ASTRAL TRIPS

Day 1 Flight to Mahé

Arrival & Hotel Check-in — Settle in and unwind after your flight, with the rest of the day free to relax.

Day 2 Mahé

Explore the following sights on Mahé Island:

• Victoria Market — A bustling, colourful market bursting with fresh produce, spices, fish, and local Creole crafts.
• Arulmihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple — A vibrant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh, an important spiritual landmark for Seychelles’ Tamil community.
• National Botanical Gardens — Lush gardens home to giant Aldabra tortoises, the iconic coco de mer palm, and rare spice trees.
• Immaculate Conception Cathedral — A striking colonial-era Catholic cathedral in the heart of Victoria.
• Beau Vallon Beach — Mahé’s most popular beach, with soft golden sand, calm waters, and beachfront dining.

Day 3 Mahé

Explore the following places on Mahé:

• Anse Intendance — A dramatic, wave-swept beach on the island’s south coast, framed by lush greenery.
• Anse Royale — A quieter, family-friendly beach lined with granite boulders.
• Mission Lodge Viewpoint — A scenic lookout offering sweeping views over Mahé’s coastline and neighbouring islands.
• Sans Souci Forest Trail — A scenic mountain road and trail through dense tropical forest, ideal for nature lovers.

Day 4 Mahé to Praslin

Ferry to Praslin — A scenic 1 hr 15 min inter-island ferry ride.

• Anse Volbert (Côte d’Or) — A long, laid-back beach lined with restaurants and water sports options.
• Anse Georgette — A secluded, postcard-perfect beach accessible via a resort or scenic hike.
• Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve — A UNESCO World Heritage primeval palm forest, home to the legendary coco de mer.
• Anse Lazio Beach — Widely ranked among the world’s most beautiful beaches, with powdery white sand framed by granite boulders.

Day 5 La Digue Island

Ferry to La Digue — A quick, scenic 15-minute hop from Praslin.

• Anse Source d’Argent — La Digue’s most photographed beach, famous for pink granite boulders and shallow turquoise water.
• Grand Anse — A wide, dramatic beach with powerful surf, best for photos and walks rather than swimming.
• Petite Anse — A secluded, less-crowded beach reached via a scenic coastal trail from Grand Anse.
• Union Estate Park — A historic coconut and vanilla plantation with giant tortoises and an old-fashioned coconut mill.

Day 6 Return

Ferry to Mahé & Departure — Take the afternoon ferry back to Mahé, then transfer to the airport for your return flight.