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Seychelles Excursions - Offers
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6th May 2009
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EXCURSION 1
Full Day Cruise of Mahe Island's Southern Coast
Itinerary
Cruise from Victoria along the east coast to the beautiful south and experience the route of the pirates 3 centuries ago. When we reach Anse Royale, the site of the Royal Spice Garden, the catamaran will ply along the reef to give you the best that the South coast has to offer, with views that have remained practically unchanged for centuries.
Sail along the beach of Anse Forbans, frequented by pirates to careen their ship and to stock up on food and water. It is also believed that certain treasures are buried here.
The majestic boulder of Cap Mason is believed to have been the place where witch doctors used to perform their macabre rituals. The unspoilt coves of Anse Marie Louise, Capucin, Petit Boileau and Pointe Police are now considered to be the last nesting beaches of the hawksbill turtles, a species threatened with extinction. A snorkeling stop is also scheduled to view the underwater world in all its splendour.
Before lunch, the guests are free to stretch their legs on the white sandy beach. A barbeque lunch is served on board. Our return cruise starts just after lunch, this time further from the coast for us to cast our lines for a bit of game fishing
Special Offer: Buy 1 & get 1 at half price
Price: First person - £82; Second person £41
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Full Day Trail & Sail
Itinerary
An opportunity to experience a thrilling adventure cruising on our catamaran "Catalina". Starting from Catalina’s mooring in Victoria, relax and enjoy the sights on this day-long cruise along the coast - a different perspective of Mahe island
The day's excursion includes a cruise to the Bay Ternay marine park, stopping at some beautiful snorkelling sites, where guests not wishing to swim can spend time feeding the fish or sunbathing on the spacious deck.
A delicious Creole buffet lunch is served on board.
(Valid only during the south east trade winds from 01May to 31Oct09)
Price: First person - £82; Second person £41
EXCURSION 2
Full Day Cousin, Curieuse & St. Pierre Island
Itinerary
This tour starts with a transfer to Baie Ste Anne jetty for the 2-km crossing at 09h00 to the Special Reserve of Cousin island. Our cruiser moors off-shore and guests are taken to the island on a Reserve boat to prevent accidental introduction of pests to the island. It is highly recommended that you come prepared to wrap your belongings in water-proof bags, and that you respect the safety regulations of donning life jackets and remaining seated until the craft is beached.
A warden leads the tour of the island with its abundance of species and habitats, from the coast with its protective mangroves, to the wetlands which attract dragonflies, moorhens, caecilans & Seychelles terrapins; on to the rejuvenated forest on the hill
plateau which provides ideal nesting sites for large populations of shearwaters and bridled terns amongst its endemic trees - mapou, Indian mulberry and bwa sousouri.
Endemic birds found on Cousin Island are the Magpie Robin, Sunbird , Fody, Blue Pigeon and the Warbler . The tour continues with a 30-minute boat ride to Curieuse Island, where a splendid BBQ lunch is served on the beach. Curieuse island has a large population of giant tortoises, some can be seen next to the natural pond on the coast, whilst the majority range across the island freely and can sometimes be tracked by their vociferate calls of intimate congress.
The tour ends with an hour's snorkeling off the tiny island of St. Pierre. For the un-initiated, our crew is on hand with lightweight snorkelling vests to ensure that no-one misses the chance to view the abundant marine life
Special Offer: Buy 1 & get 1 at half price
Price: First person - £100; Second person £50
EXCURSION 3
Full Day Vallee de Mai & Anse Lazio
Itinerary
Starting with a coach transfer from the hotel, this full-day excursion is dedicated to the renowned World Heritage Site, the Vallee-de-Mai Nature Reserve and relaxation on one of the world's highest ranking beaches, Anse Lazio. This extraordinary primeval forest, known as the Garden of Eden, is the unique habitat in the universe where the Coco-de-Mer palm grows in its natural state. The Vallee-de-Mai is also home to one of the world’s rarest birds, the Black Parrot.
