Aldabra is a highly protected World Heritage atoll and is NOT a standard selectable excursion. Remote islands, privately managed resorts, Cousin and Aride landings require specific permission. Turtle and bird nesting zones must remain undisturbed. An archipelago-wide itinerary of Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, nearby conservation islands and selected remote outer islands. Protected nesting sites, marine parks and privately managed islands are included only as conditional, permitted options.