Best for: guests who want to see all three main islands at an easy pace.
Itinerary ref: SEY-005
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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Market, botanical garden and beach time.
A guided forest walk and the southwest beaches.
Ferry or short flight, confirmed at booking. Afternoon at the beach.
The coco de mer forest, then a swim at Anse Lazio.
Giant tortoises and a snorkel stop by boat.
A short ferry from Praslin (about 15 to 30 minutes, confirmed at booking). Collect bicycles and ride to the nearest beaches.
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.
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.
Ferry to Mahé (direct or via Praslin, confirmed at booking) and connect to your flight.
Victoria, Beau Vallon and a guided forest walk on Mahé
Vallée de Mai, Anse Lazio, and Curieuse Island's giant tortoises
Bicycle rides on La Digue to L'Union Estate and Anse Source d'Argent
The Veuve Reserve and its birdlife
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 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.
A 7 to 10 day Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda safari. Flight routing is confirmed at booking.
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