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Seychelles 9 to 10 Days: Mahé, Praslin and La Digue Seychelles
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Seychelles 9 to 10 Days: Mahé, Praslin and La Digue

Best for: guests who want to see all three main islands at an easy pace.

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Itinerary ref: SEY-005

Overview

This is the classic Seychelles route.

Mahé gives you the capital and mountain forest, Praslin the palm forest and its beaches, and La Digue the slowest pace of the three, where bicycles are the main way to travel and the beaches are among the most photographed in the Indian Ocean.

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Day by day

A sample 10-day route

Day 1

Arrival on Mahé

Airport transfer and a free evening.

Day 2

Victoria and Beau Vallon

Market, botanical garden and beach time.

Day 3

Morne Seychellois

A guided forest walk and the southwest beaches.

Day 4

To Praslin

Ferry or short flight, confirmed at booking. Afternoon at the beach.

Day 5

Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio

The coco de mer forest, then a swim at Anse Lazio.

Day 6

Curieuse and St Pierre

Giant tortoises and a snorkel stop by boat.

Day 7

To La Digue

A short ferry from Praslin (about 15 to 30 minutes, confirmed at booking). Collect bicycles and ride to the nearest beaches.

Day 8

La Digue by bicycle

Visit L'Union Estate and Anse Source d'Argent, then Grand Anse and Petite Anse for a longer ride. Go early or late in the day to avoid the crowds.

Day 9

Veuve Reserve and departure (9-day version)

Visit the Veuve Reserve in the morning, looking for the paradise flycatcher. On the 9-day version, take the ferry to Mahé in the afternoon (times confirmed at booking) and connect to your flight with a generous buffer. On the 10-day version, spend the afternoon on the beach.

Day 10

Departure (10-day version only)

Ferry to Mahé (direct or via Praslin, confirmed at booking) and connect to your flight.

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, Anse Lazio, and Curieuse Island's giant tortoises

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Bicycle rides on La Digue to L'Union Estate and Anse Source d'Argent

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The Veuve Reserve and its birdlife

Where you stay

Your nights, island by island

3 nights on Mahé, 3 on Praslin and 2 on La Digue for the 9-day trip. Add a third night on La Digue for 10 days. 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 10 day Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda safari. Flight routing is confirmed at booking.

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