If you would like to be active during winter in warm regions too and to discover one of the last paradises on the world then this exclusive trip is the right choice. The end of the trip is a day shorter than our summer trip due to the monsoon coming from the north east. Nevertheless none of the sights worth seeing are missed out. 

Embarkation at 10am in Victoria on the island of Mahé. Following an afternoon at leisure a guided tour will lead us through the capital and then on to a viewpoint located at 700m altitude overlooking the city and our departure point, which is located 200 m below. On the nature trail we will see a type of carnivore plant unique to Seychelles, amongst other exotic species. During the evening we will experience the enchanting atmosphere of one of the tiniest capitals in the world. The overnight stay will be in the port of Victoria. 

After a filling breakfast the cycle tour brings us to the sparsely populated southern part of Mahé and leads us back, along the east coast, to Victoria. On the way we will visit an artist’s city and the Royal Spice Garden of Anse Royale. After a picnic on the beach we will explore the famous coral reefs, for which the island is known, with snorkelling and diving gear. In the late afternoon we can optionally take our bikes for another tour around the island leading us to the western part of the island. 

This morning’s trip leads us along the coast in the south west to the Takamaka bay where we can have a drink in a lovely little beach bar before the tour continues to Petite Anse. At Petite Anse we visit the artist Antonio Filipinos who will prepare a barbecue for us and will surprise us with his range of innovative works of art. Please look around and explore the hidden facets of Antonio’s realm. At night we go on board at Anse la Mouche where we will savour a hearty dinner. 

This cycling free day begins with an exploration of Cousin Nature Reserve after sailing for approximately two hours. This island is situated a short distance from Praslin. Thanks to the work of dedicated conservationists 300,000 seabirds of seven species and five land bird species unique to the Seychelles thrive on the island. After lunch, which is served on board, the captain will show us the most exciting snorkelling and diving sites of the region. 

In the morning we go ashore at Praslin, the second largest island of the Seychelles, where we cycle to a viewpoint situated at 340 m altitude. From here we can see the adjacent islands and almost the entire island of Praslin. From there the tour continues another 5 km in the direction of the Anse Lazio bay which is considered one of the most beautiful bays of the world. During a picnic we enjoy the surge and the lovely water. In the afternoon we cycle to the Vallee De Mai National Park one of the most wonderful yet one of the smallest of National Parks in the centre of the island. Here we walk through the virgin forest where we are provided with fascinating explanations on both the rarest and largest nuts in the world, the so called ‘coco de mer’, as well as many other palm trees and tropical plants unique to the Seychelles.

Today we cycle in the south of Praslin once more where we will enjoy the panoramic coast roads of the island before we go on board at St. Anne and – depending on the weather conditions – we will be able to explore either by foot or by snorkelling and diving the “Sisters” as well as the island of Coco.

La Dique is this morning’s target of the crossing and we will be heading for an island, which is dominated by bicycles, the like of which exists only in a children’s picture book. We spend the day cycling and exploring entranced by peculiar rock formations and deserted sandy beaches. We enjoy our picnic on the rocky beach of Anse Source d’Argent and experience the waves lapping on the shore whilst savouring a refreshing coconut cocktail at the beach bar. Wherever we cycle we will always come across the locals who get around either by ox carts or on bikes. We are possibly envied for our bicycles because the good one we are using are a rarity on the island. In the evening we will go on board again in order to sail to one of the smaller neighbouring islands where we will stay at anchor overnight at Grand Anse.

Early in the morning the sails are raised and we will cross open ocean to reach the island of Curieuse by early afternoon. The island is known for its tortoise conservation project, its dense mangrove and for the ruins of a former leper colony. After a short introduction given by the ranger we will hike towards the Doctor’s House (now a visitor’s centre) enjoying the peace and the seclusion of this splendid island. Still enough time is available to discover the world below sea level by diving and snorkelling or simply to enjoy life on board the ship. 

In the morning we sail back to the island of Mahé and we will spend the afternoon at one of the bays of Marine National Park St. Anne. Late afternoon we go ashore in Victoria and we will spin around in the northern part of Mahé on its coast roads heading for the Beau Vallon Beach which is the most important water sports centre of the Seychelles. Here we relax on the white beaches before we go back on board our yacht in order to stay the night. 

Requirements (Level 1 - 2)
The longest day track on the islands is 45 km (28 mi) long. Most of the streets are relatively well asphalted and therefore well accessible. Road traffic on Mahé is not too busy and on Praslin and La Dique is sparse. Up to 70% of the tours are along the coast line on flat to light hilly roads. In between you will face steep, but short up hill climbs. When you are tempted you can always consider pushing your bike a little bit. Luckily the rental 7-speed trekking bicycles are equipped with a transmission that even slight hills can be carried out comfortably. In order to keep the bike simple and solid we provide 7-speed trekking bikes with clearly arranged gears that are switched in a hub nearly noiseless and easily. 

Participants

• Minimal 12 partipants
• Maximal 16 participants