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THE SEYCHELLES
Itinerary Overview
Days 1 - 3
An Introduction to Creole Culture
Days 4 - 7
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TAILORED TRIPS
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Days 8 - 12
Marine Exploration
Welcome to Madagascar
Highlights of Your Journey
Days 1 - 3
Your unique Indian Ocean adventure begins in Seychelles' granite islands before exploring Madagascar's endemic wildlife wonderland.
Day one welcomes you to Mahé's Victoria, the world's smallest capital, exploring colourful markets showcasing Creole culture blending African, French, and British influences since settlement began in 1770. Visit the Botanical Gardens housing coco de mer palms - the legendary "love nut" that grows only in Seychelles and once sold for more than gold in European markets. Your second day ventures to Vallée de Mai on Praslin, a UNESCO World Heritage primeval forest where coco de mer palms have grown for millions of years, plus relaxation at Anse Lazio consistently rated among the world's most beautiful beaches. Day three offers island hopping to La Digue, where ox-carts remain the primary transport and Anse Source d'Argent's granite boulders create the most photographed beach in the world.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven explore Madagascar's incredible biodiversity and unique landscapes.
Your fourth day flies to Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital, exploring Rova palace complex reflecting the island's Malagasy kingdom heritage before French colonization in 1896, plus markets showcasing vanilla, ylang-ylang, and other spices that made the island famous. Day five journeys to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where morning calls of Indri lemurs - Madagascar's largest primates - echo through rainforests that have evolved in isolation for 160 million years since the island separated from Africa. Your sixth day explores Analamazaotra Reserve searching for 11 lemur species found nowhere else on Earth, plus chameleons, fossas, and endemic birds that make Madagascar one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots. Day seven offers cultural immersion with Malagasy villages where 18 distinct ethnic groups maintain traditions blending Asian, African, and Polynesian influences reflected in rice terraces and ancestral ceremonies.
Days 8 - 12
Your final stretch returns to Seychelles paradise for ultimate relaxation and marine adventures.
Day eight flies back to Seychelles for exploring Cousin Island Special Reserve, where conservation efforts since the 1960s have saved endemic species like the Seychelles warbler from near-extinction. Day nine offers diving or snorkeling in pristine waters where coral reefs support over 1,000 fish species, or simply relaxing on beaches where giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely as they have for centuries. Your tenth day visits artisan workshops on La Digue where traditional coconut oil production and boat building continue using techniques passed down through generations of Seychellois families. Day eleven features sailing between granite islands on traditional schooners, stopping at secluded beaches accessible only by boat where fairy terns nest in takamaka trees. Day twelve concludes with sunrise yoga on powder-soft sand and farewell Creole dining featuring fresh fish and tropical fruits, carrying memories of two destinations showcasing both unique wildlife evolution and pristine island paradise in the western Indian Ocean.
Day 1
Your unique Indian Ocean adventure begins in Seychelles' granite islands before exploring Madagascar's endemic wildlife wonderland.
Day one welcomes you to Mahé's Victoria, the world's smallest capital, exploring colourful markets showcasing Creole culture blending African, French, and British influences since settlement began in 1770. Visit the Botanical Gardens housing coco de mer palms - the legendary "love nut" that grows only in Seychelles and once sold for more than gold in European markets. Your second day ventures to Vallée de Mai on Praslin, a UNESCO World Heritage primeval forest where coco de mer palms have grown for millions of years, plus relaxation at Anse Lazio consistently rated among the world's most beautiful beaches. Day three offers island hopping to La Digue, where ox-carts remain the primary transport and Anse Source d'Argent's granite boulders create the most photographed beach in the world.
Days 2 - 4
Days four through seven explore Madagascar's incredible biodiversity and unique landscapes.
