3 Islands Hopping in the Seychelles

With dozens of islands in an archipelago to choose from, why limit yourselves to one? Discover more of Seychelles with an Island-Hopping Holiday using short ferry rides or domestic flights.

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Highlights
Accommodation

3 Islands Hopping in the Seychelles at a glance

Day 1: Fly to Seychelles
Day 2: Arrive and transfer to your retreat
Day 3: Explore Mahe
Day 4: Relax in Mahe
Day 5: Head to La Digue
Day 6 and 7: Explore the island
Day 8: Take the catamaran to Praslin
Day 9: Explore Vallee de Mai
Day 10: Book a Spa
Day 11: Departure

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Day 1: Fly to Seychelles

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Day 2: Arrive and transfer to your resort

Upon arrival, you will be met by an Eastravel representative for a private transfer to your first island retreat.
The rest of the day is then yours to spend at leisure. Settle in, have a cocktail and relax at the pool

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Day 3: Explore Mahe

Enjoy a day discovering Mahe. We suggest a chauffeured guided tour or hiring a car to tour at your own pace and style.

Start with a visit to the tiny capital 'city of Victoria. Take a stroll along the narrow streets. Visit places of interest such as the Victoria Clock Tower and the colourful Sir Selwyn-Selwyn Clark Marketplace.

Travel up to the hills along the Sans Souci Road, one of the most scenic routes through tropical forest and tea plantations with awe-inspiring views of the coast. At the summit, turn right to the Mission Lodge which was built on the ruins of an old school for slave children. Take your time to savour the spectacular views across the Mahe Coast. Head down the hill, turn left at the coastal road and head towards Grand Anse. Take a stroll along the white sandy beach before continuing the coastal drive to Anse a La Mouche for lunch.

Enjoy a swim at Anse Soleil or Anse Takamaka further south before visiting the Takamaka Rum distillery to try the rum and to purchase a souvenir.
If you prefer to spend more time on the different beaches, we suggest splitting the day’s drive into two half days.

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Day 4: Relax in Mahe

A day to relax at your resort or join a snorkelling trip.

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Day 5: Head to La Digue

Take a private transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Praslin Island. Connect with a 15-minute boat journey to the laid-back island of La Digue Island. Stay here for 3 nights.
Swim and snorkel, book a Spa treatment and relax with a sundowner.

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Day 6 and 7: Explore La Digue

The best way to discover the island is by renting a bicycle which your resort can organise.

Visit the quaint and picturesque harbour and La Passe village, experience fine examples of Creole architecture and visit historical L'Union Estate, a traditional Creole estate house amongst towering coconut palms as a restored copra mill is powered by an ox.

Head to the world-famous beach, Anse Source d'Argent, the most photographed beach in the world with its magnificent granite boulders.

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Day 8: Take the catamaran to Praslin

Transfer to the jetty and take the boat to Praslin. The rest of the day is at leisure. Stay 3 nights.

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Day 9: Vallee de Mai touring

Join a guided tour today to visit Vallee de Mai, a prehistoric tropical forest that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This untouched biosphere is the endemic home of the Coco de Mer palm, the rare Seychelles Black Parrot, the tiger chameleon and the small Seychelles tree frog.
Head to the world-renowned Anse Lazio, a pristine beach, with white sands fringed by lush forest and bordered by magnificent granite boulders. Here you can swim, snorkel or relax on the soft sands of one of Seychelles' finest beaches.

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Day 10: Book a spa or just relax at your resort

Book a Spa, enjoy a swim, have a romantic candlelit dinner to round up a fantastic stay in Seychelles.

Day 11: Departure

You will be collected from your hotel for a transfer to Praslin Airport. Fly to Mahe to connect with your international flight home.

Not quite right? This itinerary is just to give you an idea of what you can do. Need some more inspiration? Please get in touch at 01473 214305 or email sales@eastravel.co.uk We welcome your questions. We're here to help!

Highlights

Hike through the Morne Seychelles National Park

Explore the untouched splendour of Mahe's north coast as you enjoy an easy-going 1 and a half hours guided hike through the Morne Seychelles National Park. The hike takes you along a palm-fringed path that meanders across the heights of the rocky coast between giant granitic boulders and lush forest.

