From Praslin: Cousin, Curieuse & St Pierre Islands Day Tour

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ID: GYG393147-713446
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Country: Seychelles

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Visit the Nature Reserve of Cousin island, followed by a 30-minute boat ride to Curieuse Island where a BBQ lunch is served on the beach. Enjoy snorkeling around the tiny island of St. Pierre.
Full-Day Cousin, Curieuse, and St Pierre Islands tour. Start with a transfer to Baie Ste Anne jetty for the 2-km crossing to the Special Nature Reserve of Cousin island. A cruiser moors off-shore and tourists are taken to the island on a Reserve boat to prevent accidental introduction of pests to the island.

It is highly recommended that tourists come prepared to wrap their belongings in water-proof bags, and that they respect the safety regulations of donning life jackets and remaining seated until the craft is beached.
A warden leads the tour of the island with its abundance of species and habitats, from the coast with its protective mangroves, to the wetlands which attract dragonflies, moorhens, caecilans & Seychelles terrapins; on to the rejuvenated forest on the hill plateau which provides ideal nesting sites for large populations of shearwaters and bridled terns amongst its endemic trees - mapou, Indian mulberry and bwa sousouri. Endemic birds found on Cousin Island are the Magpie Robin, Sunbird, Fody, Blue Pigeon and the Warbler.

The tour continues with a 30-minute boat ride to Curieuse Island, where a splendid BBQ lunch is served on the beach. Curieuse island has a large population of giant tortoises, some can be seen next to the natural pond on the coast, whilst the majority range across the island freely and can sometimes be tracked by their vociferate calls of intimate congress.

The tour ends with an hour's snorkeling off the tiny island of St. Pierre. For the un-initiated, our crew is on hand with lightweight snorkelling vests to ensure that no-one misses the chance to view the abundant marine life.

Highlights

  • Cousin: tour the island with its abundance of species and habitats, from the coast with its protective mangroves, wetlands, endemic trees and birds
  • Curieuse: large population of giant tortoises seen next to the natural pond on the coast, whilst the majority range across the island freely
  • St Pierre: Snorkeling off the tiny island, for the un-initiated on hand are lightweight snorkeling vests so not to miss out viewing the marine life

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place during sunny weather or days with light rain
Clients must know how to swim
Wear beach shoes/slippers
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please wait in the lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.