Seychelles Island Hopper
A week on Praslin with day trips to La Digue by bike, the Vallée de Mai palm forest and the reefs of Curieuse and St Pierre.
From
$2,190 / person
“Nataka kuelekea Seychelles”
Seychelles
Granite boulders and the world’s most beautiful beaches
Discover Seychelles
The Seychelles is unlike any other island group in the Indian Ocean. Its inner islands are made of ancient granite, worn into smooth pink and grey boulders that frame some of the most photographed beaches on earth.
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Most visitors combine two or three islands by ferry: Mahé for the capital Victoria and its hiking trails, Praslin for the Vallée de Mai palm forest and Anse Lazio, and laid-back La Digue, where bicycles and ox-carts are the main traffic.
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Ready-made trips
Your Seychelles trip
Flights from Dar es Salaam can be added to any trip. Reserve with a deposit, or save for it with elekea Kibubu.
See & do
The best of Seychelles
Must-see
- Anse Source d’ArgentLa Digue’s famous granite-framed beach.
- Anse LazioPraslin’s best swimming beach, regularly ranked among the world’s finest.
- Morne Seychellois National ParkMahé’s mountainous interior of rainforest and viewpoints.
Things to do
- 01Cycle La DigueRent a bike and pedal to Anse Source d’Argent, Grand Anse and the giant tortoises at L’Union Estate.
- 02Walk the Vallée de MaiA prehistoric palm forest and the only natural home of the coco de mer.
- 03Snorkel Curieuse & St PierreBoat trip to giant tortoises on Curieuse and the reefs around tiny St Pierre islet.
When to go
Best time to visit
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Best months Possible, but not ideal
April–May and October–November — between the trade-wind seasons, when the sea is calmest and clearest.
Climate. Tropical: 26–31°C all year. December to February is wetter; June to September is drier but windier.
Travel info
Good to know
DARSeychelles
Fly into Seychelles International (SEZ) on Mahé via Dubai, Doha or Nairobi. Ferries and 15-minute flights connect to Praslin; La Digue is a short ferry from Praslin.
- Nearest airport
- Seychelles International, Mahé (SEZ)
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee (SCR); euros and dollars accepted at hotels
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Time zone
- Seychelles Time (UTC+4)
- Visa
- Visa-free for all nationalities; apply for the Seychelles Travel Authorisation online before you fly. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.
Questions
Before you go to Seychelles
Which islands should I combine?
For a first visit, split your time between Praslin and La Digue, with a night on Mahé if your flight times need it.
Is the Seychelles expensive?
It’s one of the pricier island destinations, but guesthouses and self-catering villas make it more affordable than many expect.
Ready for Seychelles?
Book a ready-made trip in minutes, or let our team in Dar es Salaam shape one around you.