Island hopping - From the granite islands to the coral atolls, each of Seychelles’ islands have their own individual style, feel, and ambience. Praslin and La Digue are the easier to travel to by boat or air.

Art Galleries - See the Seychelles through the eyes of any number of talented artists at galleries around all of the main islands.

Walks and Trails - Praslin and La Digue, and especially Mahé, offer a range of unique trails and walks that wind up, down and through the mountains. Some trails lead to some of the more remote beaches of the islands, while others take you to incredible mountain vistas. Maps of trails, and guided tours are often available by request.

Snorkelling - Great snorkelling spots can be found around most of the islands of Seychelles.

Contact your tour operator for more information on what is available on the islands and also for more details on Seychelles “Must do’s”.

Enquiries can also be made directly to info@seychelles.com. Contact details for the Seychelles Tourist Offices can be found at www.seychelles.travel under useful contacts - the Official Destination Website for the Seychelles islands.

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Attractions on Mahé
The Victoria Market - Immense yourself in what is probably the busiest little corner of the capital Victoria, where fresh fish, fruits and vegetables and exotic spices reflect the cross-continental nature that is Kreol.

Botanical Gardens - Home to a number of exotic and endemic plant species, the Botanical Gardens cover six hectares near Victoria.

Jardin Du Roi - A spice garden, restaurant and agriculture museum at Anse Royale rolled into one.

Mission Lodge - This former colonial boarding school site located along the mountain road in between Victoria and Mahé’s west coast offers a panoramic view of the entire western coast of Mahé, from the gazebo where Queen Elizabeth II sat for tea.

Museums - The National History Museum and the Natural History Museum, both located in Victoria, offer in-depth views into both the human and natural history of the islands.

© Angelo Cavalli

Attractions on Praslin
Vallee de Mai - Savour a walk through this ancient tropical forest, home to the legendary coco de mer, which curiously resembles the female pelvis in shape. A variety of other rare species can also be found here.

Praslin Ocean Farm - This is a breeding centre and site for pearl production, where jewellery can be purchased in the small shop.

Attractions on La Digue
Ox-cart Rides and Bicycles - The main form of transport on La Digue continues to be by ox-cart and bicycle, the ideal way to discover the island.

© Angelo Cavalli

L’Union Estate - This traditional museum still breathes with life, featuring a wooden oil mill, a copra factory, vanilla plantation, the cemetery of the first settlers and a national monument.