Cousin, Curieuse and St. Pierre (Praslin)
This tour starts with a transfer to Baie Ste Anne jetty for the 2-km crossing at 09h00 to the Special Nature Reserve of Cousin island. You are then taken to the island on a Reserve boat where a warden leads the tour of the island with its abundance of species and habitats, from coast with mangroves, wetlands or to rejuvenated forest on the hill plateau.
The tour continues with a 30-minute boat ride to Curieuse Island, where a splendid BBQ lunch is served on the Catamaran. The tour ends with an hour’s snorkelling off the tiny island of St. Pierre.
General pick up times from hotels
Grand Anse: 08h00 – 08h20
Baie Ste Anne: 08h00 – 08h30
Language?
German, English, French, Italian
Availability?
Tuesday & Thursday
What you should take?
Wrap belongings in waterproof bags
Cost?
€ € €
Departure Point?
Praslin and nearby islands
Lunch?
Lunch is included in this tour
What to expect
Expect to see an abundance of species and habitats. Endemic birds such as the Magpie Robin, Sunbird, or the Warbler can be found on Cousin Island. Endemic trees including Indian mulberry and bwa sousouri are nestled on the hill plateau.
Hop over to Curieuse Island and see the giant tortoises where they roam around the island freely. End the tour with a snorkelling trip just off thetiny island of St Pierre.