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1-week Seychelles itinerary 2026: the three islands

Mahé, Praslin and La Digue in 7 days. Day-by-day itinerary with costed budget, Cat Cocos ferry times and tips by season.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

7 days

Islands

3 islands

Average budget

€1,800-2,800

Total distance

~120 km

Profile

Beach and nature

Season

Apr-Oct

Mahé 2d · Praslin 2d · La Digue 2d · Mahé 1d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

Map of the 1-week Seychelles itinerary: Mahé, Praslin, La Digue

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed program

7 days, day by day

1

~€120/person

Mahé · Arrival and Victoria

  • Morning Arrive at Mahé international airport (SEZ). Rent a car to explore the island.
  • Afternoon Victoria, the smallest capital in the world: Sir Selwyn market, clock tower.
  • Evening Sunset at Beau Vallon, Creole fish dinner.
🛌 🛌 Beau Vallon · e.g. Hotel La Roussette (2 nights)·🚗 Rental car·Seychelles guide →
2

~€70

Mahé · Southern beaches

  • Morning Anse Major on the coastal trail, or the southern beaches: Anse Intendance, Anse Takamaka.
  • Afternoon Morne Seychellois national park, forest and viewpoints.
  • Evening Local dinner, fresh coconut juice.
3

~€110

Mahé → Praslin · Cat Cocos ferry

  • Morning Cat Cocos ferry Mahé → Praslin (1h15, ~€56/person).
  • Afternoon Anse Lazio, ranked among the finest beaches in the world, pink granite and turquoise water.
  • Evening Settle at Côte d'Or, dinner with your feet in the sand.
🛌 🛌 Côte d'Or · e.g. Acajou Beach Resort (2 nights)·⛴️ Cat Cocos fast ferry
4

~€75

Praslin · Vallée de Mai and coco de mer

  • Morning Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO reserve, primeval forest of the coco de mer and the black parrot.
  • Afternoon Anse Georgette or the hotel beach, reef snorkelling.
  • Evening Prepare the hop to La Digue.
5

~€80

Praslin → La Digue · The island by bike

  • Morning Cat Rose ferry Praslin → La Digue (15 min, ~€20). Rent a bike (€8/day).
  • Afternoon Anse Source d'Argent, the most photographed beach in the Seychelles, via the Union estate.
  • Evening Sunset and Creole dinner.
🛌 🛌 La Passe · e.g. Le Repaire Boutique Hotel (2 nights)·⛴️ Ferry then 🚲 bike
6

~€60

La Digue · Hidden beaches

  • Morning Bike to Grand Anse, Petite Anse and Anse Cocos via the trail.
  • Afternoon Snorkelling, giant tortoises at the Union estate.
  • Evening Last night on the quiet island.
7

Flight

La Digue → Mahé → home

  • Morning Cat Cocos ferry La Digue → Mahé (1h45, ~€68).
  • Afternoon Mahé airport (SEZ). International flight home to Paris.
⛴️ Ferry then ✈️ return flight

How much

Budget for this itinerary (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€1,800

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €800
  • 🏨 Guesthouse: €70/night
  • 🍲 Creole takeaway: €15/day
  • ⛴️ Cat Cocos ferries: €145
  • 🎫 Vallée de Mai and bikes: €60
Recommended

Comfort

€2,300

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €850
  • 🏨 3-4★ hotel: €140/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed restaurants: €35/day
  • ⛴️ Ferries + Mahé car: €250
  • 🎫 Sites and snorkelling: €120

Premium

€4,800

per person

  • ✈️ Comfort flight: €1,400
  • 🏨 5★ resort: €400/night
  • 🍽️ Refined dining: €70/day
  • 🚁 Helicopter island transfers
  • 🎫 Private catamaran trips: €400

Shorter, longer

Other durations

You're here

1 week

1 week

Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. The heart of the three islands.

2 weeks

2 weeks

Deeper island-hopping, beaches and secondary islands.

1 month

1 month

All the inner islands and a hop to the outer islands.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

Everything runs on the Cat Cocos fast ferry between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, plus a rental car on Mahé and a bike on La Digue. Budget ~€250 of transport over 7 days.

⛴️

Cat Cocos Mahé → Praslin

~€56 · 1h15 · up to 3 crossings/day, 365 days a year

⛴️

Cat Rose Praslin → La Digue

~€20 · 15 min · the shortest inter-island hop

🚗

Rental car on Mahé

~€45/day · essential for the southern beaches

🚲

Bike on La Digue

~€8/day · no cars, the island is explored by bike

Adapt by season

Two monsoons, two moods

The Seychelles can be visited year-round (25 to 31 °C), but two winds shape the weather. The south-east monsoon (May to September) brings a choppier sea on the east and dry, breezy days, ideal for the western beaches and walking. The north-west monsoon (November to March) is warmer and wetter, with short showers but a flat sea perfect for snorkelling. The shoulder seasons (April and October) are the calmest. The Cat Cocos ferries run 365 days a year.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In June 2025 I took the 7:30am Cat Cocos to Praslin: calm sea, half-empty ferry, and arrival at Anse Lazio before 10am, still deserted. Morning departures are calmer than the afternoon ones.
  • • Rent the bike the moment you reach La Digue: Anse Source d'Argent at dawn, before the excursion boats.
  • • Book the Cat Cocos ferries online in advance in high season.
  • • Keep a last night on Mahé near the airport to avoid stress on flight day.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Add a night on Praslin if you love snorkelling: Curieuse and St Pierre island are worth it.
  • • In the south-east monsoon, favour the western beaches, more sheltered from the wind.
  • • Skip the car on Mahé and take local buses if your budget is tight.

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Do I need a visa for the Seychelles? +
No. An online Seychelles Travel Authorisation is required before departure, applied for on the official portal (around €10), along with a return ticket and booked accommodation. No classic visa.
Is one week enough for the Seychelles? +
Yes for the three main islands (Mahé, Praslin, La Digue), which hold the finest beaches and the Vallée de Mai. To add the secondary islands and more snorkelling, allow 2 weeks.
How do I get between the islands? +
The Cat Cocos fast ferry links Mahé, Praslin and La Digue several times a day, 365 days a year. Allow €56 for Mahé-Praslin and €20 for Praslin-La Digue.
When is the best time? +
April to October, drier and breezier (choppy sea on the east). November to March, warmer and wetter but a flat sea, perfect for snorkelling. April and October are the calmest shoulder seasons.
Are the Seychelles expensive? +
Yes, it is an upscale destination. Accommodation from €70/night in a guesthouse, a Creole meal €15, a 5★ resort over €400. Ferries and local food help keep the budget down.
Should I rent a car? +
On Mahé, yes, to reach the southern beaches. On Praslin, a taxi or bus is enough. On La Digue, everything is done by bike, there are hardly any cars.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Southeast Asia specialist · itinerary personally tested.

Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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