Lunch is not included in the price, although a discount is offered to guests presenting a copy of our excursion voucher to the Bon Bon Plume restaurant at Anse Lazio.
The afternoon is at leisure at Anse Lazio, voted amongst the Top 10 in the world, ending with transfer back to the hotel at 16h00
Price: First person - £46; Second person £24
EXCURSION 4
Full Day Reef Safari
Itinerary
Starting with a transfer to Victoria's marina to board our luxury catamaran, Catalina for the trip to the middle of the harbour where we stop to feed the fish and for you to explore the facinating underwater world by snorkeling and swimming with the fishes
A delicious lunch is served on board, a mouth watering buffet prepared in traditional creole style
After lunch, there is ample time for marine enthusiasts to explore the reefs through the windows of our semi-submersible or for those more geared to relaxation, take a swim or simply take a snooze on the beach of Cerf Island
For a perfect ending of the day, a "petit rum punch des Iles" is served on board before heading back to the Marine Charter and to your hotel
Special Offer: Buy 1 & get 1 at half price
Price: First person - £82; Second person £41
PRIVATE TOURS
Private Chauffeur Driven Tour of Mahe Island
Itinerary
This 8-hour tour offers 2 options:
1) The Discovery Route: Victoria, Botanical Gardens, a drive through the Morne Seychellois National Park to the Mission Lodge, Creole Lunch, beach siesta and visit to the Craft Village or
2) The Art & Culture Route: Highlights & Monuments of Victoria, including the Museum,
colourful Market, 'Codevar Artisan Centre' displaying local crafts for sale [including "Kreol Or" quality boutique], Kenwyn House Duty Free Shop, and art & sculpture studios along the route.
It is also possible for guests to tailor-make their own itinerary by choosing which places they would like to visit during the day.
A 3-course lunch is arranged on the opposite coast from the guests' hotel
Special Offer: Special rates
Full Day = £135
Half Day = £90
Private Chauffeur Driven Tour of Praslin Island
Itinerary
Visitors staying exclusively on Mahe island or nearby islands will not want to miss the
opportunity of visiting Praslin island, the second largest island in the Seychelles archipelago and a mere 15 minutes flight from Mahe, with a private programme starting with a visit to the site where exquisite black pearls are cultured at the only oyster farm in the Indian Ocean, to view the display of the art of cultivating pearls, as well as the breeding and feeding of the Giant Clam (Tridacna maxima); and, of course, the black pearls are on sale in the on-site jewellery shop
The tour continues on to the Vallee-de-Mai, unique primeval home of the giant
Coco-de-Mer nut and the rare Black Parrot
The next stop is for a delicious 3-course lunch at the Bon Bon Plume Restaurant at Anse Lazio, rated amongst the world's Top 10 beaches
The afternoon offers relaxation at the beach or a choice of Spa Treatment/Golfing at Lemuria Resort (not included in the price)
(Includes return domestic flights from/to Mahe island)
Special Offer: Special rates
Full Day = £135
Half Day = £90
GENERAL INFORMATION
All the above excursions are provided by Masons Travel, our partner in Seychelles
Conditions and Exclusions
All excursions are subject to weather, and each requires a minimum set of passengers in order to proceed. In the event of cancellation, Mason's Travel undertakes to re-schedule the tour, offer an alternative excursion of similar value or effect a full refund
All applicable Entrance and/or Landing Fees, as well as return hotel transfers, English/French-speaking Guide and Creole Lunch are included for full-day tours below
Return seat-in-coach transfers are also included for Cruises on board our new catamaran "Catalina" from Mahe Island
Mahe Tours
These can be scheduled to include guests staying on Cerf, Eden and Sainte Anne islands, with the pick-up and frop-pff points on Mahe Island, at the point where the
hotel arranges its boat transfers
International Standards Organisation
All our Excursions are effected with compliance to the ISO's operating requirements
Children Policy
Children up to 2 years – free
Children up to 12 years – special price
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