Silhouette Island Tour
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Silhouette Island Tour
Silhouette has rainforest-clad slopes giving way to pristine white sand beaches with huge granite boulders. During the tour, you can explore the magic of Silhouette Island, which will surprise you with its breathtaking granite mix with volcanic rock. Hiking through these aromatic forests is one of the most exciting experiences on this island. Here you will find an abundance of fauna and flora, including many rare and indigenous species. Giant tortoises freely roam the island.
Rising like a rough-hewn emerald out of the encircling coral reef, creating a silhouette against the sunset. Of course, the sugary beaches are amazing, too. Quite worthy of exploring, right?
HIGHLIGHTS
Meeting Point and Departure Time
Pick up is done at Labriz Gastrolounge (Jetty) at 10:00 in the morning.
Ending Point and Return Time
Drop off is done at Labriz Gastrolounge (Jetty) at 15:45 in the afternoon.
Available
Monday to Sunday (book in advance)
Duration
6 hours
INCLUDED/EXCLUDED
Package Include
- Consultation and location assistance
- Self guided tour
- Lunch and soft drinks
- Return ferry ticket from Mahe to Silhouette
Package Exclude
- Transfer [Book your transfer]
- Professional tour guide
- Helicopter
- Private boat
- Day room
- Hiking at Bandoban
What to Bring
- Swimwear and beach towel
- Reef-friendly sunscreen
- Camera
- Water
Why should I go for this?
Silhouette is an untouched, pyramid-shaped island packed with natural treasures. With a steep mountainous centre cloaked in jungle and sloping down into superb sandy bays, it’s a wild, untamed utopia for nature lovers. Once popular with pirates, there’s a feeling of forbidden adventure about Silhouette that will tempt you in and steal your heart. It’s a seductive, sultry island with secret coves and hidden delights.
Silhouette is unsurpassed when it comes to hiking and walking in the Seychelles. Its steep peaks are frosted with mist forests and its highest point, Mont Dauban, offers tropical panoramas from 731 metres above the shimmery sea. While it may be the third largest island in the Seychelles, it has a population of just 136 friendly locals, so there are plenty of quiet coves and jungle-clad crannies to explore.
A staggering 93% of Silhouette Island is designated as National Park and its shores are surrounded by a Marine National Park. This preserves its unruly, remote charm. There really is nothing manicured about Silhouette. The crescent coves found at the edges of the island are natural and unkempt, with granite boulders tumbling out onto beaches and palm trees pushing through the silky sand.
When it comes to biodiversity, Silhouette steals the show. The forest is home to many unique species of plants and trees including the insect-eating pitcher planet, the incense tree, the rare hardwood and a huge mass of tumbling jungle vines. In total, around 2,000 types of flora and fauna have been found here. In terms of wildlife, Silhouette is the natural habitat for the Critically Endangered Seychelles sheath-tailed bat, as well as the Seychelles giant tortoise, the Seychelles blue pigeon and the Seychelles kestrel.
Getting to Silhouette is surprisingly easy because the island sits only 20 km from Mahé. By air the journey is just a scenic 15 minutes while a sea crossing takes less than an hour. If you’re a nature lover in search of a secluded, sensational hideaway, Silhouette is a great choice. It’s a place to lie back on soft sands in the sunshine after a morning trek and let all of your worries melt away.
The Welcome Travel Advantage
- Convenient booking options with instant confirmation
- Local expert in the Seychelles
- Customized transfer choices with our own line-up of vehicles
- Exclusive 24/7 client support helpline
- Secured payment
- Flexible cancellation policy
- Special promotions and deals made available from time to time
