Seychelles is full of wildlife, nature, picturesque views, amazing beaches and great food. What’s not to love about this combo? Are you wondering what to see in Seychelles? If you only had 10 days in Seychelles, here is a 10 day Seychelles itinerary with the best things to do in Seychelles (your “must do” list.)
My solo trip to Seychelles will always stay close to my heart. The people, the views, and the ambiance, everything makes this place so soothing and relaxing that you will easily forget that you are on a trip here.
A lot of people often feel that Seychelles is not an ideal place for solo or budget travelers but I disagree. In fact, I stayed here for two weeks and spent just 730 USD. From enjoying gorgeous ocean sunsets to feeding Giant Tortoises, there is a wide range of things to do in Seychelles.
In my Seychelles itinerary for 10 days, I tried to cover three major islands and made the most of my short time here.
Seychelles Itinerary 10 days
Seychelles Itinerary Day 1: Fly to Seychelles
On your first day of Seychelles Itinerary, the main focus is on reaching here and then exploring the capital city. Mahe is home to the Seychellois International Airport so this will be the first stop on your journey here.
There are many flights all over from Europe, Asia, Middle East, etc. to Seychelles. So, you can easily find one in your budget. The best thing about Mahe is that everything is connected by a good bus network. So, you can take a direct bus to reach Victoria City from the airport. The cost for this journey is just 7 Seychellois Rupees which will take around 40-45 minutes. There are also taxis and cabs here to take you to different corners of Mahe Island but they will obviously be expensive.
Once you have checked-in, you can just sit back and relax today. Try to enjoy the beach and ocean views from your hotel itself.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 2: Explore Mahe Island
Victoria City
On day two, you can head to Victoria City to spend a day here. Established by the British to govern Seychelles, Victoria City is best known for its vanilla, coconuts, coconut oil, fishes, etc.
You can reach Victoria City from any part of Mahe Island as ultimately all the buses have Victoria Bus Stand as the stop. Once you reach here, you can walk 500 m to Market Street. Here, you will get a feel of the colorful and lively Victoria City Market. You can buy a variety of food items here including fresh fish varieties and several native fruits as well.
After spending sufficient time here, you can head to the Albert Street. From here, walk for another 400 m to get a glimpse of the Victoria Clocktower. This clocktower is based on the model of a clocktower in London and is one of the most popular tourist attractions here.
Next, you can head to the National History Museum to learn about the history of Seychelles. Established in 1964, Seychelles National Museum is located right next to the post office. There are different exhibits on zoology, anthropology, botany, and geology. And you can also learn about the history of the Seychelles People’s Liberation Army, People’s Militia, and so on.
Apart from that, you will also find here the oldest map which was drawn in 1517, the smallest statue of Queen Victoria, and so on. The entrance fee for this museum for non-residents is SCR 15. The museum stays closed on Sundays and public holidays and is partially open on Wednesday and Saturday.
Then, make your way to the Jetty area where you will find many colorful boats lined up together. This is where the Cat Cocos Ferry serves the route between Mahe and Praslin. So, you can walk to this point and watch a glorious sunset in front of you.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 3: Explore Mahe Island
La Misere Viewpoint
Start your third day in Seychelles by heading to one of the best viewpoints in Mahe. La Misere Viewpoint is the perfect vantage point to observe the Eden Island and Victoria City. And since it is located slightly away from the city, there aren’t many tourists around here. As a result, you can enjoy some quality quiet time here while admiring the gorgeous Eastern coast.
It is open throughout the day so if you have your own vehicle, then you can visit this place at night too. And the view of the entire Victoria City will dazzle you as the entire place is lit up at night. During the night time, you won’t find many people around here apart from a couple of love also who are chilling here. If you are traveling with a group of friends, this could act as the perfect place for night chilling scenes where you can see the entire lit up the shoreline.
Beau Vallon
After you have paid a visit to one of the best viewpoints in Seychelles, it is time to head to one of the most popular beaches on Mahe. Beau Vallon is actually an entire region where you will find several amazing hotels, resorts, souvenir shops, adventure sports centers, and so on. It is on the opposite side of La Misere Viewpoint but it is just 8.3 km from there.
One of the most frequented beaches in Seychelles, Beau Vallon should definitely be a part of your Seychelles Itinerary. Why? Because here you can enjoy a day of snorkeling and scuba diving in the clear ocean water. Plus, there is a lot of shade here on the beach so you can relax on a sunbed and read a book or just get tanned. The sunset here is particularly mesmerizing and on a good day, you can see various shades of colors here.
