The Seychelles · HIKING & TREKKING
The granite goes up fast and the paths turn slick within minutes of a shower. These 9 guided walks cover the summits, the coastal scrambles and the forest routes, with honest notes on how hard each one is.
Hike to Mahé’s Ros Sodyer rock pool with a private guide, swim in calm conditions, and learn what to pack for this unusual half-day outing.
“Swimming in the rock pool was surreal and refreshing after a beautiful hike. Our tour guide Kevin was amazing and helpful throughout the tour”
Review of Mahé’s private nature hike, with four trail choices, expert guide Nils, mountain views, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing guide, friendly and patient and exciting throughout the entire hike! Amazing trail! Everything was breathtaking”
Hike through Mahé jungle to a sunset summit, spot rare wildlife, and explore an old radio station with a private English-speaking guide.
“Ich kann Jodan seht empfehlen. Da ich etwas erkältet war hat er den Schwierigkeitsgrad und das Tempo optimal angepasst. Gerne wieder!”
Review of Mahé’s private Anse Major hike, with forest views, swimming, guide tips, price value, difficulty, and booking advice.
“Sheena, the guide, did not show up, did not contact me and left me with a loss as she refused the refund! I am waiting to see if Viator refunds me as I paid for a tour that did not happened without any notice or reasonable justification… SHEENA Read more”
Hike Mahé’s jungle trails to a mountain viewpoint, colonial radio station, and cool waterfall with pickup, local guidance, and swimming.
“Die Wanderung durch den Dschungel war anstrengend aber sehr schön. Die Aussicht am Aussichtspunkt war grandios. Dann ging es weiter zum Wasserfall. Dieser war wunderbar in der schönen Natur, das Wasser war klar und erfrischend. Der Guide war super nett und alles in allem gab es nichts zu beanstanden.”
Review of Praslin’s Vallée de Mai guided hike, with Coco de Mer palms, rare black parrots, transfers, price advice, and practical tips.
“Nous avons passé un très bon moment lors de la visite guidée. La guide était très bien. Nous avons appris pleins de choses. Et le transfert à pu se faire depuis notre hôtel, ça c'est cool.”
Review of Mahé’s private Seychelles nature hike, with four trail choices, hotel pickup, guide Nils, fees, difficulty, and value.
“beautiful view is worth the hike. our guide Nils is very knowledgeable and fun to be with”
Review of a flexible Mahé island tour with beaches, snorkeling, mountain views, waterfalls, local food, and hotel pickup.
“Dear Clint, this private guided tour was absolutely incredible. From the beginning I felt safe and happy being in your car and explored the hidden places, beautiful landscapes and historical spots of Mahe with you. With you I tried some local food, learned so much about the culture and the history of the Seychelles because you know everything about your land. On the tour you provided some surprises and I got in touch with some other locals, too. I've never felt more close to the Seychelles and the people. You were funny, polite and very professional in your profession. I've enjoyed a wonderful day on the Seychelles which I will…”
Hike through Mahé jungle before dawn, reach a mountain summit for sunrise, and spot pitcher plants above Seychelles’ east coast.
Boat days, forest walks, and the crossings in between.
