Seychelles Island Hopping

Nine days hopping between the Seychelles' three main granitic islands: Mahé's mountains, Praslin's palm forest and giant tortoises, and La Digue's bicycles and boulder beaches. Easy ferries, great snorkeling and a pace tailored to you.

Every journey is customizable. Use our featured journeys as inspiration. We'll tailor the dates, hotels, activities, pace and budget around you.

Highlights

• The Vallée de Mai

  Walk through a UNESCO-listed palm forest, home of the coco de mer and the rare black parrot.

• Giant tortoises on Curieuse

  Meet Aldabra giant tortoises and walk a mangrove boardwalk, then snorkel at St Pierre.

• La Digue's boulder beaches

  Cycle to Anse Source d'Argent, with its sculpted granite and shallow turquoise water.

• Snorkeling from island to island

  Boat trips to small granite islands with reefs, fish and sandy lunch stops.

• Mahé's green interior

  Mountain trails, tea plantations and the colorful market in the small capital, Victoria.

Suggested day-by-day

A starting point, not a fixed schedule — we adjust every day to suit you.

1. 1
   Day 1Arrive on MahéMahé, Seychelles+

   You are met at Seychelles International Airport and driven to your hotel on Mahé's coast. Spend the afternoon swimming or resting, and watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean.

   • Private airport transfer
   • Afternoon at leisure
   • Sunset on the beach

   Upscale beach hotel or similar · MahéDinner
2. 2
   Day 2Mahé's mountains and marketsMahé+

   With a local driver-guide, explore Mahé beyond its beaches. Browse the colorful market in Victoria, walk a trail in Morne Seychellois National Park, visit a tea plantation and finish on a quiet southern beach such as Anse Intendance.

   • Victoria market
   • Guided walk in Morne Seychellois National Park
   • Tea plantation visit
   • Beach stop in the south

   Upscale beach hotel or similar · MahéBreakfast, Lunch
3. 3
   Day 3Ferry to Praslin and the Vallée de MaiPraslin+

   Take the fast ferry, about an hour, to Praslin. In the afternoon, walk through the Vallée de Mai, where the coco de mer grows and black parrots call from the canopy, then catch the sunset at a west-facing beach.

   • Fast ferry to Praslin
   • Guided walk in the Vallée de Mai
   • Sunset at Anse Lazio or similar

   Boutique beach hotel or similar · PraslinBreakfast, Dinner
4. 4
   Day 4Curieuse and St PierrePraslin and nearby islands+

   Join a boat trip to Curieuse Island to meet giant tortoises and walk a mangrove boardwalk. After a barbecue lunch on the beach, snorkel near the granite islet of St Pierre.

   • Boat trip to Curieuse Island
   • Giant tortoises and mangrove walk
   • Barbecue lunch
   • Snorkeling at St Pierre

   Boutique beach hotel or similar · PraslinBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. 5
   Day 5Praslin at leisurePraslin+

   A free day on Praslin. Swim at Anse Lazio, visit the bird reserve on Cousin Island on a day it is open to visitors, or simply rest in the shade of a takamaka tree.

   • Beach time
   • Optional Cousin Island bird reserve trip
   • Optional dive or snorkel trip

   Boutique beach hotel or similar · PraslinBreakfast, Dinner
6. 6
   Day 6Over to La DigueLa Digue+

   A short ferry ride brings you to La Digue, where bicycles are the main way to get around. Cycle to L'Union Estate and Anse Source d'Argent, famous for its sculpted granite boulders and best seen around low tide.

   • Ferry to La Digue
   • Bicycle hire
   • L'Union Estate and Anse Source d'Argent
   • Sunset on the west coast

   Boutique guesthouse or small hotel, or similar · La DigueBreakfast, Dinner
7. 7
   Day 7Islands around La DigueLa Digue and nearby islands+

   Board a boat to snorkel off nearby islands such as Coco Island and Félicité, with lunch on a beach. Later, cycle to Grand Anse or visit the Veuve Special Reserve, home of the paradise flycatcher.

   • Snorkeling boat trip to nearby islands
   • Beach lunch
   • Grand Anse or the Veuve Special Reserve

   Boutique guesthouse or small hotel, or similar · La DigueBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8. 8
   Day 8Back to MahéMahé+

   Take the ferry back to Mahé via Praslin. Spend your final night on a quieter stretch of the coast, with a last swim, a Creole dinner and the sunset.

   • Ferry to Mahé
   • Transfer to your hotel
   • Creole farewell dinner

   Upscale beach hotel or similar · MahéBreakfast, Dinner
9. 9
   Day 9Depart SeychellesMahé+

   Enjoy a final morning by the water. Your private transfer then takes you to the international airport for your onward flight.

   • Leisurely final morning
   • Private airport transfer

   Breakfast

Make it yours

A few of the ways travelers tailor this journey:

• Fly instead of sail

  Swap the Mahé to Praslin ferry for a short domestic flight, which helps if you are prone to seasickness.

• Add a private-island stay

  Finish with a few nights at a private-island resort for total seclusion.

• Focus on two islands

  Fewer moves, more beach: split your time between Praslin and La Digue only.

• Dive the granitic islands

  Add guided dives or a certification course with a reputable local dive center.

• Start with a safari

  Pair the islands with a Kenya or Tanzania safari; we will find sensible regional flight connections.

Best months

1. Jan
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