Seychelles Three Island Explorer: 10-Day Mahe, Praslin & La Digue — The Complete Island-Hopping Journey

Tour Overview

Itinerary Highlights

Days 1-3: Mahe Island (3 Nights)

Arrive Mahe. Settle into Story Seychelles resort on Beau Vallon Beach — one of the island’s finest properties with direct beach access, infinity pool, and seven dining options. Day 2: explore Victoria, the Botanical Gardens with coco de mer palms and giant tortoises, and drive the scenic coastal road to Anse Intendance and the southern wild beaches. Day 3: Sainte Anne Marine National Park — snorkeling, glass-bottom boat, and a visit to Moyenne Island, the world’s smallest national park planted by one man over 50 years. Overnights at Story Seychelles (Jr Suite, B&B).

Days 4-6: Praslin Island (3 Nights)

Ferry to Praslin. Stay at Hotel L’Archipel on Cote d’Or Beach — the island’s finest beachfront property with the archipelago’s largest pool. Day 5: Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve (UNESCO), the prehistoric palm forest where the legendary coco de mer grows and black parrots call from ancient canopies. Afternoon at Anse Lazio, consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 beaches. Day 6: full-day boat excursion to Curieuse Island (giant tortoise sanctuary, mangrove boardwalk) and St. Pierre Islet (snorkeling among granite boulders populated by sergeant majors, angelfish, and green turtles). Overnights at Hotel L’Archipel.

Days 7-8: La Digue Island (2 Nights)

Ferry to La Digue — the timeless island with no cars, only bicycles and ox-carts. Stay at Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie, a luxurious boutique resort with Eden Rock Spa. Explore Anse Source d’Argent, the world’s most photographed beach with its iconic granite boulders, shallow turquoise lagoon, and perfect white sand. Bike to Grand Anse, Petite Anse, and the secluded Anse Cocos. Visit L’Union Estate plantation and the Veuve Nature Reserve, protecting the endangered Seychelles paradise flycatcher. Evenings: dine at the resort’s cliff-top restaurant with panoramic Indian Ocean views. Overnights at Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie.

Days 9-10: Return to Mahe & Departure

Ferry back to Mahe. Final day: optional helicopter scenic flight over the granitic islands — see the archipelago’s surreal geography from above, the granite giants ringed by coral reefs and teal lagoons. Farewell Creole dinner. Day 10: transfer to airport.

Included

• 9 nights (luxury resorts: Story Seychelles, Hotel L’Archipel, Domaine de L’Orangeraie)
• All inter-island ferries
• All ground transfers
• All breakfasts
• Entrance fees: Vallee de Mai, Botanical Gardens, Marine Parks
• Curieuse + St. Pierre boat excursion
• La Digue bicycle rental
• 24/7 assistance & full financial guarantee
• Airport transfers