6 Days Seychelles Itinerary – Culture, Nature, and Island Escapes

From $1,690 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Island-Hopping Holidays | Seychelles Marine Adventures | Praslin, La Digue, and Mahé Discovery

Day 1: Arrival in Mahé – Welcome and Sunset Beach Walk

Land at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé, the largest island in the archipelago. After customs and immigration, your driver will transfer you to your hotel or resort near Beau Vallon, Anse Royale, or Victoria.

Settle in and enjoy a walk along the beach or relax by the pool. If time permits, visit Beau Vallon Market for local snacks or enjoy your first seafood dinner at a nearby ocean-view restaurant.

Dinner and overnight on Mahé Island.

Day 2: Full-Day Glass-Bottom Boat & Snorkeling Excursion

After breakfast, join a glass-bottom boat excursion to explore Sainte Anne Marine National Park. The boat cruise includes coral reef viewing, fish feeding, snorkeling stops, and a BBQ lunch on a secluded island.

This marine park is a great introduction to Seychelles’ underwater world, with visibility reaching up to 30 meters and vibrant coral ecosystems filled with reef fish, rays, and turtles.

Return to Mahé in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your beach hotel.

Day 3: Ferry to Praslin – Vallée de Mai and Beach Relaxation

Transfer to the jetty in the morning and take the ferry to Praslin (approx. 1 hour). Upon arrival, visit Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the ancient Coco de Mer palms grow in a lush, untouched rainforest setting.

Later, head to Anse Georgette or Côte d’Or Beach for swimming, sunbathing, or a gentle walk along the shore.

Check in to your hotel on Praslin. Dinner and overnight on Praslin Island.

Day 4: Day Trip to La Digue – Bike Exploration and Hidden Beaches

Take a short morning ferry from Praslin to La Digue Island, where life moves at a slower pace. Rent a bicycle or ox-cart and explore highlights like:

• L’Union Estate, a traditional coconut and vanilla plantation
• Anse Source d’Argent, often ranked among the world’s most beautiful beaches
• Anse Severe and Grand Anse, for quiet swims and stunning coastlines

Enjoy a local Creole lunch or fresh seafood at a beachfront café.

Return to Praslin by ferry in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Praslin.

Day 5: Return to Mahé – Creole Cooking Class or Botanical Garden Visit

After breakfast, take the ferry back to Mahé. Upon arrival, transfer to a boutique hotel or coastal lodge.

In the afternoon, choose between two optional activities:

• Creole Cooking Experience, where a local chef teaches how to prepare dishes like grilled fish with crushed chili, coconut curry, or cassava cake
• Visit to the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens, home to endemic plant species and giant tortoises

Spend your last evening enjoying a quiet dinner near the beach. Overnight in Mahé.

Day 6: Departure – Transfer to Seychelles International Airport

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a final walk by the sea. Your driver will transfer you to Seychelles International Airport for your onward journey.

This ends your 6-day Seychelles trip, a balance of cultural discovery, island beauty, and marine life exploration.

Included in the Package

• 5 nights’ accommodation in Mahé and Praslin
• Daily breakfast and 3 dinners
• Ferry transfers between islands
• Full-day marine boat cruise with snorkeling and BBQ lunch
• Guided visit to Vallée de Mai
• La Digue bike hire and ferry transport
• All airport and jetty transfers
• Optional experiences (cooking class or garden visit, one included)

Exclusions

• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses and gratuities
• Additional optional activities not listed
• Alcoholic beverages