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The dry season is the ideal time to spot the famous
giant tortoises on the island

A full-day Creole cooking class is a really fun experience The primeval Vallée de Mai on Praslin

ACTIVITIES THAT FAMILIES CAN on the island. The Vallée De Mai, Praslin Trails on Praslin offer
ENJOY TOGETHER ON A RAINY three routes between one and two kilometres in length and
one to two hours in duration. While hiking through this Unesco
DAY INCLUDE: Heritage Site, tourists will have the opportunity to experience
Culinary experiences: A family group in search of a one of the beautiful waterfalls.
unique dining experience find that rainy days provide a good Seychelles is all about the great outdoors, enabling
opportunity to enjoy a cooking class together. One option on tourists to derive maximum enjoyment of their
Mahé, facilitated by Tour Bookers, includes a full-day Creole favourite outdoor pursuits.
cooking class. Families learn how to make dishes such as • Snorkelling and diving: This activity is best
grilled fish, coconut curry, and Seychellois-style papaya chutney. enjoyed during the dry season when the sea is calmer
Families will also enjoy a visit to Maria’s Rock Café in Baie and water visibility is better.
Lazare, Mahé, where they will have the chance to cook their
own food at their table. • Wildlife and bird watching: The dry season in
Rainforests and waterfalls: Families who take an interest the Seychelles coincides with the nesting season for
in nature will appreciate taking some time out to explore one various bird species, making it the ideal time for bird
of the Seychelles’ tropical rainforests and waterfalls, which watching.
offers a unique and serene experience. Some easier trails that Sightings of giant tortoises are also more prevalent
families with children can enjoy include the Anse Major Trail on during this time.
Mahé, which offer coastal views and ends at a beach.
The 2km trail takes about 40 minutes. On La Digue Island, • The shoulder seasons provide an ideal balance
a 1,3km trial lasting 40 minutes is offered. Nid d’Aigle Trail of climate and create an optimal environment for
starts from BelleVue Restaurant and goes to the highest point observing the Seychelles’ diverse fauna and flora.

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