The three main islands of the Seychelles are close enough to link by ferry, yet each has its own character. Mahé has the mountains, the capital Victoria and the most beaches. La Digue is small and slow, with bicycles rather than cars and the granite boulders of Anse Source d'Argent. Praslin has the Vallée de Mai, home of the coco de mer palm, and the curve of Anse Lazio.
Four nights on each island gives time to settle in without rushing. Ferries between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are quick and regular, and on the way home a 15-minute flight takes you from Praslin back to Mahé for your international flight. All the transfers, ferry tickets and the domestic flight are arranged for you in advance.
3 stops · 12 nights
Mountains, markets and beaches
Bicycles, boulders and quiet beaches
Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio
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Mahé is the largest island, with forested peaks, Victoria's colourful market and more than 60 beaches. Its national park has well-marked trails with views across to the other islands.
La Digue is small enough to explore by bicycle, with few cars and a relaxed village pace. Its beaches are framed by huge pink-grey granite boulders worn smooth by the sea.
Praslin is the second-largest island, with the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai forest and long, sheltered beaches such as Anse Lazio and Côte d'Or. Boat trips run to Curieuse for giant tortoises and to St Pierre for snorkelling.
Guide prices per person, two sharing, with flights from London.
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Best time to go: April to May and October to November are the best months, with calm seas for ferry crossings and good visibility for snorkelling. June to September brings stronger south-east winds and choppier crossings, while December to March is hotter, wetter and more humid.
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Fly from London to Mahé, usually overnight via Dubai or Doha. A driver meets you and takes you to your hotel.
Hike in Morne Seychellois National Park, browse Victoria's market and spend time on the beaches of the north and west coasts.
Take the ferry from Victoria to La Digue via Praslin and pick up bicycles for your stay.
Cycle to Anse Source d'Argent and Grand Anse, visit the old plantation at L'Union Estate and take a boat trip to nearby islets for snorkelling.
A 15-minute ferry hop to Praslin and a short drive to Côte d'Or.
Walk through the Vallée de Mai, swim at Anse Lazio and take a boat to Curieuse Island to see the giant tortoises.
Take the 15-minute flight from Praslin to Mahé, then connect to your flight home.
By fast ferry: about an hour from Mahé to Praslin and 15 minutes from Praslin to La Digue. A 15-minute domestic flight links Praslin and Mahé.
Four nights each suits most people. Beach lovers often add a night on Praslin, while walkers may prefer more time on Mahé.
Yes. Electric buggies and a few taxis run on the island, and many beaches are within walking distance of the jetty.
Yes. Most flights connect in Dubai, so a stop there is easy. See our Dubai & Seychelles trip for an example.
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