Aldabra Travel Guide: Top Sights in Seychelles, Tours & Travel Advice

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Aldabra- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Seychelles; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 72 hours

Located in the Indian Ocean, Aldabra Atoll is a remarkable raised coral atoll that has remained largely untouched by humans due to its remoteness. As one of the largest atolls in the world, it serves as a crucial natural habitat for studying evolutionary and ecological processes, housing the largest population of giant tortoises globally. The diverse ocean and landscapes create a stunning array of colors and formations, enhancing the atoll's scenic beauty.

Operators offering tours in Seychelles

Attractions in Seychelles

Victoria

Anse Georgette

Anse Cocos

Anse Intendance

Anse Marron

Anse Soleil

Anse Lazio

Baie Lazare

Reviews of Aldabra

Cihan Aydar

5
Reviewed: 2021-02-16

very nice place to visit and nature time constants are so large
Alison M

5
Reviewed: 2020-03-10

I was lucky enough to visit this beautiful remote and protected island last month on an expedition cruise with Zegrahm. There are only about 1000 individuals who are approved by special permit to visit this Atoll annually. There is a small, dedicated research staff assigned to this Atoll, the world's second largest. There are countless things you can do here, we spent two full days snorkeling the pristine and healthy coral reefs, cruising around the champignons (mushrooms) for bird watching, and coming ashore at the research center to meet the giant coconut crabs (super rare) and the Aldabra Giant Tortoise (only two giant tortoise remain, here and Galapagos). It's stunning with crystal blue waters, white sand beaches, and friendly researchers happy to answer questions and lead you on a nature walk. They take protecting this UNESCO World Heritage site very seriously so we had to submit to a bio security inspection of the items and our shoes we planned to bring on the island before we were able to make land to ensure we didn't bring outside seeds, soil and other contamination to the protected eco system here. A real pleasure to have seen such a wonderful thing so few ever will. I'm glad it's protected.
Zayn Dean Iqbal

5
Reviewed: 2019-03-18

Aldabra, Seychelles has a thriving ecosystem. It’s great to see marine ecosystem doing se well, despite all the plastic floating about in the Indian Ocean.
CH Day

5
Reviewed: 2018-10-30

Beautiful place but you must arrange permission in advance to visit there. Only facilities are a research station under the auspices of Seychelles Island Foundation.
Ken Adams

5
Reviewed: 2017-09-15

The Aldabra Atoll (belonging to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean) is probably one of the most spectacular scuba diving locations on the planet. Aldabra is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre and protected from development. As it is difficult to reach, very few come here and even fewer scuba dive. It is a 2 day journey by boat from Victoria, the capital of the Seychelle Islands.