Island · signature bird
Praslin
Black Parrot
The green heart of the archipelago: Vallée de Mai and its coco de mer forest, quiet beaches with granite shoulders, and endemic wildlife that exists nowhere else on earth.
45 min
by ferry from Mahé
15 min
by domestic flight
2–4 nights
we usually suggest
Best known for
Vallée de Mai (UNESCO)
Coco de mer forest
Anse Lazio
Black parrot discovery
Quiet beaches & romance
Typical experience
What a Praslin day looks like
Morning
The forest
A guided walk through Vallée de Mai while it is still cool — coco de mer palms, bronze geckos and, if the morning is kind, the black parrot itself.
Midday
Village and food
A village stop, a fruit or farm visit, and a local lunch where the fish arrived this morning.
Afternoon
Water
Beach-hopping towards Anse Lazio, snorkelling off the granite, and a sunset viewpoint on the way back.
Usually included
Ferry or domestic flight transfer
Accommodation with breakfast
Guided forest visit and island touring as booked
Local support on the island
Optional / not included
Private tours and lunches
Park entry fees where separate
Extra activities, drinks and spa
Personal expenses
Combine Praslin with
Most guests add La Digue for a day, or Bird Island for the colonies.
Add Praslin to your plan
Tell us how many nights feel right and we'll fit the island into your route.