Trip highlights
- 1Anse Lazio beach
- 2Vallee de Mai UNESCO palm forest
- 3Victoria Market
- 4Inter-island boat trip
- 5Creole seafood cuisine
Daily spend
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Day-by-day plan
Arrival on Mahe & Victoria Market
Thursday, April 22
Est. spend
$96
per person
🌅 Morning
Seychelles International Airport Transfer
Seychelles International Airport, Mahe
Transfer from Seychelles International Airport on Mahe to your hotel, with the lush green Morne Seychellois mountains rising behind the coastline.
Distances are short on Mahe — most hotels are within 20-30 minutes of the airport.
☀️ Afternoon
Victoria Market
Market Street, Victoria, Mahe
A walk through Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market in the world's smallest capital city, with stalls of spices, fresh fish, and tropical fruit alongside Creole craft vendors.
Saturday mornings are the liveliest market time, with the widest range of produce and crafts.
🌙 Evening
Beau Vallon Beach Sunset Dinner
Beau Vallon, Mahe
Dinner at a beachfront restaurant on Beau Vallon, Mahe's most popular beach, with grilled red snapper and Creole curry.
Beau Vallon has the best sunset views on Mahe's western coast — arrive early for a beachfront table.
🍽️ Meals
Hotel breakfast
International · $12
Market food stalls
Seychellois Creole · $12
Beau Vallon beach restaurant
Seychellois Creole · $32
Boat Transfer to Praslin & Anse Lazio
Friday, April 23
Est. spend
$155
per person
🌅 Morning
Ferry Transfer to Praslin
Inter-island ferry terminal, Mahe to Praslin
A scenic high-speed ferry crossing from Mahe to Praslin, the Seychelles' second-largest island, across open turquoise water.
Book ferry tickets a few days ahead in peak season — seats fill up on popular morning departures.
☀️ Afternoon
Anse Lazio Beach
Anse Lazio, Praslin
Relax at Anse Lazio, consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches, framed by granite boulders and takamaka trees.
There are no resorts directly on this beach — pack your own snacks and water, as facilities are limited to one or two small beach restaurants.
🌙 Evening
Anse Lazio Beach Restaurant Dinner
Anse Lazio, Praslin
Dinner at a simple beachfront grill near Anse Lazio, with grilled fish caught that morning and Seychellois ladob dessert.
Ladob, plantain and sweet potato cooked in coconut milk, is a classic Seychellois dessert worth trying here.
🍽️ Meals
Hotel breakfast
International · $12
Beach picnic
International · $10 · Self-packed for the beach day
Anse Lazio beach restaurant
Seychellois Creole · $28
Vallee de Mai UNESCO Palm Forest & Island Hopping
Saturday, April 24
Est. spend
$153
per person
🌅 Morning
Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve
Vallee de Mai, Praslin
Walk through a UNESCO World Heritage primeval palm forest, home to the coco de mer palm with its famously suggestive double-lobed nut, plus rare endemic birds like the Seychelles black parrot.
The coco de mer nut is the heaviest seed in the plant kingdom — exporting one requires an official certificate, available at licensed shops only.
☀️ Afternoon
Boat Trip to La Digue Island
La Digue Island, Seychelles
A short boat excursion to neighboring La Digue Island to see the iconic granite boulders of Anse Source d'Argent, explored by bicycle, the island's primary mode of transport.
Rent a bicycle right at the La Digue jetty — it's the most authentic and practical way to explore the island's flat, car-light roads.
🌙 Evening
Return to Praslin & Creole Dinner
Praslin, Seychelles
Boat back to Praslin in the evening light, followed by a relaxed dinner of Creole fish curry and rice.
Fish curry here is typically milder than Indian curry but still fragrant with local spices and coconut milk.
🍽️ Meals
Hotel breakfast
International · $12
La Digue beach cafe
Seychellois Creole · $15
Praslin restaurant dinner
Seychellois Creole · $26
Return to Mahe & Departure
Sunday, April 25
Est. spend
$155
per person
🌅 Morning
Ferry Back to Mahe
Inter-island ferry terminal, Praslin to Mahe
Final high-speed ferry crossing back to Mahe, with time for one last look at the islands' turquoise channel from the water.
Morning ferries tend to have calmer seas than afternoon crossings.
☀️ Afternoon
Sainte Anne Marine Park Snorkel Stop
Sainte Anne Marine National Park, Mahe
A short snorkeling stop in the protected Sainte Anne Marine National Park near Mahe, home to sea turtles and colorful reef fish close to shore.
Visibility is generally best in calm morning conditions before afternoon winds pick up.
🌙 Evening
Departure Transfer to Airport
Seychelles International Airport, Mahe
Transfer back to Seychelles International Airport for your departure flight.
Allow extra buffer if your departure connects through a tight regional flight schedule.
🍽️ Meals
Hotel breakfast
International · $12
Marine park boat snack
International · $10 · Light snacks usually provided on snorkel trip
Airport restaurant dinner
International · $18 · Light meal before flight
Before you go
📅 Best time to visit
April to May and October to November for calm seas, balanced rainfall, and fewer winds compared to the trade-wind seasons.
🛂 Visas
Most nationalities receive a free Visitor's Permit on arrival, typically valid for 1-3 months, with no advance visa application required — just proof of accommodation and onward travel.
💱 Currency
The Seychellois rupee is the local currency, though many hotels and tour operators quote and accept payment in euros or USD; carry small rupee notes for markets and local transport.
🆘 Emergency numbers
police: 999
ambulance: 151
💬 Things you won't find in a guidebook
- Inter-island ferries connecting Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue are the standard way to island-hop — book ahead in peak season.
- Coco de mer souvenirs require an official export certificate, obtainable only from licensed sellers — unlicensed nuts will be confiscated at customs.
- Many of the best beaches, including Anse Lazio, have minimal facilities — bring cash, water, and sun protection.
- Seychelles is one of the more expensive Indian Ocean destinations — self-catering options and guesthouses can meaningfully reduce costs versus all-inclusive resorts.
- Reef-safe sunscreen and respectful distance from sea turtles while snorkeling are both expected and often enforced by marine park guides.
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