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2-week Seychelles itinerary 2026: island-hopping

Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Curieuse and Silhouette in 14 days. Day-by-day itinerary with costed budget, Cat Cocos ferries and tips by season.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

14 days

Islands

5 islands

Average budget

€3,200-4,800

Total distance

~200 km

Profile

Beach and nature

Season

Apr-Oct

Mahé 3d · Silhouette 2d · Praslin 4d · Curieuse 1d · La Digue 3d · Mahé 1d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

Map of the 2-week Seychelles itinerary: Mahé, Silhouette, Praslin, Curieuse, La Digue

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed program

14 days, day by day

1

~€120/person

Mahé · Arrival and Victoria

  • Morning Arrive at Mahé (SEZ). Rent a car.
  • Afternoon Victoria, Sir Selwyn market, botanical garden and tortoises.
  • Evening Sunset at Beau Vallon.
🛌 🛌 Beau Vallon · e.g. Hotel La Roussette (3 nights)·🚗 Rental car·Seychelles guide →
2

~€70

Mahé · Southern beaches

  • Morning Anse Intendance, Anse Takamaka, wild southern beaches.
  • Afternoon Morne Seychellois national park, Copolia hike.
3

~€60

Mahé · Anse Major trail

  • Morning Coastal trail to Anse Major, swim in an isolated cove.
  • Afternoon Takamaka distillery and fish market.
4

~€150

Mahé → Silhouette · Preserved island

  • Morning Boat transfer to Silhouette (45 min), the 3rd largest island, road-free.
  • Afternoon Hike in the primary forest, deserted beaches.
🛌 🛌 Silhouette · e.g. Hilton Labriz (2 nights)·⛴️ Hotel boat shuttle
5

~€90

Silhouette · Nature and diving

  • Morning Diving or snorkelling on the preserved reefs.
  • Afternoon Mont Dauban trail, endemic wildlife.
6

~€130

Silhouette → Praslin · Cat Cocos ferry

  • Morning Back to Mahé then Cat Cocos Mahé → Praslin (1h15, ~€56).
  • Afternoon Anse Lazio, pink granite and turquoise water.
🛌 🛌 Côte d'Or · e.g. Acajou Beach Resort (4 nights)·⛴️ Boat then Cat Cocos
7

~€75

Praslin · Vallée de Mai

  • Morning Vallée de Mai, UNESCO reserve of the coco de mer and black parrot.
  • Afternoon Anse Georgette, reef snorkelling.
8

~€110

Praslin → Curieuse → Cousin

  • Day Boat trip to Curieuse (free-roaming giant tortoises, St José beach) and Cousin island, a seabird reserve (guided visit).
  • Evening Fish barbecue on the beach.
9

~€55

Praslin · Anse Kerlan and rest

  • Morning Anse Kerlan and the western beaches, more sheltered from the wind.
  • Afternoon Bike or local bus along the coast.
10

~€80

Praslin → La Digue · The island by bike

  • Morning Cat Rose Praslin → La Digue (15 min, ~€20). Rent a bike.
  • Afternoon Anse Source d'Argent, Union estate, giant tortoises.
🛌 🛌 La Passe · e.g. Le Repaire Boutique Hotel (3 nights)·⛴️ Ferry then 🚲 bike
11

~€60

La Digue · Southern beaches

  • Morning Bike to Grand Anse, Petite Anse and Anse Cocos.
  • Afternoon Snorkelling and swimming in the coves.
12

~€55

La Digue · Island loop

  • Morning Nid d'Aigle, the high point, view over the archipelago.
  • Afternoon Relax, final sunset on the quiet island.
13

~€80

La Digue → Mahé · Return

  • Morning Cat Cocos La Digue → Mahé (1h45, ~€68).
  • Afternoon Last-minute shopping in Victoria, night near the airport.
🛌 🛌 Mahé · e.g. Eden Bleu Hotel (1 night)·⛴️ Cat Cocos ferry
14

