Seychelles Island Hop 6N

About this trip

• Victoria's market, clock tower and museums, plus Morne Seychellois trails on Mahé
• Vallée de Mai and its giant endemic palms on Praslin, with Anse Lazio
• Curieuse Island's Aldabra giant tortoises and mangroves, reached by boat
• Cycling lanes and Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue, timed to the tide
• Three islands at a steady pace, with ferry moves planned between them

Day-by-day itinerary

Your trip expert can stretch, shorten or swap any day.

1. Day1

   Day 1: Arrival in Mahé

   Land at Seychelles International Airport on Mahé and transfer to your hotel by private vehicle. Check in and rest after the journey. Keep the first afternoon light, and take a short walk near the hotel to get your bearings. Your planner confirms check-in times in advance, so the first day runs smoothly.

   BreakfastNight in Mahé
2. Day2

   Day 2: Victoria and Morne Seychellois

   Start in Victoria before midday, when the market, clock tower and museums are open. Most sights close earlier than resort guests expect, so plan them in the morning. In the afternoon, take a guided walk on a Morne Seychellois trail, since less-marked paths are slow. Carry water and keep the afternoon flexible, in case cloud hides the view.

   BreakfastNight in Mahé
3. Day3

   Day 3: Ferry to Praslin and Anse Lazio

   Take the catamaran from Mahé to Praslin, with your seats reserved in advance. Check in, then spend the afternoon at Anse Lazio, one of Praslin's main beaches. Keep this day light, because ferry travel and luggage take longer than expected. Use the beach time to rest before the forest visit the next morning.

   BreakfastNight in Praslin
4. Day4

   Day 4: Vallée de Mai and a quiet afternoon

   Start early at Vallée de Mai, so you see the giant endemic palms before the heat builds. Allow time for a guided walk and photographs. Return to the hotel in the late morning and rest through the hottest hours. Keep the afternoon free for a swim or a slow walk, rather than a second excursion.

   BreakfastNight in Praslin
5. Day5

   Day 5: Curieuse Island by boat

   Join a boat excursion to Curieuse Island, where free-ranging Aldabra giant tortoises share mangrove and coastal trails with visitors. Many trips combine snorkeling with the walk. Confirm sea conditions with your planner before the day, because some boat trips are nonrefundable and the sea can change plans. Pack water, sun protection and a light layer for the boat.

   BreakfastNight in Praslin
6. Day6

   Day 6: Ferry to La Digue, cycling and Anse Source d'Argent

   Take the catamaran to La Digue and check in. Cycle the island's lanes in the late afternoon, and visit Anse Source d'Argent at the right tide. Check the tide times before you go, because the beach looks and feels very different at low and high water. The overnight stay gives you the quieter early morning and late afternoon.

   BreakfastNight in La Digue
7. Day7

   Day 7: Return to Mahé and departure

   Enjoy an early breakfast, then take the catamaran from La Digue back to Mahé. Allow time for the hotel-to-jetty transfer and the ferry before your flight. Your private transfer takes you to Seychelles International Airport for departure, leaving margin for check-in and any ferry delay. Keep your passport, authorisation confirmation and onward ticket in your hand luggage.

   Breakfast

What's included

Flights are not included.

Your route

Good to know

• Three ferry moves are part of the route, so keep each travel day light.

• Flights are not included and are booked separately, usually with one stop.

• Reserve ferry seats early, especially in April to May, October to November and school holidays.

• Anse Source d'Argent is tidal, so check the tide before you visit.

• Curieuse excursions depend on the sea, so confirm conditions before you pay.

• Victoria's market and museums close earlier than resort guests expect, so visit in the morning.

• Complete the Electronic Travel Authorisation before departure; visa assistance is included.

• Food and drinks cost more than many travellers expect, so budget for them.