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Three Islands, Time to Stay

Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, with time to relax between ferry trips.

  1. 1Mahé
  2. 2Praslin
  3. 3La Digue

From, per person~US$2,290

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Apr, May and Oct, Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend two nights on Mahé, three on Praslin and two on La Digue, then return to Mahé for your final night. Stay in four-star hotels and a boutique hotel with island character, with forest walks, long beach afternoons, easy cycling and private transfers on land throughout.

Length
8 nights
Route
Mahé, Praslin, La Digue…
Best time
Apr, May and Oct, Nov
Ideal for
Couples and friends planning a relaxed first Seychelles trip

Why you'll love it

  1. Eight nights across three different islands
  2. Private guided walk through Vallée de Mai
  3. An afternoon to enjoy Anse Lazio beach
  4. Two nights to enjoy La Digue slowly
  5. Cycle to Anse Source d’Argent
  6. Final night on Mahé before flying home

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Settle into Mahé

    Meet your driver at the airport and head to your Beau Vallon hotel. The rest of the day is free for a meal, a swim if conditions are suitable and an early night.

    • Stay: Four-star beachfront hotel around Beau Vallon, Mahé
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–45 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Explore the Main Island

    Explore Victoria and the botanical gardens with a private guide in the morning. Enjoy an included Creole lunch, then return for an afternoon at the beach.

    • Stay: Four-star beachfront hotel around Beau Vallon, Mahé
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately one hour of driving during a four-hour trip

  3. Day 3

    Take the Ferry to Praslin

    Your driver takes you to Victoria's jetty for the scheduled ferry to Praslin. A driver meets you there and takes you to Côte d’Or, with the afternoon free.

    • Stay: Four-star beachfront hotel around Côte d’Or, Praslin
    • Getting there: Private cars, 25–40 minutes on Mahé and 15–25 minutes on Praslin; shared ferry, approximately 75 minutes; allow 3–4 hours overall, including check-in

  4. Day 4

    Forest Walk and Anse Lazio

    Follow an easy path beneath the coco de mer palms in Vallée de Mai with a private nature guide. Continue to Anse Lazio, where you can choose a lunch stop and spend time on the beach before returning.

    • Stay: Four-star beachfront hotel around Côte d’Or, Praslin
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 1–1.5 hours of driving in total; guided forest walk, 1.5–2 hours

  5. Day 5

    A Free Day on Praslin

    There are no planned activities today, so enjoy the hotel and Côte d’Or at your own pace. Ask the hotel about local swimming conditions before entering the sea.

    • Stay: Four-star beachfront hotel around Côte d’Or, Praslin

  6. Day 6

    Arrive on La Digue

    After breakfast, take the short ferry ride to La Digue, where a pre-booked private buggy takes you to your boutique hotel. Later, walk around La Passe with no sightseeing plans to follow.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with island character around La Passe, La Digue
    • Getting there: Private car, 15–25 minutes; shared ferry, 15–20 minutes; private buggy, 5–15 minutes; allow approximately two hours overall

  7. Day 7

    Cycle to Granite Shores

    Cycle with a private local guide through L’Union Estate to Anse Source d’Argent, timing the visit to suit the tides and conditions. Stop often and have lunch at your own expense, then spend the afternoon as you like.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with island character around La Passe, La Digue
    • Getting there: Bicycle, approximately 20–30 minutes each way without stops

  8. Day 8

    Return to Mahé

    Take a daytime ferry back to Mahé via Praslin, with private transfers at both ends. Settle into your hotel for a relaxed final evening, with your international flight on a separate day.

    • Stay: Four-star beachfront hotel around Beau Vallon, Mahé
    • Getting there: Private buggy, 5–15 minutes; shared ferry via Praslin, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes–2 hours; private car, 25–40 minutes; allow 3–4 hours overall

  9. Day 9

    Breakfast Before Departure

    Have breakfast, then leave for the airport at the time arranged for your flight. Any extra beach time depends on your flight time and the hotel's check-out rules.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–45 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 2Four-star beachfront hotel around Beau Vallon, Mahé
  2. 3 nights · days 3 to 5Four-star beachfront hotel around Côte d’Or, Praslin
  3. 2 nights · days 6 to 7Boutique hotel with island character around La Passe, La Digue
  4. 1 night · day 8Four-star beachfront hotel around Beau Vallon, Mahé

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Apr, May and Oct, Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in four-star hotels and a boutique hotel
  • Two people sharing a room, with daily breakfast
  • Private transfers between airports, jetties and hotels
  • Private buggy transfers on La Digue
  • Tickets for scheduled ferries between islands
  • Private Victoria trip with one Creole lunch
  • Private guide and entry to Vallée de Mai
  • Private car trip on Praslin to Anse Lazio
  • One day of bicycle hire and a private La Digue guide
  • Entry to L’Union Estate

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel authorisation fees
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Optional boat trips and spa treatments
  • Local accommodation taxes and charges
  • Applicable Indian taxes and TCS
  • Personal spending and tips

Good to know

  • ₹215,000 is an estimated starting price per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Your hotel choice and dates affect the final price.
  • Ferries run to a schedule and are shared with other passengers. Private transfers on land are included, and ferry journey times vary with sea conditions.
  • La Digue includes easy cycling. If cycling does not suit you, request a buggy option before booking.

Before you go to Seychelles

Capital:
Victoria
Languages:
Seychellois Creole, English, French
Currency:
SCR

Questions

How many days is the Three Islands, Time to Stay trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Mahé.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,15,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Apr, May and Oct, Nov.

What is included?

Eight nights in four-star hotels and a boutique hotel, Two people sharing a room, with daily breakfast, Private transfers between airports, jetties and hotels, Private buggy transfers on La Digue, Tickets for scheduled ferries between islands, Private Victoria trip with one Creole lunch, Private guide and entry to Vallée de Mai, Private car trip on Praslin to Anse Lazio, One day of bicycle hire and a private La Digue guide, Entry to L’Union Estate.

What is not included?

International flights, Travel insurance, Travel authorisation fees, Meals other than those listed, Optional boat trips and spa treatments, Local accommodation taxes and charges, Applicable Indian taxes and TCS, Personal spending and tips.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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