Apart from the beach, you can also take a walk around here and try local foods that are sold on the nearby stalls. One dish that you should definitely try here is the Curry Rice meal that you can find at most takeaway vans. There are also many souvenir shops, clothing, and accessories stalls here where you can indulge a little.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 4: Explore Mahe Island
On your fourth day, you can go on a few hikes to spend the day.
Mission Lodge
Make the first stop at the Mission Lodge site which offers a kick-ass view and is also a historic site. A part of the Morne Seychellois National Park, Mission Lodge site is the place where the London Missionary Society built a school for slave children after the abolition of slavery in the 19th century. Also, there is a small pavilion here where Queen Elizabeth II used to enjoy her tea in 1972 while admiring the views.
Mainly, this site is a reminder of how Seychelles stamped out the slave trade in the area after the abolition of slavery in 1834. And the views of the coast along with the mountains offer a beautiful feel to this viewpoint. There is no entrance charge for this site so you can enter and spend as much time as you like here.
Morne Blanc Viewpoint
After spending adequate time at Mission Lodge, you can head for the Morne Blanc Hike Trail which is around 3 km from the site. You can choose to wait for a bus or hike the small distance, it is up to you. You will see the start of the trail as there is a board mentioning the Morne Blanc Viewpoint.
From here, it takes around 1 hour for the ascent and 45 minutes for the descent. The path goes through a Misty forest and offers a magnificent view of the western coast. You can assume around 2.5-3 hours for this hike and make sure you start in the morning to catch an unobstructed view of the ocean.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 5: Mahe to Praslin Island
On Day 5, you can plan your departure from Mahe and book a ferry to reach Praslin Island. You can check out from your hotel around 12 p.m. and then take a Cat Cocos Ferry that will cost you 50 Euros for a one-side journey. This journey takes 1.5 – 2 hours to complete and one can even sit on the upper deck to enjoy the island and ocean views.
Once you have reached Praslin Island, you can check-in to your hotel in Praslin and then head to the Cote Dé Or beach where you can do shop for some souvenirs. This is mostly a quiet beach and one can easily sunbathe on the beach and then later take a short swim in the ocean too.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 6: Explore Praslin Island
Fond Ferdinand
On day 2, you should definitely take a tour of the Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve which will set you back by 125 Seychellois Rupees. It is a 1-1.5-hour tour in which the guide will give you a brief history of the endemic plants and in Seychelles and will show you around the nature reserve.
You will also learn about the process and historic of Coco De Mer and Vanilla plantation here. And you will enjoy details about the various flora and fauna that you encounter on the way. The guide will also take you to a viewpoint from where you can easily see the Praslin coast and the nearby islands.
Plus, they also have a couple of Giant Tortoises here with whom you can play and spend time with. Honestly, it was quite fascinating to learn about how the Coco De Mer plants pollinate and how it is banned by the government to eat this fruit.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 7: Explore Praslin Island
Anse Georgette
After you have learned about the unique flora and fauna in Seychelles, it is time to relax on the most gorgeous beaches of Praslin. Anse Georgette lies on the northeastern tip of the island and is one of the most secluded beaches in Seychelles.
Perhaps because it is a part of the Constance Lemuria Resort, it is maintained better in comparison to the other beaches. And this is one of the reasons why it looks so gorgeous and completely untouched. The beach is a small enclosure, surrounded by boulders on two sides. And you have to cross the resort’s golf lawn in order to access the beach.
One thing to note about Anse Georgette beach is that it requires a kind of appointment with the resort. So, for half-hour access, you need to register yourself beforehand. This can be a nuisance if you are short on time but trust me, this beach is worth the trouble.
You can then take the hiking route that connects Anse Georgette to Anse Lazio beach and reach the second beautiful beach on Praslin.
Anse Lazio
Situated on the northwest tip of Praslin Island, Anse Lazio beach has pleasant scenery which is why it is such a popular beach among the tourists.
