Seychelles: Spice Tour and Shopping Experience
ID: GYG1228169-1884620
Kategori:
Land: Seychelles
Varaktighet:
05:00 timmar
Beskrivning
Discover the Seychelles' rich spice history on a guided tour. Visit spice gardens, explore the Victoria Market, and shop for local handicrafts and souvenirs.
Discover the rich botanical history of the Seychelles, particularly the main island of Mahé, with a spice tour and shopping experience. Learn about the islands' deep connection to the 18th-century global spice trade, when they were envisioned as a strategic site for breaking the Dutch monopoly on spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Begin your journey with a visit to a spice garden or plantation, where you'll enjoy an immersive sensory experience that combines history, horticulture, and gastronomy. Learn about the cultivation of spices like vanilla and lemon, and see how they are grown and harvested.
Next, head to the Victoria Market, where you can browse a wide selection of fresh produce, including red snapper, grouper, and tropical fruits like mangoes and papayas. While prices for produce are generally fixed, polite bargaining is common for handicrafts and souvenirs.
Continue to the Domaine de Val des Près (Craft Village), where you can see artisans creating batik clothing, coconut-shell jewelry, and model dhows. Don't miss the chance to purchase a Coco de Mer, the world’s largest nut, which is a highly sought-after souvenir. However, be sure to ensure the nut has a legal export permit and a holographic sticker.
Finally, visit the Takamaka Rum Distillery at La Plaine St. André, where you can take a tour and purchase rums infused with local spices like coconut and spiced oak.
Höjdpunkter
- Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Seychelles spice trade
- Explore spice gardens and plantations on the island of Mahé
- Discover the vibrant Victoria Market and shop for local handicrafts
- Visit the Takamaka Rum Distillery and sample local rums
- Learn about the world’s largest nut, the Coco de Mer, and its history
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
Spice tours operate daily from 10:00 to 17:00
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring insect repellent
Saturday mornings are peak time for Victoria Market
INKLUDERAT
- Spice tour at Le Jardin du Roi
- Visit to spice gardens and plantations
- Opportunity to purchase local spices and handicrafts
- Visit to Victoria Market on Saturday mornings
EJ INKLUDERAT
- Transportation to and from the location
- Meals and drinks
När ska jag boka?
För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.
Avbokningar
Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.
