsthand and pick up souvenirs. The tea factory in the mountains runs on simple machinery and sits next to a small cafe with views. A five-minute walk leads to a natural spring flowing over granite boulders, cold enough to jump into. The rum distillery, giant tortoises, white sand beaches for swimming, and historic sites like the colorful Hindu temple and the cathedral are all within reach. Suggested stops also include a spice garden, botanical garden, panoramic viewpoint among island ruins, and monuments representing Seychelles' mixed heritage.

The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. A live guide speaks English or French and can help shape the day around what matters most to you, whether that's wildlife, local culture, food, or simply the view.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• hotel, airport or cruise port pickup and drop-off.
• a live guide in English or French.
• free lunch arrangement service (meal cost separate).
• wheelchair-accessible vehicle and specialized infant seats available on request.

Options for this experience

4 options

Couples specialUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00Duration: 7 hours. Air-conditioned vehicles. Includes pickup.

Small groupUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00Private driver for a small group of 1-4 passengers. Duration: 8 hours. Minivan. Pickup is included.

Medium groupUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00Private chauffeur-driven service for a medium group of 6-9 passengers. Includes pickup.

Large groupUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00 and 09:30Private chauffeur-driven service for larger groups of 10-14 passengers. Minibus. Pickup 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 FridayDepartures at 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by CME

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to set your own pace and decide on the day as you go: the driver's knowledge of the island means you get suggestions without a fixed schedule, which works well for families or groups who don't want to commit to a single itinerary before you arrive. The air-conditioned vehicle and full-day access to a driver make sense if you're traveling with children, elderly relatives or anyone who prefers not to navigate the island alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

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 where to go, or does the tour follow a set route?

You choose the destinations. The driver suggests places based on your interests but you remain in control the whole day. Lunch can be arranged free of charge if you request it at the start.

What are the giant tortoises and where do I see them?

Giant tortoises are one of the suggested stops on the tour, though the exact location depends on your chosen itinerary for the day. Your driver can guide you to where they're kept.

Is Victoria Market worth a stop, and what will I find there?

Victoria Market is one of the most vibrant markets in the region, with fish, fruits, vegetables, spices, local arts and souvenirs. It's known for Creole hospitality and a chance to mingle with locals while picking up souvenirs.

How long is the tour, and when does it end?

The tour runs approximately 7.5 hours from pickup. The driver will return you to your hotel, airport or cruise port at the end of the day.

What if I want to swim or have a picnic on the beach?

A full-day beach picnic with the family is one of the options you can choose. White sand beaches with swimming and sunbathing are among the suggested stops, and you can time it to watch the sunset if you wish.

Do I need to pay extra for lunch, or is it included?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but lunch arrangements can be organized free of charge. You simply request it at the start of the tour and pay for the meal itself at the restaurant or cafe.