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65 Seychelles

HIKING & WALKING

SCUBA DIVING

Discover the mountain peaks and forest trails of Seychelles’ main islands. Various national trails can be found on Praslin and La Digue, making for a great private or self-guided tour. The options, much like the various routes, are seemingly endless.

Discover the wonders of the deep when you explore the colourful coral gardens and meet the fascinating marine life that calls Seychelles’ waters home. If you’re staying on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue, we can sort any underwater exploration for you, as live aboard dive charters can be arranged.

Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa

Story Seychelles

Constance Ephelia

Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Baie Lazare

BIKES AND BEACHES ON LA DIGUE

VALLÉE DE MAI

Cycle along palm-lined streets with this self-guided tour of La Digue. Seychelles’ most charming island is known for its relaxed culture, spectacular beaches and colourful Creole architecture. You’ll be free to discover all the island has to offer, including Anse Source d’Argent, the most photographed beach in the world.

Explore the wonders of Praslin, Seychelles’ second-largest island. Visit the famous Vallée de Mai, a unique biosphere deserving of its allocation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the Coco der Mer palm and its iconic seed, the largest on earth, as you take a leisurely guided tour through this awe-inspiring forest.

Getting around Seychelles

ISLAND LIFE When you’re in the Seychelles, embracing local island life is always encouraged. If you’re wondering the best way to get around each island, we’ve got you. On the island of La Digue, bicycles are the main form of transport for many locals and tourists. On the islands of Mahé and Praslin, a wide-ranging bus service operates with cheap fares and frequent services.

AIR Flights from Mahé depart from the domestic terminal at Seychelles International Airport, located about five miles south of Victoria; the Praslin Airport can be found on the island’s northwest coast. A one-way trip takes roughly 15 minutes, and flights depart approximately every hour. For a more luxurious journey, book a private flight between the islands with ZilAir, which flies helicopters between all the inner Seychelles islands. Mahé to La Digue: Around 33 miles (53 kilometres) apart, ferries go multiple times a day, taking around 90 minutes. Mahé to Cerf Island: It takes under 10 minutes to reach Cerf by ferry from Mahé – a quick and easy transfer. Praslin to La Digue: This commute is a short 15-minute ferry trip between these islands and is available daily. La Digue to Felicite Island: This short but exciting trip takes only 15 minutes by ferry - depart and arrive hassle-free.

SEA

Island hopping by ferry, a convenient and scenic way to explore the Seychelles, allows you to visit multiple islands during your trip. Here are some of the most convenient and popular ferry combinations: Mahé to Praslin: This route has at least three boats a day, and the trip takes around one hour.

ANSE LAZIO

PEAKS OF PARADISE

Visit the world-famous Anse Lazio. With its white sands and clear waters, this pristine beach is fringed by lush vegetation and bordered by magnificent granite boulders. Here, you can swim, sunbathe or relax on the soft sands of one of Seychelles’ finest strands.

Explore the untouched splendour of Mahé’s north coast and discover one of Seychelles’ best-loved hiking trails as you enjoy a guided hike through the Morne Seychelles National Park. An easy going hour and 30-minute hike will lead to Anse Major – a secluded beach only accessible via boat or this mountain path.

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