Anse Major Full-Day Trail Hike & Lunch Mahé
Seychelles · Mahe 8 hours
AdventureWaterNatureIsland TourEcological TourLand Excursion
Discover one of Mahé's most rewarding hidden escapes with our Anse Major Full-Day Trail Hike. Follow a beautiful trail through lush forest and dramatic granite landscapes, with breathtaking coastal views unfolding along the way, before arriving at the secluded paradise of Anse Major for a leisurely beachside lunch and a scenic return by taxi boat.
HIGHLIGHTS
Granite Coastline: Wind your way between granite boulders and rugged slopes as the trail traces Mahé's dramatic northwestern coast. Your guide will share insights into the geology that shapes this wild stretch of island.
Native Forest: Walk through lush tropical forest home to endemic plants and wildlife. Learn about the flora and fauna that thrive along this untouched corner of Mahé from your knowledgeable guide.
Coastal Vistas: Enjoy magnificent, changing views as the forest opens to reveal granite cliffs meeting the deep blue Indian Ocean. These shifting perspectives make the journey as memorable as the destination.
Secluded Paradise: Arrive at Anse Major, a hidden beach tucked between granite outcrops and tropical forest. Relax by turquoise waters in one of Mahé's most beautiful and peaceful coastal settings.
Beachside Lunch: Unwind with a leisurely lunch at La Sirène, a beachside restaurant, before making your way back by boat. A relaxed way to round off the adventure.
Scenic Boat Return: Skip the return hike and enjoy a scenic taxi boat ride back along Mahé's coastline, taking in the views from the water.
Local Expertise: Explore with a Mahé-born guide with 20 years of experience and a background at the Botanic Garden, bringing deep knowledge of endemic flora, birdlife, and Seychellois history to every step of the trail.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Meeting point
- Your accommodation
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Group size
- 1 - 4 people per tour
- Speaks
- English, French
- Confirmation
- Tour provider confirms reservation within 48 hours
- Start time
- Check available starting times
What you will expect
FULL DESCRIPTION
Discover one of Mahé's most rewarding hidden escapes with our Anse Major Full-Day Trail Hike. This guided adventure follows a beautiful trail through lush forest and dramatic granite landscapes, with breathtaking coastal views unfolding along the way, before arriving at the secluded paradise of Anse Major — one of the island's most beautiful hidden coastal settings — for a relaxed afternoon of lunch and a scenic boat return.
Your experience begins with a private hotel pickup and a scenic drive towards the northwestern coast of Mahé, where the journey leaves the developed coastline behind and enters a wilder side of the island. From the trailhead, begin your guided walk through lush tropical forest, following a beautiful path that winds between granite boulders, native vegetation, and the rugged slopes of the island. Along the way, your guide brings the landscape to life, introducing you to Seychelles' endemic plants, wildlife, and the stories behind the natural environment.
As you continue along the trail, the forest opens at different points to reveal magnificent views of Mahé's dramatic northwestern coastline, with granite cliffs meeting the deep blue Indian Ocean. These changing perspectives make the journey as memorable as the destination itself. Eventually, the trail leads you to Anse Major, a secluded beach tucked between granite outcrops and tropical forest. Take time to appreciate the peaceful surroundings, enjoy the turquoise waters, and capture photographs of one of Mahé's most beautiful hidden coastal settings.
Rather than retracing your steps, linger a little longer at Anse Major with a leisurely lunch at La Sirène beachside restaurant. Once you're ready, a scenic taxi boat ride takes you back along the coastline, offering a fresh perspective on the landscape you've just explored, before your private vehicle returns you comfortably to your hotel.
ITINERARY
Pick-up from your accommodation
Scenic drive to the trailhead
Start the guided hike through native forest
Enjoy coastal views along the trail
Arrive at Anse Major and relax at the beach
Leisurely lunch at La Sirène beachside restaurant <
li>Scenic return by taxi boat
Drop-off at your accommodation
This itinerary is for illustrative purposes only and will be adapted to your needs.
INCLUDED
Private hotel pickup and return transfer.
Professional guide.
Lunch at La Sirène beachside restaurant.
Scenic return by taxi boat.
Drinking water.
NOT INCLUDED
Anse Major trail entrance fee — payable separately by the guest; cashless payment only.
Discover one of Mahé's most rewarding hidden escapes with our Anse Major Full-Day Trail Hike. This guided adventure follows a beautiful trail through lush forest and dramatic granite landscapes, with breathtaking coastal views unfolding along the way, before arriving at the secluded paradise of Anse Major — one of the island's most beautiful hidden coastal settings — for a relaxed afternoon of lunch and a scenic boat return.
Your experience begins with a private hotel pickup and a scenic drive towards the northwestern coast of Mahé, where the journey leaves the developed coastline behind and enters a wilder side of the island. From the trailhead, begin your guided walk through lush tropical forest, following a beautiful path that winds between granite boulders, native vegetation, and the rugged slopes of the island. Along the way, your guide brings the landscape to life, introducing you to Seychelles' endemic plants, wildlife, and the stories behind the natural environment.
As you continue along the trail, the forest opens at different points to reveal magnificent views of Mahé's dramatic northwestern coastline, with granite cliffs meeting the deep blue Indian Ocean. These changing perspectives make the journey as memorable as the destination itself. Eventually, the trail leads you to Anse Major, a secluded beach tucked between granite outcrops and tropical forest. Take time to appreciate the peaceful surroundings, enjoy the turquoise waters, and capture photographs of one of Mahé's most beautiful hidden coastal settings.
Rather than retracing your steps, linger a little longer at Anse Major with a leisurely lunch at La Sirène beachside restaurant. Once you're ready, a scenic taxi boat ride takes you back along the coastline, offering a fresh perspective on the landscape you've just explored, before your private vehicle returns you comfortably to your hotel.
ITINERARY
li>Scenic return by taxi boat
This itinerary is for illustrative purposes only and will be adapted to your needs.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
What you need to know before you go
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection. Please note that there is no network coverage at Anse Major.
ADDITIONAL PERSON
If you wish to have more than 4 people on the tour - additional person need to pay on the day of your tour 120 Euro per person.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
This activity is designed for families with kids, people of different ages, and those that can swim or even cannot swim.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend you bring comfortable shoes/sandals to walk on the Island and beach accessories, a waterproof bag, reef shoes, sun cream, etc. This is not obligatory to participate in the tour.
WEATHER
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Your safety is important to us.
VALUABLES AND LUGGAGE
Be aware that we are not responsible if your belongings get wet, lost, or damaged during the tour.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payments can be made by cash in euros, dollars, or Seychelles rupee.
NOT INCLUDED
Anse Major trail entrance fee — payable separately by the guest; cashless payment only.
Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection. Please note that there is no network coverage at Anse Major.
ADDITIONAL PERSON
If you wish to have more than 4 people on the tour - additional person need to pay on the day of your tour 120 Euro per person.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
This activity is designed for families with kids, people of different ages, and those that can swim or even cannot swim.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend you bring comfortable shoes/sandals to walk on the Island and beach accessories, a waterproof bag, reef shoes, sun cream, etc. This is not obligatory to participate in the tour.
WEATHER
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Your safety is important to us.
VALUABLES AND LUGGAGE
Be aware that we are not responsible if your belongings get wet, lost, or damaged during the tour.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payments can be made by cash in euros, dollars, or Seychelles rupee.
NOT INCLUDED
Included
- Pickup
- Lunch
- Drinks
Cancellation policy
Tour can be canceled free of charge until 5 days before.
Your host
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