Seychelles & the Granite Islands
Granite boulders, white beaches and water that really is that blue.
The journey
Granite boulders, powder-soft beaches and protected marine parks across 115 islands. It’s the Indian Ocean at its most beautiful.
When to go
April to May
This is the warmest time of the year. The northwest trade winds are dying down, leaving the ocean smooth as glass. It is a spectacular time for sunbathing on Anse Source d’Argent or diving with whale sharks. Birdwatchers will also love this time, as May marks the start of the seabird breeding season on Bird Island.
October to November
This window marks the shift before the rainy summer starts. The cooler southeast winds drop, creating calm ocean conditions once again. October is particularly famous for the hawksbill sea turtle nesting season, where you can witness female turtles coming ashore on beaches like Anse Intendance to lay their eggs.
Highlights
Home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Walk among the coco de mer palms of the Vallée de Mai, meet giant tortoises and sail between Praslin and La Digue.
Some of the World’s Most Photographed Beach
Vallée de Mai: A UNESCO-Listed Coco de Mer Forest
Meeting Gentle Giants
Granite coastlines
Beneath the Turquoise Waters
Private Island Hideaways
Questions
Quick answers before you start. Anything else, our travel advisors are a message away.
Ask about SeychellesFast ferries link Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Short domestic flights and helicopter transfers reach Praslin and the outer private islands, and we arrange every connection within the itinerary.
We recommend five to seven nights across one or two islands. That’s enough time to combine Mahé’s mountains, Praslin’s Vallée de Mai and La Digue’s beaches with time to relax.
Seychelles is visa-free for all nationalities. Travellers must apply online for a travel authorisation before departure and receive a visitor’s permit on arrival. We’ll confirm current requirements for every booking.
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