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Seychelles 7 to 8 Days: Mahé and Praslin Seychelles
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Seychelles 7 to 8 Days: Mahé and Praslin

Best for: couples and families who want a livelier base on Mahé and a quieter, more beautiful beach island on Praslin.

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Itinerary ref: SEY-004

Overview

Start on Mahé for the forest, the market and the beaches, then cross to Praslin, famous for its palm forest and one of the region's most photographed beaches.

It is the classic first Seychelles trip, with only one inter-island move.

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Day by day

A sample 8-day route

Day 1

Arrival on Mahé

Airport transfer and a free evening.

Day 2

Victoria and Beau Vallon

Market, botanical garden and an afternoon on the beach.

Day 3

Morne Seychellois and the southwest

A guided forest walk and a visit to the southwest beaches.

Day 4

To Praslin

Take the ferry (about 1 hour) or a short domestic flight (about 15 minutes), confirmed at booking. Spend the afternoon at your hotel beach.

Day 5

Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio

Walk the palm forest to see the coco de mer and listen for the black parrot, then swim at Anse Lazio.

Day 6

Curieuse and St Pierre

A boat trip to Curieuse Island to see the giant tortoises, with a snorkel stop at St Pierre.

Day 7

Free day

Rest, snorkel or take a coastal walk.

Day 8

Departure

Return to Mahé by ferry or flight and connect to your international flight, leaving a generous buffer.

Why this holiday

Trip highlights

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Victoria, Beau Vallon and a guided forest walk on Mahé

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Vallée de Mai, a forest of coco de mer palms, with a chance to see the black parrot

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Anse Lazio beach

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Curieuse Island's giant tortoises, with snorkeling at St Pierre

Where you stay

Your nights, island by island

3 nights on Mahé and 4 nights on Praslin. For the 7-day version, one night comes off Praslin. Midrange means 3 to 4 star hotels, boutique guesthouses and small beach lodges. We confirm your exact properties when you book.

The fine print, made clear

What's included & what's not

What's Included

  • ✓Airport transfers and transfers between towns or islands as listed
  • ✓Accommodation on the board basis you choose
  • ✓Listed excursions with a guide, and entry fees to listed sites
  • ✓Local taxes where applicable

What's Not Included

  • ✕International and regional flights, visas and travel insurance
  • ✕Drinks, tips and personal expenses
  • ✕Optional activities not listed
Best time to go

When to travel

The southeast trade winds blow roughly May to October (cooler and drier, rougher on exposed beaches). The northwest monsoon runs roughly December to March (warmer, more humid, calmer seas). April, May, October and November are often the calmest months for snorkeling.

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A 7 to 9 day Kenya or Tanzania safari. Flight routing is confirmed at booking.

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