Praslin & La Digue: Coco de Mer, Anse Lazio & Granite Beaches
Two Islands, One Day: Seychelles' Rarest Nut & Its Most Photographed Beaches
You visit Praslin's Vallee de Mai rainforest and Anse Lazio beach, then boat to La Digue for an ox-cart ride to L'Union Estate and an open-truck ride to the granite boulders of Anse Source d'Argent. Lunch and all entry fees are included, with hotel pickup and return.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Praslin and La Digue Islands
- Transfer from Mahe to Praslin by boat
- Walk in Vallee-de-Mai forest
- See Coco-de-Mer nuts and Black Parrot
- Visit Anse Lazio beach
- Boat crossing to La Digue
- Spot dolphins during crossing
- Ox-cart transfer to L'Union Estate
- Tour copra sheds and tortoises
- Visit colonial plantation house
- Camion tour to Anse Source d’Argent
- Photograph granite rock formations
- Return transfer to Mahe by boat
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup and return transfer to Mahe, two-way boat transfers between Mahe and Praslin, entry to Vallee de Mai World Heritage Site, visit to Anse Lazio beach on Praslin, boat crossing to La Digue with dolphin-spotting opportunity, ox-cart transfer to L'Union Estate, tour of the colonial plantation house and copra sheds, time at Anse Source d'Argent beach, and a full lunch. All entrance fees and taxes are covered.
Times
- Monday and Thursday 05:30
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The experience
The boat leaves Mahe early, and you're on the water before most of Seychelles wakes up. The crossing to Praslin takes about an hour. Once you land on Praslin, the day splits into two halves: the forest and the beaches.
Vallee de Mai is the thing you came for, even if you didn't know it. It's a World Heritage Site, which sounds formal, but what it means is you're walking through a primeval forest that is the only natural home of the giant coco de mer nut. The paths are tended, so you're not hacking through jungle, but the air feels old, and the Black Parrots call from somewhere you can't quite see. It's the kind of place that makes the "Garden of Eden" legend feel less like marketing and more like something someone actually believed when they stood there. After that, Anse Lazio beach hits different. It's one of the most photographed beaches in the world, and you'll understand why the moment you see the granite formations rising out of the sand. Lunch happens somewhere in here, included in the day, so you're not hunting for food or watching the clock.
Then comes the 30-minute boat crossing to La Digue, and this is where the day gets genuinely strange in the best way. Life moves differently there. From the jetty you ride an ox-cart (actual oxen, not a metaphor) to L'Union Estate. You'll see the copra sheds, walk past giant land tortoises that have been there longer than most countries, and tour the colonial plantation house that was used as a filming location for "Goodbye Emmanuelle" back when that mattered. After that, an open-sided truck called a camion takes you to Anse Source d'Argent, which is possibly the most spectacular beach in the world if you believe the photographs. The granite boulders are enormous and sculptural, and you get real time to shoot them, swim, or just sit with the fact that you've seen three of Seychelles' best things in a single day.
The whole day is structured so you don't have to think about boats, timing, or how to get between islands. That's all arranged. You're picked up from your hotel and dropped back, and the only real constraint is the early start. If you're not a morning person, this one will test you. But if you can make peace with an early alarm, you'll see two islands and understand why people come back to Seychelles.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Praslin and La Digue and their signature attractions without arranging separate boats, timing, or entry tickets: the organized boat and land transfers are what make both islands possible in one day.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).
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.
How long is the boat ride from Mahe to Praslin?
Approximately one hour by boat.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included in the tour price.
What is the coco de mer?
A giant nut that grows naturally only in Vallee de Mai on Praslin. It's one of the world's largest seeds.
Do I need to be fit for this tour?
The tour involves walking forest paths and beach time. It's suitable for most fitness levels, though early starts and boat travel should be considered.
Is there a chance to see dolphins?
Yes, dolphins are often spotted during the 30-minute crossing from Praslin to La Digue.
What is the ox-cart transfer on La Digue?
A traditional ox-cart takes you from the jetty to L'Union Estate, part of the island's slower pace of life.
Are entrance fees included?
Yes, all fees and taxes are included in the tour price.
What should I bring?
Sunscreen, swimwear, a camera, and comfortable walking shoes for forest paths and beach exploration.
Praslin & La Digue: Coco de Mer, Anse Lazio & Granite Beaches
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