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Seychelles
Seychelles at a glance
$101+
Budget tier · excl. flights
From major hubs
SEZ (Seychelles International)
Visa-free 90 days
For most Western passports
USD
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Tropical maritime
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Seychellois Creole + English + French
Why visit Seychelles?
Seychelles is an Indian Ocean island nation — population 100,000 across 115 islands (1,500km east of Tanzania). World's most photographed beaches + most expensive Indian Ocean honeymoon destination + 50% UNESCO protected. Famous for **Anse Source d'Argent (La Digue)** (world's #1 beach per CNN + iconic granite boulder beach + most photographed beach in the world), **Anse Lazio (Praslin)** (top 5 world's beaches + powder white sand), **Vallée de Mai UNESCO** (Praslin + Coco de Mer palm + believed to be Garden of Eden), **Aldabra Atoll UNESCO 1982** (world's 2nd-largest coral atoll + 100,000+ giant tortoises + remote — only by liveaboard), **Mahé island** (largest + Victoria capital + Beau Vallon Beach + Morne Seychellois National Park 60% Mahé), **Praslin** (2nd largest + Vallée de Mai + Anse Lazio), and **La Digue** (3rd largest + ox cart transportation + Anse Source d'Argent + traditional Seychellois). Cheaper than Maldives by 40% + cultural Creole Seychelles.
Bottom line: Seychelles is canonical Indian Ocean granite islands + world's #1 beach + UNESCO Vallée de Mai + Aldabra giant tortoises + cheaper Maldives alternative. 5-7 days hits Mahé + Praslin + La Digue + departure.
Things to do in Seychelles
Highlights
La Digue + Anse Source d'Argent
World's #1 beach + iconic granite boulders + L'Union Estate + bicycle rental + giant tortoise.
Praslin + Vallée de Mai UNESCO
Vallée de Mai UNESCO + Coco de Mer palm + Anse Lazio top 5 world beach + Curieuse Island.
Aldabra Atoll Liveaboard 7-Day
World's 2nd-largest coral atoll + 100,000+ giant tortoises + remote (only liveaboard).
Travel cost
Per person, per day (excludes flights)
Hostel + local food + public transport
$101
Per person / day (excl. flights)
📅 Total cost by trip duration (incl. flights)
3 days
$410
5 days
$660
7 days
$880
Flight estimate: $1,000-2,500 from US/EU; $700-1,500 from Asia (SEZ direct from Bangkok Air Seychelles + via DOH or DXB) (round-trip estimate)
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Practical information
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Cultural tips
Money & payment
Currency
SCR + USD widely accepted.
Card acceptance
Universal at hotels + restaurants.
Tipping
5-10% at sit-down + $5-10 drivers.
ATM
Mauritius Commercial Bank + Barclays widely available.
Recommended itinerary
Seychelles 3-day route
Day 1 Mahé + Beau Vallon Beach
10:00
Beau Vallon Beach + watersports
Most popular Mahé beach + parasailing + jet skiing; FREE entry
13:00
Lunch at La Plage (beachfront Creole)
Beachfront Seychellois Creole + grilled fish $50-100
15:00
Morne Seychellois National Park hike (60% Mahé)
Tea factory + Mission Lodge viewpoint + 905m peak; $5 entry
17:30
Sunset at Beau Vallon Beach
Best photographed Mahé sunset + beachfront cocktails; FREE entry
20:00
Dinner at La Petite Marmite (modern Creole)
Modern Seychellois Creole + tasting menu $80-150
Day 2 Praslin + Vallée de Mai + Anse Lazio
07:00
Ferry to Praslin (1h)
Cat Cocos ferry + 2nd largest island; $50 RT
🎫 20% off — Book lowest price09:00
Vallée de Mai UNESCO + Coco de Mer palm
Endemic Coco de Mer palm + Garden of Eden myth + Black Parrot; $30 entry
12:00
Lunch at Anse Lazio Beach restaurant
Beachfront Creole + grilled fish $40-80
14:00
Anse Lazio (top 5 world beach)
Powder white sand + clear Indian Ocean + most photographed Praslin; FREE entry
17:00
Curieuse Island day trip option (giant tortoises)
