3 Days Best Bird Island Seychelles Tour
This 3 Days Best Bird Island Seychelles Tour offers an extraordinary ornithological adventure to one of the Indian Ocean's most pristine wildlife sanctuaries, located 100 kilometers north of Mahé Island. This exclusive Bird Island Seychelles Tour takes you to the coral atoll known locally as "Île aux Vaches," where over one million sooty terns nest annually alongside diverse seabird species. Your Bird Island Seychelles Tour combines exceptional birdwatching opportunities with world-class marine activities in crystal-clear waters surrounding this protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The intimate island experience includes encounters with giant Aldabra tortoises, pristine coral reefs, and some of the most spectacular avian displays in the western Indian Ocean.
Your Bird Island Seychelles Tour begins with a scenic flight from Mahé, offering breathtaking aerial views of the turquoise waters and isolated atolls of the outer Seychelles archipelago. The carefully crafted Bird Island Seychelles Tour itinerary maximizes wildlife viewing opportunities during peak nesting seasons while incorporating snorkeling, kayaking, and nature walks across this 70-hectare coral paradise. This Bird Island Seychelles Tour promises unforgettable memories of one of the world's most important seabird colonies, where conservation meets luxury in perfect harmony.
Throughout your Bird Island Seychelles Tour, you'll be guided by expert naturalists who share their deep knowledge of the island's unique ecosystem and ongoing conservation efforts. The Bird Island Seychelles Tour experience is enhanced by the island's eco-friendly lodge, where sustainable tourism practices ensure minimal impact on the fragile environment. Your Bird Island Seychelles Tour culminates with spectacular sunset viewing sessions and stargazing opportunities in one of the most remote and unspoiled destinations in the Seychelles archipelago.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Pick Up from Mahé and Transfer to Bird Island via Scenic Flight
Day 2: Continue with Bird Watching and Snorkeling at Coral Gardens
Day 3: Proceed to Giant Tortoise Sanctuary and Nature Walk Exploration
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Inter-island flights (Mahé-Bird Island-Mahé)
- Ground transport and airport transfers
- Bottled water during all activities
- Full board accommodation at Bird Island Lodge
- Professional English-speaking naturalist guides
- Guide allowances and service fees
- Snorkeling equipment and kayaks
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Seychelles Visa (where applicable)
- International flights to/from Seychelles
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Mahé and Transfer to Bird Island via Scenic Flight
Your Bird Island Seychelles Tour begins with an early morning pickup from your Mahé accommodation at 7:00 AM, followed by a 30-minute transfer to Mahé International Airport for your 30-minute scenic flight to Bird Island. This remarkable Bird Island Seychelles Tour continues with your arrival at the coral atoll's small airstrip, where you'll be welcomed by lodge staff and transferred to Bird Island Lodge, the only accommodation on this pristine 70-hectare sanctuary. Your afternoon Bird Island Seychelles Tour includes an introductory nature walk with expert guides, exploring the island's diverse habitats, including coastal vegetation, mangrove areas, and the famous nesting grounds of sooty terns, fairy terns, and other seabird species that make this destination truly extraordinary.
- Day2Continue with Bird Watching and Snorkeling at Coral Gardens
Dawn breaks on your Bird Island Seychelles Tour with the symphony of over one million sooty terns preparing for their daily fishing expeditions, creating one of nature's most spectacular displays just 200 meters from your lodge. This full day of your Bird Island Seychelles Tour features guided birdwatching sessions at optimal locations around the island, including the main colony areas where you'll observe breeding behaviors of species like the lesser noddy, brown noddy, and red-footed booby. Your Bird Island Seychelles Tour continues with world-class snorkeling at the pristine coral gardens surrounding the atoll, where crystal-clear waters with visibility exceeding 30 meters reveal vibrant coral formations, tropical fish species, and occasional visits from hawksbill turtles and reef sharks in waters averaging 26°C year-round.
- Day3Proceed to the Giant Tortoise Sanctuary and Nature Walk Exploration
Your final Bird Island Seychelles Tour Day begins with a visit to the island's giant tortoise sanctuary, home to Aldabra tortoises including the famous "Esmeralda," one of the world's largest free-roaming tortoises weighing over 300 kilograms. This concluding Bird Island Seychelles Tour experience includes kayaking adventures in the calm lagoon waters on the island's leeward side, offering unique perspectives of the coral formations and opportunities to spot juvenile black-tip reef sharks in the shallows. Your Bird Island Seychelles Tour ends with a farewell nature walk across the island's interior trails, final bird photography opportunities, and departure via the 30-minute scenic flight back to Mahé, arriving at the international airport by 4:00 PM with unforgettable memories of this pristine Indian Ocean paradise.