Treasure Hunting: Discover the Biggest Treasure in History on Mahé
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Embark on an extraordinary adventure in Seychelles to uncover the fabled £100 million pirate treasure with the 'Treasure Man' himself, John Cruise-Wilkins. Explore the legendary Bel Ombre Treasure site, follow in the footsteps of relentless explorers, and unravel mysteries that have baffled generations. A limited opportunity to be part of history awaits; join us on this unforgettable quest today!
HIGHLIGHTS
Categorie: Adventure | Culture | Family
Activity: Cultural Tour
Host is "John Cruise Wilkins"
- Meeting point "Entry of the Treasure site in Bel Ombre (Mahe) near Beau Vallon beach"
- Duration 1
hours - Drinks included
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Snacks included
- Speaks: English, French, French creole
Tour provider confirms reservation within 48 hours 2 - 10 people per tour - Check available starting times
What you will expect
FULL DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Bel Ombre, the legendary treasure site that has captivated the imagination of treasure hunters for centuries! Your journey begins as you meet the ‘Treasure Man,’ John Cruise-Wilkins, who will guide you on an unforgettable tour of the famed site. John, a direct descendant of the Cruise-Wilkins family, will take you through the historical grounds where the legendary pirate Olivier Levasseur, known as La Buse, allegedly buried his 18th-century treasure. This treasure hunt has been a family affair for over 70 years, with John's father, Reginald Cruise-Wilkins, starting the search in 1949. Today, John continues this thrilling legacy, unraveling the mysteries surrounding the pirate's hoard.
As you follow the twisting footpath through the site, John will introduce you to the intriguing cryptogram carved into the granite rocks, believed to be clues left behind by La Buse himself to lead future treasure hunters to the hidden hoard. You’ll walk through the excavations, learning about the history and ongoing search for this elusive treasure that includes gold coins, uncut diamonds, and religious artifacts. This site holds the promise of mystery and adventure, and as you explore, you'll gain insight into the painstaking work of uncovering secrets that have eluded treasure hunters for over half a century.
During the tour, you’ll have the rare opportunity to see cut stones and artifacts unearthed during the search. These items, along with demarcations left on the rocks, are thought to be vital pieces of the puzzle that will one day reveal the location of La Buse's treasure. John Cruise-Wilkins' passion for the search is infectious, as he shares his personal journey of dedication and perseverance, spending over 50 years of his life trying to crack the code to this legendary treasure. This captivating adventure isn’t just about finding gold; it’s a story of hope, legacy, and never giving up in the face of challenges. Join John and the Cruise-Wilkins family as they continue their quest to unlock one of the greatest pirate mysteries of all time!
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What you need to know before you go
THE TREASURE
A priceless historical treasure is taken from the Portuguese ship "Virgen do Cabo". The treasure is now estimated at approximately 100 million pounds sterling. It consists of the famous "Fiery Cross of Goa", a gold cross encrusted with precious stones which needs 3 men to carry it. Golden church plates and thousands of uncut diamonds and gold coins also make up a part of this treasure.
WHO IS LA BUSE
Frenchman Olivier Levasseur nicknamed the "The Buzzard" (La Buse) was licensed in 1716 by the French government as a privateer (corsair) or legal pirate but quickly turned to piracy, the more lucrative career of pirating.
La Buse operated in the Caribbean, West Africa, and finally, the Indian Ocean waters where he teamed up with the English pirate captain Taylor. Together they captured several ships, the most important being the Portuguese ship "Virgen do Cabo" that they took into the harbor of Reunion Island. In 1724 Taylor returned to the Caribbean but La Buse sailed off into the coast of Madagascar. It is believed that during part of that time, he was in Seychelles burying his fabulous treasure. Eventually, La Buse was captured, tired, and hung in 1730 in Reunion by the French authorities there.
THE HISTORY OF BEL OMBRE TREASURE HUNT - BIGGEST TREASURE IN THE PIRATE'S HISTORY
Former Corsair turned pirate, Olivier Levasseur known as La Buse "The Buzzard", is known to have hidden one of the biggest treasures in pirate history, estimated at over 100 million pounds' sterling, and leaving a cryptogram (with templar alphabet) behind with its whereabouts.
In 1949, Reginald Cruise-Wilkins was introduced to Madam Rose Savy. She discovered pirate symbols such as engraved marks & demarcation lines on rocks during the 1920s. She received confirmation from the French National Library that the documents she possessed originated from La Buse. Cruise-Wilkins bought those documents for $29, and after that, he started great searches for the La Buse treasure. He invested 30,000 sterling pounds in the treasure hunt and found only a flintlock rifle, sword blade, figurines, and a few coins.
After his death, in 1977, John Cruise-Wilkins took on his father's search on the coastal rock. Two other treasure hunters, searched deep in the jungle, where they discovered ruins, an old coffer, a bell, lanterns, and bones.
Nowadays, John Cruise-Wilkins still searches for the treasure of La Buse, in the Seychelles, at the site of Bel-Ombre, north of Mahé. There he found a cavern with a network of tunnels. He indicated that all modern technologies are useless because of the omnipresence of minerals and iron Pyrite ("Fool's Gold") inside the rocks.
WEATHER
The site is subject to tide and weather conditions so at times tour times and dates might be subject to change.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend you bring comfortable shoes/sandals to walk on the Island, a waterproof bag, sun cream, etc. This is not obligatory to participate in the tour.
PICK UP & DROP-OFF
Pick-up can be organized on request and need to be paid extra.
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Cancellation policy
Tour can be canceled free of charge until 2 day(s) before.
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- 1 x Adults€ 18,18€ 18,18
- 0 x Children (0 - 4)0 x Children (5 - 12)€ 9,270 x Children (13 - 18)€ 18,18
Pay now *€ 3,18Pay on the day of your tour to "John Cruise Wilkins" € 15,00Total Price € 18,18