What is the best way to island hop in the Seychelles?

Island Hopping by Air The quickest way to see more of Seychelles is to travel by air, experiencing memorable aerial views along the way. Using flights, it's easy to holiday on two islands in a week, giving you an impressive range of Seychelles experiences.



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How many days should you plan for a Seychelles holiday? A classic Seychelles holiday lasts between 10 and 14 days. This duration means that you have enough time to visit three different Seychelles islands to get to know their own individual beauty and tempos.

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Important Island-Hopping Information Praslin, Bird and Denis Islands are served daily from Mahé; La Digue is accessible via a frequent daily ferry service from Praslin, while Cerf, Sainte Anne and Enchanted Islands are reached via the hotel's own boats from Mahé which we will arrange.

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Though I generally recommend that first-time visitors stick to one island, since there's more than enough to see and do, island hopping is not difficult to do. The flights -- yes, you'll be going by air to most of them -- are short, so you won't miss much of the day.

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If you are willing to go to one island then I strongly recommend going to La Digue. There are a few options but you are most likely to consider either getting an inter-island flight (from Air Seychelles) or cruising on a ferry. The ferry is usually the cheapest option.

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While Seychelles offers a much better experience when it comes to sightseeing and activities. Maldives reigns supreme when it comes to the stay experience.

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The best time to visit the Seychelles is between April and May, or October and November, as these are the calmer periods between the two trade winds which hit the island each year. The northwest trade wind blows from November to March and the southeast wind from May to September.

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While it's impossible to see everything that Seychelles has to offer in just one week, you can still discover plenty in the beautiful islands during that time. This seven-day itinerary includes many key sights and cities in Seychelles such as Victoria, La Digue, and Praslin.

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The cheapest time to go to Seychelles is during the off-season, which runs from October to April. During this time, the humidity is higher with more rain. The islands may also experience some cyclones, which can disrupt travel plans.

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While both Mauritius and Seychelles are safe places in comparison to most places in the world since Seychelles receives a lower number of tourists and has a smaller population their crime rate is slightly lower than that of Mauritius. However, the beaches of Mauritius are considered safer for children and in general.

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Sure, they really worth it! Seychelles is a unique place. You won`t find SUCH nature and landscapes in Bora-Bora or anywhere else, they are different. From what I have seen in Seychelles, I think you will hardly find an over-the-water bungalow.

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Certain areas experience reduced visibility when the wind gets up, this is particularly the case between May and September, and lots of seaweed floating about at this time of year can make it worse. All things considered April and October are the best months but you'll enjoy great diving and snorkeling anytime of year.

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While both Mauritius and Seychelles are safe places in comparison to most places in the world since Seychelles receives a lower number of tourists and has a smaller population their crime rate is slightly lower than that of Mauritius. However, the beaches of Mauritius are considered safer for children and in general.

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Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.

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Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.

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