Your fourth day flies to Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital, exploring Rova palace complex reflecting the island's Malagasy kingdom heritage before French colonization in 1896, plus markets showcasing vanilla, ylang-ylang, and other spices that made the island famous. Day five journeys to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where morning calls of Indri lemurs - Madagascar's largest primates - echo through rainforests that have evolved in isolation for 160 million years since the island separated from Africa. Your sixth day explores Analamazaotra Reserve searching for 11 lemur species found nowhere else on Earth, plus chameleons, fossas, and endemic birds that make Madagascar one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots. Day seven offers cultural immersion with Malagasy villages where 18 distinct ethnic groups maintain traditions blending Asian, African, and Polynesian influences reflected in rice terraces and ancestral ceremonies.
Days 5 - 6
Your final stretch returns to Seychelles paradise for ultimate relaxation and marine adventures.
Day eight flies back to Seychelles for exploring Cousin Island Special Reserve, where conservation efforts since the 1960s have saved endemic species like the Seychelles warbler from near-extinction. Day nine offers diving or snorkeling in pristine waters where coral reefs support over 1,000 fish species, or simply relaxing on beaches where giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely as they have for centuries. Your tenth day visits artisan workshops on La Digue where traditional coconut oil production and boat building continue using techniques passed down through generations of Seychellois families. Day eleven features sailing between granite islands on traditional schooners, stopping at secluded beaches accessible only by boat where fairy terns nest in takamaka trees. Day twelve concludes with sunrise yoga on powder-soft sand and farewell Creole dining featuring fresh fish and tropical fruits, carrying memories of two destinations showcasing both unique wildlife evolution and pristine island paradise in the western Indian Ocean.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven explore Madagascar's incredible biodiversity and unique landscapes.
Your fourth day flies to Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital, exploring Rova palace complex reflecting the island's Malagasy kingdom heritage before French colonization in 1896, plus markets showcasing vanilla, ylang-ylang, and other spices that made the island famous. Day five journeys to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where morning calls of Indri lemurs - Madagascar's largest primates - echo through rainforests that have evolved in isolation for 160 million years since the island separated from Africa. Your sixth day explores Analamazaotra Reserve searching for 11 lemur species found nowhere else on Earth, plus chameleons, fossas, and endemic birds that make Madagascar one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots. Day seven offers cultural immersion with Malagasy villages where 18 distinct ethnic groups maintain traditions blending Asian, African, and Polynesian influences reflected in rice terraces and ancestral ceremonies.
Days 8 - 12
Your final stretch returns to Seychelles paradise for ultimate relaxation and marine adventures.
Day eight flies back to Seychelles for exploring Cousin Island Special Reserve, where conservation efforts since the 1960s have saved endemic species like the Seychelles warbler from near-extinction. Day nine offers diving or snorkeling in pristine waters where coral reefs support over 1,000 fish species, or simply relaxing on beaches where giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely as they have for centuries. Your tenth day visits artisan workshops on La Digue where traditional coconut oil production and boat building continue using techniques passed down through generations of Seychellois families. Day eleven features sailing between granite islands on traditional schooners, stopping at secluded beaches accessible only by boat where fairy terns nest in takamaka trees. Day twelve concludes with sunrise yoga on powder-soft sand and farewell Creole dining featuring fresh fish and tropical fruits, carrying memories of two destinations showcasing both unique wildlife evolution and pristine island paradise in the western Indian Ocean.
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TAILORED TRIPS
from £2500 pp, per night
Mahé - Anze Lazio - Antananarivo - La Digue
Days 1 - 3
An Introduction to Creole Culture
Days 4 - 7
Welcome to Madagascar
Days 8 - 12
Marine Exploration
Trip Highlights
Days 1 - 3
Your unique Indian Ocean adventure begins in Seychelles' granite islands before exploring Madagascar's endemic wildlife wonderland.
Day one welcomes you to Mahé's Victoria, the world's smallest capital, exploring colourful markets showcasing Creole culture blending African, French, and British influences since settlement began in 1770. Visit the Botanical Gardens housing coco de mer palms - the legendary "love nut" that grows only in Seychelles and once sold for more than gold in European markets. Your second day ventures to Vallée de Mai on Praslin, a UNESCO World Heritage primeval forest where coco de mer palms have grown for millions of years, plus relaxation at Anse Lazio consistently rated among the world's most beautiful beaches. Day three offers island hopping to La Digue, where ox-carts remain the primary transport and Anse Source d'Argent's granite boulders create the most photographed beach in the world.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days embrace marine adventures and leisurely departure preparations, showcasing the Seychelles' reputation as a snorkeling and diving paradise.
