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The Seychelles

Granite boulders, giant tortoises and empty coves.

☀️ Sun & slow🏔️ Wild & remote

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✺ In pictures

The Seychelles, up close

Executive Summary: The Seychelles (Seychelles) is at its prime during Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Characterized by sun & slow, wild & remote, it ranks #12 on the Luxe score and is best suited for the two of us and with the kids planning a about a week or two weeks or more journey.

The feeling

Islands of sculpted granite and rare palms. The calm months between the monsoons, April–May and October–November, bring the clearest water.

The scorecard #12 of 63

4.0Luxe score out of 5 · #12 of 63

🍜 FoodGood, varied food

🏞️ SceneryWorld-famous, breathtaking scenery

🛎️ Luxury staysExcellent luxury hotels and resorts

🛡️ SafetyVery safe for visitors

🧭 Easy to visitEasy: good transport and visitor services

💞 RomanceOne of the world's most romantic places

🍸 NightlifeQuiet evenings, a few bars

🧸 Family–Not scored: the model wasn't sure

💸 Cost$$$$$Very expensive

👥 Crowds–Not scored: the model wasn't sure

Scored across structured editorial rubrics from our notes on The Seychelles. How we score →

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

At its best Still lovely Off season

Best for: 💞 The two of us · 🧸 With the kids
Give it: About a week or Two weeks or more
Right now: October is peak season.

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Three days in the Seychelles

Three days across three islands of sculpted granite, rare palms and empty coves, moving by ferry and by bicycle at an island pace.

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Day 1
Mahé's mountains and market

Morning
Hike in the Morne Seychellois National Park, where trails lead through forest to views over the coast.
Afternoon
Visit the market in Victoria, one of the world's smallest capitals, then swim at Beau Vallon.
Evening
Dinner of Creole curry and grilled fish by the sea.
Day 2
Praslin's palm forest

Morning
Take the ferry to Praslin and walk through the Vallée de Mai, home to the coco de mer palm and the rare black parrot.
Afternoon
Swim at Anse Lazio, a beach framed by granite boulders and calm, clear water.
Evening
Sunset drinks on the sand as the granite boulders glow amber, then a quiet dinner under the palms.
Day 3
La Digue by bicycle

Morning
Take the short ferry to La Digue and cycle to L'Union Estate to see giant tortoises and Anse Source d'Argent.
Afternoon
Swim and snorkel among the granite boulders, then cycle to the wilder beaches of Grand Anse.
Evening
Take the evening ferry back to Praslin for a final dinner overlooking the water.