Seychelles

A granite island nation in the Indian Ocean, world-famous for its white-sand beaches, boulder-strewn bays and rare coco de mer palms.

Seychelles lies in the western Indian Ocean and is made up of 115 islands. Its capital, Victoria, is on the main island of Mahé. The country is known for its white-sand beaches framed by granite boulders. The Vallée de Mai on Praslin and the remote Aldabra Atoll are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where you can see the coco de mer and Aldabra giant tortoises. On La Digue, Anse Source d'Argent is a picture-perfect beach. It is warm year-round, and the seas are calmer during the monsoon transition periods in Apr–May and Oct–Nov. The gateway is Seychelles International Airport on Mahé.

Destinations

• Mahé
• Praslin & La Digue

Itineraries

• Seychelles Three Islands Classic Island Hopping – Stay on Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue in sequence, covering Vallée de Mai, Anse Source d'Argent, and Giant Tortoise Islan…
• Slow Travel in Praslin and La Digue – Skip Mahé and spend three nights each on Praslin and La Digue to slowly explore beaches, seabirds, and snorkeling spots.
• Mahé Island Mountain & Coast Self-Drive Loop – Based in Beau Vallon and the west coast, this self-drive route links Victoria, mountain trails, and southern beaches.