Day five's island-hopping excursions explore uninhabited coral islands where giant tortoises roam freely and snorkeling reveals pristine reefs supporting over 900 fish species. Your sixth day returns to Mahé for final beach moments and departure preparations, carrying memories of islands where French, British, and African influences created a unique Creole culture amid some of the Indian Ocean's most spectacular natural beauty.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four explore the archipelago's cultural heart and UNESCO treasures, from Victoria's colonial architecture to Praslin's prehistoric palm forests and La Digue's cinematic coastlines.
Day two discovers Victoria, the world's smallest capital city established by British colonists in 1841, where the distinctive clock tower replica of London's Vauxhall Clock Tower marks the city center. Morne Seychellois National Park, covering 20% of Mahé island, protects endemic species like the Seychelles black parrot within mist forests ascending to 905 meters. Your third day travels to Praslin island, where Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve shelters the legendary coco de mer palm - producing the world's largest seed and existing nowhere else on Earth.
These prehistoric palms, virtually unchanged for millions of years, inspired the original Garden of Eden myths among early Arab traders. Anse Lazio beach provides afternoon relaxation on sands consistently rated among the world's most beautiful. Day four continues to La Digue island, where ox-cart transportation preserves colonial-era charm while cycling routes lead to Anse Source d'Argent, the beach featured in countless advertisements and films for its massive granite boulders sculpted by millennia of Indian Ocean waves.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days embrace marine adventures and leisurely departure preparations, showcasing the Seychelles' reputation as a snorkeling and diving paradise.
Day five's island-hopping excursions explore uninhabited coral islands where giant tortoises roam freely and snorkeling reveals pristine reefs supporting over 900 fish species. Your sixth day returns to Mahé for final beach moments and departure preparations, carrying memories of islands where French, British, and African influences created a unique Creole culture amid some of the Indian Ocean's most spectacular natural beauty.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven explore Madagascar's incredible biodiversity and unique landscapes.
Your fourth day flies to Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital, exploring Rova palace complex reflecting the island's Malagasy kingdom heritage before French colonization in 1896, plus markets showcasing vanilla, ylang-ylang, and other spices that made the island famous. Day five journeys to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where morning calls of Indri lemurs - Madagascar's largest primates - echo through rainforests that have evolved in isolation for 160 million years since the island separated from Africa. Your sixth day explores Analamazaotra Reserve searching for 11 lemur species found nowhere else on Earth, plus chameleons, fossas, and endemic birds that make Madagascar one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots. Day seven offers cultural immersion with Malagasy villages where 18 distinct ethnic groups maintain traditions blending Asian, African, and Polynesian influences reflected in rice terraces and ancestral ceremonies.
Days 8 - 12
Your final stretch returns to Seychelles paradise for ultimate relaxation and marine adventures.
Day eight flies back to Seychelles for exploring Cousin Island Special Reserve, where conservation efforts since the 1960s have saved endemic species like the Seychelles warbler from near-extinction. Day nine offers diving or snorkeling in pristine waters where coral reefs support over 1,000 fish species, or simply relaxing on beaches where giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely as they have for centuries. Your tenth day visits artisan workshops on La Digue where traditional coconut oil production and boat building continue using techniques passed down through generations of Seychellois families. Day eleven features sailing between granite islands on traditional schooners, stopping at secluded beaches accessible only by boat where fairy terns nest in takamaka trees. Day twelve concludes with sunrise yoga on powder-soft sand and farewell Creole dining featuring fresh fish and tropical fruits, carrying memories of two destinations showcasing both unique wildlife evolution and pristine island paradise in the western Indian Ocean.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £2500 pp, per night
Mahé - Anze Lazio - Antananarivo - La Digue
Days 1 - 3
An Introduction to Creole Culture
Days 4 - 7
Welcome to Madagascar
Days 8 - 12
Marine Exploration
Trip Highlights
Days 1 - 3
Your unique Indian Ocean adventure begins in Seychelles' granite islands before exploring Madagascar's endemic wildlife wonderland.