Similar to Anse Georgette Beach, Anse Lazio is surrounded by granite boulders on two sides but it isn’t protected by a coral reef. The golden sand, turquoise water, and the surrounding boulders make it quite aesthetically pleasing. It is perfect for swimming as well but be careful as it deepens quite quickly.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 8: Praslin to La Digue Island
After you have arrived in La Digue, you can rent a cycle for 100-150 SCR a day and take around the island. It should take you a maximum of 2 hours to cycle from one end to the other end as a majority of the land here is covered with granite boulders and can only be accessed via hiking.
Anse Reunion Beach
Lying next to the L’Union Estate is the Anse Reunion Beach which is a long beach passing through several guesthouses in La Digue. It is easy and safe to access and you can easily secluded spot here since it is so long. Perfect for swimming, this beach is family-friendly as well and is a great place to snorkeling as well.
Protected by coral reefs, this beach is safe for children as well. And the numerous shops and restaurants on the road will make sure that you don’t stay hungry for long. There are snorkeling rental shops here as well so you can enjoy the blue, clear water here.
But if you don’t wish to venture in the ocean then that’s fine too. You can simply sit under one of the trees here and just watch the calm tidal waves. This beach is particularly good for watching a beautiful sunset so make sure that you pay a visit here in the evening.
Anse Severe Beach
Another beach to include in your Seychelles Itinerary is the Anse Severe Beach which lies in the north of La Digue island. During the high time, you might find it hard to locate this beach but otherwise, it is perfect for relaxing and enjoys a calm and even sea flow.
Similar to Anse Reunion Beach, it is easily accessible as it lies right next to the road. And there are many accommodations nearby so you will find a lot of tourists here. But that doesn’t make it any less beautiful.
Personally, I loved to cycle by this beach, especially during a full moon night. The beach becomes empty at night so you can enjoy the night sky peacefully here which indeed looks quite magical.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 9: La Digue Island
L’Union Estate
After you have cycled around the island, you can start by exploring the L’Union Estate which will take easily half part of your day. Previously, La Digue mainly focused on coconut farming which was carried out at the L’Union Estate coconut plantation.
Presently, L’Union has become a heritage site where you can visit the Old Plantation House, vanilla plantations, a Giant Tortoise nursery and a pen area. That’s not all though, they also have a boatyard and a colonial-era graveyard here. Plus, this is your entrance to the most photographed beach in the world, Anse Source D’Argent.
An entry ticket for this place will set you back by 115 SCR but it is valid for the entire day. You can learn a lot about the history of coconut farming here and can easily spend 5-6 hours here. Earlier, coconut was grown in fields and copra was produced. Now, you can see how copra is made here which is, in itself, a unique experience.
Another significance of this site is that the first settlers of La Digue were buried in the graveyard here. And the Plantation house which you will find here is one of the oldest forms of French Colonial Architecture. This plantation house was once the home of a Mauritian family who became rich later on. Also, the house is made of precious wood and is covered with palm leaves which makes it look really inviting.
It is easy to reach L’Union Estate on foot or cycle. You can take the cycle inside the site and then park it near the plantation house, giant tortoise pen, beach parking area, etc.
Anse Cocos Beach
After chilling on the Anse Source D’Argent Beach, you can head to Anse Cocos beach that can be reached only through a hike. It is a 45-minute easy walk but make sure you have enough drinking water with you as there are no streams on the way.
There is a small path on the left of the Grand Anse Beach which will take you to Anse Cocos beach. And the hike will be completely worth it as you will come across a secluded beach with a surreal landscape. There is a natural pool of crystal-clear water as well which you can enjoy. And the tide is normal here, so if you are a confident swimmer then you will definitely enjoy it.
Here you have a lot of trees for shade so you can even put up your hammock to chill here. Anse Cocos was the first settlement on La Digue and copra was produced here. You will still see done abandoned buildings and kiln for drying the coconuts here.
There aren’t any bars or restaurants here as well. So, if you wish to enjoy a lunch or some light snacks, get it with you from Grand Anse or someplace else.
Seychelles Itinerary Day 10: Leave Seychelles
After exploring La Digue, you can head back to Mahe Island using the ferry. A ferry ride from La Digue to Mahe will cost around 64 Euros. Also, you will need to change the ferry at Praslin Island once.
Note: There are no direct ferries from La Digue to Mahe. The ones which come up as a booking option will also have a layover at Praslin Island.
We hope that this Seychelles Itinerary for 10 days have helped you plan the perfect trip to Seychelles.
This is a post by Guest Contributor: Rachita from the blog Meander Wander. You can follow her adventures on Instagram.
