Holidays in the Seychelles: your 7‑day itinerary for the summer season

In this article, we have prepared for you the perfect itinerary, designed for a seven-day vacation in the Seychelles.

A well-planned summer itinerary follows a simple principle: start with the more flexible island of Mahé, then move on to the smaller islands.

Spend three days on Mahé, focusing on visiting the western beaches.

Take guided tours of the local natural attractions and visit the nature reserves:

• Morne Seychellois National Park – Located in the northern part of Mahé, this park includes high volcanic hills covered in tropical forests. The park covers an area of approximately 3045 hectares, which is more than 20% of Mahé’s total land area.
• Cap Lazare Nature Reserve – Situated in the southern part of Mahé, in the Baie Lazare district. The reserve spans 65 hectares. Here, you will find virtually untouched nature: dense forests, rocky cliffs, and secluded beaches.

Be sure to visit Anse Major Beach – a secluded bay surrounded by granite boulders, lush greenery, and coconut palms. The beach is about 200 meters long, divided into two parts by granite rocks, and covered in fine white sand. The water entry is gentle, with a sandy seabed.

You can reach the beach via the mountain trail of the same name, as well as by water taxi or pleasure boat.

The trail is approximately 2.7 km long, with a one-way walking time of 1–1.5 hours. The path goes through a forest and river valley, leading to a rocky ridge offering panoramic views of Silhouette and North Islands.

Along the way, you will encounter granite boulders, native vegetation (palms, pandanus, Seychelles vanilla), and birds (the Seychelles sunbird, the Seychelles blue pigeon, and the common myna).

The trail is considered one of the easiest in the Seychelles, but it requires a certain level of physical fitness due to the ascents, descents, and walking over granite stones and boulders. During the wet season, the rocks can be slippery.

Keep in mind that due to the trail's difficulty, it is not recommended to bring young children on this hike.

After Mahé, head to the island of Praslin for two days.

Visit Anse Lazio Beach, located on the northwestern coast of the island. It stretches for 400 meters. The beach lies in the quiet harbor of Chevalier Bay, 11 km from Anse Sainte Anne.

You can get there by rental car, taxi, or local bus. From Mahé Island's airport, travelers typically reach Praslin by boat, ferry, helicopter, or small plane. Once on Praslin, you can take a bus directly to the beach from anywhere on the island.

After the beach, make your way to Vallée de Mai (Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Mai, also known as "May Valley") — a nature park covering 19.5 hectares.

Most of the park is made up of palm forests, consisting mainly of the endemic Seychelles palm (Lodoicea maldivica), whose seeds are the largest of any plant species. The tallest trees reach heights of 30–40 meters.

Several hiking trails have been laid out throughout the park and are easy to follow thanks to signposts. Visitors can explore the sights on their own or book a guided tour.

Complete the itinerary on the island of La Digue — spend the remaining two days there.

Among the attractions, be sure to visit:

• L'Union Estate Park — formerly a coconut and vanilla plantation, located in the southern part of the island. In the park, you can learn about the island's colonial history, take a stroll through a palm grove, and visit a traditional copra mill. The main attraction is the planter's house, a colonial-style building with a thatched roof.
• Veuve Reserve — a nature reserve in the western part of the island, dedicated to protecting a variety of plant and animal species, many of which are found only in the Seychelles. Its primary purpose is to provide protected conditions for the conservation of the Seychelles black paradise flycatcher.
• Nid d'Aigle ("Eagle's Nest") Mountain — the highest peak on the island, rising more than 300 meters above sea level.

The island's hallmark is the coastline of Anse Source d'Argent ("Silver Spring") bay, featuring a panorama of massive granite boulders that appear pink in the morning and red at sunset.

La Digue has other beaches as well: Grand Anse, Petite Anse, and Anse Coco in the southeast; Anse La Réunion in the west; Anse Sévère and Anse Patates in the northern part, among others.

Beyond beach relaxation, La Digue also attracts divers: there are over 30 dive sites located around the island. For example, "Ave Maria," where rays and reef sharks inhabit the granite rocks, and "White Bank," where you can see unicornfish, lobsters, and octopuses.

The island has few cars, but bicycles are popular. You can rent them in La Réunion Bay or right upon arrival at La Passe pier.

Seven days is the minimum amount of time needed for a proper vacation in the Seychelles.

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