Boat Tour to Aride Island from La Digue
Seychelles · La Digue · La Digue 4 hours
FamilyWaterIsland HoppingBoat Tour
Embark on a mesmerizing journey from La Digue island to Aride Island, Seychelles' untouched paradise. Delight in unspoiled beauty, diverse birdlife, and unique flora on this boat tour, while supporting conservation efforts. Experience the timeless tranquility of Aride, a historical, pristine gem in the Indian Ocean.
HIGHLIGHTS
Unspoiled Natural Beauty: Aride Island is a pristine haven, unmarred by modern development, presenting an untouched landscape with its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush vegetation. Experience the pure, unadulterated beauty of nature at its finest.
Diverse Birdlife: Explore a paradise for bird lovers with an astonishing 18 native bird species, including five found only in the Seychelles. The island is a sanctuary for a variety of seabirds, making it an essential breeding and nesting ground.
Unique Flora: Encounter flora that grows exclusively on Aride Island. This isolated environment fosters plant species that exist nowhere else on Earth, making it a botanical wonderland for enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Historical Authenticity: Aride Island is a living representation of what the Seychelles islands looked like before human intervention. Immerse yourself in its historical authenticity, offering a glimpse into an ecosystem largely untouched for centuries.
Support Conservation: By participating in the boat tour, you directly contribute to the Island Conservation Society of Seychelles. Your visit aids their ongoing research and preservation efforts, actively contributing to the protection of this ecological treasure.
Nature Reserve Management: Aride Island is meticulously managed as a nature reserve, ensuring the preservation of its biodiversity and ecosystem. Your visit supports the ongoing efforts to maintain the island's ecological balance.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Meeting point
- La Digue island - In front of the Post Office at the Jetty on La Digue island
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Group size
- from 2 people, up to 10 per date
- Speaks
- English, French, French creole
- Confirmation
- Tour provider confirms reservation within 24 hours
- Start time
- 09:30
What you will expect
FULL DESCRIPTION
Embark on an unforgettable adventure and experience the pristine wonders of Aride Island, one of the most treasured and untouched gems in Seychelles. Our boat tour offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the natural splendor of this breathtaking location, showcasing its untouched landscapes, diverse birdlife, and unique vegetation.
Departing from La Digue Island, our boat ride, spanning approximately 1 hour (dependent on sea conditions), takes you to the captivating Aride Island. Upon arrival, you'll step onto the soft, powdery white sands and be greeted by the enchanting beauty of this unspoiled paradise.
Aride Island boasts an extraordinary biodiversity, hosting a staggering eighteen native bird species, with five exclusively found within the Seychelles. Witness the island's vibrant avian life, an essential habitat for an array of seabirds, making it a sanctuary for nesting and breeding.
Moreover, this haven is home to flora found nowhere else on Earth, creating a landscape that encapsulates the essence of raw, untouched beauty. Aride Island stands as a living testament to what the Seychelles islands were like before human settlement, preserving its authenticity over centuries.
By joining our tour to Aride Island, you aren't just exploring a captivating locale; you're actively supporting the Island Conservation Society of Seychelles in their relentless efforts to preserve and protect this sanctuary. Your visit contributes to the research and conservation endeavors crucial for maintaining the island's ecological balance and safeguarding its rich biodiversity.
Escape the bustling modern world and revel in the unspoiled tranquility of Aride Island. With no luxury hotels or eco-lodges, this destination offers a truly authentic and undisturbed experience, allowing you to connect with nature in its purest form.
Embark on a journey back in time and experience the untouched paradise of Aride Island. Book your boat tour now and witness the sheer magnificence of nature in its most unadulterated form. Explore, appreciate, and support the conservation of this precious slice of paradise in Seychelles.
ITINERARY
09:30 am - Departure from La Digue Jetty.
10:30 am - Arrival at Aride Island & time to explore.
01:30 pm - Arrive back to La Digue.
This itinerary may vary.
INCLUDED
Soft drinks and water.
Aride Island fee.
NOT INCLUDED
Pick-up and drop-off.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure and experience the pristine wonders of Aride Island, one of the most treasured and untouched gems in Seychelles. Our boat tour offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the natural splendor of this breathtaking location, showcasing its untouched landscapes, diverse birdlife, and unique vegetation.
Departing from La Digue Island, our boat ride, spanning approximately 1 hour (dependent on sea conditions), takes you to the captivating Aride Island. Upon arrival, you'll step onto the soft, powdery white sands and be greeted by the enchanting beauty of this unspoiled paradise.
Aride Island boasts an extraordinary biodiversity, hosting a staggering eighteen native bird species, with five exclusively found within the Seychelles. Witness the island's vibrant avian life, an essential habitat for an array of seabirds, making it a sanctuary for nesting and breeding.
Moreover, this haven is home to flora found nowhere else on Earth, creating a landscape that encapsulates the essence of raw, untouched beauty. Aride Island stands as a living testament to what the Seychelles islands were like before human settlement, preserving its authenticity over centuries.
By joining our tour to Aride Island, you aren't just exploring a captivating locale; you're actively supporting the Island Conservation Society of Seychelles in their relentless efforts to preserve and protect this sanctuary. Your visit contributes to the research and conservation endeavors crucial for maintaining the island's ecological balance and safeguarding its rich biodiversity.
Escape the bustling modern world and revel in the unspoiled tranquility of Aride Island. With no luxury hotels or eco-lodges, this destination offers a truly authentic and undisturbed experience, allowing you to connect with nature in its purest form.
Embark on a journey back in time and experience the untouched paradise of Aride Island. Book your boat tour now and witness the sheer magnificence of nature in its most unadulterated form. Explore, appreciate, and support the conservation of this precious slice of paradise in Seychelles.
ITINERARY
09:30 am - Departure from La Digue Jetty.
10:30 am - Arrival at Aride Island & time to explore.
01:30 pm - Arrive back to La Digue.
This itinerary may vary.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
What you need to know before you go
BOAT DESCRIPTION
9-meter-long spacious boat with a powerful Suzuki engine and super comfortable padded seats that let you enjoy the sun and the delightful sea breeze.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
This activity is designed for families with kids, people of different ages, and those who can or 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 CONDITIONS
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. We will not take you out at sea if the conditions are not free from danger!
SAFETY ASPECTS
Life Jackets are provided on board! Each trip is carried out with total respect towards nature, and its preservation, and our top priority is the safety of our clients.
NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARTICIPANTS
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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 euro or Seychelles rupee.
NOT INCLUDED
Pick-up and drop-off.
9-meter-long spacious boat with a powerful Suzuki engine and super comfortable padded seats that let you enjoy the sun and the delightful sea breeze.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
This activity is designed for families with kids, people of different ages, and those who can or 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 CONDITIONS
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. We will not take you out at sea if the conditions are not free from danger!
SAFETY ASPECTS
Life Jackets are provided on board! Each trip is carried out with total respect towards nature, and its preservation, and our top priority is the safety of our clients.
NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARTICIPANTS
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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 euro or Seychelles rupee.
NOT INCLUDED
Included
- Fees (Airde Island fee.)
- Drinks (Water and soft drinks.)
Cancellation policy
Tour can be canceled free of charge until 5 days before.
Your host
Simplicity Boat Charter See all tours of this host