Seychelles · Beach & Island

7-Hour Private Mahé Island Tour with Victoria and Anse Intendance

7 Hours Round trip from Mahé Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Victoria's historic sites and experience the vibrant local market
  • 02 Explore traditional culture and crafts at Domaine deVal des Prés
  • 03 Experience exotic spices and heritage at Le Jardin du Roi
  • 04 Relax at Anse Intendance Beach and enjoy scenic island viewpoints

Explore Mahé on a private tour that combines Victoria's charming streets and vibrant market with cultural discoveries at Domaine deVal des Prés and the historic Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden. Learn about Seychellois traditions, crafts, and daily life, then unwind at the stunning Anse Intendance Beach while taking in scenic viewpoints across the island. With a friendly local guide and the flexibility to personalise your route with optional stops, this immersive experience showcases Mahé's culture, history, and natural beauty.

Explore Mahé on a private tour that combines Victoria's charming streets and vibrant market with cultural discoveries at Domaine deVal des Prés and the historic Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Victoria, Mahe
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Discover Mahé's Culture, Crafts, Gardens, and Beaches

  • Begin your journey with pickup from your preferred location and enjoy a comfortable drive in an air-conditioned vehicle with your private guide.

  • Arrive in Victoria, one of the smallest capitals in the world, and explore its charming streets, historical landmarks, museums, monuments, and streets named after prominent national figures.

  • Visit the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market in the heart of the city to experience authentic island life, where locals shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and fish, and enjoy time for souvenir shopping. Please note that the market is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

  • Continue to Domaine deVal des Prés Craft Village to explore traditional colonial structures, including the plantation house, and visit the Koko Gallery.

  • Learn about local heritage through demonstrations such as coconut de-husking and discover traditional Seychellois practices.

  • Browse and purchase locally handmade crafts, and visit the Coco de Mer factory at the back of the site to observe how this iconic nut is transformed into unique perfumes.

  • Head to Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden, a historic garden featuring endemic and introduced spices brought to Seychelles in the eighteenth century by Pierre Poivre.

  • Enjoy the opportunity to taste homemade ice cream made from ingredients grown on site, such as nutmeg, lemongrass, and cinnamon, and visit the giant tortoises. Please note that the entrance fee of 175 SCR per person is not included.

  • Travel to Anse Intendance Beach and relax at one of the most breathtaking beaches on Mahé, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in Seychelles.

  • Customise your experience with one or two optional stops, including Seychelles Tea Factory, Mission Lodge Viewpoint, Takamaka Beach, Rochon Dam Viewpoint, Takamaka Rum Distillery, which is closed on Sundays and public holidays, Sauzier Waterfall, or Port Glaud Viewpoint.

  • Conclude your tour with drop-off at your preferred location, completing your personalised island experience.

Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden, Anse Intendance Beach

Where this trip takes you

Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden, Anse Intendance Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mahé 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide (English & French speaking)
  • Bottle of water per person
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Other drinks other than water

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes/sandals
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • This tour takes place rain or shine, depending on the guest.

  • The tour is accessible for wheelchair users.

  • Service animals are allowed.

  • Guests of all age groups are welcome.

  • Smoking is not permitted inside the vehicle.

  • Spanish and Italian-speaking guides may be available for an additional fee.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Guest preferred location
Tour start
Mahé, Seychelles
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Mahé.

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