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Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve

Praslin Island, Seychelles
4.5 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Forests, Valleys
Activities: Viewing foliage, Birdwatching
Traveler Description: Vallee de Mai Nature reserve is a must when visiting the Seychelles.....you will experience the "real" side of the island - it's completely forested... more »
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london
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This palm forest was, for us, a highlight of our holiday BUT we had an amazing guide (Micheal whom we found outside the park offering tours). Without a guide a walk around the park would be very pleasant but you would really miss lots. We learnt in depth information about the flora and fauna of the park - yes it... More

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Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Very informative, wear good walking shoes, the terain is a bit hard, lovely helpful people there. More

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Overijse, Belgium
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Not particualry spectacular. It's on a small island and one has to bear this in mind. having said this, it is a pleasant walk in the green. You'll get to see the nature as it used to be before the european companies first, and the world tourists then, started flocking to the seychelles. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Remains a must do in Praslin, despite the high price of the ticket. Coco de Mer and the vegetation at large is definitely interesting, but can get boring after a while. Take the shortest itinerary and do it one your own. More

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Santorini, Greece
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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a great walk in the nature. we were lucky to also see the black parrot (very rare) and lots of geckos. very nice experiance . the entry fee is a bit steep but i guess it is worth it for the sake of preserving this unique place . More

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British Columbia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Definitely a place that should be visited in the Seychelles to appreciate this unique species of coconut and the nature of a tropic rainforest. More

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Aix-les-Bains, France
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Good guide with nice stories. Impressive to see the endemic coco-de-mer and the attention the local people give to that treasure they have. More

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Sweden
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Spent several hours in this mysterious palm forrest. Several different species, not only the unique coco de mer palm. An absolute must to see. Easy trail to walk. Possibility to buy a coconut at the visitor centre (approx 2.500 rupees). Nice cafeteria with good sandwiches after the trail. More

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England
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

just very different and very informative. A nice way to spend a morning. Not cheap to visit though More

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Kampala, Uganda
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94 reviews 94 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

I popped into the national park in the afternoon when the tour groups had largely left and there was just bird song or the rustling of the leaves in the breeze high above. This park is important as 50 percent of the income goes towards the Seychelles second UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Aldabra Atoll and helps also to keep... More

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