Overview
Five Days: Three Islands, Infinite Beauty
The Seychelles is the Indian Ocean at its most dramatic. This 5-day itinerary hops between the three main islands — Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Pink-grey granite boulders, impossibly turquoise water, and beaches consistently voted among the world's most beautiful.;;;;
Itinerary
Arrive Mahé
Arrive Seychelles International Airport. Private transfer to your resort. Afternoon at leisure — swim, walk the beach. Sunset and welcome dinner overlooking the Indian Ocean.
- Mahé arrival
- Beach resort
- Ocean sunset dinner
Mahé Island Tour
Full-day private tour of Mahé. Victoria — one of the world's smallest capitals. Mission Lodge viewpoint over the west coast. Takamaka Bay rum distillery. Anse Intendance beach.
- Victoria city tour
- Mission Lodge viewpoint
- Anse Intendance beach
Ferry to Praslin — Vallée de Mai & Anse Lazio
Morning ferry to Praslin (1 hour). Visit the Vallée de Mai — UNESCO World Heritage prehistoric palm forest and the legendary coco de mer (the world's largest seed). Afternoon at Anse Lazio — turquoise water, granite boulders and powder-white sand.
- Vallée de Mai
- Coco de mer palm
- Anse Lazio beach
La Digue — Bicycles & Anse Source d'Argent
Short ferry to La Digue. Rent bicycles and explore the island — no cars, just bicycles and ox-carts. Visit Anse Source d'Argent, the most photographed beach on the planet. Afternoon visit to L'Union Estate copra factory and giant tortoise sanctuary. Return to Praslin.
La Digue by bicycle
Anse Source d'Argent
Giant tortoises
Final Morning & Departure
Morning at leisure on Praslin. Ferry or flight back to Mahé. Connect to your international departure. Or extend with a private island stay.
- Final Seychelles morning
- Departure
Useful Information
- Best Time to Go Year-round tropical climate. April-May and October-November are calmest seas. December-March slightly wetter but still beautiful.
- How do you travel between the islands? Catamaran ferries (Cat Cocos) connect Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. The Mahé-Praslin crossing takes 1 hour. Praslin-La Digue takes 15 minutes. Ferries are comfortable, air-conditioned and reliable. Internal flights are also available on Air Seychelles Twin Otters.