Depart early from Hyderabad, typical one-stop routing via Gulf hubs; arrive Mahé early afternoon to catch your inter-island connection. Book refundable/changeable fares where possible.
INR58,000 / CAD936 per person (sample economy round-trip), 9h30m
Choose Cat Cocos ferry (~1h15) for a scenic and cost-effective option, or take a 20-min domestic flight if you prefer speed; check schedules and book in advance.
Ferry: INR3,500 / CAD56 per person one-way; Domestic flight: INR8,000 / CAD129 per person one-way, 1h15m / 0h20m
Settle in at your Praslin base: Le Duc for boutique intimacy or Raffles for ultra-luxury; both offer excellent service and proximity to beaches/Valle de Mai.
Le Duc: INR25,000 / CAD403 per night; Raffles: INR75,000 / CAD1,210 per night, 1h0m
Well-known for seafood and Creole dishes in a relaxed seaside setting; a great first taste of island cuisine. Typical hours ~10:00am–9:30pm (confirm seasonal times).
Splurge on a seafood-focused wine-paired dinner at Les Rochers with oceanfront seating; reserve a sunset table if possible (restaurant typically opens evenings).
See the world-famous granite boulders and powder sand at Anse Source d'Argent, then visit L'Union Estate (plantation house, giant tortoises). Estate hours ~8:00am–5:00pm.
Clear-hull guided kayak for snorkeling and reef viewing; book ahead for the preferred 2:00–3:00pm departures. Small-group eco tours emphasize marine conservation.
Short guided distillery tour and tasting of locally produced rum — many distillery tours operate until late afternoon, confirm times and transfers the day before.
For a different Mahé ambience, move to Constance Ephelia at Port Launay for lush lagoon setting — this will be your second different Mahé hotel (total spread = 3 hotels).
Constance Ephelia: INR32,000 / CAD517 per night; Transfer taxi: INR2,000 / CAD32, 1h0m
Breakfast and transfer arrangements to Silhouette — many guests travel by speedboat transfer (book ahead) or seaplane when available for a scenic arrival.
Speedboat transfer: INR5,000 / CAD81 per person one-way; Seaplane (if available): INR15,000 / CAD242 per person one-way, 0h45m
Check into Hilton Labriz on Silhouette; the island is quieter and mountainous with biodiverse trails and secluded beaches — ideal for intimate island time.
Explore nearby nature trails and beaches or book a guided island hike to see endemic flora and fauna; Silhouette is known for its nature reserves (confirm trail access/times).
If your flight is later, use the morning for one last stroll around Eden Island or a relaxed lunch; otherwise, head directly to the airport allowing 2–3 hours pre-departure.