30-min boat from Praslin + giant tortoises + Coco de Mer; $50 boat
19:30
Dinner at Constance Lemuria Resort
5-star Praslin Creole + sunset $100-200
Day 3 La Digue + Anse Source d'Argent
08:00
Ferry to La Digue (30min from Praslin)
Cat Cocos ferry + 3rd largest island; $30 RT
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Bicycle rental + L'Union Estate (giant tortoise)
Bicycle SCR 150/day + L'Union Estate plantation + giant tortoises; $5 entry
11:00
Anse Source d'Argent (world's #1 beach)
Most photographed beach world + iconic granite boulders + Indian Ocean; $5 entry through L'Union Estate
13:30
Lunch at Le Repaire (La Digue)
Beachfront Italian-Seychellois + lobster + Creole $40-80
15:00
Anse Cocos (hike) + Grande Anse + Petite Anse
30-min hike to secluded beaches + clear water + powder sand; FREE
18:00
Sunset at Anse Source d'Argent
Iconic sunset + golden hour at world's #1 beach; FREE
20:00
Final dinner at Patatran Village
Iconic Seychellois Creole at La Digue + tasting $80-150
Where to stay
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Mahé Island (largest)
Victoria capital + Beau Vallon Beach + Morne Seychellois National Park + airport. Best for first-timers.
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Praslin (2nd largest, 1h ferry)
Vallée de Mai UNESCO + Anse Lazio top 5 beach + 5-star resorts. Best for luxury.
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La Digue (3rd largest, 30min ferry from Praslin)
Anse Source d'Argent world's #1 beach + ox cart transportation + traditional Seychellois. Most photogenic.
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Beau Vallon Beach (Mahé)
Most popular beach Mahé + 5-star resorts + watersports + nightlife. Best for first-timers + family.
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Anse Royale (Mahé south)
Quieter Mahé alternative + cheaper + secluded beaches + less developed.
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Aldabra Atoll (UNESCO remote)
World's 2nd-largest coral atoll + 100,000+ giant tortoises + only liveaboard access ($1,500+ per person).
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Frequently asked questions
Most common questions from travelers to Seychelles
Q How much per day?
Budget $101, mid $270, luxury $810+. Among Indian Ocean's most expensive, ~40% cheaper than Maldives.
Q How many days?
5-7 days. Day 1-2: Mahé + Beau Vallon. Day 3: Praslin + Vallée de Mai + Anse Lazio. Day 4-5: La Digue + Anse Source d'Argent. Day 6-7: Liveaboard or departure.
Q Best time?
May-Sep dry season (28-30°C). Avoid Nov-Feb wet (cyclones rare but possible).
Q Visa?
Visitor's Permit FREE / 30-90 days for most passports. Apply at airport on arrival.
Q Safety?
Among Africa's safest. Watch for currents at beaches + petty theft.
Q English?
Universal — official language alongside Creole + French.
Q Famous food?
Coconut crab (Seychellois delicacy $40-80), Octopus curry (Stone Town variant $25-50), Smoked fish + ladob (Seychellois dessert), Tako salad. Constance Lemuria fine dining ($100-200), Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie La Digue ($80-150), La Plage beachfront Mahé ($50-100).
Q Seychelles vs Maldives?
Seychelles: granite islands + cultural Creole + UNESCO + 40% cheaper + Vallée de Mai. Maldives: pure white-sand + overwater bungalows + 5x more expensive + ultra-luxury. Seychelles for cultural beach trip; Maldives for ultra-luxury bucket-list.
Q Anse Source d'Argent really #1?
Yes — CNN + Travel + Leisure + Lonely Planet rank Anse Source d'Argent (La Digue) as world's #1 beach. Iconic granite boulders + powder white sand + crystal clear Indian Ocean. Most photographed beach in the world.
Q Korean direct flight?
No direct from Seoul. 12h via Doha (Qatar Airways) or Dubai (Emirates). Korean honeymoon market growing.
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