Full Day Excursion of Cousin, Curieuse and St Pierre Islands from Praslin Island

Overview

Available languages

English

French

8 hours

Paper ticket

This tour is ONLY for clients staying on Praslin Island.

After being picked up at your hotel you are taken to Cousin Island Reserve by boat. The tour starts at the Special Nature Reserve of Cousin island and 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.

The tour continues to Curieuse Island, where a splendid BBQ lunch is served on the beach with its large population of giant tortoises. After lunch enjoy an hour's snorkeling off the tiny island of St. Pierre before returning back to Praslin and taken to your hotel.

Please advise name of hotels/resorts on Praslin where clients are staying for pick up transfer for the tour.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Cousin Island: SCR 600/- per person for all ages

Curieuse Island: SCR 300/- per person 12 yrs onwards

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local taxes.

Hotel Pick up and Drop off.

BBQ Lunch.

One bottle water or one soft drink per each person.

Entrance Fee

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Cote d’Or Beach

Clients visit the Nature Reserve of Cousin island, follow by a 30-minute boat ride to Curieuse Island where a BBQ lunch is served on the beach. The tour ends with an hour's snorkelling off the tiny island of St. Pierre

8 hours • Admission Included

Options

Cousin, Curieuse & St Pierre

This tour is to the Special Nature Reserve of Cousin island, to Curieuse Island with its population of giant tortoises then on the tiny island of St Pierre for snorkelling
Barbecue Lunch
Pickup included

Reviews

3.06

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worst possible experience
Jurga M,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
First of all, when picking me up the representative informed me that they will not go to Cousin island (boat engine problems, he said). So in the end I had less than half of what I have paid for. Then the guide appeared to be most lethargic, vague and uninterested of all the guides I ever encountered during my travels. All her information was: here is the trail, at the end of it will be barbeque. Even that we had to ask twice, so vague she was about the time. And then she left on the boat leaving people to tend to themselves. Not a single word about the island, the turtles, nothing at all. Would not recommend providers of this tour for anybody.
Mosquito excursion
AbhayR140,
Nov 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Excursion was average. We were given mosquito repellent and yet flocks of mosquitos bit us. Dangerous. Enjoyed Mahe Moyanne anytime more than this excursion. Good thing is the turtles.
One big scam
Monica V,
Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
I ordered this tour because it was spouse to include the Cousin island ( the birds island) on the day of the tour when they come to pick up us they said that the Cousin island is un accessible because the boat is not functioning, which was a lie since other people went to this island . I paid for full day tour and received half day tour, not to mention that the price for the 2 island that we went is half price of the one that we paid. This company is one big scam.
its cheating. don't by viator excursion
rachel g,
Apr 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
first its not worth traveling to the turtle island as they are every where and if you went there all you need is 15 minutes and you are done so it's not worth the money. 2. they charge us an enters fee of 900 ropi per person or 60$ and only after i insist they gave me a recite for 600 ropi (40$). in your web you wrote it dosn't include enter fee but its not writen that it is an extra of such a high price. it is 30% more! the boat name was Lily.it was a blackmail 3. it included lunch and that was very medium
Seychelles trip to Cousin Island
Robert C,
Oct 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great trip, fantastic weather with crystal blue waters full of bird life on the island that you could get so close to. Beware of the mosquitoes 🦟 they will ravage you on Cousin without adequate protection 😬
An unmissable place in Praslin
creativiza,
Sep 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best day of our stay! Everything was perfect from one moment to the next during the day despite the few drops of rain. Departure for Cousin (with a panoramic view of Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, still empty of people at the start of the morning). Walk up close to nesting seabirds and Aldhabra turtles. The island is truly sublime and the passionate biologists help us discover it in every aspect. Remember to wear a light shirt and pants to avoid mosquito bites. Then return to Curieuse Island where barbecue and raw vegetables await us. Short digestive walk to reach Anse Laraie by following the path which takes us through different landscapes: from the palm tree at the foot of the crystal clear water, to the imposing granite, to the mangrove. On arrival, the Aldhabra turtles are waiting for us to enjoy a small banana before taking a nap. A final tour through the nursery to see the youngest turtles and we take the boat back to St Pierre Islet where a snorkelling break is offered. Multicolored fish dance around you... Return to dry land after going around Bat Island...
Wonderful experience!
dianamG7444AZ,
Sep 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The organization of the trip was perfect, the guides were very friendly and took perfect care of us the whole time. The trip was amazing and I recommend it to every one!
A wonderful day out. Happen to see amazing and rare birds and Giant Turtles on the Cousin and Curiose Island.
Saba I,
Jun 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
Rare birds preserved in their natural habitat, Amazing Giant Turtles and their preservation. Wonderful snorkeling experience in crystal clear blue waters. Very supportive tour guides. A value for money experience.
Nice nature horrible service
Avner G,
Feb 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00
1. The sailing in the speedboat name Lily was terrible!! The boat skipper drove it was very fast in a very rough sea. The boat litterly jumped in the air. The jumps of the boat caused us severe back blows and all our requests to slow down the speed were met with refusal with baseless claims. In one of the big jumps I fell on the floor of the boat and got hit badly. Since this cruise I have been walking around with severe back pain taking painkillers and so has another couple who participated in this nightmare. 2. We were sent to another part of the island with no guide, not to mention explenations of the things we see. This walk took 45 minuts we were alone, not knowing the way. 3. We got the impresion that the boat skipper was In a hurry to finish the tour and return home. We all were painful and very disapointed.
Beautiful and interesting tour
muenchen1000,
Oct 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I booked the tour in advance with Vision Voyages online and requested the pick-up time by email. The pickup was super punctual on foot:-). Starting point is the beach of Cote d'Or, the boat is pulled to the beach (you have to go to the water up to your knees). Everyone on board is helpful and friendly. The only (small) criticism: there was a lot of explanation for the 13 Frenchmen on board, as the only English-speaking participant there were one or two sentences each. But I had all the necessary information about the departure times. Since it is not a big catamaran there is little shade on the boat, but you can get on the boat from the beach. Only with Cousin you switch to a small boat, which is no problem.