Cultural Adventure In The Seychelles
Beneath the pristine beaches and beautiful landscapes Seychelles is an intriguing melting pot of culture where African, French, British and Indian influence fuse to create a unique culture. Friendly people, deep culture, scenic landscapes and mouthwatering food are what to be expected. The journey is timed perfectly with the wonderful sites of our yearly visitors the Humpback Whales for the chance of a close up encounter with these gentle giants.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover and learn Seychelles UNESCO Moutya Dance
- Fine dining creole private dinner with award winning chef
- Private rum tasting and traditional toddy experience
- Tracking Whales and Sea Turtles at Denis and Coco Island
Itinerary overview
Cultural Adventure
Your journey starts on the historically rich Island of Mahé. You’ll spend a few days exploring its narrow streets, tree-covered squares, and sun-drenched ruins. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you’ll meander through the mountain roads, through deep forest trails and alleys of Victoria, that will transport you on a captivating journey through time as you learn about the old times in Seychelles and the culture that exists today. The adventure you partake and your discoveries will vary, each with its own unique stories and history. Hiking ancient forest trails used by slaves, discovering old lookout spots on top of mountain peaks used for spotting incoming warships. Your days promises captivating experiences and stories. We’ll also, treat you to an intimate private show of the UNESCO Moutya performed by professionals, before learning this vibrant dance yourselves. By the end of your stay, you’ll develop a deep appreciation for the creole heritage and daily life of the Seychellois people.
Creole Gastronomy
Deep dive in the gastronomic roots of creole culture as you learn how the French, Indian, and African influence comes together to create a melting pot of flavors. Shop for exotic fruits, vegetables, spices and seafood. Walk away from the market with all the freshest of ingredients needed to prepare an authentic creole cuisine. Delight in a gastronomic experience with an expert creole chef who will educate you in traditional creole culinary culture, learning the secrets behind creole cuisine followed by a five-course fine dining with wine pairing. Continuing, your gastronomic tour we’ll organize an exclusive private rum tasting of Seychelles local rums and get to experience the traditional gastronomic art of toddy tapping and tasting.
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Whale Watching
Board a traditional vessel and get ready to sails around the islands that surrounds the main islands, what makes this part of the journey so interesting is that all the island you’ll be touring has its own unique history that accompanies it. From, hiking islands peaks used as WWII base with remnants of old canons, visiting island believed to be possible resting-places of hidden treasures and sanctuaries for escaped slaves and to discovering ancient ruins of old whaling stations, before yourself tracking down whales and their young, of the coast of Denis Island. As you search for these majestic species, you may come across a plethora of additional species such as sea turtles, and dolphins in this abundant environment.
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