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Morne Blanc & Copolia Trail: Private Guided Rainforest Hike

Trek through Mahé's ancient mist-wrapped rainforest with a private expert guide to the summit plateau of Morne Blanc or Copolia — rewarding you with sweeping panoramic views across the entire island and the shimmering Indian Ocean beyond.

What to expect

Your guide meets you dockside and transfers you into Mahé's Morne Seychellois National Park — the largest protected area in Seychelles. The Morne Blanc trail (moderately challenging, approx. 1.5km each way) winds through dense endemic forest draped in mist, with pitcher plants lining the path. The summit plateau opens to jaw-dropping 360° views over Victoria and the northern islands. Copolia trail offers a slightly easier alternative, reaching a natural granite platform above the jungle canopy.

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Mahé: Copolia and Morne Blanc Guided Hike with Transfers
$740 per person
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Good to know

Allow 4–5 hours total including transfer. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and bring water. Trails can be slippery after rain — a common occurrence in this tropical forest. Best completed as a morning excursion to beat afternoon cloud cover. Confirm all-aboard time with a 45-min buffer.

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Luxury cruises that call at Mahe — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Silversea · Silver Muse
22 nights · calls at Mahe
from $7,450
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Silversea · Silver Dawn
14 nights · round-trip from Mahe, Seychelles Islands
from $13,200
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Regent · Seven Seas Voyager
20 nights · calls at Mahe
from $14,099
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Regent · Seven Seas Navigator
25 nights · calls at Mahe
from $18,049
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