Seychelles Family Fun

  • Day 1: Beau Vallon Beach
    30 mins (6 miles) from SEZ Airport

    Start your sunny Seychelles adventure at Beau Vallon Beach. Take your time to soak up in the sun and enjoy the crystal clear water. The beach is perfect for a family picnic or a fun day out with various water activities such as jet-skiing, parasailing and windsurfing.

  • Day 2: Victoria Botanical Gardens
    15 mins (2.7 miles) from Beau Vallon Beach

    Take a break from the beach and spend a day exploring the beautiful Victoria Botanical Gardens. The gardens offer a variety of exotic plants, stunning orchids and a spice garden. Additionally, there is a quaint little restaurant within the garden for lunch.

  • Day 3: La Digue Island
    30 mins ferry ride from Mahe Island

    Take a day trip to La Digue Island, where you can rent a bicycle and cycle around the gorgeous island. The island offers various beaches including the famous Anse Source d'Argent known for its pink sand beach and beautiful granite rock formations.

  • Day 4: Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve
    30 mins (11.6 miles) from SEZ Airport

    Discover the natural beauty of the Seychelles at Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve where you can enjoy a relaxing walk through the palm forest and witness the famous Coco de Mer. There are various walking trails ranging from 1-3 hours depending on your preference.

  • Day 5: Eden Island
    15 mins (5.5 miles) from SEZ Airport

    Spend your last day at Eden Island, a luxurious man-made island that offers a beautiful marina, private beaches, shopping mall and various restaurants. You can relax at the beach, go for a swim or indulge in a little bit of shopping.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Beau Vallon Beach (1 day, free)
  • Victoria Botanical Gardens (1 day, SCR 200 per person)
  • La Digue Island (1 day, SCR 1500 per person including ferry ride and bicycle rental)
  • Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve (1 day, SCR 375 per person)
  • Eden Island (1 day, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: SCR 2075 per person

Transportation

Travellers can rent a car or hire a taxi to get around Seychelles. Taxis are available on all the islands and fares are fixed by the government. Ferries are available to take travellers between islands.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Aldabra Atoll which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site or do some island hopping to experience the various beaches and all that Seychelles has to offer. Conversely, if you have less time, try to limit your itinerary to fewer islands so that you can experience the activities at a more leisurely pace.

Airports

Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is the main airport on Mahe Island, which is the gateway to Seychelles. It is located 6 miles from Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles.

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