La Digue and the world famous beach Anse Source D'Argent

La Digue, an island where time stands still is 50km from Mahe and a good base for island hopping to Aride, Cousin, Curieuse, Félicité, Grande Soeur, Ile Cocos , Mahé, Praslin

Mahe Discovery

Begin with a tour of the capital, Victoria, and visit places of interest such as the Victoria Clock Tower and the colourful Sir Selwyn-Selwyn Clark Market place. Travel on one of the most scenic routes through tropical forest and tea plantations to the historic Mission Lodge, with its weathered ruins and awe-inspiring views of the coast.

Praslin and Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve

Praslin, Seychelles' second biggest island offers a magnificent coast with pristine bays, mountain and forest scenery.
Regular Air Seychelles domestic flights from Mahé and Cat Cocos fast catamaran ferry make this an easily accessible island from Mahe.

Reef Safari from Mahe

Explore the Sainte Anne Marine Park on a cruise to discover Mahe's inner islands. Experience a trip aboard a semi submersible vessel as you dip below the waves to explore the depths of the Marine Park. Feed the tropical fish and go for a refreshing snorkel or swim.

La Digue, Superior Class
Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie

Le Domaine de l’Orangeraie is a boutique hotel that combines charming small-island heritage with luxurious service. 63 stunning villas are spread out in the lush orange grove or dotted on the forest slope overlooking the isle of Praslin.

La Digue, Anse Reunion, Standard Class
La Digue Island Lodge

A unique beachside setting with panoramic views of the surrounding islands, La Digue Island Lodge is one of the most unique hotels in Seychelles. Nestled at the heart of 17.51 acres of sprawling grounds at Anse Reunion, the hotel is home to the iconic Yellow House national monument.

Mahe, Deluxe Class
Constance Ephelia

Situated on two of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Mahé, overlooking the marine national park of Port Launay, Constance Ephelia enjoys a unique location set within 120 hectares of land with luxuriant and rare vegetation.

Mahe, Petite Anse, Deluxe Class
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

Located on Mahe’s South west coast within the Petite Anse cove, the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles commands a view of spectacular sunsets with a dramatic backdrop and luxury 5 star credentials of the Four Seasons brand.

Mahe, Beau Vallon, Deluxe Class
Story Seychelles

The luxurious boutique resort is located on the northwest coast of Mahé, at the southern end of the family friendly beach at Beau Vallon. one of the most sought-after locations

Praslin, Deluxe Class
Constance Lemuria

Situated on Praslin’s western coast and spanning three different beaches, the Constance Lemuria Resort is one of Seychelles’ exclusive hotels with its own 18 hole championship golf course

Praslin, Anse Petite Cour,, Superior Class
Le Domaine de la Réserve

Located on the north east coast of Praslin and set on a secluded private beach at Anse Petite Cour,
Le Domaine de La Reserve is a traditional Seychellois-run hotel with direct beach access. The resort sits within the Curieuse Island Marine National Park with a pristine calm bay for swimming and coral reef for year round snorkelling

Praslin, Côte d’Or, Superior Class
Hotel L'Archipel

Set on the North East coast of Praslin, with sweeping views over the entire northern coast and the Curieuse Marine Park, each of the 34 sea facing rooms and suites of l’Archipel is dotted on the hillside above a private beach at Anse Gouvernement, at the end of the famous Côte d’Or Bay.

Praslin, Anse Bois De Rose, Superior Class
The Coco de Mer Hotel & Black Parrot Suites

Named after the unique Coco de Mer Palm tree this modern, newly renovated, superior class star hotel lies in over 200 acres of natural beauty on the edge of the Indian Ocean, offering spectacular views of the surrounding islands, mountain and glorious sunsets.

Praslin, Cote D’Or, Superior Class
Le Duc de Praslin

Location – Set on Praslin’s northern coast on the Cote D’Or beach, Le Duc de Praslin is a family-owned hotel with enviable green credentials and a reputation for its sustainability.
The resort is 20 minutes by road from Praslin Airport or 10 minutes from Baie Ste Anne Jetty.