A local team on the wild side of the island, with eleven guided adventures: from a Jurassic-calm kayak through the mangroves to full-day 4×4 safaris. Small groups, no experience needed, no prepayment.
A guided kayak tour through the protected Grand Police mangrove wetlands on the wild south coast of Mahé, Seychelles. About 90 minutes of flat-water paddling with a local guide, small groups of up to five, beginners welcome, from ≈ €90 / SCR 1,380 per booking with no prepayment. It is the signature of a collection of eleven land-and-water adventures across the island, from full-day 4×4 safaris to eBike rides and guided trails, all booked direct with SeyBooking.com.
Prices are fixed in Seychelles rupees (SCR). Each euro price is approximate and rounded up to the next €5, using SCR 16.20 per €1 on 18 September 2026. The euro total adds the rounded prices. If paying in euros, we confirm the conversion before payment.
On the wild south coast of Mahé, tucked behind Grand Police beach, lies one of the island's last great wetlands, a maze of still, glassy water and ancient mangroves. This guided kayak tour takes you into it: ninety unhurried minutes of flat-water paddling with a local guide, through a high-biodiversity reserve so quiet and green it has been called Jurassic. No experience needed, small groups only, and the only sound is your paddle.
It is the calm opposite of the open sea. The water barely moves, so beginners are comfortable within minutes, and there is time to drift, watch for birdlife in the mangrove roots, and take in a landscape that feels a world away from the beaches. Your guide knows the wetland's flora, fauna and history, and the tour finishes with a break at Grand Police beach.
We had such a great day, a 4×4 trip and then kayaking in Police Bay. Our guide was so knowledgeable and open, it really gave us an insight into the Seychelles.
Grand Police sits on the remote south-east tip of Mahé, well beyond the busy beaches of the north. Behind its long, wild beach lies one of the largest coastal wetlands left on the island, a protected reserve of mangrove and fresh, still water on the edge of the Morne Seychellois range.
The mangroves are the reason it feels so alive. Their dense roots are a nursery for fish, crustaceans and molluscs, and their branches shelter birdlife you will not see on the coast. The water barely moves, which is exactly what makes it perfect for a first kayak, glassy, safe and silent.
It is a thirty to forty minute drive from Victoria and the airport along the scenic south coast, near Police Bay and Grand Anse. The tour finishes with a break on Grand Police beach, its rock pools and wide-open sand, and, in season, turtle tracks in the dunes. A hire car or a hotel pick-up (add SCR 800, approximately €50) is the way in.
Useful reading: Seychelles official tourism · Morne Seychellois National Park · why mangroves matter.
Discover adventure activities in Seychelles beyond the familiar beaches. Our 4×4 outings take you to where the vehicle stops, then onwards on foot to secluded viewpoints and endemic forest. Expect walking and some climbs, with the route and pace adapted to your group’s abilities. Prefer water or two wheels? Explore the kayak, trail and eBike options below, then tap book.
from ≈ €175SCR 2,760Drive deep into hidden Mahé, then walk beyond the vehicle to viewpoints, endemic forest and striking rock formations. Possible highlights include Ros Gorilla, Salazie and Mont Signal, with time to discover the island’s distinctive flora and fauna. The route is adapted to your group.
from ≈ €175SCR 2,760Explore hidden Mahé by 4×4 and on foot: forest paths, viewpoints and a waterfall stop, followed by a calm paddle through the Grand Police mangroves. Expect walking and some climbs, with the route adapted to your group and conditions on the day.
from ≈ €150SCR 2,415A guided hike to a granite lighthouse viewpoint, then a kayak across the still wetland. Boulders, panoramas and mirror water.
from ≈ €150SCR 2,415Easy mountain biking on scenic back roads, then a guided trail through heritage sites and unique secret paths.
from ≈ €175SCR 2,760Three ways to see the south in one outing: back-road cycling, a guided trail, and a kayak through the mangroves to finish.
from ≈ €175SCR 2,760Explore backroads, farms, jungle and villages with the ease of an eBike, and meet the locals along the way. Cultural immersion, panoramic landscapes.
from ≈ €215SCR 3,450An electric-bike ride on scenic back roads, then a hike out to off-grid viewpoints and unique secret trails.
from ≈ €175SCR 2,760Reach secluded trailheads by 4×4, then explore on foot through endemic forest, up valleys and towards sweeping viewpoints. This is an active day of walking and climbs; your guide selects the trail and pace to suit your group’s abilities.
from ≈ €175SCR 2,760Drift the Grand Anse wetlands the traditional way, on a bamboo raft. Still water, Jurassic calm and living island tradition.
from ≈ €130SCR 2,070A shorter mix of off-road driving and on-foot discovery, with a selection of hidden viewpoints, heritage sites or waterfall stops. Explore beyond the vehicle at a pace suited to your group; the three-hour route covers fewer stops than a full day.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included on all 4×4 tours. On the other tours, add a hotel transfer for SCR 800 per booking (approximately €50). Make any tour private for an additional SCR 800 per booking. The standard tour may include other guests. Prices include the guide and equipment.
| Adventure | Type | Duration | Best for | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayak Tour | Water | 1h 30 | First-timers, families, calm nature | ≈ €90SCR 1,380 | |
| The 4×4 Adventure | Off-road | Full day · 7h | Forest walks, viewpoints, hidden Mahé | ≈ €175SCR 2,760 | |
| 4×4 + Kayak | Off-road + water | Full day · 7h | On-foot exploring and calm-water kayaking | ≈ €175SCR 2,760 | |
| Trail + Kayak | Hike + water | 3h | A viewpoint hike plus a paddle | ≈ €150SCR 2,415 | |
| Hike + Bicycle | Cycle + hike | 3h | Active, back-road exploring | ≈ €150SCR 2,415 | |
| Trail + Bicycle + Kayak | Multi-sport | 4h | The three-in-one sampler | ≈ €175SCR 2,760 | |
| eBike Adventure | eBike | 2h | Easy riding, villages, culture | ≈ €175SCR 2,760 | |
| eBike + Hike | eBike + hike | 3h | Ride, then walk to viewpoints | ≈ €215SCR 3,450 | |
| 4×4 + Hike | Off-road + hike | Full day · 7h | Forest trails and valley climbs | ≈ €175SCR 2,760 | |
| Raft Adventure | Water · seasonal | 2h | Slow, traditional, peaceful | ≈ €175SCR 2,760 | |
| Half-Day 4×4 | Off-road | Half day · 3h | A shorter drive-and-walk adventure | ≈ €130SCR 2,070 |
All prices are for your whole booking in SCR, with approximate euro equivalents. Guide and equipment are included. Pick-up is included on 4×4 tours and costs SCR 800 on other tours when selected. A private tour costs an additional SCR 800. No prepayment. Availability and final arrangements are confirmed before you go.
Tell us which adventure, when, and how many of you. We reply within the hour to confirm the date and the meeting point. No prepayment, you pay the guide on the day.
