Seychelles, Mahé to La Digue

Mahé · Praslin · La Digue · 8 nights

Eight nights from Mahé to La Digue, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Eight nights across three stops: Mahé for three nights, Praslin for three and La Digue for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Victoria, Markets and the Interior; Vallée de Mai; Anse Source d'Argent by Bicycle; and Beaches of the South and West. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private catamaran day between the inner islands. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private catamaran day between the inner islands
Victoria, Markets and the Interior, Mahé
Beaches of the South and West, Mahé
Vallée de Mai, Praslin
Anse Lazio and the Coast, Praslin
Anse Source d'Argent by Bicycle, La Digue

Day by day

Your Itinerary

9 days

01
Day 1 · Mahé
Arrival in Mahé
Arrive at Seychelles International, about 20-40 minutes by road depending on your coast and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk Beau Vallon beach and watch the sun drop behind Silhouette island.
- Private transfer via Seychelles International
- Walk Beau Vallon beach and watch the sun drop behind Silhouette island
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Mahé
Victoria, Markets and the Interior
The small capital and its clock tower and market, the Botanical Gardens with coco de mer palms and giant tortoises, and the Morne Seychellois forest above.
- Victoria market
- Seychelles Botanical Gardens
- Morne Seychellois forest trail
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Mahé
Beaches of the South and West
Anse Intendance, Anse Takamaka and Petite Anse on the southwest coast, with a Creole lunch and the tea factory on the mountain road.
- Anse Intendance and Takamaka
- Creole lunch
- Tea factory on Sans Soucis road
Meals:
BL
04
Day 4 · Praslin
Mahé to Praslin
Cross from Mahé by fast ferry or short domestic flight. On arrival, settle on Côte d'Or and swim before the light goes.
- Cross from Mahé by fast ferry or short domestic flight
- Settle on Côte d'Or and swim before the light goes
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Praslin
Vallée de Mai
The UNESCO-listed palm forest where the coco de mer grows wild, walked with a guide who can find the black parrot and explain the endemic palms.
- Vallée de Mai UNESCO site
- Coco de mer palms
- Seychelles black parrot
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Praslin
Anse Lazio and the Coast
One of the most photographed beaches in the Indian Ocean, plus Anse Georgette on the northwest shore, which usually requires arranging access in advance.
- Anse Lazio
- Anse Georgette (access arranged ahead)
- Snorkelling off the granite boulders
Meals:
B
07
Day 7 · La Digue
Praslin to La Digue
Take the short inter-island ferry from Praslin to La Passe. On arrival, collect a bicycle and ride to the plantation and the beaches.
- Take the short inter-island ferry from Praslin to La Passe
- Collect a bicycle and ride to the plantation and the beaches
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
08
Day 8 · La Digue
Anse Source d'Argent by Bicycle
Through L'Union Estate, with its vanilla plantation and copra mill, to the granite formations of Anse Source d'Argent. The beach is best at low tide.
- L'Union Estate and copra mill
- Anse Source d'Argent granite boulders
- Island cycling
Meals:
BL
09
Day 9 · La Digue
Departure from La Digue
An early ride to the beach before the ferry back. Private transfer to Praslin ferry jetty in good time for your onward flight.
- An early ride to the beach before the ferry back
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the best time for the Seychelles?+

April to May and October to November, between the trade winds, when seas are calmest and visibility is clearest for snorkelling.

How do we travel between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue?+

By fast ferry or a short domestic flight to Praslin, then a ferry to La Digue. Bicycles are the usual way around La Digue.

What entry paperwork is needed?+

Visitors receive a permit on arrival, but you must also complete the Seychelles travel authorisation online before you fly.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.