Island hopping In the Seychelles
Discover paradise, one island at a time
The Seychelles is more than a single destination — it’s an archipelago of over 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, each with its own personality, landscapes, and hidden treasures. Island hopping is the ultimate way to experience the Seychelles, combining pristine beaches, lush tropical forests, vibrant Creole culture, and unforgettable ocean adventures into one seamless journey.
Island hopping allows you to experience the incredible diversity of the Seychelles in a single trip. From dramatic granite boulders and world-famous beaches to quiet island villages and marine-rich lagoons, every stop offers something new.
Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, romance, or nature, island hopping lets you tailor your journey at your own pace — by ferry, private boat, or luxury catamaran.
Island Hopping Combination Ideas
Mahe & Praslin
Mahe is the largest island and will be your arrival point by international flight making it the perfect place to start your holiday. With beautiful beaches, many hotels with lots of activities as well as the most lively island with a city life too, you will want at least half of your stay on the island. Next is Praslin, only a short flight or a leisurely ferry or cat ride away. Praslin boast some of the best beaches but also is lush and forested containing the UNESCO World Heritage Vallee de Main Nature Reserve. Recommended 10-14 days duration.
Mahe, Praslin & La Digue
Start your holiday in Mahe as it makes for an easy post flight transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the island life before heasing to Praslin a short trip away to enjoy even better beaches and nature reserves and lush scenery. La Digue is then a short ferry ride away with its breath taking granite boldered beaches and slow pace of life with only ox carts and bycycles for transport – a perfect way to wind down at the end of your holiday. Recommended 12-14 days duration.
Mahe & Silhouette
Split your holiday between the main island of Mahe enjoying its scenic mountainous aura and stunning beaches. Visit the capital Victoria and embrace the creole culture, shops and culinary delights. A short ferry ride away is the spectacular Sillouette Island known for its biodiversity and rare endemic species. Your hotel stay will be both luxurious but give you easy access to explore by foot this special island that is 90% national and marine park. Recommended 8-12 days duration
Mahe & Denis Island
Arriving in Mahe, stay for both the start and end of your holiday sandwiching an island hop to Denis in-between. It’s a great opportunity to try out two different hotels in Mahe as well giving you a different aspect of the island and a change of scenery. Denis Island is a short 30 minute flight from the main island and will give you an incredibly different experience. As a private island, it’s the only hotel there offering barefoot luxury and privacy. With conservation and sustainability at its heart, you will certainly be impressed with the hotel and island. Recommended 8-12 days duration
