7 Days Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour

Your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour begins with arrival at Seychelles International Airport, located on the eastern coast of Mahé Island, approximately 10km from Victoria, the capital city. This exciting Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour Day includes a warm welcome by your local guide and a scenic 20-minute transfer along the coastline to your beachfront resort in the Beau Vallon area, known locally as "Bol Valon." Your first day of the Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour continues with hotel check-in, followed by an afternoon exploration of the famous Beau Vallon Beach, where you'll enjoy swimming in crystal-clear waters and witness your first spectacular Indian Ocean sunset. The evening concludes with a welcome dinner featuring fresh seafood and traditional Creole cuisine, setting the tone for your incredible island adventure.

Today's Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour adventure begins with an early morning transfer to the Inter-Island Quay in Victoria, followed by a scenic 45-minute ferry journey covering 44km to Praslin Island, the second-largest island in Seychelles. Your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour continues with check-in at your Praslin accommodation before proceeding to the UNESCO World Heritage Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, known locally as "Vale de Me," home to the legendary Coco de Mer palms. This remarkable phase of your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour includes a guided 2-hour nature walk through this prehistoric forest, where you'll discover endemic species like the Seychelles Black Parrot and witness the massive double coconuts that can weigh up to 20kg. The afternoon features snorkeling at nearby Anse Lazio, consistently rated among the world's most beautiful beaches.

Your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour continues with a morning transfer to Praslin's jetty for the 15-minute boat ride covering 7km to La Digue Island, famous for its ox-cart transportation and granite boulder formations. This enchanting day of your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour begins with bicycle rental and a leisurely ride through the island's vanilla plantations to the world-renowned Anse Source d'Argent beach, known locally as "Lans Sous Darjan." Your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour experience reaches new heights as you explore this photogenic paradise with its massive pink granite boulders, shallow turquoise lagoons, and powdery white sand stretching for 1km along the southwestern coast. The afternoon includes snorkeling in the protected marine area and visits to the traditional copra mill and vanilla plantation, providing insights into Seychelles' colonial agricultural heritage.

Today's Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour focuses on underwater exploration with a full day of marine activities around the inner islands of Seychelles, starting with a boat transfer to Sainte Anne Marine National Park, established in 1973 and covering 14.43 square kilometers. Your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour adventure includes guided scuba diving sessions at depths ranging from 8-25 meters, where you'll encounter colorful coral gardens, reef sharks, and schools of tropical fish including parrotfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish. The morning phase of your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour continues with snorkeling at Moyenne Island, a 9-hectare private island sanctuary home to giant tortoises and rare endemic plants, followed by a traditional Creole lunch on nearby Round Island. The afternoon features glass-bottom boat tours and opportunities for underwater photography in the crystal-clear waters surrounding these protected marine sanctuaries.

Your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour takes an exciting turn as you transfer from Seychelles International Airport on a 3.5-hour flight covering approximately 1,800km to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Upon arrival, this cultural phase of your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour begins with a 15-minute transfer to Stone Town, known locally as "Mji Mkongwe" (Old Town), the historic heart of Zanzibar City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour continues with check-in at a traditional boutique hotel before embarking on a guided walking tour through the narrow winding streets lined with ornate Arabic doorways, bustling markets, and historic buildings dating back to the 19th century. The evening culminates with dinner at the famous Forodhani Gardens Night Market, where you'll sample local delicacies like urojo soup, Zanzibar pizza, and fresh seafood while enjoying views of the Indian Ocean.

Today's Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour explores Zanzibar's aromatic spice heritage with a morning excursion to a traditional spice farm located 30km southeast of Stone Town in the Kizimbani area, known as the "Spice Island" experience. Your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour adventure includes guided tours through plantations growing cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla, where local farmers demonstrate traditional cultivation methods passed down through generations. This immersive Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour Day continues with a traditional Swahili lunch featuring spice-infused dishes, followed by an afternoon return to Stone Town for leisure time exploring the vibrant Darajani Market and historic Creek Road area. The evening highlight of your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour is a spectacular sunset dhow cruise aboard a traditional Arabian sailing vessel, gliding across calm waters while enjoying fresh tropical fruits and witnessing the sun disappear behind Stone Town's historic skyline.

The final day of your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour begins with a scenic 1-hour drive covering 60km north to Nungwi Village, renowned for its pristine white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant fishing culture on the northern tip of Unguja Island. You’re concluding Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour experience includes visits to the Nungwi Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon, where you'll learn about sea turtle rehabilitation efforts and snorkel with rescued turtles in natural lagoon pools. This memorable final phase of your Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour continues with leisure time on Nungwi's expansive beach, known for its minimal tidal variations and perfect swimming conditions year-round, followed by optional activities like deep-sea fishing or whale watching (seasonal). Your extraordinary Mahé Coast Tour Seychelles and Zanzibar Tour concludes with a farewell dinner at a beachfront restaurant before your evening transfer back to Zanzibar Airport, carrying unforgettable memories of two Indian Ocean paradise destinations.