Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Leave the world behind and join us in exploring the mysterious realm of Vallee de Mai.
Stroll along the winding footpaths of a place so special it has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beneath the shade of ancient, towering palms bearing the most extraordinary fruit of all: the famous Coco de Mer. A double lobed coconut, it holds the record as the world’s heaviest seed, mystifyingly designed by Mother Nature to perfectly imitate the sensual shape of a woman’s pelvis, adding to its Eden lore.
Listen for the call of one of the world’s rarest birds, the Seychelles Black Parrot, as you wander further into the valley. Your guide will introduce you to its spectacular treasures, which includes one of the planet’s tiniest frogs, stick insects, chameleons and six species of endemic palms.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Guided tour of Vallee de Mai
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Coco de Mer
• Endemic species
• Souvenir shop
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for the physically challenged and infants under 2 years old
What To Expect
Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve is a nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the island of Praslin, Seychelles. It consists of a well-preserved palm forest, flagship species made up of the island endemic coco de mer, as well as five other endemic palms.
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Vallee de Mai Tour (From Praslin)
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Return transfer
Entrance fee to the Vallee de Mai
01 bottle of water
Alcoholic & Non- Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I recommend it
val rieh46,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb guide from Créole. Jacqueline was lovely! Everything was perfect from the meeting point to the return, the organization was on point. We loved the visit to the Valley of May and the stop at Anse Lazio, a paradise. Thanks to her and to Créole for the organization.
May Valley
Global27531161748,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Creole travel service accompanied us during our stay on the island of pralin
Explore the island with a private guide
dieter b,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with our driver. Everything worked out and we were picked up at the hotel on time.
May Valley
Robdor25,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional morning in this exceptional green setting. Thanks to Jacqueline for her good comments , good humor and sympathy
Experience not to be missed
TABUMilano,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very interesting visit that includes not only flora but also fauna endemic to the Seychelles : walking within this large park with typical tropical vegetation is a really nice experience. To do , but with a good guide very prepared and exhaustive in explanations as we had (Vincenzo, a Sardinian gentleman who has lived there for almost 20 years)
Great activity. Recommend highly
Jane M,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful place to visit and learn about the natural environment. Guide was very informative and friendly. Worth the money.
Beautiful excursion in the valley of Mai
DominiqueGuerande,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very successful excursion with Creole Travel service: visit of the valley of May with a guide speaking perfectly French and giving many very interesting explanations about this valley and the Seychelles in general. I recommend
You really appreciate the culture and history!
whodat007,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a full day from our hotel on Mahe and included both Preslin and LaDigue. Our tour guide GALINA made the trip. Pick her or request her if you have the choice. She was born on Preslin and has all the “local knowledge”. She explained the Valley de Mare and Coco de Mare so well! Very interesting and it felt like we better appreciated why it was such an important part of their culture and ecosystem. GALINA is both fun and passionate about her country! Lunch was first rate on LaDigue and the second part of the tour at the coconut plantation and exquisite beach was very informative and relaxing as well! We were very happy we took the tour with GALINA an CeoleTravel!
Top experience
724myl ner,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We discovered the Seychelles for the second Time with our son. It was perfect. We loved the vallée de mai discovery with our son.
You can experience without going inside.
247Explorer,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It is good experienced but little hyped. You can see stuff without going inside. It would be great if the center promote complementary guided tour in group. Commercial guided tour making less attractive to visit.
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