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Seychelles Island Tour: Hidden Gems with Francois
4.7
70 Ratings
Port Glaud
Francois has been conducting tours for two decades, hails from Seychelles and was raised on the island. Fluent in German, he possesses a great sense of humor and introduces you to hidden spots not commonly frequented by all. It is definitely a worthwhile experience.
Francois has been conducting tours for two decades, hails from Seychelles and was raised on the island. Fluent in German, he possesses a great sense of humor and introduces you to hidden spots not commonly frequented by all. It is definitely a worthwhile experience.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sauzier Waterfall - Bring your swimwear and dive into the invigorating fresh water. However, during the dry season, this is not possible as the water is absent.
- Domaine de Val des Pres - Craft Village - A quaint artist village.
- Mission Lodge Lookout - Formerly a boarding school for freed slave children, offering a captivating panorama…
- Sauzier Waterfall - Bring your swimwear and dive into the invigorating fresh water. However, during the dry season, this is not possible as the water is absent.
- Domaine de Val des Pres - Craft Village - A quaint artist village.
- Mission Lodge Lookout - Formerly a boarding school for freed slave children, offering a captivating panorama amidst the rainforest.
- Takamaka Rum Distillery - Enjoy rum tasting, explore the exotic garden, and see giant tortoises. Note: Closed on Sundays.
- Tea Factory - Opportunity to tour the tea factory with vintage tea processing equipment, a small shop, and a stunning view across the southwest side of the island. The journey there takes you through the breathtaking rainforest.
- Anse Intendance - A stunning white sand beach located in the south of Mahe.
- Beau Vallon - (small / beautiful valley) One of the longest and most popular beaches in the Seychelles, favored by both tourists and locals as a gathering spot.
- Anse Royale - A picturesque, tranquil bay in the southeast of Mahe with typically calm turquoise waters, protected by a reef, and offering views of a small island (Ile Souris).
- Port Launay Beach - A long white sandy beach in the Marine Park in northwest Mahe, known as a popular photo spot.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- minimum 2 persons - maximum 3 adults (maximum permissible weight of passengers 250 kg
- no group tour
- minimum 2 persons - maximum 3 adults (maximum permissible weight of passengers 250 kg
- no group tour
Location
Sauzier Waterfall
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(70 Ratings)
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Michelene_t
Feb 9, 2026
Fabulous Francois - Francios is very informative not only about the island but all the fruit trees, landscape and farming all over the island. The buggy isn’t always available and we were initially quite disappointed but it was incredibly hot so actually a saving grace with aircon and some interesting chats. We didn’t stop for lunch so take a packed lunch. All in all we had a great tour
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Amyln526ez
Nov 16, 2025
Great Day with Francois - Francois is a very nice man, he shows you the most beautiful and worth seeing places on the island. Knows all about plants, about fruits. We were around 6 hours with him and it was a successful day. Can only recommend to everyone! It is also great fun to ride the buggy :D
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Hudson_f
Sep 21, 2025
Awesome Car, Awesome Day - Francois was the man. Very kind, informative, and easy going. Such a nice guy and really knows everything about his country. Highly recommend checking out the cool car, worth every penny!
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Judithnc8996km
Sep 4, 2025
Great excursion - Casual and informative tour by buggy. We've visited places where we wouldn't have gone alone.
Unfortunately, the weather didn't play along, but nobody can help it!
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Philj620vt
May 21, 2025
Only to be recommended - Francois drove us very informative and with beautiful views over the island. This island tour is a must.
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Bettymulck
Feb 7, 2025
Nice tour with good guide - Francois is a polite and friendly man, who knows a lot about the island and talks about it in a nice way. He is tidy on his car and buggy and expects the same from his guests.
He gives a lot of information and shows a lot of the island. Provided us with a savory, tasty snack and a bottle of cold water. We had a great time.
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Alphadraconis85
Jan 25, 2025
Great - Great! Francois is a very expert and amicable guide. We had half a day tour of the island, from beaches to mountains, rum distillery and tea plantations. 100% suggested! Thank you Francois!
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Donald_h
Feb 16, 2025
Great Tour, very disappointing finish - The tour with Francios was fantastic with just a few disappointments, first we did not to spend any time on any off their beautiful beaches and the main reason I could not give it a 5 star was because when the tour was finished we were stuck in school traffic and were dropped off outside of town, not at the pickup point. We were told it was about a 15 minute walk back to the ship, and it was actually 50 minutes back to the pickup and another 10 to the ship.
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Kplutterbeck
Jun 5, 2025
Much talk and very disappointed - The guide was recommended to me. By now I also know that I will not take it anymore. He drove around the island with a tour of the rum and tea factory. Also an artists village and 2 beaches we could see. He was very talkative, but only had something to say at the end of the tour. In addition, he made unreasonable remarks about women. Maybe a misogynist or he had a very bad night. He was not worth the money (270€) for 6 hours.. He should practice Guiding. Mario from Edelweisstours on Praslin can do it.
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Einat_n
Apr 10, 2025
I suggest you read carefully what the idea of ​​the trip is. - Not what I thought. It was a hard day, very uncomfortable seating and terrible heat. The vehicle is cool but suitable for one person in addition to the driver guide. the other pepole Sitting on the side of the car and in retrospect it seems very dangerous and unsafe to me. I will add that Francois was angry when we asked to go into the sea and dirty his car and expected that we wouldn't go into the waterfall either, but would just take pictures because we didn't bring clothes to change/ he did not bring snacks and water as its say in vebsite but he did gave us two bananas and when i lost my hat because of the wind he said this is the last time he's coming back to get it. Francois is very knowledgeable but he loves the car too much and the travellers are needed to suite themself and make sure you dont dust and not wet and anyone who books such a trip expects an off-road trip and not museum.
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