Day one welcomes you to Mahé's Victoria, the world's smallest capital, exploring colourful markets showcasing Creole culture blending African, French, and British influences since settlement began in 1770. Visit the Botanical Gardens housing coco de mer palms - the legendary "love nut" that grows only in Seychelles and once sold for more than gold in European markets. Your second day ventures to Vallée de Mai on Praslin, a UNESCO World Heritage primeval forest where coco de mer palms have grown for millions of years, plus relaxation at Anse Lazio consistently rated among the world's most beautiful beaches. Day three offers island hopping to La Digue, where ox-carts remain the primary transport and Anse Source d'Argent's granite boulders create the most photographed beach in the world.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four explore the archipelago's cultural heart and UNESCO treasures, from Victoria's colonial architecture to Praslin's prehistoric palm forests and La Digue's cinematic coastlines.
Day two discovers Victoria, the world's smallest capital city established by British colonists in 1841, where the distinctive clock tower replica of London's Vauxhall Clock Tower marks the city center. Morne Seychellois National Park, covering 20% of Mahé island, protects endemic species like the Seychelles black parrot within mist forests ascending to 905 meters. Your third day travels to Praslin island, where Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve shelters the legendary coco de mer palm - producing the world's largest seed and existing nowhere else on Earth.
These prehistoric palms, virtually unchanged for millions of years, inspired the original Garden of Eden myths among early Arab traders. Anse Lazio beach provides afternoon relaxation on sands consistently rated among the world's most beautiful. Day four continues to La Digue island, where ox-cart transportation preserves colonial-era charm while cycling routes lead to Anse Source d'Argent, the beach featured in countless advertisements and films for its massive granite boulders sculpted by millennia of Indian Ocean waves.
Best Luxury Hotels in the Seychelles: Conte's Seasonal Picks for 2025
Constance Lemuria
Praslin Island, the Seychelles
Constance Lémuria is a luxurious resort on Praslin Island in the Seychelles, set across 101 hectares of tropical landscape and stretching along three pristine beaches, including a turtle nesting site. The resort features 96 suites, 8 villas and 1 presidential villa, designed using natural materials like wood, marble, limestone and pink granite.
For amenities, guests can enjoy four restaurants, five bars, a three-tier swimming pool, tennis courts, and a full water sports centre. The U Spa by Constance offers tailored wellness treatments, including Ayurveda, Swedish massage, and anti-ageing therapies, plus sauna, steam room, and a cold plunge pool. One of its standout features is its 18-hole championship golf course, the only one of its kind in the Seychelles.
Raffles Seychelles
Praslin Island, the Seychelles
Raffles Seychelles is a high-end hill-top resort on Praslin Island, situated above the white sands of Anse Takamaka and overlooking the Indian Ocean. The property includes 86 private villas, ranging from garden to beachfront settings, with sizes varying from about 125 sqm to 275 sqm. Each villa offers a private plunge pool, an outdoor pavilion or terrace, indoor and outdoor showers, and bespoke butler service around the clock.
The resort’s wellness focus centers on the Raffles Spa, with 13 treatment pavilions, a sauna, steam room, fitness centre, and a yoga pavilion. Culinary offerings are diverse: five restaurants and bars serve Creole cuisine, Asian dishes including sushi, and refined international fare.
La Cigale Estate
The Seychelles
La Cigale Estate is a secluded and intimate luxury retreat set on the picturesque island of Praslin in the Seychelles. Offering an exclusive experience, this private plantation villa features luxurious suites surrounded by lush tropical gardens, pristine beaches, and crystal-clear calm waters.
Guests can enjoy privacy, serenity, and personalized service, along with exquisite dining and various outdoor activities including snorkeling, hiking, and exploring the island's natural beauty. La Cigale Estate offers family or friend groups their own space in nature, a stunning beach on the doorstep, and warm Seychellois hospitality.
