Boutique Seychelles trip including Denis Private Island

Itinerary in brief:

• 4 nights Praslin
• 4 nights Mahe
• 4 nights Denis Private Island

Day 1: Depart UK

Depart the UK from your chosen airport.

Included: International flights

Day 2: Arrive Seychelles

On arrival in the Seychelles, you will be met at the airport and taken to the ferry port, to catch the hour-long ferry to Praslin. It's a scenic journey and on arrival you'll be met and taken to your hotel, checking in for four nights. 

Nestled at the end of the beautiful Cote D’Or on Praslin, this elegant property is renowned for its tranquil private beach, delicious cuisine and personal service. L’Archipel has a genuine home away from home feel, set in tropical gardens with a relaxing infinity pool - it’s one of our favourite Praslin hotels. 

Included: Transfers, L'Archipel 

Days 3 - 5: Praslin

Praslin Island is the second-largest of the Seychelles’ islands and boasts a tranquil, laidback atmosphere. Stretching for almost 40 square kilometres, the island is full of lush and tropical jungle, fringed by sugary beaches and lapped by turquoise waters. Rumoured to have been a pirate hideout in the 1700s, today it is a popular island for visitors, thanks to the friendly locals, pretty beaches and ancient palm groves.

During your time here, we've included a couple of tours - firstly a cruise, sailing around Praslin’s satellite islands, exploring Cousin, Curieuse, and St. Pierre. Spend the day taking guided walks through two nature reserves, where you’ll spot turtle nests, rare endemic birds and meet the iconic giant tortoises of Curieuse. Play with your family on the beach before enjoying a delicious lunch aboard the catamaran. Finish the day at St. Pierre where you'll snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of tropical fish. A perfect experience for nature lovers and families wanting to experience Seychelles incredible marine life.

On another day, we've included a trip to the neighbouring island of La Digue. You'll be driven to the ferry terminal and hop on the short boat ride across, before being given a bicycle and some suggestions for where to explore. The rest of the day is at your leisure - you should spend your time here wandering along beaches, meeting locals and tasting their creole street food or diving into the ocean to snorkel amongst the colourful fishes. The air is sweet with vanilla as you cycle through around the island - our favourite beach to discover is Anse Source d’Argent. This boulder-strewn beach is breathtakingly lovely – the perfect spot for a late afternoon drink on the sand, watching the sunset into the water.

Included: Breakfast, Three Islands cruise, L'Archipel

Day 6: Ferry to Mahe

After breakfast, you will be driven to the port to catch the ferry over to Mahe. Here you will be met and taken to your hotel, where you will check in for four nights.

Every vibrant chalet at Carana Beach enjoys a view of the striking blue sea on Mahe. This contemporary boutique hotel is an authentic Seychellois sanctuary, with local accents everywhere. All beaches in Seychelles are public, but Carana’s patch of paradise is one of the most private you’ll find. Ease into their casual yet chic ambiance, where you can dine, unwind and recharge. 

Included: Breakfast, transfers, ferry, Carana Beach Hotel      

Days 7 - 9: Mahe

You’ll have 4 full days to explore the beautiful island of Mahé, where soft beaches sit alongside lush jungle and coconut palms sway in the breeze. There is even more beauty below the water – colourful reefs filled with clouds of pink and yellow fish, where manta rays glide slowly past.

Why not head out to hike along the lush trails of Morne National Park. There are so many spectacular walks here. The forests are full of jackfruit trees and fluttering sunbirds, as well as the world’s smallest frog – though they might be too small to find, you’re sure to hear their loud chirruping calls.

On one of your days in Mahe we've included an exciting cruise, discovering pirate graves, giant tortoises and colourful reefs. Snorkel in St Anne Marine Park, where you’ll swim with shimmering fish, look for turtles and even head out in the semi-submersible to explore further. Tuck into a tasty Creole lunch on the catamaran before heading to Moyenne Island, where you’ll spot giant tortoises amongst the trees. Hike along the nature trails or simply relax on the beach for the rest of the day.

Included: Breakfast, Carana Beach Hotel    

Day 10: Fly to Denis Private Island

After breakfast, you'll be driven to the airport for the short flight to Denis Island. Your arrival on Denis Island is simply spectacular by air.  The vivid turquoise waters surrounding this speck in the Indian Ocean are unbelievably inviting and soon you'll be landing in paradise, checking in for four nights.  

Included: Breakfast, transfers, internal flights, Denis Private Island

Days 11 - 13: Denis Private Island

You’ll quickly realise just how special life on Denis Island is, with a small island community there’s plenty to discover, including some extraordinary birdlife. This is your opportunity to snorkel, to cycle or simply to unplug, as you’ll find no mobile signal here. WIFI is available in the main bar area, leaving your beautiful cottages free from the outside world, as you reconnect with loved ones. 

Spend your days sinking your toes into the sugar soft beaches, enjoy guided nature walks to find giant tortoises and dining on farm-to-table cuisine under the stars. This is an epic end to an incredible island hopping trip through the Seychelles. 

Included: Breakfast, Denis Private Island    

Day 14: Seychelles to London       

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. You’ll arrive back later the same day.

Included: Breakfast, transfers, international flights