Nature Trail: Fond Ferdinand (Praslin)


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Pricing Info:

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Seychelles, Seychelles

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Le Ravin de Fond Ferdinand covers an area of 150ha, with altitude range of 10 - 300m, is managed and protected by Seychelles government.
It was the first area on Praslin to be bought as a Coco de Mer reserve in 1894, boasting an outstanding scenic beauty that oversees five surrounding islands, including Mahé and La Digue. It also incorporates a safe stone-built trail throughout the Reserve which extends to a distance of more than 2km.
The rich biodiversity includes all six endemic palm and rare endemic flora species such as Gastonia, Diospiros Seychellarum, Aphloia seychellarum. Fauna species amongst others includes the Seychelles Black parrot and Seychelles kestrel.

Days of Operation: Daily
Type: Half day
Length: 2 Km
Intensity: Medium
Departure Point: Anse Marie Louise
Starting Time: 09:00 hrs
Finishing Time: 12:00 hrs
Actual Walking Time: 1 hr 30 minutes one way


What's Included

01 bottle of water

An expert guide

Entrance fee

Transfer to and from hotels

What's Not Included

Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverages


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Not recommended for infant under 6 years
  • Not recommended for pregnant women and physically challenged.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

It was the first area on Praslin to be bought as a Coco de Mer reserve in 1894, boasting an outstanding scenic beauty that oversees five surrounding islands, including Mahé and La Digue. It also incorporates a safe stone-built trail throughout the Reserve which extends to a distance of more than 2km.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included






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