Flight

Mahé → home · Departure

  • Morning Last beach or Victoria market.
  • Afternoon Mahé airport (SEZ). International flight home to Paris.
✈️ Return flight

How much

Budget for this itinerary (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€3,200

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €800
  • 🏨 Guesthouse: €75/night
  • 🍲 Creole takeaway: €18/day
  • ⛴️ Ferries and shuttles: €250
  • 🎫 Excursions and bikes: €250
Recommended

Comfort

€4,000

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €850
  • 🏨 3-4★ hotel: €150/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed restaurants: €38/day
  • ⛴️ Ferries + car + boats: €450
  • 🎫 Curieuse, Cousin, snorkelling: €300

Premium

€8,000

per person

  • ✈️ Comfort flight: €1,400
  • 🏨 5★ resort: €420/night
  • 🍽️ Refined dining: €75/day
  • 🚁 Helicopter transfers
  • 🎫 Private catamaran: €800

Shorter, longer

Other durations

1 week

1 week

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

You're here

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

The Cat Cocos fast ferry links the main islands, plus boat shuttles for Silhouette and day trips to Curieuse and Cousin. Budget ~€450 of transport over 14 days.

⛴️

Cat Cocos Mahé → Praslin

~€56 · 1h15 · up to 3 crossings/day

⛴️

Cat Rose Praslin → La Digue

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

🛥️

Boat shuttle Mahé → Silhouette

~45 min · Hilton Labriz hotel transfer

🛥️

Curieuse and Cousin trip

~€70 · full day · giant tortoises and bird reserve

🚲

Bike on La Digue

~€8/day · no cars on the island

Adapt by season

Pick your coast by the monsoon

Over 14 days, the wind matters. From May to September (south-east monsoon), the sea is choppier on the east of Mahé and Praslin: favour the western beaches and morning boat trips, which are calmer. From November to March (north-west monsoon), the sea is flat, ideal for snorkelling at Curieuse and Cousin, but expect short showers. April and October, between the two monsoons, offer the steadiest conditions. The Cat Cocos ferries run all year.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In September 2024 I booked the Curieuse trip for 8am: the giant tortoises were active, St José beach deserted, and we were back before the afternoon wind picked up. Go out to sea early in the south-east monsoon.
  • • Two nights on Silhouette, road-free and crowd-free: the most preserved island in the archipelago.
  • • Four nights on Praslin to roam without repacking: Curieuse, Cousin, Vallée de Mai, all within reach.
  • • Bike from dawn on La Digue, before the excursion boats.
  • • Keep the last night on Mahé near the airport.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Silhouette is pricey: swap it for an extra night on Praslin if your budget is tight.
  • • In the south-east monsoon, shift all boat trips to the morning.
  • • Book the Cat Cocos ferries online, they fill up in high season.

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Do I need a visa for the Seychelles? +
No, but an online Seychelles Travel Authorisation is required before departure, on the official portal (around €10), with a return ticket and booked accommodation.
Are two weeks too long for the Seychelles? +
No if you love beaches and nature: 14 days let you add Silhouette, Curieuse, Cousin and real rest days between islands, without repacking every two days.
How do I get between the islands? +
The Cat Cocos fast ferry links Mahé, Praslin and La Digue several times a day. Silhouette is reached by boat shuttle, Curieuse and Cousin by day trip from Praslin.
When is the best time? +
April to October, drier and breezier. November to March, warmer and wetter but a flat sea for snorkelling. April and October are the calmest shoulder seasons.
What budget for two weeks? +
Allow €3,200 to €4,800 per person including flights at comfort level. The Seychelles remain upscale: ferries and local food help contain the budget.
Can you dive year-round? +
Yes. Visibility is best from April to May and October to November, between the monsoons. Whale sharks are often spotted from August to October around Mahé.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Southeast Asia specialist · itinerary personally tested.

Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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