Indian Ocean Brochure

66 Indian Ocean

67 Seychelles

Clockwise from top left: Seychelles bulbul; Beau Vallon Beach in Mahé; Eden Island in Mahé

Clockwise from left: Praslin National Park; Tak Bat, Coco de Mer; La Digue

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14 DAY SEYCHELLES ISLAND HOPPING ADVENTURE EXPLORE BEACH

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PRASLIN A short 20-minute plane journey from Mahé is Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles, but don’t worry, it’s tiny, and you can get around it in about two hours. Explore on a bike ride and see traditional villages and quaint churches; you might even stumble across a hidden beach. Make sure you discover Vallée de Mai, the world’s largest Coco de Mer plantation, often described as the ‘Garden of Eden’. Or visit the lesser-known reserve of Fond Ferdinand for another unforgettable day in nature. LA DIGUE A 15-minute ferry ride from Praslin, unhurried La Digue invites you to embrace the ‘island time’ lifestyle and hop onto its most popular mode of transport – a colourful ox-drawn cart. Boasting 18 spectacular beaches, including the world-famous Anse Source d’Argent on the southwest coast, La Digue is perfect for days spent lazing by the sea. And the local landscape is an extraordinary playground,

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ideal for wildlife enthusiasts. Choose a walking trail, and you’ll soon find yourself in a rich, vanilla-scented forest full of fluttering Seychellois birds. MAHÉ Your final stop is Mahé, the largest island of the Seychelles and a 90-minute ferry ride from La Digue. It’s also home to the archipelago’s dynamic capital, Victoria. With over 65 beaches dotted around, this place will truly spoil any sun-seeker. Nature lovers will be equally impressed with the Morne Seychellois National Park, which has plenty of walking trails for all abilities. Take in the beautiful scenery, inhale different scents from the flora, explore tree-covered mountains, and keep your eyes peeled for colourful native birds soaring overhead.

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15 min ferry

LA DIGUE

90 min ferry

20 min flight

Praslin | La Digue | Mahé

15 min drive

Choosing just one island in the Seychelles can be hard, so we recommend you visit a few. Each island within this beautiful archipelago is unique, with its own attractions, character and ambience. Explore the main island of Mahé, take time out on tranquil Praslin and step back in time on La Digue.

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