Curieuse Travel Guide: Top Sights in Seychelles, Tours & Travel

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

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Curieuse Island, located just a short distance from Praslin, spans three square kilometres and is known for its rugged landscapes and rich biodiversity. Home to freely roaming giant tortoises, the island offers visitors a chance to explore its granite rock beaches, Coco de Mer palm trees, and mangrove forests. Historical sites include the remnants of a leper colony and a preserved French colonial doctor's house, now a museum. The island's unique ecosystems and surrounding waters, teeming with marine life, are protected and managed by the Seychelles Centre for Marine Technology Marine Parks Authority. A small fee supports conservation efforts, making a visit both educational and impactful.

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Reviews of Curieuse

Emre

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-30

It is easily accessible from Anse Volbert. You see turtles in their natural habitat. 80-100 year olds and baby turtles😍
kosta bk

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-13

We've been here with Kreol Services and I can say it was a lovely day, even though the weather was not that great. The walking trip was nice, from one side to another. You'll encounter nice views, lovely trees. If you'll not have clouds, the sun will burn you. You'll also see a large amount of tortoises at the end of the trip. The barbeque offered by Kreol Services is not that wow. It's cheap, compared with the restaurants on the island, but nothin wow.
Niek Hartmann

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-07

Pretty, but tourustic. We hired a taxi boat from cote dor beach praslin. Only 25 euro per person for a return. We arrived on 11.00 at beach a he picked us up at beach b. Everyone does the same trip. On arrival the entree fee for the island is 20 euro. Do not get yourself fooled by paying 85 plus euro with a bbq included. That is not worth it.
Gloria Kim

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-31

Must go to take a glance at the ecosystem of the island. Trail hiking at the National Park can offer a picturesque view of the sea. Turtoises are friendly and kind. Some of them love humans. 🐢
Manojkumar Nambisan

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-10

This small island is home to many giant tortoises, as well as beautiful beaches and hiking trails. On Curieuse, one can encounter giant tortoises (also known as Aldabra Tortoise) in their natural environment. There is a separate entry fee to this island, which was included in the tour package. The Geoli Charters tour dropped us at one end of the island and picked us up at the other end. At the starting as well at the end point, well arranged BBQ spots to self-cater were available. One can take a quick shower at the starting point before embarking on the trail. The trail though of moderate difficulty, feels relatively long on an afternoon. The best part of the trail is the boardwalk through mangrove swamps. Plenty of giant tortoises at the start and end spots. White sandy beach at the end where we are picked up by the tour boat, was a welcoming sight.