Seychelles as a holiday destination  is known for its idealistic beauty, romantic appeal and monumental luxury. Many consider Seychelles islands to be a play-field for the rich and famous.  It is also one of the best beach holidays destinations for couples on honeymoon. Its white sand, pristine turquoise water, and ultra-luxurious resorts and hotels make for a good combination to start a new life together on your Seychelles honeymoon.

Seychelles Islands offer everything you’d want on your exotic island beach holiday. They has glimmering beaches, exquisite beauty, mouth-watering dishes, friendly, heart-warming people and carnival-like spirit.

But before you start planning your trip to the islands of Seychelles, you need to have look at the basic facts so that you can have that fairy-tale beach holiday in Seychelles. On this article we are talking about the best way to get the most out of your trip to Seychelles – by taking a island hopping package.  We also cover must-see places, best stops to breathe in the beauty and celebrate the love, food that complements your moods, and experiences that you’d never forget.

For the sake of clarity, island-hopping means visiting other islands in The Seychelles for the purpose of staying there – not just taking a day-trip to one island while staying at another. You see,  it is possible to visit the Sainte-Anne Marine Park on day, or even half day trips to include the 6 small islands of Moyenne, longue, Cerf, Rond and Cachee, to include snorkeling, all from the main island of Mahe. But that is not what we refer to as island-hopping.

Why Seychelles Island-Hopping

Costly as it may sometimes be, island-hopping is the most ideal way to enjoy the marvelous and breathtaking islands that make up the Seychelles.  Your holiday to Seychelles may raise an immediate question – which island to visit? The ideal solution to this dilemma is to visit several islands – something the experienced team at Hallmark Travel Planners are experts at helping you do. We’ll gladly offer our advice to tailor an itinerary that matches your tastes and budget.

Island-Hopping Tour Ideas

Sainte Anne is the largest of the 6  and is the site of the five star Sainte Anne Resort. Ile au Cerf used to be the home of Wilbur Smith, the novelist, and is now a five star resort. Ile Moyenne shelters a double mystery – a pirate treasure and the ghost of an old woman who lived there with her dogs. Ile Longue used to be a quarantine station and is now a prison. Ile Cachee is just a tiny dot in the ocean and ile Ronde’s main attraction is its excellent restaurant.

A little further away is the Seychelles’ second-largest Island: Praslin, which is 22 miles, north-east of Mahe. It IS MORE RELAXED THAN THE MAIN ISLAND. It has magnificent beaches, which include the secluded Anse Lazio on the north coast, rated one of the finest in the world, and the Cote d’Or further east.

From Praslin, It is a short hop to La Digue, an island small enough to walk around –although most of the locals ride bicycles. Visitors can take tours on ox-carts, or rent bikes to ride around. La Digue’s beaches are dominated by dramatic rock formations, which divide the sand into small secluded coves or Anses. Beware the large waves, and the under tow if you want to et away from it all, and stay in some amazing places.

Bird Island is the most northerly island, it is coral, and home permanently to thousands of birds plus 1.5 million  sooty terns who breed from March to October, the noise has to be heard to believe it. Between October and February there are also turtles laying eggs on the beach. You could stay in the simple but comfortable Bird Island Lodge.

Where to Stay While Hoping in Seychelles

If you want to spend a serious amount of money, and be pampered, then let us look at other islands in the Seychelles you can visit for this express purpose.

Firstly on Mahe itself the best hotel in my opinion is the Banyan Tree beautifully situated at Anse Intendance on a secluded beach.

The Lemuria Resort at Anse Kerian on Praslin is one of the places in Seychelles where you find a golf course.  Even more exclusive are resorts on North Island, and The Private Island of Fregate, and just a little less so in the resort on Desroches Island in the Amiantes Islands, not forgetting The Saint Anne Resort and The Isle au Cerf resort much closer to Mahe

Cousine Island Lodge. Alphonse Island Lodge are also worth a very close look, your final decision will be based on the depth of your wallet, but don’t try and do them all in one trip, take three, and spend a few nights at each.

Important Island-Hopping Information

If you are planning an island hopping holiday in Seychelles, please bear in mind that all inter-island flights operate from Mahé; this means that if flying from Praslin to Bird, for example, you must make a connection through Mahé. 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. The islands of Cousine, North and Fregate are served by chartered helicopter.

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.

Most inter-island flights are operated by small aircraft, often with around 20 seats. Luggage space is restricted, and the baggage allowance is restricted to 10kgs or 15kgs per person on some flights. Excess baggage may, however, be left at the main airport on Mahé. We therefore recommend you travel light, particularly to the smaller outlying islands. Timetables can also vary due to weather conditions. Last, but not least, it may also be necessary to spend the first and/or last night of your holiday on Mahé Island to allow for international flight connections. Whatever your preferred Seychelles island-hopping itinerary, please call our knowledgeable team and allow us to tailor the ideal trip.

Recommended Seychelles Island Hoping Packages

8 Days Mahe and Praslin Package
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12 Days Seychelles Island Hopping Tour
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